This vehicle has been great for me as a college student. The look of the car is a definite plus. It is called a Tiburon because of the "shark" look it takes on when the sunroof is open. The curves of the vehicle make for an elegant look. Not only is it sporty though. The Tiburon also has great gas mileage. I am able to afford driving across the state to visit my family at home. It only takes half a tank to make it the 90 mile trip there and back again. I am a softball player as well so I needed a trunk that would accommodate all my softball gear. The back seats fold down to extend the trunk if I need to fit any hitting nets.

The Hyundai Tiburon is undeniably cute and sporty, but that alone isn’t enough to base your purchase decision on. Second generation Hyundai Tiburon models were only made from 1997 to 2008, so unfortunately you won’t be able to purchase a brand new model. While Hyundai has not manufactured the vehicle for six years, you can likely find a lightly used model by conducting some research. If you’re willing to travel a bit or have a used model from a distance shipped to you, you’ll increase your chance of finding a great deal. If you’re looking for speed, the V6 model offers impressive pulling power. Drivers have praised the five-speed manual transmission model for its ease of use and handling well in tough situations. However, the tight suspension can make it a bumpy ride.

When my husband first suggested getting this car, I was wary. It looked sporty and not very functional. While our kids were all grown, I still was concerned about the car being able to endure a long ownership. We tend to keep our cars until about 150K+ miles, and I wasn't sure if something so sporty would be able to hold up. I also wasn't happy about the small size. We've had this car since 2008 and it really has stood the test of time. We've driven this from NY to Memphis TN and back a number of times. It's gone from TN to New Mexico, to Texas, to West Virginia, and back to TN twice. After all this time, it still drives like a dream.