what is a better first car a Hyundai Tiburon or a hyundai elantra?

Question

im 17 and im buying my first car with my own money

Answer 1

I bought a 2000 tiburon two years ago. I have only had one problem with it, but that was because of the previous owners stupidity. Other than that it has been reliable and has never let me down. I have added a few modifications and I get compliments all the time.
Now, Hyundai's in general are very good cars so personally I would say that you can't go wrong with either car. In fact the older model Tiburons have the same engine as the Elantra. This is actually my only complaint with the Tiburon. The 4 cylinder engine in the Tiburon (and Elantra) is not all that large, sometimes I wish it had more power, but the engine is adequate and the fuel consumption is very good. I get about 30 MPG.
Although, all Tiburons 2003 and up were sold with the option of the 4-cylinder or the 6-cylinder (if your looking at a 2003 and above I recomend the 6-cyl.)
To address your question: I would buy the Tiburon, the tiburon will have a higher resale value because there are many people who have a special affinity for them (there is a niche market) so it will be worth more than an elentra if you decide you want to sell it. In addition the styling is far and away better on the Tiburon. If you decide you want to modify your car, there are many more parts for tiburons. I have a done a few mods, and I love having people complement my car...this won't happen if you get an elantra. Even though aestheticcs are secondary, you should atleast like your first car and be proud of it...(you will never have another first car!) Perhaps the only downside to the tiburon is the insurance, it will probably be a tad higher than the elantra's...but your insurance premiums are going to sky-high ANYWAYS (because you are a 17 yr old).
All in all I would recomend the Tiburon but really you wont go wrong with either Hyundai. When you decide what you want, just make sure to go to a reputable dealer and ask for carfax report (this will ensure that you get a car that hasn't been driven to hell and back!)

Good Luck
If you have any Tiburon questions feel free to email me!

Answer 2

The Elantra is definitely the better first car for a few reasons. The insurance cost should be lower, it gets better mpg (6 mpg more on average) and can carry more people comfortably then a Tiburon. I believe the Elantra is also a few thousand less to purchase new then the Tiburon. Both received 4-5 star ratings for all crash test. Of course I must inform you that the best value for cars is something that is 2-3 years old, you should be able get a 3 yr old Elantra for about 1/2 the new price while still having 2 years of full coverage warranty upto 60K miles. If you do choose to buy used, either buy a certified model or make sure you have it inspected prior to purchase.

Answer 3

If you want a fast & sporty car with high insurance premiums go with the Tiburon. The opposite is true with the Elantra. In the past I co-signed for my 17 year old daughter on a new Hyundai Accent. In hindsight I wished I would;ve steered her towards a used Honda ,Mazda or a Toyota. They hold they're value better and are better cars.

Answer 4

normally i would suggest the elantra but you will be able to save money down the line with a Tiburon. there is some aftermarket support for the Tiburons so if you ever want to modify it down the line, it is easier to look for parts.

Answer 5

i would buy the tiburon because u can modify it there are parts such as turbos and body kits that u can put on that car. plus they look pretty cool when they are fixed up.