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#655 of 664 Re: engine overheating [1rose1] by jlflemmons Sep 29, 2008 (10:00 am)
Replying to: 1rose1 (Sep 27, 2008 2:06 pm) The Tiburon 4cyl is your only real choice. The V6 drivetrain will fit, but would require a LOT of rework for the fuel delivery and electronics.
#656 of 664 Re: engine overheating [jlflemmons] by 1rose1 Oct 02, 2008 (11:14 am)
Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 29, 2008 9:59 am) its my daughters car. she is the original owner. they charger $500 just to see what the problem is. they are still looking at it. they say if it needs a new engine, which they think it does, that a used one will be about 3000 installed. I called the division of consumer services here in fla. they said get a lawyer. they are no help at all. I pay a lawyer and lose i am really in the hole. even if i win i will have to pay. Just letting people know , what they might be in for.thanks for taking the trouble to reply. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Oct 03, 2008 5:03 am) 1rose1 (Oct 16, 2008 1:22 pm) jlflemmons (Oct 17, 2008 10:44 am)
#657 of 664 Re: engine overheating [1rose1] by jlflemmons Oct 03, 2008 (5:03 am)
Replying to: 1rose1 (Oct 02, 2008 11:14 am) Something isn't adding up here. According to my dealer, the thermostat is covered under the powertrain warranty, 10yrs, 100K, and as such the engine is warranteed. I have personally seen an '03 Elantra in there shop where the exact issue you are describing occured; stuck thermostat, engine cooked. The engine was replaced under warranty.   I still remember the conversation I had with the shop foreman on this, because I was surprised they didn't ding the owner for at least part of the damages for not pulling the car over when it starting overheating, but he said nope, warranteed part failed, taking out the engine.   It would be so easy to program the ECM to shut down cylinders and enter limp mode when the engine got too hot, but I don't know that any manufacturer has done this for heat issues. I know GM does for certain engine conditions, but not certain about overheating.   Have you spoken to Hyundai directly about this? Replies to this message: 1rose1 (Oct 16, 2008 1:22 pm) jlflemmons (Oct 17, 2008 10:44 am)
#658 of 664 Re: engine overheating [jlflemmons] by 1rose1 Oct 16, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: jlflemmons (Oct 03, 2008 5:03 am) i wish we had that dealer. since i started reserching this, i have found 3 posts that people had the same problem. and the dealers told them tough luck. the warranty does not cover it. they want $2700 to fix it. i am starting to see how they play games with the warrenty and if there is any way to get out of it they will. the simple fact is what can you do. to hire a att. cost more then the case is worth, I did talk to one att. and he said there is really nothing you can do. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Oct 17, 2008 10:44 am)
#659 of 664 Re: engine overheating [1rose1] by jlflemmons Oct 17, 2008 (10:44 am)
Replying to: 1rose1 (Oct 16, 2008 1:22 pm) You can take it to small claims court. The reason the dealer is pushing back is that the reimbursement rate for warranty work is less than what you will be charged. Under warranty, the engine is supplied and thus the dealer gets no markup. Also, the labor rate under warranty is less than the retail rate.   Have you spoken to Hyundai directly?
#660 of 664 2005 Hyundai Tiburon Infinity System Radio by jeffb1019 Oct 19, 2008 (8:06 am)
When I originally bought this car I couldn't say enough good things about it. I love the growl it makes when you start it up and it handles really well. I have the GT maodel with a V6 207 litre engine. A few months ago the car refused to start, I had it flat bedded to my dealer using their towing service. They determined the problem to be a bad starter due to motor oil getting on it from an oil change performed by a Jiffy Lube type of place. I paid the $300 for a new starter and my wife drove the car home only to complain that the radio is not working. It plays but only at a whisper and the display is blank. Hyundai denies they had anything to do with it and my warranty was 4 months and 1,000 miles past coverage. We are talking about their very expensive Infinity System. After arguing with the dealer until I was angry I called Hyundai America. They seemed much more understanding and offered me a hardship case where they had the dealer remove the radio and send it to be repaired. One month later my dealer called to say the radio was back, I made an appointment and had it reinstalled. It still doesn't work and they sent it out to be repaired again. Hyundai pretends they know nothing about similar radio problems but I have seen a few involving leaks from the sunroof and other issues with other Hyundai models. I am beginning to think I am being lied to and being taken for big bucks. I will not pay Hyundai for a new radio and will not purchase another Hyundai if this does not get resolved soon. I would like to hear from anyone else with Hyundai Radio problems especially the Infinity system with single CD and Tape Cassette deck. I had a feeling that something was wrong when a 2005 car still had a Cassette deck when my 2002 Nissan Xterra had a 6 disc changer in the dash.
#661 of 664 2000 buying help please by mb417 Nov 10, 2008 (9:27 am)
My soon is looking at a 2000 tiburon with 107K. 5 speed manual. We have driven it and it seems to drive well, will take it in for a ppi before purchase. Are there any specific problems I should look for or are there concerns from this year or mileage. Thanks for any suggestions you can provide. Replies to this message: jeffb1019 (Nov 11, 2008 3:07 pm)
#662 of 664 Re: 2000 buying help please [mb417] by jeffb1019 Nov 11, 2008 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: mb417 (Nov 10, 2008 9:27 am) I am not familiar with the 2000 model Tiburon, I have a 2005 Tiburon GT with V6 and automatic transmission with about 38k miles on it. The car is fun to drive but difficult to see what is going on around you (blind spots). You need to be cautious before making any quick lane changes. The ride is stiff and sporty and handles well.
#663 of 664 re: clutch problems [lngtonge18] by paulyb Nov 14, 2008 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: lngtonge18 (Mar 12, 2005 10:12 pm) I found a solid flywheel and clutch to replace the defective dual mass flywheel and clutch. Its made by Valeo and I got it at dial-a-clutch.com. It lasted 3 years and then I had to replace the clutch again. Better than the original for sure!
#664 of 664 Good Deal for an "08 Tib 4cyl-GS (auto) ? by subzero2 Nov 18, 2008 (8:18 am)
Question from sunny Texas:   Out the door price for 2008 Tib GS (4 cyl auto) quoted at $17,140.00 (TTL included in quote) No cruise control or sunroof on this model, but as long as it has auto tranny, i am happy. Good deal or keep looking?

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