2004 Hyundai Tiburon Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Amber S
Dec 28, 2014
best and newest car i have owned. Has electrical issues but nothing i couldnt fix. purchased this car for 2000.00 with a salvage title from the state of AK. matience and repairs are fairly easy to do for a woman!!Dec 28, 2014
by Mike C
Feb 27, 2012
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 color
good sound systemFeb 27, 2012
by Tim L
Oct 19, 2011
The car is the 4 cylinder, but I added a cold air intake and it is pretty quick! The
build quality is great and nothing is falling apart or breaking down. It is very
affordable to own and I get 29-30mpg on the freeway and about 25 on the city
streets. Fun car that gets lots of looks.Oct 19, 2011
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by Amber S
Dec 28, 2014
best and newest car i have owned. Has electrical issues but nothing i couldnt fix. purchased this car for 2000.00 with a salvage title from the state of AK. matience and repairs are fairly easy to do for a woman!!Dec 28, 2014
by Mike C
Feb 27, 2012
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 color
good sound systemFeb 27, 2012
by Tim L
Oct 19, 2011
The car is the 4 cylinder, but I added a cold air intake and it is pretty quick! The
build quality is great and nothing is falling apart or breaking down. It is very
affordable to own and I get 29-30mpg on the freeway and about 25 on the city
streets. Fun car that gets lots of looks.Oct 19, 2011
by josh b
Aug 18, 2010
love this car fun and fast just 1 minor problem i need to get checked out. The six speed is a blast and the v6 has enough power to play around with very tight in the corners and good acceleration. lots of leg room leather interior and exhaust sounds greatAug 18, 2010
by James W
Mar 07, 2010
This car was quick, easy to handle and very attractive looking, but had some SERIOUS engineering problems. I had mine a total of 4,000 miles before the entire rotating mass in the transmission was destroyed. Apparently when the engineers at Hyundai designed the transmission, they didn't take into account that when the clutch was completely let out, the clutch was not completely engaged. Finally, when the clutch failed, Hyundai refused to replace it under the factory warranty even though it was a flaw in their transmission that caused the premature failure of the clutch assembly. Mar 07, 2010
by Vincenzo T
Nov 05, 2009
The Tiburon is a very attractive car. However, the stock Tiburons are garbage when it comes to horsepower. In order to get anywhere near 300 WHP you'll need to spend thousands on forced induction. The car is more for looks, then it is for speed and power.Nov 05, 2009
by Carlos V
Oct 13, 2009
2.7-liter twincam V-6,Rated at 181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of twist,Seats of leather, sunroof, nice stereo whit subwoffer(infinity), Consumption of petrol: city 26 km/g, road 32 km/g, top speed 260 km/hOct 13, 2009
by Kris W
Oct 12, 2009
The Tiburon GT handles very well. I own a manual transmission, so the control is significantly better. The acceleration is great, braking is very controlled, and handling is very good. The car rides quite low and wide, so it corners very well. I've had a few passengers comment on the interior appearance, how the dashboard looks like it belongs on an airplane, and that's what it was intended to look like. I like the interior. The car is supposedly tested at getting 19 mpg city/22 mpg highway, but I've never had it that bad. I average between 25 and 28 mpg, mostly highway, and for one rather long trip, the car averaged 30 (!!!) mpg. That's impressive for a sports car in my book.Oct 12, 2009
by Matt F
Jun 30, 2009
It looks sick and handles fairly well. I love that fact that it has been lowered about two inches so the center of gravity is now lower. And yes it is extremely fun to drive. I really wish that it was a manual though Jun 30, 2009
by Aaron D
Jun 14, 2009
Beautiful car, had a problem with the clutch but it was fixed with an aftermarket clutch and flywheel. Not the fastest car on the block, but smooth and handles excellently. Cheap to buy and insure, and haven't had any problems other than the clutch. Gas mileage is more than acceptable. My car is the 6 speed SE and it's been fun to drive and own, except for the clutch issue. That set me back a grand.Jun 14, 2009
