2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT-V6 from North America - Comments

At 400 miles, the car broke down completely. I think I'd had it a week or two at the time. They were never really clear about exactly what went wrong (I'm not mechanically literate) but it was something like a valve falling off. My car was in service for 15 days. I drive a lot between home, work, and school, and wanted them to replace the car since it broke down in the middle of the interstate with only 400 miles on it, but the dealer refused. This was my second Jim Ellis car, but it will be my last. They gave a lot of lip service to wanting me to be happy, but in the end, they really didn't care.

The car is beautiful. I really love how it looks. It's also pretty quick. I imagine the manual is a little quicker, but I wanted the auto this time.

The ceiling is pretty low. I'm 5'9" and I feel like I have to slouch or my head touches the ceiling. If I were any taller I wouldn't have bought it.

I've been really pleased with the trunk space. It has decent leg room in the front, but the back seat is totally useless.

Steven

I'm sorry you had a problembs with your New Tiburon. I bought a 2003 and I am enjoying it very much. As for the head room I am 6'4 and have no problembs with it. I think you just bit, but I know you still enjoy the car.

I purchased a 2003 tiburon GT about two months ago and haven't had any issues with it. I am 6"2" and still have plenty of room for my hair. However, the low ceiling did prevent me from opting for a sunroof (which cuts two inches of head room).

That back seats aren't completely useless. My seven year-old nephew and 5 year-old niece enjoy riding in the back. Besides, I don't buy cars to give my friends rides. If they are uncomfortable in the back seat, let them get their own cars.

It is a nice car and it looks great. Don't let people that nit-pick everything try to convince you that all these little detail detract from your driving experience. Also, don't pay attention to the Internet reviews by the many people that don't own one. They are still stuck in the idea of Hyundai from years past. Every "bad" company will come to a point where they need to either make a better product or go bankrupt. I believe that Hyundai choose to make a better product, and I expect their line of vehicles will continue to improve.

I have purchased a 2003 GT V-6 5 speed and I absolutely love my car especially after you change the complete muffler that boosts you horse power from 171 to 235 it is really an amazing car considering what hyundai has had in the past they are really coming up in the industry.

I've got about 2600 miles on my 2003 GTV6 Tiburon, and I think it's a very, very fine car.

I previously owned a 2000 model, got a wild hair and traded it in for a 4-wheel drive vehicle, but couldn't get it out of my mind, for it was a fine 4 cylinder car. So I got the 2003 GTV6 for more power, and I have absolutely no complaints other than I'm 6'0" tall, and sure, it could use a little more head room, but I'm still able to sit up straight inside, so there's enough.

What a sound system for factory! I've never been more happy or satisfied with a car in my life. No mechanical problems at all (yet!), and she just hums down the freeway and around town like she's dying to get back to high-speed. Fantastic car, best warranty in the business, and I personally think Hyundai quality is awesome. Why can't the Big 3 make something like this in this price range so I could've bought American? Oh well, I recommend this car and this brand to anyone. As for being faster then this car or that one, couldn't tell ya, I only know she screams when I ask her to, flat-out motors.

Love the car.

(Oh yeah, I never had any problems whatsoever with the 2000 model either, even after 33000 miles. And I drove it straight round-trip from Fresno CA to Dallas TX, 29 hours one-way, sleep two days, 24 hours straight back, non-stop. Fantastic trip.)

I've had my 2003 GTv6 Tib since October 03. No problems at all. Everything has been working perfectly and the dealer was great.

One thing that is kinda weird is that Hyundai seemed to have wired the sub a little wrong. You need to invert the connectors to get the full output of the sub. Email me at gmao@vt.edu if you want the details :)