Does the Hyundai Coupe SIII drive as well as it looks? (Tiburon)

[@charleshenniker6958]

You forgot to mention the extra horsepower it has from those sick flame stickers

[@JJonCars]

Who needs a V6 when you've got flame stickers 😂

[@elliotrose8836]

lol

[@garyisgaming1224]

​@@JJonCarsyou should've led with the flame stickers man

[@robertaccornero7172]

I am the original owner of an all black 2003 GT V6, after 18 years of zipping around, the novelty of this snappy looking coupe has not worn off a bit! So far in all these years, I've only replaced the radiator ( just today!), master clutch/slavecylinder, and starter motor. I had the timing belt changed 6 months ago as a major $$ preventive maintenance. 5 speed shifting is smooth, and the suspension is the very stiff 'European Tuned' version. Bought the Tib when I was in my 50's, now I'm in my 70's, and still digging every trip we take together!!

[@JJonCars]

18 years! Wow. Here's to many more trouble free miles!

[@charlieblatt15]

This dude is so relaxing to watch he's voice is like no other car reviews usually they are all excited but this guy he's calm and talks properly

[@JJonCars]

Thanks Charlie :)

[@zootopiashow]

Bringing back the memories man ... got the 2005 for more than 10 years and I have to say that it is the most reliable car I have driven in my life with good maintenance...I got the Genesis coupe 3.8 2016 and still have it. But nothing beats this Coupe beauty ❤❤❤

[@JJonCars]

Awesome, have heard a lot of good stuff about the reliability of the Coupe. They don't sell the Genesis coupe in the UK sadly, so I've never seen/driven one, but they look pretty cool too!

[@mininovaq]

I also drive 2.0 2005, have it for 8 years now and cannot get bored. You're right about reliability, they really are tough if maintained well.

[@Sognafar]

I owned a Tibby and loved it with all my soul, but you on crack if you saying it's better than the Genny

[@talkingtomandtalkingbenfan9293]

If we separate the Genesis Coupe, the Genesis in its name, it would be "Genius Nemesis"

[@en_kur]

Bought 2007 coupe with v6 a month ago. Im really happy with the purchase! Previous owner had issues with a/c and power steering but I have already fixed that. Was choosing my first car between Honda civic coupe and hyundai coupe. Headlight switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. Greetings from Russia!

[@JJonCars]

Nice! I think you made the right call. Honda Civic is nice, but the Hyundai looks better!

[@wnh79]

I have a 2007 v6, 6 speed. Love it. Looks great. Have people get out of their expensive car to admire my sexy shitbox.

[@JJonCars]

Sexy shitbox 😂 V6, 6 speed, sounds perfect to me.

[@markolukic6449]

Funniest comment i read all day

[@AlexiaVon]

I have a 2008, and ye its a good looking shtbox, people do look at it.

[@bernam07]

I got the 2003 1.6 version as my first car a couple of months ago and tbh even tho it isnt the fastest car i love it and driving it has been the best part of my day

[@gr4vity649]

I have a yellow 2.7 6 speed and I love it! The trunk space is so handy and the engine has lots of pep. Handles corners like a champ as well

[@JJonCars]

I'd like to have a drive of the V6 one day. Thanks for watching!

[@gr4vity649]

if your ever in Alberta, Canada you'd be more then welcome too! Lol

[@JJonCars]

@@gr4vity649 Thanks 😂

[@ryanm.3681]

I had a 2005 TIburon SE V6 with the 6 speed manual. I Loved it. The engine sounded sooo good. Not very fast but very satisfying. It was also extremely reliable in the time I had it. I believe that is probably the factory head unit and the fact that its lights up the same blue is proof. Mine had a similarly aftermarket looking Kenwood unit that lit up the same red color as my gauges. I think Hyundai that would appeal to the car's target demographic.

[@frwy1]

I own a Hyundai Coupe 2.0 liters 143hp (unleaded) model. It's my every day car since i bought it brand new in january 2009. She's now 265.000 km. Engine have NO leak, i never had any problem with it and i still enjoy to drive it as much as when it was brand new. I just changed the shock absorbers at 265.000 km because they started to be a bit tired. I use Michelin Pilot Sport tires that improve A LOT the handling of the car and the grip. That's by far the most reliable car i ever owned and it also offers plenty of space in the back, specialy for a 2+2 coupe and again more space when the back seats are folded. Consumption is not bad too (an average of 7.5 liters for 100km on road + town usage) Seats are confortable with a good support in the curves. The legend says that its frame was designed by Porsche... I hope to share a lot lot more kilometers and years with this great looking Coupe

[@yfsgbbkng]

I owned the V6 2.7 litre. Brought back memories. Thank you

[@samalexanders7280]

i’ve got a 1.6l from 2008 and i absolutely love it, just passed 80,000 miles on it and got it a new clutch. so fun to drive and sounds great too

[@JJonCars]

Nice! Was the clutch an expensive or difficult job?

[@samalexanders7280]

@@JJonCars it was quite expensive, I got it done with new discs and pads for £750, but it’s well worth it and it’ll keep it running good for many more miles 👍

[@JJonCars]

@@samalexanders7280 Apparently the clutch is a tricky one, so that's not so bad with the discs and pads on top. Good to keep it on the road for years more!

[@jamesmaly7158]

I’ve got a 2007 Tiburon GT 2.7 and it’s a blast. I’ve done a couple things to it and it’s so enjoyable to drive! I’ve had it for 2 years now.

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. I actually saw a 2.7 on the roads here in the UK for the first time in ages the other day. Great cars.

[@mr.pac.4614]

I’ve got a red S111 and call it my ferlali (Asian ferrari!) I love the car. It’s a 2008, 2 litre, owned it for 10 years, has 106k miles on it now. It’s not particularly quick off the line and the steering is a bit heavy but go round tight corners well. Air con & heated seats as standard. I’ve had nothing really go wrong with it, the most reliable car I’ve ever had! A real head turner!!

[@JJonCars]

Definitely a baby Ferrari in red! Good to hear it's been a reliable car too.

