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Which is better for a student who has just recieved their undergraduate degree?
From Anonymous on May 6, 2008
I am looking for a vehicle for my daughter who has just graduated from college. She plans to attend graduate school and I don't know which one is better suited for her.
71%53 votes
- 2005 Volvo S40
- S40 2.4L Manual
29%22 votes
- 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
- Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd M...
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From LoveBug who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
That Tiburon looks hot.
Voted on May 14, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on May 14, 2008
From Ash who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 15, 2008
From Trevor who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 15, 2008
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From Trevor who says...
I've driven both these cars at length, and the S40, even in 2.4 guise, suits my personality more (I'm over 40). The Tib is a great driver's car, though, fun to drive and well made, but it's targeting a younger man than I.
Commented on May 15, 2008
From Kevin who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 15, 2008
From LesleyB who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 16, 2008
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From Anonymous who says...
The Volvo S40 all the way. This car is great and super reliable.
Commented on May 16, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Cool car.
Voted on May 16, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 18, 2008
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From Anonymous who says...
it your daughter....Volvo, smarter, safer, and reputation of class and dignity! no question here! easy choice.
Commented on May 18, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on May 18, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 19, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on May 23, 2008
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From tonedef83 who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
This makes your graduation that much more official
Voted on May 27, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Seems like since you are on this site you are a car person, so I think you would enjoy driving the Volvo much more. Be sure there is a warranty and/or an ext. warranty just so you are covered should anything happen. The Hyundai will probably cost less over the long term for maint/insurance however it will not be as nice and be a bit boring to drive daily. Good Luck!
Voted on May 27, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Volver is a better deal, Tiburon is hotter
Voted on May 29, 2008
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From Jane who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Its harsh punishment to give a 20 year old a Volvo. Think of the image!
Voted on May 29, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on May 31, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Tiburon is a mean machine.
Voted on May 31, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Unless she's a 40-year-old grad, go with the Tiburon.
Voted on June 4, 2008
From Herman who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on June 10, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on June 11, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on June 18, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on June 25, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on June 25, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Volvo is definitely classier, if not a tad staid. Nice Scandinavian design and reliability.
Voted on June 26, 2008
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From Stergios who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
My vote is for the Hyundai! For students just starting out, save the $7k on the car and put it to work in your IRA.
Voted on June 26, 2008
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From Anonymous who says...
I'm a 21-year old with a Volvo-LOVE it!
Commented on July 10, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on July 18, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on July 18, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
good job
Voted on July 23, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on July 26, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
is better brand
Voted on August 2, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on August 4, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on August 4, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on August 10, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
the mazda3 is just as reliable as the s40 cheaper and its built on the same platform. try out the mazda3 thats a car with style and youth
Voted on August 17, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on August 24, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on August 29, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 4, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
we have a t5 and we love it!
Voted on September 7, 2008
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From MuseZack who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
So much more applicable use in the Volvo. It's better for passengers and moving stuff. More reliable and has a better brand identity so it'll help with the ladies.
Voted on September 16, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 17, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 17, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Not sure about your daughter's future plans, but I got a sport coup my senior year in high school, and still have it now 11 years later. It was fine in college but now with a family it's a real pain. My brother on the other hand chos a 4-door car when he started college, and it served him well into his family years.
Voted on September 17, 2008
From richardnixon who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 17, 2008
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From Ash who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Don't buy Korean
Voted on September 17, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on September 19, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 19, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 21, 2008
From DaSaints_25 who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on September 21, 2008
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From hbsman who says...
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Commented on September 22, 2008
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From hbsman who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
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Voted on September 22, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 23, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 23, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on September 24, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
its cute
Voted on September 24, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 24, 2008
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From Anonymous who says...
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Commented on September 24, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 24, 2008
From Celia who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 24, 2008
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From LaurenG who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Safety First
Voted on September 26, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 27, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 29, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Highly comfortable car which I love the most
Voted on September 30, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 30, 2008
From fastdriver who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 30, 2008
From MomByChoice who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on September 30, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on October 2, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Voted on October 6, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Volvo is safer
Voted on October 6, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on October 8, 2008
From busta who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on October 9, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
Obviously the Volvo is riding in style, much safer, and has a smoother ride. But it comes at a price. The Hyundai is cheaper on repairs and under a great warranty, Hyundais are pretty good all around, though it's no luxury model.
Voted on October 17, 2008
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From Anonymous who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
volvos suck
Voted on October 19, 2008
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From automoblog who voted for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual
I dont like Volvos. The Tiburon is sexy, but underpowered.
Voted on October 20, 2008
From vazquezjm who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on October 21, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on October 27, 2008
From Anonymous who voted for the 2005 Volvo S40 2.4L Manual
Voted on November 5, 2008