Today at work it was "dead", so I end up getting one of these cars to do a free oil change on, might as well, nothing else to do. You know, this car isn't that bad looking. Drives pretty darn nice with the 5 speed manual trans and it's comfortable inside as well. I think it was an '04 model? If it came down to it, I'd probably buy one as a 2nd car...
Does anyone here own one?

 

dont own one but i glanced at it when buying my tc. They are nice, V6 and stylish. But i couldnt get over it being a hyundai

 

i had a friend who a 03 s/c tibby it was sweet 6 speed comfortable if your in the front no rear room what so ever and hyundai has acutally become quite reputable as of late.

 

Whats the 0-60 time for the 4-cyl base model?
I think I might trade my xA in if its much faster.

 

It's around like 8 seconds, I think....

You should opt for the V6 tibby if you can, those are the once I'd get. And they're cheap anyways, so it isn't that much more than a four banger

 

i have an 05 V6 6 spd. i love this car to death. it took me a little bit to get over it being a hyundia too, but once i drove it i fell in love.
i let my ex drive it and she liked it too, so she went out and bought a TC. (she wanted a sports car and she worked for toyota at the time) she let me take it for a spin, and i have to say i liked my car so much better. i dont know if its just the way it drives or the handling, but i just feels so much better. just my 2 cents

 

Do you drive an auto xA or 5spd? If you've got the 5spd, the base model isn't much faster.

If you want a tibby, it's WORTH it to get the V6. It's not too much more.

 

I agree. The V6 is a good buy. Sitting in one, there's alot less back seat room than the tC and the cabin feels moer enclosed. I can't compare the power though. Never driven it myself.

 

The V6 doesn't get good gas mileage. If the 4-cyl isn't much faster than the xA, then nevermind

 

^ If gas mileage is your concern, you shouldn't be preoccupied with a faster car.

If you're looking at a heavier, more power 4-cyl car, then you're going to pay a gas mileage penalty. . . which means mpg ain't your priority. Go for the V6, or you might as well keep your xA. If you want a little more speed, but still great mileage, go for a used Civic 2 door or EG hatch. . .

 

I meant it gets bad mileage compared to other V6 or similar powered cars. Hell it gets the same mileage as the 400hp Corvette!

I think I'll just wait for the 07 Mini Cooper redesign and see if they add more power to the base model.

 

The tibb is a waste of money because its korean and their cars are not strong at all.

 

How are Korean cars not strong at all?

 

hmm you must not have seen them as of late.....

 

My fiance bought one from me when I was in car sales. 03 V6 6spd. Fun car. Faster than the tC stock for stock. I dont think its as nice as the tC but its still a great car.

 

it's a good car... I'll get the 06 eclipse instead of that thou... but if you would ever buy a tiburon...

please don't this....

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hlight=tiburon

kinda reminded me that thread again...

 

My girl has an 03 GT V6 with a supercharger, its around 300hp. It runs really strong and has never had a problem yet, 40,000 miles so far.

Should be hitting mid to low 13s in the fall, with some slicks.

 

Umm, the new tiburon actually looks nice. A lot of folks in my area drive them and fix them up rather nicely.

 

Hyundai's are now (I think) being built in the US - or is it Kia?
Anyway, I'm not a fan at all of Korean goods, but these cars are getting really nice.
Don't dismiss them.

Scott

 

personally... I dont care how good it rides or how much more power it has I'de rather own a used Toyota or Honda than a new Hyundai or Kia.. The local paper here had a reliability rating and they said Kia was the worst and Hyundai although they showed an improvement they were still below average...I'll stick to japan. Korea just wants to nuke us...