[@rodpanhard]

I own a 2.0 2007 one of these and it's a great car, great looks with so much equipment for the money and if it had a 6 speed box instead of a 5 speed it would have everything. In fact it's made finding a replacement for it really difficult as nothing else comes close. I disagree about the sound though, IMO for a reasonably modern multi-valve engine it's quite harsh through the rev range with no real sweet spot like many have when they come on cam(s) it's not a deal breaker however. I have a system for buying cars where I try and buy for £3k run for 5 years then sell for £1k as this I feel gives the most cost efficient motoring but I bought mine for £3k I've been running it for 6 years and I reckon I could still get £2k if I sold it today.

[@JJonCars]

I didn't mention it, but I had the same thought about the gearbox - it could really use another gear. That's a very good system, quite similar to mine - except I usually get bored and buy something else when I shouldn't! Thanks for watching :)

[@Valenookua]

I am trying install 6 gear on my 2.0 Coupe 2008, waiting for gearbox and additional parts. It's not MFA60 because it's rare (I've found it but it costs 3500$ for g4gc engine), but M5CF2 with additional gear from diesel hyundai i30. If it succeeds, I will get 140kmh/3000 rpm on a sixth gear.

[@ashleyfrench5943]

I have a 2002 Tiburon V6 auto. The first thing I did saw to re-badge it as a Tuscani, no reference to Hyundai anymore. Then fitted a carbon fibre fuel cover and an set of updated blue gauges. It came with 17"inch wheels and I love it.Very happy . :)

[@thesovietvorona1007]

Currently wanting to rebadge as a well. On a bright note it’s a carbon fiber hood now so no Hyundai emblem. Not even sure it says Hyundai on the back i don’t check enough to remember.

[@lowtonmatt6121]

Lovely example for an 09'er, I always did like the Hyundai Coupe. Would be nice to see Hyundai bring out a new version of this one day, I doubt they will though. 🙄

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, seems like the coupe (body style) is just not as popular these days :(

[@mabor8539]

I think that Veloster was the new coupe.

[@dominikmakowski3003]

They did, Hyundai Genesis Coupe is the new RWD version.

[@chazfloyde8321]

@@mabor8539 yes, the veloster superceded the tib

[@gelgoorx]

Ugh imagine how a revival with the Veloster N line platform would look ❤️❤️

[@shaneconti9538]

Thanks for the review. I am an American named Shane and I own a yellow Hyundai Tiburon SE 6 speed manual with the 2.7 liter V6. It is a fun car to drive. I agree about the bumps in that the car seems to take the blunt of the bumps on the road. I paid $5,500 for mine 6 years ago. It’s a 2005. I have 205,800 miles on it and it runs flawlessly. I have always liked the look of this car. Thanks for sharing your review!

[@JJonCars]

Nice one Shane. I'd like to drive the V6 one day, I bet it's great. That's a lot of miles :)

[@andrewhaigh1531]

Excellent well balanced review - thank you. I had one of these S111, just in dark grey. Superbly reliable, so stylish and strong, as I found out when a deer jumped over a bank and landed on the bonnet! Only body panel damage. Great cruiser covering distances easily and rapidly, but it's big drawback, particularly around broken-top S.E. England roads was that hard ride. If only Hyundai had given someone like Lotus a free hand to work some chassis magic combining road holding and comfort, it would have been a truly great Coupe. I miss that car now, it had character, which most modern all purpose tin boxes so lack.

[@JJonCars]

Thanks Andrew! They look great in dark grey - especially with the red leather interior (though I am a sucker for a red leather interior!) Exactly right, great looking, well built. But the ride is not ideal haha. At least it makes it feel more purposeful/sporty. But yes I think they could have achieved that handling/ride balance, but I bet we'd be paying more money for them now. The SUV trend really needs to stop 😭

[@cecilstrickland5327]

I have a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2.0 mint condition with 0 rust ,100% original,Not A Scratch Inside Nor Outside And Only 50K Miles,I'm the Second Owner And She Bought It New December 30th 1996,She Is Just Under 100 Years Young,My Car Is Red Exterior, Black Interior And No One Yet Has Come Close To What It Is And Year,I have $4500 Canadian Dollars Into it And Can Double My Money Due To The Condition, Year, Style,It's A Very Nice Sports Coupe To Have For Those Beautiful Summer Days Here In Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.

[@philippospsyllos]

Purchased a 1.6L 2007 5 speed manual last year and putting some cash in it to bring it up to the standards i would like. Previous owner didn't appreciate or took well care of it easthetically at all but getting there. Its a fantastic looking car and one of the best if not the best coupe for the price. I'll keep fixing it and hopefully enjoy it for many years to come.

[@DavidR_192]

Wow I didn't know they did a puny 1.6. The 2.0 is so slow with only 138hp, I can't imagine how slow the 1.6 must be.

[@CrIsPe3]

Awesome video, here in Korea there's a lot of these models Tuscani from 2004-2009 versions still being sell around the price you said but in Korean won (1.700.000₩- 6.500.000₩). The most probably thing is that I'm gonna buy it. Awesome video by the way.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! Good luck with your purchase. It's nice to hear from the car's home country of Korea :)

[@wojciechkopec9728]

I just picked up 2004 2.0 for £400 😜 and I love it, of course few bits need to be fixed. Every time when I drive it i have big smile on my face, I can drop my 2 kids to school and then on the way back have some fun 🤩

[@JJonCars]

Bargain! hopefully your kids don't grow up too quickly or you'll be in a boring SUV before you know it 😂

[@wojciechkopec9728]

@@JJonCars 😂 I upgrade from Peugeot 3008, btw my neighbour is jealous he have Toyota celica

[@JJonCars]

@@wojciechkopec9728 definitely an upgrade! 😁 By the way - are you Polish? You might like this video I did trying to review a car speaking only Polish (I'm learning) 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLJppugncyWppY

[@cedricpatfoort99]

i'm french and i have a V6 2,7l to 2004, i bought this in uk , it's a rhd and i love driving her in france, i' m happy to have buy this 😍 ( sorry for my english 😅)

[@JJonCars]

