Comments on: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon TS Road Test

By: JHP

JHP — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:12:14 +0000

tiburon suck

By: tshark

tshark — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Bring back the Tiburon! Cram the Sonata engine in it.

By: Debra

Debra — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:20:23 +0000

I have just made the last payment on my red tibs, 5 years old and only 42,5000ks on the clock. It is the second Hyundai sports car I have owned now and I love it, I loved the last one as well, and I will be buying another one as soon as they (If ever) bring out one without a top on it. I saw the prototype that was in Sydney years ago and was told they were going to be made in 2007, still waiting lol. I dont care for the mechanics of the car either but the looks are certainly a head turner, pple are always stopping me and asking what it is, as the T at the front gets them everytime. Then I have to go through the its a Hyundai tiburon 2.7 litre V6 6 speed manual etc. Most pple are impressed when they hear it is a Hyundai. I have also lots of friends who are motor mechanics and have driven it and are very impressed with it, it soon changes their attitude towards Hyundai motor cars. All in all having owned two I will certainly buy another one, they are a great fun car at a fabulous price.

By: David Seattle

David Seattle — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:52:47 +0000

We have an 03 and an 08. The older one has been stone cold reliable. Both are the V6. I think the point missed by the horsepower numbers are that the V6 has an outstanding linear torque range. No winding up the motor to accelerate during roll on. Just punch and go. In 02, we tested the Celica GTS and Acura RSX and the Mitsubishi Eclipse with models in the same price range as the fully loaded V6 GT Tiburon. The Tiburon, feature for feature was more fun to drive. Value wise, and sheet metal work, especially the 08, no contest. I do advise dropping in a K&N slide in filter if you are not interested in an intake system. It makes a good difference in the responsiveness all through the range. Here in the States, most cars are pretty choked off coming from the showroom.

By: marls

marls — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:31:46 +0000

I own a 2005 Tibby
absolutley Brilliant car in every respect
half the problem is with this ‘old style thinking’
harvested by shows like Top gear
if they Bag something then others follow like sheep
I have as much respect for many other vehicls too Hondas, Toyotas etc
But the line of thinking needs to change guys…
its not all about those marques any more
Hyundai are making better cars in some respects than some of the other ‘big names’ they sell because of the badge
Anyone thinking of a Tibby go for it…

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:23:25 +0000

I am having a ball. I just want to drive this car every day, any excuse. I haven’t had this much fun since I bought my first motorbike in my youth. I am not interested in drag racing but on the open road, boy does it handle. Such fun to cruise through the main street and park outside the coffee shop. My youngest has just left home, now its time for me. I traded a 4×4 for it, $4,000 change over. Only $55 to fill the tank instead of $100. I told someone it was a Ferrari. They couldn’t believe the price I paid for it. I pointed out it was a Hyundai when they looked at the rear. It is a 2005 model, white, 56,000kms, immaculate. I think the front looks better than the 2008 model. We Australians are so hung up on brand, Americans seem to go for value over brand eg Lexus rather than BMW.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:48:57 +0000

I am from the US and own a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0L. I payed $14,000 for the car (USD). The only other car in the same class is the Scion tC (Toyota’s youth brand) which would cost around $18,000 USD and not have the same sporty handling characteristics. Both of those compared to $25,000+ for a sporty car is a good deal for someone who doesn’t want to drive a boring car. I am also involved in modifying the car. Throwing on an intake system and exhaust system really improves the few shortcomings of the car, but doesn’t eat away at your finances.

By: John H

John H — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:19:28 +0000

I have just bought a Tiburon 2008 model manual V6. It is fantastic, fun, well balanced and turns heads. It does not have the rev-head kid stigma either. I have taken it onto a skid pan this week and it listened better than the rear wheel drive V6′s that were out there. I could point it, steer it and when accelerating it pulled the car where it had to go – beautiful.

If this car was called a Honda or a Saab every one would have bought it – but then maybe not since the price would be 20% more.

I can fill up with unleaded 87/91 – no need for premium. Fuel consumption is 3 liters per 100km less than WRX that requires premium. Insurance was cheaper.

The gears are easy. Road noise – what road noise? Great sound system also makes listening to music in the quiet cabin a pleasure.

Thanks Hyundai you did a great job on this one. It feels like I am driving a car that costs more than this one did.

Don’t look at a Tiburon – Drive one and Own one!

Ciao

By: Kang

Kang — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:15:51 +0000

Integra vs Tiburon.

Certainly Integra has more punch with its power figure but it looks uglier than Tiburon. And even on 0-100 performance, it’s not pulling away from Tiburon that much as depends on testers it’s showing similar performance figure on acceration. I would prefer Tiburon over Integra. If I want sports car, I would rather pay more money for 350Z or RX-8.

By: Duck

Duck — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:21:57 +0000

Let me guess IntegarTypeS you must like the Honda Integra!