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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Default Cool as hell.. new 2007 Tiburon "HCD8" Concept

This car would be really really badass if they actually put one out.. I've read it would
supposedly be competing with the likes of the Mazda RX-8 and Nissan Z.
I don't really care if its a Hyundai, this concept is still the $hit.











Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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All I can say is WOW.....I love that car!!!!
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 03:45 AM
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Looks like a SUPER BUICK! hah.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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that looks mad cool, me like
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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that car looks mean and evil!
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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wow, i'd even take it in that color
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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i love it. even tho it is a hyundai. too bad this is old as all hell. this concept has been floating around forever!
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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looks good, but how do you open the trunk?
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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I don't think it has one. I like it, just not liking the pale yellow color, it reminds me of my mom's house, Which looks like a really big dog used it for a bathroom.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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yup old, but nice.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Looks a hell of alot better than the Tiburon, which just looks like a bunch of stolen style ideas from other cars cobbled together.

I still don't trust Hyundai. Turn the key, listen to the engine, check the quality of the plastics and fit and finish. It's still not a Toyota or Honda and the royal a$$-raping you take in depreciation proves that. Only a moron would buy a new Hyundai. I'd consider a 1-2 year old one though, since you can get a $20,000 Hyundai for about $11.32 after a few years.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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looks like the eclipse concept had sex with a audi concept ive seen b4..interior reminds me of a lincoln for some reason
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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The car does look good, i think the current model looks awesome myself. But when i have to drive the one from our showroom to events and stuff im reminded why i didnt buy one.......NO POWER!!!. I'm not impressed by all the cheap parts, and it has NO POWER...if you want to pass someone then you need to turn off the AC.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Cool concept, but I personally don't like the look. It just too...either futuristic, or alienlike.

And to those doubting Hyundai...their buildquality/reliability is rising fast, and catching up to Toyota/Honda. They already dramatically improved their initial quality, as indicated with the Hyundai Sonata.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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I'm more impressed with actual quality, say 3-4 years down the road then "initial quality"

It's great that they can turn cars off the assembly line with 134 defects per 100 instead of 234 defects, but what really counts is how the cars hold up over time. Resale value is a fair indicator of that and for Korean cars its still awful. They have some work to do yet.
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i like it... for some reason it reminds me of a supra.... expect for the lights
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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meh.. it may be old.. but apparently they're using this or something like this concept to replace the Tiburon in 2007.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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man imagen if this was't a hyundai!!!!
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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I can't put my finger on it, but it looks like a British sports car...can't remember which one, but it does. I want to say "Vantage," but I know there's one that is a better match.



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