Going to see Speed Racer this weekend? I’m not, but you might come away from the experience with a need for speed. Well, here’s a suggestion for a used car that could satiate that desire without breaking the bank: a Hyundai Tiburon. It’s my “Deal of the Week”.

This is Hyundai’s front-wheel drive coupe. The 2005 model comes with a choice of two engines: a 2.7-liter DOHC V-6 that produces 172 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm or the 2.0-liter CVVT engine rated at 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm.

I reviewed the second generation Tiburon when it came out as a 2003 model. I loved its acceleration and handling. In 2005, interior space got a much-needed bump to make the car comfortable as a daily driver.

So, forsake the more popular Subarus and Mitsubishis and set your sights on a Tiburon, which apropos of nothing, means shark in Spanish. Dealer retail is about $11,200 for a clean model with 45,000 miles.

As always, buy no used car without a complete inspection by an independent mechanic.