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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Coupe

2dr Cpe Man GS

Starting at $10,600 | Starting at 20 MPG City - 28 MPG Highway

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$17,270 original MSRP

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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Coupe

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With fresh exterior styling in 2007, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 2+2 coupe adds an upgraded 220-watt audio system with available satellite radio. Tiburon starts off with the entry GS trim, standard with a 2.0-liter 138 hp 4-cylinder combined with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, delivering up to 20/28 mpg city/hwy. Upgrade to the GT, SE, or luxurious GT Limited trim levels and you get a 2.7-liter 172 hp V-6 and available 6-speed manual gearbox helping achieve up to 17/24 mpg city/hwy. All trims have standard front-seat side airbags, anti-lock brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and generous 10-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. With optional leather interior, sunroof, 6-speed manual combined with excellent safety and mpg, the Tiburon remains a sporty and fun coupe with excellent bang for the buck.

Benefits of Driving a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon Coupe

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon sport coupe has attention-getting wedge-shaped styling, along with handling that's competitive with other front-wheel drive coupes. Price also remains one of the Tiburon's strongest selling points, as it comes in at several thousand less than most of its competitors, and has side air bags standard.

What's new for 2008?

For the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, the Limited model is no longer available with manual transmission, and Bluetooth is optional across the model line. A three-month XM satellite radio subscription now comes with the standard Kenwood audio system this year.

Model Strengths

Sporty styling and handling
low price.

Model Review

Hyundai's small, front-wheel drive sport coupe still comes in three trim levels: the affordable Tiburon GS, touring-oriented GT and GT Limited, and performance-oriented SE.

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2008 Hyundai Tiburon: What's New

Source: The Car Connection

Hyundai's front-drive sport coupe received a host of changes for 2007, including redesigned front and rear fascias, new headlights, taillights, hood, front fenders and exhaust tips; blue backlit gauges and gunmetal accents and standard MP3 capability for the audio system; and for SE models, a more aggressive, "track-tuned" suspension system, cross-drilled brake rotors with larger, 12-inch rotors and stability control with Brake Assist and traction control.

This year, the mechanicals are carryover for the sporty Tiburon. Four trim levels are offered: base GS, SE, GT and GT limited. Base GS models get a 138-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a standard five-speed manual transaxle. The SE and GT versions come with a 2.7-liter V-6 rated at 172 horsepower; GT versions offer the five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed Shiftronic automatic with manual gear-change function, while SE versions get a standard six-speed manual transmission.

Air conditioning, side-impact airbags, and anti-lock brakes are standard on all trim levels.

For 2008, Hyundai has made three months of XM satellite radio, along with the necessary hardware, standard. A 220-watt Kenwood audio system with MP3 capability is also standard this year.

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Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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What do the Safety Ratings mean?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests:

Driver Crash Grade:

Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury.

Passenger Crash Grade:

Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger.

Rollover Resistance:

Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover.

Side Impact Crash Test - Front:

Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury.

Side Impact Crash Test - Rear:

Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.

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Safety Features & Equipment

Braking & Traction
4-Wheel ABS	Std
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Std

Passenger Restraint
Driver Air Bag	Std
Passenger Air Bag	Std
Side Air Bag	Std

Road Visibility
Fog Lamps	Std
Intermittent Wipers	Std
Variable Inter. Wipers	Std

Accident Prevention
Handsfree Wireless	Opt

Security
Alarm	Std

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Original Warranty Original Warranty An original warranty is the warranty associated with a vehicle when it is brand new. In addition to the original warranty, select items, like tires, are typically covered by respective manufacturers. Also, an act of Federal law sometimes provides protection for certain components, like emissions equipment. The original warranty is often broken down into multiple sections, including: Basic Warranty: Typically covers everything except for parts that wear out through normal use of the vehicle. Examples of non-covered items are brake pads, wiper blades and filters. Drivetrain Warranty: This warranty covers items the basic warranty does not protect. Wear and tear items such as hoses will not be covered, but key items like the engine, transmission, drive axles and driveshaft often will be. Roadside Assistance: The level of service differs greatly with this warranty, but many manufacturers offer a toll-free number that helps provide assistance in case you run out of gas, get a flat tire or lock your keys in the car. Corrosion Warranty: This warranty focuses on protecting you from holes caused by rust or corrosion in your vehicle's sheet metal. Please check the owner's manual, visit a local dealership or look at the manufacturer's website to learn more about the specifics of the warranties that apply to a vehicle.	Miles	Months
Basic	60,000	60
Drivetrain	100,000	120
Corrosion	0	84
Roadside Assistance	0	60

Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned Warranty Certified Pre-Owned Warranty To be eligible for Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) status, vehicles generally must be recent models with relatively low mileage. CPO vehicles must also pass a detailed inspection, outlined by the manufacturer, which is measured by the number of inspected points. Warranty coverage can vary from one manufacturer to the next. While most certified pre-owned programs transfer and extend the existing new car warranty terms, others offer a warranty that simply represents an additional year and mileage value. Always check with the manufacturer for the specific warranties they offer. Common features and benefits of Certified Pre-Owned warranties include: Age/Mileage Eligibility To even be considered for certification, a car must be a recent model year and have limited mileage. The exact requirements are established by individual manufacturers. Lease Term Certified Some manufacturers offer certified pre-owned cars for lease. The length of the lease is often shorter than a new car lease, but it will cost you less. Point Inspection These inspections entail a comprehensive vehicle test to ensure that all parts are in excellent working order. The point inspection list is simply a numbered list of exactly what parts of the car are examined. While many inspections range from a 70- to 150-point checklist, most are very similar and are performed using strict guidelines. Ask your local dealer about specific details. Return/Exchange Program Some manufacturers offer a very limited return or exchange period. Find out if you will get the sales tax and licensing/registration fees back should you return or exchange the car. Roadside Assistance Most certified pre-owned programs offer free roadside service in case your car breaks down while still under warranty. Special Financing Reduced-rate loans are available through many certified pre-owned programs. Manufacturer-backed inspections and warranties help eliminate the risks involved with buying pre-owned, so buyers who qualify can take advantage of the great offers. Transferable Warranty When a new car warranty transfers with the certification of the car and remains eligible for the next owner, it is known as a transferable warranty. Once the original transferable warranty expires, an extended warranty takes effect. Warranty Deductible This is the amount for which you are responsible when repair work is performed under the warranty. Some manufacturers require a deductible while others don't, so always ask.
120-months/100,000-mile Powertrain warranty from original in-service date.
Age/Mileage Eligibility	up to 5 model years old w/ less than 60,000 miles
Lease Term Certified	No
Point Inspection	150 Download checklist
Return/Exchange Program	No
Roadside Assistance	10-Year/Unlimited Mileage from In-Service Date
Special Financing	Yes
Transferrable Warranty	Yes
Warranty Deductible	$50