Are there not many for sale in France? Your English is very good, a lot better than my French 😂 (which is non-existent) thanks for watching :)

[@cedricpatfoort99]

@@JJonCars no it's quite rare, and in england it's much cheaper lol i bought it £ 750 for 59,000 miles😁 , in france it's around € 5,000😅

[@JJonCars]

@@cedricpatfoort99 You should start a business importing them! :)

[@charlotteday1300]

I have the same model, engine and colour (and mileage!) and I love it! I had Ford Pumas (3 of 'em!) for 13 years, once they became too old and rare to get another decent one quickly 2 years ago when my last one died beyond revival I opted for the SIII coupe! (After a brief and disastrous 3 weeks with a mk2 Tigra - what was I thinking?! haha) It is also worth mention there is a FANTASTIC (Hyundai-approved) owners club! A ridiculous amount of knowledge and experience on there, the most information and helpful owners club I have ever come across ranging across all models from the original scoupe right up until the SIII. I got SO involved in this car I am now admin for the owners club. I have made a few cosmetic tweaks and some upgrades over the last couple of years of my coupe, they are easy enough to work on and it always been a car I look back at after I have parked up. A lot of owners choose to debadge or rebadge with Tuscani, personally I haven't as I didn't fancy a life of "what is it?!" everywhere I go (I get that enough with my dog, a Japanese Spitz!) Rear parking sensors on mine help with the limited rear visibility. Heated seats, cruise control, AC, sunroof, 2 conveniently placed cup holders etc what more could you want?! It's very well equipped for the age I find. Eats up motorway miles no problem. The 2L is also hailed as the most reliable of the 3 engine choices and the most popular. The looks are unmatched I find in the reliability and price range! It is BEAUTIFUL.

[@JJonCars]

Brilliant comment, thanks. I have never driven a Puma but I hear they're good fun - I had it's bigger brother the Cougar for 5 years and really liked that car. I know what you mean about the re-badging though I was guilty of it with the Cougar (got the cougar head badge to make it look like a Mercury). But I quite enjoyed the 'what is that?' comments 😂 You know you've got a good car if you're turning to look at it when you walk away!

[@metalmachine555]

Can I marry you? 😭

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

I concur. The HCOC is full of friendly advice and will save you money by showing you what you can DIY and where to get cheap parts and service. Even Hyundai main dealers can occasionally do deals, like the the £13 actuator cable, that was £49 elsewhere and 6-8 week wait from Korea. It is also the most reliable car I have ever owned. I currently drive an 03 SE with 145k on the clock, and EVERYTHING on it works like new but the paintwork is knackered and there are small non structural rust spots in the arches. It sails through MoTs with no more than advisories on consumables like tyres, brakes, gaiters etc, although I think my next MoT might be an expensive fail as there is a small hole in the exhaust which might be larger by January 2022! I am hoping to replace it with an 09 Siii soon. Any offers of a new one? PM me. Particularly want one with the tarty red leather seats! 07 to 09 plate please.

[@EndaDuffy]

I'm 59 , bought my 1.6 4 years ago,spent some money on the body repair and some mechanical.Very dependable,great fun to drive.Love it wouldn't sell it , overall brilliant car for the money .Still looks class in my humble opinion.

[@Drives31forhalo]

I have an 04 with all the face lifts to 05 & absolutely love it. I've had it for 7 years now & still miss it when it's put away for winter. The only thing I don't like is that they're getting really hard to find these days, so I'm genuinely afraid that if I ever get into an accident that I wont be able to find another one to replace it. There's just something special about it that new cards fail to capture & I honestly haven't been able to find a single other car that feels even remotely as "right" as my Tiburon. It was love at first sight for me when I was looking for cars after I crashed my 02 focus, as soon as I saw one on craigslist I knew I had to have one.

[@thesovietvorona1007]

The newer Genesis coupes ain’t to shabby themselves honestly and make way more power but I do agree that it’s just a hard beastie to wanna replace.

[@Thomas_Coupe]

just picked up 2007 in this colour 2.0 loving it so much doing a full new brake kit on Wednesday when it comes great video

[@JJonCars]

Excellent, it will definitely benefit from uprated brakes. Thanks and enjoy the car!

[@faizaanalli2672]

What's the clutch like?

[@faizaanalli2672]

Is it hard to find the biting point or easy?

[@Thomas_Coupe]

@@faizaanalli2672 it is very high up coming from another car is something to get use to but after awhile you get the hang of it

[@faizaanalli2672]

@@Thomas_Coupe one more question I'd the insurance expensive for a first driver ?

[@quaktag7799]

My favourite car since Need For Speed Underground 2

[@DJ_Darkstar]

I'm up to my third Tiburon. I've had a royal blue 2003 Tuscani, a silver 2006 6 speed GT and now a silver 2008 automatic GT. The main issue with them is O2 sensors. I still love them though. I used to only have Nissan Z cars and the Tib was the closest in drive feel to my 1990 300ZX 2+2 . People did think my Tuscani was a Ferrari!

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Very cool looking and rare car. I see one in my area, lovely. I did actually look at one of these as I'm a big Hyundai fan as you know. Love the blue lighting and dials in the middle.

[@MzzzJennifer]

I have a 06 Orange Crush V-6 SE . Bought brand new. Love the bucket seats love the way it handles. It is a small car not a family car but great for road trips for 2 and a couple of small dogs mine is a manual 6 speed. So I would not want to commute in stop and go traffic. I get tons of compliments from drive throughs from the younger generation more so the color of it that stands out. I have tinted the windows and it looks prime !! Great video ! I like to say it’s a Hy un day .. a little different then the American pronunciation!

[@JJonCars]

Great colour! V6 and 6-speed too, very nice specification. Are you American? Sorry for the terrible accent 😂

[@MzzzJennifer]

@@JJonCars I love your accent! !! 😉 And they way you say it Tiburon and Coupe 👍😁. Yes I am… born and raised in Washington State! They say Hon day around here 🤷🏼‍♀️( my SiRI voice on my iPhone is a British male BTW ) 😎

[@Mobiletechvr]

I still have my 2008 tiburon gs 5spd, is still runs great.i give my tib a lot of love, i know is not fast but i dont care cause i bought it for its looks and thats all i care. So reliable for an old hyundai car.