by Karlene S
Feb 26, 2009
I loved this car when I had it. It was my first new car and I did all the customizing (of course with the help of my brother and brother-in-law!). It was great at taking off (thanks to the V6 engine and stick shift). Over 4 years and 65,000 miles, it hardly needed a thing. Everyone loved the look of it too! Due to growing up and buying groceries and things though, I decided to sell it and get a more practical car (which is still awesome!)Feb 26, 2009
by Thanh C
Nov 04, 2008
The cars nice, it looks good. The engine could be quiter, but over all its ok. The tip tronic is good, but you have to learn how to use it. Insurance is not so bad, and its a blast to drive. The throttle is very responives. the gas is ok, but once you drive in higher rpms, not so much.Nov 04, 2008
by Kyle C
Jul 10, 2008
A bang for the buck. A 2.5 liter four banger with 161hp. enough acceleration to glue you to the seat. Zero tourque steer on the FF platform. Tight track quality handling. Solid build with very unique styling. This eats hondas for breakfast toyotas for lunch and lancers if they havent "evolved"Jul 10, 2008
by Heather W
Jun 26, 2008
The handling is great and acceleration is very good for a small engine. Gas mileage is quite good even though I am a bit of a leadfoot.
I dislike the fact that there is no air conditioning and it is like a furnace when the sun is shining. Also, because the back windows don't open, the air flow is very poor.
I love my car because i love driving it anywhere!Jun 26, 2008
by Davin L
Jun 18, 2008
Handles well, goes pretty quick for a standard six but would be nicer if it were all wheel drive and had supercharger factory fitted.Jun 18, 2008
by Levi M
Jun 17, 2008
It looks faster than it is, but it drives like a dream.Jun 17, 2008
by Chris K
Apr 21, 2008
good performance .. should have more horsepower with the v6
handles good
nice interior to go with the attractive outside
Apr 21, 2008
by Stefan G
Apr 07, 2008
Great warranty for when things go wrong which they probably will but only minor problems.
Kinda slow even though it was a manual, great highway mpg.Apr 07, 2008
by Jim I
Mar 17, 2008
If Hyundai built an airplane, I'd ride my bicycle. This was my first brand new car, where to begin first to second didn't syncro, 3 windshields, 8 wiper blades, 10 tires, 2 sets of headlights, and fog lights, poor air flow with windows down, slow, heavy clutch, no ABS, terrible in snow, spend the extra money and get the GT with the 6 speed, cruised 70mph in 5th gear at 3600 rpmMar 17, 2008
by Michael B
Jan 23, 2008
Great car, quick on take-offs, good cornering, can be expensive with tires. Jan 23, 2008
What users have asked
Constant ticking. Worse when pressing the gas.
2004 Hyundai Tiburon. 5 Speed. 100k miles(second motor) the first one ended up throwing a rod bearing. The cause I feel is something to do with the ticking noise. To eliminate reasonable suspicion.. Oil is at the proper level. Coolant and fluids full. And not due for an oil change for another 2500 miles. The car when started from cold start, has an intense rattling sound in the motor but when the idle drops the sound partially diminishes but is still distinguishable, especially to a mechanic. When I put it into gear and drive beyond 2500 RPM the engine rattle intensifies. (THAT IS 3500 RPM BEFORE A RED LINE BTW) Now when cruising, constant pressure to the pedal the sound gets lighter, but under a load like a hill or starting from stop whereas you need to accelerate the engine rattles even more. It sounds pretty sketchy, especially when I drive and decide I need to pass someone and shift at higher RPM to accelerate quicker. Its insane and I just can't grasp that this is my second motor in this car with in the first four days of purchasing this AS IS vehicle. Can someone help??????????? Thank you!
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Interference engine
Blew a timing belt on my 2004 2.7 v6 Hyundai Tiburon GT. Car coasted about 40ft after engine died. Will I need a new engine or just need to replace my timing belt??
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2004 Hyundai Tiburon Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,539 to $21,037Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Kenwood premium brand · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
