Go look at Hyundai. I bought my daughter an Elantra last year and she loves it. They also have the others that are more expensive. I just bought my wife and I a new Mini Van the Hyundai Entourage. On both of these, its a 10 yr., 100,000 mile warranty on the powertrain and 5 yr 60,000 on everything else. For a little more, you get the full 10 yr coverage on the whole vehicle. Plus they have a 5 yr deal where if you lock the keys in the car,run out of gas, have a flat or whatever call an 800 number and they will come to you. I think its the best deal in the industry at this time. Plus the prices are great.
Actually, I have been looking at a Tiburon. I'm concerned about its fuel economy, though. 26 mpg from 170 HP engine isn't that good. My dad's Corvette gets almost that much: 24 mpg, and it's a 350 HP V8. Although, in compensation, the Tiburon doesn't need premium gasoline either.