[@droge192]

Never owned one, but have always admired the looks of these Gen 2 Hyundai Coupes. The Gen 1 was an absolute dog but they really did a good job with this model! PS. Just love your content. Every video is content that I want to watch. Much prefer vids of cheap, affordable cars than supercars. Fave YT car channel!

[@JJonCars]

Thanks so much man! 😊

[@Paincaster1]

Had the 2002 1.6 model ten or eleven years ago and loved it,I know it was low in power but I had no problem traveling at speed if needed, I'm actually in the process of buying another one, looking into the 2006 model as it's my favorite

[@JJonCars]

Excellent, good luck in your search.

[@stephenmiller8058]

Got 2.0 l s3 172000 miles on the clock 07 plate. Still going strong. Still drives well. No real issues with it at all just routine services. Excellent car don't think I will ever sell it tobe honest

[@JJonCars]

172k! That's probably the highest mileage I've heard of on one :) You gotta get it to half a million miles now haha

[@maxsweeney9589]

I’m saving to buy one of these as my first car it looks really cool and insurance is good hope I end up getting one must have watched this vid at least ten times

[@JJonCars]

10 times, thanks man! Its a perfect first car for a car guy. Relatively cheap to buy, maintain and run, yet still looks awesome and drives well. Good luck in your search, hope you get one! Come back here and let me know if you do 😁

[@maxsweeney9589]

@@JJonCars thanks for the feedback I’ll come back when I eventually buy one and tell you how it is

[@idontfeelsogood2063]

Great video, your channel has potential to grow up ;) I like that you give your own subjective thoughts and what you feel about the car, not just pure data. And what is mind-blowing for me: you almost did a video on my own car! It looks almost the same as mine :) Just a few nuances. I bought mine 3 months ago, no problems so far :) (it's from 2007) And after I park it, I just stare like a person in love. I just can't leave it alone and always looking to drive after the job/in spare time :P Superb handling, but it could use 6th gear, especially on highways :P Greetings from Poland :) Edit: I have just seen that you try, to learn Polish :) Good luck! It's a hard language for an English-speaking person, but it has its own long history and therefore nuances that make it poetical and romantic. I will watch your channel from time to time even when YT algorithms unfavorable :)

[@JJonCars]

Dziękuję bardzo, thank you very much, what a great comment! It's definitely one of those cars that you would turn around to look at as you walk away, it's one of the criteria I have when I'm buying a car :) I agree on the 6th gear. I'm a big fan of Poland and I'm looking forward to visiting again when the world re-opens. Lets hope the algorithm stays in my favour haha!

[@jakubprzybylski9683]

@@JJonCars looks like the algorithm is in your favour for Polish viewers, as I just got this video recommended as a Tiburon fan (and never watched any of your videos before) :)

[@almosthappy4702]

I have owned 2 Tiburons/Coupes, both 2004 1.6 models. Best car I have ever owned for price, reliability and cool factor. On mine the hyndai badges are removed, I've had people ask me if it is a ferrari, or if it is a tesla :-)

[@JJonCars]

Awesome :)

[@dominicbakken]

Its quite unfortunate that dealer support was lacking in the states. Even as the brand had good reliability (Mazda of Korea- also sold as Kia) Now 30 years later early versions are history. Glad your keeping it alive.

[@influx5821]

Went to get my VW fox MOT done the other day and next to the garage I saw an SE and it just called to me. I've been researching and thinking about buying one or a similar model ever since and I think I might just do it. And watching this video just made me fall in love with it

[@JJonCars]

Ooh, go for it :) Let me know if you get one

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

I LOVED my 2003 Tibby drove beautifully and NEVER had an issue with it

[@JJonCars]

Awesome, glad to hear it :)

[@EndaDuffy]

I have a 2007 and have to say ,the best car I have had sofar.The Style hasen,t dated.Nice to own and drive, very reliable.Love it.

[@film79]

Wow, I’m from the states and yours looks a lot better than the ones I see over here.

[@JJonCars]

This was a particularly nice example I must say. There are some rough looking ones here too!

[@diogogomes309]

After watching a handful of videos about the car I'm convinced that I want one

[@JJonCars]

Good man - always worth checking out a few reviews. Good luck in your search for one

[@markgorton4154]

I have had the 2.0 TSIII for 6 years now and love owning it. Up rated suspension, four exhaust ends (two fake) better spoiler and upgraded interior from the SIII as standard.....still a head turner and will be sad to change it out but they dont last for ever.

[@allenmelcher7679]

I had a 2006 2.7 GT model with a 5 speed and a lightweight flywheel. Thing was an absolute blast to drive and looked so good. Never gave any issues. 100% recommend.

[@JJonCars]

Sweet, I'd not heard of the GT model, I think because it was sold in the US and not the UK. Heard nothing but good stuff about reliability :)

[@ablkmars]

Just bought a 06 V6gt in 2021 still turns heads and still drives great ... bought with 97k miles on it

[@glenlee6578]

have owned this car for 3~4 years and it lacks power yes but! it is really fun to drive I visit so many mountain roads like initial D I had super fun!

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. Initial D! Tofu delivery service in your Hyundai Coupe :)

[@larrysmith6603]

Had a 2006 Tib . Had 200k trouble free enjoyable miles ! Fun when people would always ask me what kind of car is that ! They were rare then & never seen one now ! Had to part with it after 12yrs to pay my tax in 2018 ! I own a Subaru BRZ but still miss the Tib !

[@ajd4455]

Let me get one thing straight I owned a Hyundai coupe Tsiii the car wasn't too bad, the clutch bite is very high on these cars it's a real head turner and the 2.0 petrol engine it's no slouch you just need to push it hit the limiter and the thing goes great review!!

[@JJonCars]

Interesting you should say that as I did find the clutch took a little bit of getting used to. I would have tried it to the limiter but it's not my car 😄. Thanks!

