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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.

[RSVX]

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?

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.

i LOVE the tiberon. I think they really got it together with this redesign.

-Mike

Originally posted by SVXtc
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.

I was looking into the tiburons when they 1st came out. I liked them! My only problem w/ them was that there were too many of them around town, and I didn't have the $ for aftermarket stuff at the time. Have they gotten rid of that 4 and put a 6 in yet?

Yes they have

[wasions]

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.

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally posted by SVXtc
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.

I saw the new Tiburon at the NAIAS. I've never been a fan of the car, but this new generation is pretty cool.

As for comparing the Tiburon with the SVX, I don't think that's really fair to either car.

Originally posted by Mr. Pockets

As for comparing the Tiburon with the SVX, I don't think that's really fair to either car.

are you implying that the tiburon belongs in a leauge of its own, far behind the svx? I hope so

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally posted by EverclearAtMSU


are you implying that the tiburon belongs in a leauge of its own, far behind the svx? I hope so

Yes, but that's my own subjective view. I was trying to be diplomatic.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by Mr. Pockets


Yes, but that's my own subjective view. I was trying to be diplomatic.

I'd have to agree with your subjective view, Nick. Also, I think if I put only half of what it cost for a new Tiburon in my SVX, I'd have a lot better car for the money. That's my subjective view.

Originally posted by Mr. Pockets


Yes, but that's my own subjective view. I was trying to be diplomatic.

I think your subjectiveness has brainwashed me

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally posted by EverclearAtMSU


I think your subjectiveness has brainwashed me

You and my wife. She's abandoned her Beetle dreams and now she wants an Outback.

Originally posted by Mr. Pockets


You and my wife. She's abandoned her Beetle dreams and now she wants an Outback.

would you mind brain washing a few people for me