2000 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0 liter

Summary:

Hot looks, incredibly fun, corners as if glued to the road

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

I LOVE this car. It is extremely good looking, and the interior is awesome to match. The Tiburon handles around corners like it's glued to the road.

It's very comfortable to sit in, even for long periods of time, and offers a comfortable ride.

Its 2.0 liter engine is spirited with 5 speeds, but it is not a street rocket.

I love the car because it's REALLY FUN to drive! Originally I was looking for a car with blinding acceleration. If you have 30k, go for the Acura CL type S (you have GOT to try this wolf in sheep's clothing). However, when I drove the Tiburon I really fell for the car. The sexy styling, perfect sports car size, awesome handling, and great price cinched the deal. I got the car loaded out the door for 18,000 (leather, electric everything, CD, "cockpit" overhead console, air, spoiler, etc.)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th September, 2000

2000 Hyundai Tiburon 4 cyl 140 HP

Summary:

Sports car look and feel without the sports car sticker

Faults:

The seat belt sometimes does not retract properly. It seems that the guide mechanism may not be wide enough which causes the belt to fold slightly when pulled out (minor hassle).

Also the radio will not come on when the car is started about 70% of the time. After turning it off and on again, it's fine. I have seen many reviews about both of these problems in the Tiburon and am sad to say I have them too.

General Comments:

I love this car! This is the second Hyundai I have owned and I've never had a single problem. Hyundai has done an amazing job in the past 3-4 years re-creating their company. And the warranty is the best. When people stop me to ask about my great looking car, I usually get the astonished "THAT'S a Hyundai??" Keep up the good work. And I'll be back to my dealer when the Tiburon comes in a convertible model!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th August, 2000

29th Mar 2001, 19:02

Your radio problem was a recall, which you should have received a letter on this. My radio did the same thing in my tiburon, but I took it up the the dealership and they replaced it at no cost to me.

2000 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2.0 gas

Summary:

Fast, sporty, and fun to drive

Faults:

Seatbelt doesn't retract properly. Gas tank overflows when filled. No solutions yet.

General Comments:

Customer service at Hyundai Canada lacking, but decent effort at the dealership.. Car is very sporty - lots of looks and comments every time I drive. Wicked front end look on the new models.

Hugs the road with the Porsche-designed suspension.

Recommended highly.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th July, 2000