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

@@JJonCars I like the high bite. Suits my heavy footedness!

[@EazyDuz18]

Close the sunroof shade, that's where most of your wind noise is coming from. Owned one since 2016 but sadly the end is near as the rear arches have started to rust out

[@deadlink1137]

Great video! Im thinking about buying one of these with 160000 km on the meter. Seems like a really legit car

[@JJonCars]

Thanks! Good luck with your purchase

[@evangelosmindis739]

Here in Greece, the local importer, ran a programme of turbomoding the anemic 1.6 motor to 145bhp! It was quite a reliable modification too. Rumor says, they've done that without permission from Hyundai of Korea, and that the Koreans were not very happy about that!

[@ThunderBuddy]

Bought my coupe 1 year ago with only 9k miles! Is automatic and is quick off the line, I really like it. I only have a few mates and most drive so not fussed about the back seats, although I have had 1 adult in the back. They have to sit in the middle and spread their legs between the foot Wells for any sort of comfort. Its is a good looking car, mine is a silver s3 like this and sounds nice to. Only issue is If you want to have fun with it it will get quite thirsty. I know its naughty but I think the quickest I got in it until I had to slow down was 112.

[@JJonCars]

9k miles, that's so low! Makes you wonder what the previous owner was doing with it! Automatics are quite nice off the line as you don't have to time the clutch right, just mash the pedal and away you go :)

[@ThunderBuddy]

@@JJonCars i believe the previous owner had some sort of illness or injury preventing from driving much further than the shop. Otherwise the car was in very good condition.

[@JJonCars]

@@ThunderBuddy Ah that makes sense 👍

[@johnedwards3198]

The SIII was such a beautiful car blending the styling of the MK1 with then modern design (leaps and bounds better than the RD2) and that interior was very handsome. I like the baby blue shade. I'd buy one but even in lower engine guise the Coupe has always been highly taxed and prone to rotting. It also compares roughly on par with my 14 plate Insignia diesel. I also enjoy my friends Coupe MPG gauge as the needle flips to basically zero under acceleration

[@JJonCars]

Yep agreed!

[@cyberswiper6317]

I own a 2004 Toyota celica with 29,000 miles. These hyundai coupes catch my eye because they look quite nice and seem similar to my car.

[@JJonCars]

I like those Celicas, will get one to review eventually :)

[@alexmcgregor1711]

Bought one 2 weeks ago. Love it Only issue was the tracking being way off! Apparently happens to coupes a lot so you’ll often fail an MOT because of tread. But it’s fun to drive

[@PIEOHMY95]

What do you mean tracking being way off??

[@thesovietvorona1007]

I agree with the other comment what do you mean tracking?

[@nigelmcclure6440]

I have always wanted and loved the Tiburon but I know that one day I will definitely have one for myself here aka a Hyundai Tiburon I can't wait to buy one for myself

[@mininovaq]

I drive SE 2005, sometimes I wished I had 2.7, but V6 version was less reliable, and not economic to drive around London. Few simple mods can add that 20bhp to make it really powerful and reliable unit, if properly maintained of course.

[@johnbiggio1117]

I purchased a 2008 new during the economic slowdown of that era. It was the US spec (called Tiburon in the US) left hand drive model but basically identical (also silver) for about $13,500.00 new (~$18,500 list price) which included a 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty! I need a car to leave at my second home in South Florida. The car is now 15 years old with only 12,400 miles, always been garage kept and used regularly, be it sparingly, throughout the years. It is virtually still a new car. It is such an incredibly beautiful and now unique sporty car, no one believes it’s a Hyundai and I have been tempted to remove the emblems and badging to further confuse admirers, it truly looks like a modern sports car costing much much more! This style Tiburon was only sold as 2007 and 2008 in the US and I guessing the production numbers are extremely low with almost none left on the roads anymore. It’s a sporty, good handling, nice firm riding car that keeps up with traffic and gets good gas mileage. I’ve replaced the battery 2 times and changed the oil regularly, no other problems. Since it’s been garage kept, even though it’s been in Florida since I bought it, there’s no UV cracking on any of the plastic or rubber parts including the original tires. Oh yeah, the turn signal is on the left hand side of the steering wheel as with all US spec cars I’ve ever driven which dates back to the days of column shift manual transmissions (right side shifter).

[@JJonCars]

Nice and rare, makes it even more interesting then in the US. You should donate yours to a museum when it comes time to move it on 😄

[@jamiejack764]

Bought the car in 2010 and still have it, love it after all these years. Only issue is the mpg isn't great,

[@JJonCars]

Nice one, that's a long time to own a car! You're right, by todays standards the mpg isn't so good, and especially hurts with the price of petrol at the moment!

[@jamiejack764]

@@JJonCars that's the only down side is the mpg, apart from that I bought it at 3k miles and now 55k,doeent owe me anything and very little maintenance needed, I rarely bother with servicing and jt still goes like it did when I bought it. Ross Heath is in Birmingham tiberon automotive, he designed the car and is the club expert

[@JJonCars]

@@jamiejack764 oh cool - I actually rang tiburon automotive when I was doing my research for the second coupe video I did. I suppose with those low miles you've done, at least petrol isn't costing too much :) you should treat it to a service haha

[@SirMrMoon]

Funny enough, I learned to drive in an '06 SE mode and it was my first car. My instructors car was a Focus MK3. My partner also drives a Mk3 Focus and when she swapped between the two the only way she could describe it was. "My car is practical, yours is just fun". The only gripe I had that catches everyone off guard is the clutch is ridiculously high. When that car died. I bought a '58 SIII model and still enjoy it was all its extras.

[@JJonCars]

Yep she summed that up well, though it is quite impressive what you can get in the boot of the Coupe with the seats down. I learned in a Focus too, albeit a Mk1. Interesting - I noticed when driving the Coupe, that the accelerator pedal was very sensitive, so I'd often get more revs than I'd like, making it harder to drive smoothly when pulling away etc

[@SirMrMoon]

@@JJonCars Someone once asked me why I bother driving it instead of something simple. I replied with its like a child: It can be really annoying, not do what its told, loud, can be a massive money sink. But if someone tried to take it away from me I'd fight them. Edit: Recommended size for rear passengers is about 5'2 at best.

