2004 Hyundai Tiburon review from North America
"Won't be worth anything when I want to turn it in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint is pealing and the seats are fading.
General comments?
Hyundai did a poor job and (looks like this has been a problem for quite awhile), at painting their cars.
All cars I have owned have withstood bird droppings and according to Hyundai, their paint doesn't withstand bird dropping and the droppings will eat through the paint if the car is not cleaned within hours of the droppings.
Also they claimed that all lower level cars will have the dye wear off from the seats, when getting in and out of the car. I reported these problems to the BBB and went to Arbitration and lost to Hyundai. They refuse to fix the paint peelings or the seat.
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| Extremely enjoyable, fun to drive and reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2006 |