SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Check it out
Have you guys seen the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT? I think this car is great and has a LOT of potential. I know it's not as unique as the SVX, but I think it's better in many ways, i.e. awesome transmission, looks, features(Leather), aftermarket support, and best of all-price. Approx. $20,000. Not too bad for a car that has 181hp, 3,000lb curb weight, MacPherson struts and anti-roll bars front and back, 17" wheels and 0-60 in 7.6 seconds. I actually didn't care for it at first, but when I saw it in person, it looked totally different. I'm actually thinking about selling my SVX and trying to get one of these. It would be nice to have a warranty as well. I will probably sell the SVX for around $5500. I'm not sure yet, but I just wanted to let everyone know about my great find. I think this car will do well. Sports Compact Car wrote a great article on it in the April 2002 issue. If you have a chance, check it out.
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Tack $4000 on it, add 40HP and the same after-market support, if not better... and get a WRX... 0-60 in 5.1 I think?
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
That's true (5.1 seconds to be exact), but I just think the Tiburon looks better and can look MUCH better. I know it's all a matter of opinion, it just really tickles my fancy.
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
i LOVE the tiberon. I think they really got it together with this redesign.
-Mike |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Yes they have
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Wife and I are looking to replace our '91 Camry Wagon. We had been looking at a Outback LLB, and still like it a lot, but they're like, you know, passe. Yesterday we drove the Toyota Matrix and besides costing about $10K less, we think it's a better fit for us. I've driven the Celica with the 180hp. paddle-shift auto, and it was a hoot. I just wish you could get that engine in the 4WD. (The 130 hp is detuned to 123 in the 4WD - go figger. And the paddle-shifter isn't available in the Matrix.)
Now. I realize that the Matrix is not going to be a crowd pleaser. It's (very) small and the H.O. engine will probably be a chore to drive. Plus, it's styling reminds me of photos of 'future-cars' of the fifties. Still, I like it. Not only that, I think the Tiburon looks tres-sillie . But then, I never claimed to have any class.
__________________
Steve '95 Polo Green SVX L AWD, 188K - "Kermit" (Gone, but not forgotten) '02 Outback LLBean, 56K '02 Black Sapphire Volvo V40, 133K - "Shadowfax" '06 Triumph Tiger, 19K '99 Suzuki DR350SE, 8.5K - "Geezer Killer" <*}}}}>< ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ><{{{{*> |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Check it out
Quote:
As for comparing the Tiburon with the SVX, I don't think that's really fair to either car.
__________________
2005 RX-8 Grand Touring 2005 Outback 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon END OF LINE |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
__________________
2005 RX-8 Grand Touring 2005 Outback 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon END OF LINE |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Re: Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
__________________
Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Re: Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
|
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
__________________
2005 RX-8 Grand Touring 2005 Outback 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon END OF LINE |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Check it out
Quote:
|
|
|