[@JJonCars]

@@SirMrMoon 'Normal' people just don't get it do they :)

[@moechtargafoer6875]

They were really thoughtfull with the indicators, all the right-hand coupe have those on the right side

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. Reminds me that for the Veloster they made sure to move the single rear door to the kerb side for both left and right hand drive cars, despite having to produce whole different body panels as a result. Other car companies with that layout just left the door on the same side, which meant in right hand drive countries the door would open into traffic - no good if you have kids in the back. So they really are thoughtful!

[@jannekiljunen6784]

I'm driving a 2007 2.0, best value for money out of the multitude of cars I've had. Also finding it difficult to find a replacement, though that's not really any immediate concern. Shame the concept of a cheap coupe is kinda gone, sometimes day past were actually better.

[@JJonCars]

Agreed - the 90's and maybe early 00's was the heyday for great looking affordable coupes. Sadly now it's all SUVs, and the 'Coupe SUVs' which are just not the same! Keep that Hyundai on the road as long as possible :)

[@WB_Tiburon_TS3]

Thanks man, that was interesting. It would be especially interesting to see a unicorn like TS III, I wonder if they even exist in the wild ? :)

[@JJonCars]

You're welcome dude. And haha yeah, I don't remember ever seeing one!

[@hakaneroglu493]

Thanks a lot for the video JJ. I would love to have one of these and your video really helped me. Good luck with your future videos. Take care of yourself

[@JJonCars]

Thank you Hakan, glad the video helped. You take care too 👍

[@davechapmantv1922]

I'm just seeing this video for the first time. You did a fantastic review! I am thinking of buying this car as my first car. I really like the style and quality's it has. Could anyone suggest any websites to look on, where I might be able to buy one. This car is quite hard to get a hold of nowadays. Any replies to this comment is greatly appreciated.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! If you're in the UK, then the usual suspects are AutoTrader, and eBay, then places like Pistonheads. And then of course the Hyundai Coupe forum for any enthusiast cars up for sale!

[@AnonymousCaveman]

Really thinking about getting one later this year. Hopefully there are some in the southwest to pick up

[@JJonCars]

🤞 for ya - there do seem to be a few around still so should be OK!

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Very underrated car, congrats on the 1K subs 👍

[@JJonCars]

Thanks IS IT WORTH IT! :) Looks like you'll be there very soon too!

[@espinozanovak831]

i've had my 2005 tiburon gt v6 for 16 years now. Very reliable. I use it for construction and hauling lumber. What? The trunk is almost 15 cubic feet with seats up. and more with down. If you fold the front seat, you can fit 2x4's inside. Longest wood I've hauled is 14ft. Only drawback is the automatic is sluggish. You got to mash the pedal to hit the power bump at 4000rpm. Every new car is a downgrade from this. I got a sunroof, hatchback, all soft-touch materials top to bottom. I put in a bluetooth head unit with pandora/phone and backup camera. So now its like a new car

[@JJonCars]

I've heard nothing but good comments about the reliability of the Tiburon/Coupe :) Totally agreed on the practicality of the boot/trunk, it is like a coupe shaped van with the seats down. Thanks for your comment!

[@JessieTheBeagle]

Solid car had mine from new 2006 till 2024. Rust got it in the end. Uptil that point it was a great car.

[@JJonCars]

Always the way :( Damn rust

[@paulywarly6977]

Nice one JJ looking at an SIII tomorrow same colour with red leather and I’m rather excited so hopefully she’ll be sweet 👌

[@JJonCars]

Nice one Pauly. I love a red leather interior, it's what I'd try and find if I was buying a Coupe. Let me know how it goes!

[@paularmstrong4381]

I've just purchased a 2009 2 litre model, dark grey with red leather seats, and only 43k mileage. Pick it up Sunday

[@KiteoHatto]

Im thinking of getting it as my 1st car. Its not as expensive as any of the other brands i looked at.

[@damianlechocki9954]

im 2.0 2005 black Best Car = 0problem Nice music

[@M3taz98]

Great review!

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! :)

[@trafficracer124]

Always loved these, personally i'm a huge fan of the 2003 gt v6 version, it's just everything i didn't know i wanted in a car. It also looks like a Ferrari 456 like Richard Hammond on Top Gear said. I wish to own one of these one day but where i live it's not so cheap to own a Coupe. So i hope to get a Toyota Starlet as a first car and see how things go from there. The Starlet is also great so it works out. Good video aswell!

[@JJonCars]

Thank you, and good luck in your goal of getting a Coupe :) I like the V6 one too

[@trafficracer124]

@@JJonCars awesome thank you

[@jimkrom]

There was also a version with a 1.6 turbo engine (at least in rest of Europe) with 145hp, named imaginatively the s145

[@JJonCars]

Oh cool. Definitely didn't get that in the UK.

[@bmw-e30]

Just a great review, very practical and you have covered every aspect of owning and living with one.

[@JJonCars]

Thanks John! 😁

[@realvntonio9572]

love your video, i think about buying one from 2008 with the 1.6 engine and about 150k kilometers. what is your opinion on the hyundai engines? do you think that they go above the 200k kilometers and are they reliable?

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! I'm not sure, having not owned a Hyundai myself. I've not heard about any big problems with the Hyundai petrol engines though. I would imagine that if it has been looked after with good service history it should easily do 200k kilometres!

[@PitiRR]

Do your own research for peace of mind! From what I've read, the biggest issue comes with timing belt and I've seen recommendations to change it when you buy it. Other than that, there aren't any unusual issues with the Tiburon. Maybe except that 2.7 drinks like a dragon, but you mentioned 1.6.

