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2005 Hyundai Tiburon User Reviews

2005 Hyundai Tiburon Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 13 reviews

  • Performance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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"ride" 3 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
"speed" 2 reviews
"brakes" 2 reviews
CONS
"power" 3 reviews

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Bryan writes:
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The looks, the sound, the stereo.

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Gas mileage, back seats are too small, the overall weight.

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Awesome, Fun, But Has Its Downsides — The 2005 year was refresh year for the Tiburon and in my opinion the minimum year anyone should have, The new headlights, taillights and interior are must haves. The car is a bit underpowered in stock form. I have added performance spark plugs and wires, an Injen Cold Air Intake, a Magnaflow HiFlow Cat, and a Borla Catback exhaust and it seems to be the right amount of power now. I have upgraded the brakes so it is much better at stoping but not a problem stock, build quality is much improved and very nice, Cost of ownership is low, and this car is a blast to drive!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brandon writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT Review
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Great looking, lots of aftermarket parts, reliable, 100,000 mile powertrain warrenty

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Needs more power

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Boss — Beautiful, that's the best way to describe my car. Moonlit blue, fully loaded with a 440 watt ten inch sub, 6 disc/cassette, Auto A/C, black leather with red stitching, I could keep going... I got it brand new (32 miles on the odometer) listed at $23,000. It was supposed to get 19 city and 26 highway mpg, (the best I've gotten was 25, and I won't say the worst haha) I've never had to do any mantainance other than regular oil and filter changes, 6 month tire rotations, and a few upgrades. -$1200 18" MKW Chrome M71 Wheels -$900 225/40/18 BF Goodrich KDW Performance tires -$350 AEM Cold Air Intake System Painted brake calipers, matallic "Tiburon" SE Foot rest/accelerator/brake pedals, chrome "Tiburon" liscense plate frame, bright white head/fog lights. I wouldn't trade my Tiburon for any new car out there under $50,000, and I not just saying that because I cannot aford one... i just like my tib that freakn much son haha

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Adriano writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE Review
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everything

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FWD (not really a prob)

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Adriano's Ex Tiburon Se '05 — cheap sporty hot fast didn't feel like a hyundai specifically: Acc: under 8 sec Top speed: +230 km/h - 136 mph aprox Build quality: great, never repaired, no problems what so ever Appearence: really hot - only the SE version (personal opinion) both int & ext Cost: $18000+tax, 18-28 mi/g Fun: Lots of fun to drive (even if it's FWD), Great tires Recommend: Definitely recommend it (SE version!!)

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Ricky writes:
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Sporty, sexy lookin car

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Insurance

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Affordable — Steering/handling is superb. Pick-up is average for a 4cyl. Braking is good for a sports car. No major repairs on this car. Styling is a head-turner/eye-catcher. Interior is well designed. Should of been a 2-seater. Trunk is spacious. Gas mileage is rated 22C/30H. I get 21mpg on average. Since i bought the car used, had to get the spoiler repainted andthe hood struts replaced. cost was $250 altogether. Love my car!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jonny writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE Review
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its very awesome and fast

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clutch kinda wore out after 52k

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Tiburon — It's accelerations is very good, braking is not bad, and handling is more on the understeering side when making super sharp turns, the build is good and has an awesome appearance. the mileage for the car is average. And this car is fun to drive.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jeff writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GS Review
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control and stabaliity

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doesn't age well

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Pretty Awesome If You Have A Fairly New One If Not Kinda A Heap Of Junk — has very nice black rims with black tail lights, dvd player with 7 inch flip up touch screen, rear view camera, navigation system, blue flame seat covers, tuscani emblems on front and rear, and really turns heads for the visuals

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Rocky writes:
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36 mpg

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speed

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Over All Good — not stock... custom exhaust and custome intake with iridium tipped spark plugs. the car is over all slow. it has a low cost to upkeep and is very reliable. it is fun to drive and over all a great car to have.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bethany writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE Review
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the look

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its small

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Compact And Classy — i love this car and its beautiful. drives like a dream and your cant beat the fact that mine is a six speed. It registers 160 and has a ton of power. This it the funnest car ive ever drove.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Eric writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT Review
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Easy gauges and console

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Not enough HP

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2005 Hyundai Tiburon Gtv6 — If your looking for a car to own... A 2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT can do the trick for you. Its a front wheel drive coupe what has some go. A 176 HP V-6 The throttle repose is great. 18-24 CITY and 24-30 HWY I average about 21-22 city and I have averaged as much as 30 on HWY

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Holly writes:
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT Review
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Everything

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Nothing

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Hyundai Tiburon Gt V6 — I keep my stuff real clean. I'm getting the lambo doors on soon. And I'm going to get black rims and blacked out tinted windows. It hasn't needed any repairs just oil changes. I'm redoing my interior, I'm going to have red accent lights. Everything all the cloth is going to be black with red lining. I'm going to have red vents pretty much anything that is silver red. I get about 28 miles to the gallon on the GT V6. All my performance is good, good fast car to race.

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Cost $8,061 Average Instant Market Value $8,396 Average Instant Market Value $9,208 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 28 28 30
Horsepower 138 147 140
Crash Test Rating 5 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.7 16.9 16.9
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.1 42.3 43.6

Reviews From Other Years

2008 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews

Good Car Reliable Car Good For A First Car By Jose

overall this car good runs pretty good also good on gas has that sporty look not a family car,gain speed quick semi auto transmission all parts run good its painted blue engine block replaced, sun roo... Read More

An Exciting Car To Drive That Seems To Get Alot Of Questions. By Roberob

I removed the hyundai emblems, now the car gets a lot of looks and questions, "nice car, who makes it?" Good gas mileage with plenty of pep and speed. Very reliable and fun to drive. At 47.9k original... Read More

Read all 22 2008 Hyundai Tiburon reviews

2007 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews

Speed In Style By tattymennis

This car is great if you need to get from one place to another really fast. It has great acceleration and turns on a dime. Great acceleration, tops out at 120-130mph, handles amazingly! Stylish sporty... Read More

Great 1st Car By Pedro

I purchased this car for my wife as her first car, she really loved it so much since it was small enough to fit in nearly every parking space and comfortable enough for a long trip from Phoenix to San... Read More

Read all 24 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reviews

2006 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews

Its A Beauty By Tuscanitraveler

I like almost everything about this car. It has everything I could've wanted about 30 years ago. The styling makes it look like a ferrari. So cool to get all those looks and comments. I feel like a ki... Read More

Fun By Aye8899

I think this car is great for people that want a sporty looking car without the price tag. It has a lot of options to make your own. Its a standard so it saves on gas! This is a great car for begin... Read More

Read all 31 2006 Hyundai Tiburon reviews

2004 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews

Its A Good Overall By Shawn

Performance- My car has had some work done to it. A staged two clutch with a lighter flywheel, cold air intake, header, and exhaust. The car gets great gas mileage, Im over 178,000 miles and still g... Read More

Mako By Mike

good fun car fun drive lot of torque gas mileage isnt the best needs a paint job parts are expensive can take abusive driving fun customizing seating isnt too bad big hatch nice rims unique style and ... Read More

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2003 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews

Tibby Review! By Wade

nothng to crazy good accleration, great handling, brakes are great, sounds awesome! quality good, great bucket seats nice little sporty car, great for summer great on gas 20 bucks a week for around t... Read More

Fun, Inexpensive, Reliable, Sporty Tiburon By hdrider46706

This little car replaced a 1999 Hyundai Elantra that I was using as a little 'to and from' car - a 'beater' car as I termed it. Got a good deal on in when I purchased - it had 64,000 miles on it and ... Read More

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