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Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: CBR900RRMan on October 25, 2006, 05:39:00 PM
its a 2001 Tiburon with all the features, sun roof, leather, 5 speed for $4000.  got 99,000 miles and no engine troubles.
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Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: jesterrace777 on October 25, 2006, 11:31:00 PM
Even though Hyundai is supposed to have crazy long-term warranties on them I would look and see if it is transferrable.  I still don't trust them given their shady history.  The price is good and they are great cars when they run but you could easily end up with one that spends more time in the shop than on the road.
Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: Rylinkus on October 28, 2006, 01:15:00 PM
In the past years Hyundai has become a very reliable vehicle. I have no idea what that car books, for, but it doesnt seem an unreasonable price for it.
Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: jesterrace777 on October 29, 2006, 08:46:00 AM
So would you say that it isn't worth paying extra to get a Honda/Acura versus the Hyundai?  Is Mitsubishi still making their engines?
Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: Rylinkus on October 29, 2006, 04:41:00 PM
QUOTE(jesterrace777 @ Oct 29 2006, 04:53 PM) View Post

So would you say that it isn't worth paying extra to get a Honda/Acura versus the Hyundai?  Is Mitsubishi still making their engines?



Im pretty sure JD Powers put Hyundai in front of Honda this year. Also in front of Toyota. They did get beat out by Lexus and Nissan IIRC. But they were right at the top of the list with all the bullet proof rides. I know several people with 95+ Hyundais and they have seemed incredibly durable. My Landlords have had 3 in the past 4 years that have all been very solid. Elantra now has 190k on it. No real issues aside from dents. The Tibby got totaled and was replaced with a Santa Fe that I dont particularly care for, but it seems to be a decent ride.
Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: jesterrace777 on October 29, 2006, 08:07:00 PM
Interesting.  I always like the Tiburon for styling but given Hyundai's history and the fact that they used Mitsubishi innards for a number of years put me off of them.
Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: hamwbone on October 29, 2006, 10:02:00 PM
99k miles on a hyundai tiburon and no engine trouble? 99k on a hyundai is engine trouble. you gotta start somewhere though. an honda is gona hold together alot better engine wise.

Title: Thinkin About Buying An 01 Tiburon
Post by: Silentscream__ on November 01, 2006, 07:21:00 AM
Funny, im saving for pretty much the same car, (but without the ugly headlights).

Id look for something with lower mileage to be honest though.

a 98 model with the nicer front headlights and a lower mileage would be about the same cost.