2003 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I love how the Tiburon looks and feels. It's a great sports car and handles very well. Being 6'2" I was worried that I may not fit in the drivers seat since a lot of older sports cars are not made for tall people but I had no problem with the Hyundai. It is possible to have people in the back seat but not recommended. There really isn't any leg room back there but if needed in a pinch it's possible to squish em in. Overall I love my Tiburon and am very happy with my purchase.Feb 27, 2015

Lets see...~180hp 2.7L V6 w/ a 6-speed manual = quick, fun, sexy...but with having gone through 3 previous clutches, one must be careful of how to drive the car. Other than the curse of possible early clutch failure, the car is well put togwether with nice lines and a clean interior. It is a decent economy car as well with its 25 or so mpg on the higfhway, as long as you keep up with the maintenance work. it is also a very personality-friendly vehicle...one can have much fun customizing it to suit there own look.Oct 20, 2010

2003 Hyundai Tiburon GTV6 (6-Speed Manual) From first glance the car is a sharp looking ride. The only thing that stands out are the headlights with their bright orange reflectors but that is easily taken care of with the vast aftermarket and DIY options. At certain angles, this car can look like a Mustang, Supra, and Porsche put together into one vehicle and as per this point, it takes qualities from each one. From the factory, Tiburons have low horsepower; only 171 whp. However, the lightness and higher torque (181 lbs) seem to make up for it. The stock 0-60 is 7.2 seconds, not bad for the small 2.7 liter V6. Personally, I got the car to run 10.00 seconds on the 1/8 mile without ANY modifications. Fast? No, but again, not bad for a little N/A V6. Where power is lacking from the factory, the aftermarket comes in with multiple supercharger and turbo options. The good thing people may not think is true, is that this car is incredibly easy to tune and with factory forged steel rods and crank, you can boost the factory engine up to 300 whp as a daily driver without concern. One con is the FWD, however it still grips pretty well from a dig and on the turns. The car handles pretty nicely on turns even in the 60 MPH area. Its not bad on gas and with Hyundai's maintenance program things go pretty smoothly. Overall, the car isn't the most powerful or best looking but the aftermarket scene takes care of that. Are the performance parts cheap? No, but they are excellent quality and well worth the cost if you are looking to modify your Tiburon. The car is user friendly, shifts and rides smooth, and I love driving it!Apr 22, 2010

It gets the job done. It's most definitely not a performance car, but you can certainly feel the torque in second gear around 3500rpms to 5500ish. It feels very solid on the road even over 100mph. Build Quality: Haven't had any major problems with the car other than having to replace the AC and the Clutch around 60,000 miles. The timing belt snapped around 65,000 miles. The interior plastic pieces are peeling and showing major wear, even though it has all been cleaned regularly (maybe it's the cleaner I've used in the past). As long as you take care of the Tib, it'll take care of you. Appearance: The clearcoat on the spoiler, gas cap and rims has been weathered badly. I had a friend spray paint the rims and gas cap, which covered up the nasty peeling that the paint was doing. However, I don't want a gunmetal spoiler and I've considered removing it, but then I'll have to relocate the center brake light. Cost of Ownership: Everything so far has been covered by the 100,000 mile warranty aside from the clutch. I would recommend you go to a local repair shop for a clutch repair, as it cost me over $2,000 through the dealership since it was not under warranty and they claim it's a special "dual plated" clutch or something along the lines. Fun Factor: The car handles very well and can pass effectively without downshifting or bouncing off the rev-limiter since it has low-range torque unlike other cars in it's class. Not only is it fun to drive, the back seats fold down for plenty of storage space.Dec 03, 2009

Great performance, great look, not too expensive. :) Acceleration in higher gears leaves a little to be desired, but it's very quick and agile in the lower gears. I haven't had any problems with maintenance except with the E-Brake, but I think that's my fault.. haha. Gas mileage is great... like 30 or close to it on the highway. Leather, sun/moon roof, STANDARD!!!Aug 28, 2008

It's a great car for the price. It's one of the best looking cars on the roads. Handling is nice. The engine is somewhat weak for a v6, but the 6 speed makes the most of it. Overall it's a fun car to drive and there are still people who have no idea what it is and mistake it for something more expensive. There is also a decent after market for it and modding can be fun. Jul 29, 2008

Performance- Acceleration is good being a stick shift. Brakes are the bomb just like you would like them to be. Handling is also perfect while driving at high speeds or just cruising around town. Build Quality- This car has not needed repairs whatsoever. Cost of Ownership- gas mileage is awesome! Fun Factor- this car is fun to drive. Would recommmed this car to anyone with sporty desires. Jul 08, 2008