[@friendlyhorseuk7220]

I liked these. Wish I bought one when I bought an i30 in 2008. I had a look at it in the showroom at the time but went for the boring. I like 3 door coupes. I had a Vauxhall Astra J GTC which was a good car apart from the massive doors which meant getting in and out was difficult in tight spaces. Pretty sure Hyundai did the Coupe with a V6 engine. ...... I got to the end and you mentioned the other engines

[@JJonCars]

Yep, the massive doors on coupes can be annoying. I did mention the V6, had a little rant about the cost of tax for it :)

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

Yep. Those doors mean always looking for 2 empty spaces in supermarket car parks.

[@alepepperoni2563]

Nice car. Got an 03 automatic gt for $800 usd back in February

[@JJonCars]

Good price!

[@davidjack9522]

I was a big fan of these back in the noughties. Finally test drove one (2.0 siii) back in 2010 or so and I was so underwhelmed by the performance. Shame because it was such a handsome car and looks good today.

[@JJonCars]

Yep not the quickest car for sure. They really do look good though don't they!

[@zainqureshi2849]

Hey JJ loved the review! I actually bought one myself today! I was just wondering the best petrol type to use? Does it make a difference from the standard unleaded or the v power? thanks

[@JJonCars]

Thanks Zain! That's awesome, which model did you get? 2 litre? Facelift SIII? Personally I don't bother with V power on any of my cars (except when I had a Subaru Impreza which was designed for the higher octane). There is some debate about whether the extra cleaning products in the good stuff helps or not. But the Coupe/Tiburon is designed for 95 RON so 98 or 99 won't make a difference. There is now another issue to consider - the E10 vs E5 debate - V Power etc are still E5. But, the UK government website says all Hyundais are OK with E10. So yeah, I wouldn't bother, it will just cost you more money haha

[@zainqureshi2849]

@@JJonCars Yea I got the 2L SIII facelift, 57 plate! Drove it back from MK down to Croydon and LOVED it! Ahh I see, yea I also heard about the extra cleaning products in the more premium fuels, but there wasnt much else on the topic. A neighbour of mine, a trusted mechanic who knows his stuff told me that the E10 can ruin the engine on older cars over time. Anything 2011 and onwards is okay, but anything before, well it has to be checked to see if the car can take it or not. Thanks for your reply JJ, and for shining some light onto the matter!

[@JJonCars]

@@zainqureshi2849 good guess from me! Well, I'd probably trust a mechanic friend over me, lol. Enjoy the car!

[@cosmeticjustice7123]

Ive got an 03 2.7 litre 5 speed. its a fun car. not exactly what i wanted but its what i got and i dont hate it. and yes LHD does have left hand blinkers. :)

[@JJonCars]

Thanks Jesus! I could definitely see JC driving a Hyundai coupe 😂 stylish but not posh. You're the first person to say about the blinkers, that's really cool that they made the effort to move the stalks.

[@Salemsworld988]

I have a BMW 128i v6 3.0 230 hp , and that tiburon looks really good, I’m thinking to change my BMW ..

[@JJonCars]

Interesting. It will feel slow compared to the BMW and probably less premium. But also more affordable to run and better looking. If that's what you're after then go for it :)

[@Slowser]

Hey it’s me again 👋 Another great review so thanks Since I watched both this and your CLK200 review If you were to recommend me one of them Both being in my budget of around £2700-£3000 Which do you think would be better for: - Performance - Comfortability - reliability - Style/looks - Fuel consumption

[@JJonCars]

Hi again! Performance, I'd say they are quite equal. Acceleration is similar, the CLK seems to have sharper steering, but they both handle well in the corners. Comfort - the CLK wins on this one quite easily. You'd expect Mercedes to be on top here :) Reliability - I'd give that to the Hyundai. Especially if you spend £2700-£3000 as you should get a really good condition Coupe with low miles. And it should be cheaper to run and maintain in the long run. I've heard some good stories about how reliable they can be. Style/looks - Very subjective, but overall I think the Hyundai looks better, but that said, I like the understated looks of the CLK. Fuel consumption - probably quite similar, but the Coupe being manual and lighter should get perhaps 5 mpg more than the CLK. Not an easy decision, but hope this helps!

[@Slowser]

@@JJonCars thanks again for the informative answers 😁👍 you earned a new sub! However since you never said If you had the budget of £3000 and you could buy one of these cars Which would you personally choose? Since from what I’ve taken The CLK is more comfortable but the Hyundai is more reliable The only thing I really don’t like about the Hyundai is that it’s pretty much a 2 seater since the back seats are so tiny... 😂 I do like the option of being able to drive more than 1 friend at a time haha

[@JJonCars]

Well, I would pick the CLK. And you know how I know that? Because the CLK is my car 😄 If you'd asked me 5-10 years ago I'd have probably picked the Coupe, but I do appreciate more comfort now. This is a good point, you can fit adults in the back of the CLK, still not recommended for really long journeys but a lot lot better than the Coupe, which can only really fit children in the back!

[@lawofthesun]

@@JJonCars which year of CLK are you talking about please

[@JJonCars]

@@lawofthesun Hi - it's the 2002 - 2009 CLKs (W209)

[@eanoxd]

can you tell me how tall you are? because i am thinking of buying one and i am 192cm^^ great video btw you have a really smooth voice

[@JJonCars]

I am 185cm. Wouldn't like to say how well you would fit - perhaps have a test drive or at least a sit in one if you can! One thing I do know - you won't fit in the back :') Thanks!

[@pandastudio1379]

I have a 2008 SIII automatic, 2.0. i've done quite a little bit of work on the car, since I bought it 4 years ago, in a pretty bad shape. Some works are on my chanel. The target is to have it repainted and then keep it for my son, someday.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one. What's the auto box like?

[@pandastudio1379]

@@JJonCars it's smooth, 4 gears only , so a little on the slow side, but I wouldn't trade it for a manual. 🐼

[@redtiger6047]

good one. If you are 6ft 1 is there enough head room in the front?

[@JJonCars]

Thanks! Yes it's fine - I'm 6ft 0.5" haha so you'll be fine.

[@simonhancock518]

I had an 04, V6. Great car. Love to get one now but the road tax is horrendous, over £500 a year now. Terrible fuel economy too, it cost a fortune to fuel up even in the late 00s.

[@JJonCars]

Oh man, yeah, expensive to fill up now!

[@simonhancock518]

@@JJonCars in fact ive just checked on autotrader to have a look at the V6s for sale, some are £615 a year to tax. My Golf 7R was only £230😂

[@JJonCars]

@@simonhancock518 615 🤯

[@Hunterx777x]

Do you think them Ford Cougars are still worth owning these days? how did you get on with yours, maintenance-wise?

[@JJonCars]

I sold mine back in 2016 I think it was. I'd had it 5 years and it was reliable, all I remember needing to sort beyond usual maintenance was the power steering cooler which had rusted through. So a good solid reliable car over 30,000 miles or so. (60k to 90k). Problem with them now is they are so rare! I'm sure if you can find a rust free one that has been looked after it would still be a good reliable car.

[@dalphinus]

I’d relate it to a baby DB9 from the front.

[@JJonCars]

Those side strakes/gills are definite Aston-like

[@hunterjg777]

How did you get on with the Cougar? would you recommend them over these Coupes?

[@JJonCars]

I sold the Cougar back in 2015, so it's been a while. But - I really liked that car. The V6 engine was a peach, it sounded really nice, wasn't particularly fast but it had torque. From memory I think it may be a little more refined than the Hyundai, and possibly a better long-distance car. I did used to do some long trips in it. It was also reliable, I took it from 60,000 miles to 90,000 miles, and it just needed a fuel pump in that time. At the time I only sold it because I had eyes on the 2.8 V6 Saab 9-3! It's funny because the Cougar seemed like a bigger, heavier car. But actually both V6 models of the Cougar/Hyundai Coupe are pretty much the same weight. I think the long doors felt heavy on the Cougar. In my opinion, they look best in silver, shows off the lines of the car. I wasn't such a fan of the blue or black they did it in. Like the Hyundai, it had a massive hatchback-style boot, so actually quite a practical car. But also not so much space in the back seats 😄 Personally now, I'd have the Cougar, but that's likely because of my fond memories of the car, and because I usually go for cars that are good over long distance. So it would depend what you want from the car I think :) I would really like to review one on the channel at some point!

[@tudoriustin22]

I might get this as my first car. Is it a good buy?

[@tudoriustin22]

Planning to add some tech to the interios as well as wrap it in matte grey or black

[@ballcracker-qg5ml]

I’m planning on buying this car as my first as well. From what I’ve heard, it’ll make a great first car since it doesn’t have that much horsepower and performance is on a reasonable level. I’d bet that if you like cars that turn heads and look for reliability then that’d be a good choice. But still, I don’t owe it yet so I’m not talking about my own experience.

[@JJonCars]

I don't know what insurance/tax etc will cost you if you're not based in the UK, but my advice would be to check out those things, and if they are affordable/reasonable then definitely it would make a great first car. As ballcracker (😂) mentions, the performance is a reasonable level so it shouldn't get you into too much trouble or cost too much to run. And it's front wheel drive too which is a safer bet for new drivers. And as a bonus you'll have the coolest looking first car :)

[@JJonCars]

Also, lots and lots of comments here saying they are very reliable. Just make sure you look for one that has been looked after :)

[@tudoriustin22]

@@JJonCars yeah, I live in london. I know the insurance is £90 for an 18yrs old monthly and I don’t have to pay tax. Its also ulez compliant if its from 2005 onwards

[@fredonline]

I had a test drive of the Hyundai Coupe many years ago, and was so disappointed that my ample frame made for a most uncomfortable experience! I bought a Hyundai i30 1.6 Premium CRDi - great spec and performance, and plenty of room!

[@JJonCars]

There's definitely a compromise on comfort for its looks/performance. Sounds like you got the right car for you :)

[@SamWasHere]

I'm 6'2 and I think it's great in regards to space... plenty of headroom and a very comfortable driving position with comfortable seats that have good adjustments. I think there's like a sweet spot with this car where the taller you are past a certain point the further back from the windscreen you are, the more leg space and the more head space you get with the seating position whereas average height people struggle with it because they have to sit closer to the wheel, and so closer to the windscreen and therefore have less head space and comfort.

[@fredonline]

@@SamWasHere It's been a while, but I recall having to scrunch my shoulders to lower my head, which was rubbing against the sunroof!

[@DavidR_192]

Loved the looks of these back in the day, but the engine performance really let them down. The 2.0 with only 138hp and didn't rev very freely (test drove one) and felt dull. The 2.7 V6 wasn't measurably much better with only 165hp. Real underperformers, considering the gorgeous looks.

[@rasmusf5615]

in sweden we call it Hyn-Dai i just bought myself a Hyundai coupe 2.7L V6 from 2003. but i need idea for what to do with it. just under 100k miles on it and cam belt was recently swaped at a hyundai workshop. no rust under her and just a slight bit starting to show on the rear fender which im fixing this weekend. but i wanna maybe put a skirt kit. and i will wrap her since the paint job is worn out after not being looked after correctly. the rest is good condition but the paint job is :/

[@JJonCars]

Good to know there are even more pronunciations! Sounds like you've got a good solid car to work with, better than a car that looks nice, but is just rusty metal underneath :) Maybe check out the Hyundai Coupe owners club if you haven't already - another comment on here said it's Hyundai approved and a great resource for the car. Best of luck with it!

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

They rust in the same 2 or 3 spots on the fenders. I think its because dirt builds up on the mounting screw tabs and hold moisture to the metal. I removed a golf ball sized of sticky black dirt from mine last year. If you periodically take off the arch liners and clean them out with a pressure washer, then perhaps a coat of rust inhibitor it should stop the problem forming. This is something I'll do with my next car. The rear arches can be replaced but its a body shop job and both arches cost about £350 parts only. Welding, Respray and labour? Might as well look for another car.

[@HirukoTNT]

I will buy it today !^^

[@JJonCars]

Nice, enjoy!

[@scottthomson9813]

I believe it was designed by the same guy that did the 456. He'd left Pininfarina and this was one of his first solo efforts.

[@JJonCars]

Oh if that's true, I did not know that! Makes sense!

[@sophie87371]

had one of those car very safe