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When you found the car at the other dealer, you should have negotiated from strength and got a better deal there. You probably don't play poker. You need to bluff to win either game.
Maybe the Subaru you drove had a weak AC- or mine has a particularly strong one, but the best AC I've experienced is my nephews Toyota Corolla, followed closely with my 99 Acura 3.0CL.
GM makes good Transmissions.
AKA1
Perhaps the brand new test vehicle that I drove had a weak AC - but I'm not the only one who has noticed this, including the review of the B9 on this web site. So- if it's a problem with the 'beca' it's not rare.
-juice
-juice
7 Seat LTD, No Nav, No DVD, Champagne Beige
Puddles (had to have), compass mirror, splash guards, bumper cover, crossbar, wheel locks, weather mats, cargo cover (aka piece of vinyl).
I love it! Decided to jump in an '06 before the pickins got slim as I decided I could do without the '07 features for a better price.
Thanks to everyone for all of the postings on this thread - I created my username 7/05/05 and have been lurking ever since. I'm pretty sure I've read every post here.
Hey Juice - did you find out who put a 'Beca in your garage?
I'm a very happy Tribeca owner, and it's a head-scratcher to me that Subaru's don't sell better overall. Ineffective marketing is obviously an important part of this.
A question: would you characterize the Tribeca as a sales failure so far?
"Sales of the B9 Tribeca, which averaged approximately 2,100 units per month since it was introduced in late May of last year, totaled 1,560 in February." ((journalandcourier.com))
"Subaru officials point to rising gas prices and deadly hurricanes as key reasons why the company fell about 2,000 units short of its goal of selling 17,000 of the SIA-built B9 Tribecas in 2005." journalandcourier.com
Half the B9 sales are to people new to the Subaru brand, per the link above, so the news isn't all doom and gloom. But the looks are somewhat polarizing ("distinctive" in Subie speak) and that may be keeping people out of the showroom.
Steve, Host
-juice
-juice
And as you (I think) pointed out, had Alfa introduced the model, the looks, and front end in particular, would be less controversial. Writers complain about it then beef that cars are getting homogeneous and Subaru should stick w/its utilitarian roots. LOL. Brand perception is tough to change and takes time.
I'm a bit torn, because I like the utilitarian aspects, but I do like certain gadgets, like NAV.
-juice
As an example: keep the B9 as we know it now but add SOME of the 07 features and options to the options list.
Create an upscale version (I love Juices' acronym "caribe". The Caribe can have a unique grill, paint colors, richer interior, A Turbo Engine, Larger brakes and wheels, blue tooth, high quality dolby sound system, voice recognition and other advanced technology features etc.
They must reach new buyers. If the data is correct and about 50% of B9 sales went to subie customers, was there a noticeable drop or reduced growth in models that were priced near the B9. I realize that with less than 15K units sold it is hard to determine that.
If SOA did what I am proposing and improve their marketing strategy they could steal sales from the likes of the higher priced brands like, BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura & VW. If they could seal 5,000 from each, in aggregate that's all new sub stantial salesand can help to grow sales of the other models as well.
-juice
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tribeca/tribeca2006.html#accessories
For example, those rubber mats are only about $52 bucks for all three rows, so I'm sure a dealer would throw those in to close a deal.
Tough call on the leather color. The grey leather is perforated, so if you've got little folks who might be spill-prone, I'm not sure how well it would handle liquids. If that's not an issue, the grey perforated is probably a little more comfortable, though I think the tan, which isn't perforated, feels a little richer and helps the cabin look more airy and warmer. The carpeting is dark regardless of color of leather, so the dirt should hide well in the footwells, at least.
I've just had a couple of questions though. Is it possible to get the puddle lamps installed? They truly look incredible! Also... does anyone have any ideas having to do with... being able to connect something to the auxilary input that the stereo currently has (which was probably for the rear entertainment system that is not installed in my tribeca).
Anyway! I'm truly happy with my tribeca and have been comparing it to the 07 that's coming out. Eh, sure the new features are awesome as well, but i'm proud of what i've got .
Thanks very much in advance for your help!
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-juice
Since the Tribeca is built in Indiana - the factory is the port. So with the B9 factory install & port install are one and the same.
Hope that helps.
-juice
Thanks...Joe
looks like everyone trying to copy the Tribe
Call your dealership and speak with the service manager.
Almost anything can be done if you are willing to pay the price.
I know the harness is available, because mine developed a short and was replaced. The lamp modules have to available since it is possible to damage them. Same with the panel they mount to.
So the only other item is if the they install that portion of cable that the puddle light harness connects to.
If it can be done I would not be surprised if you were quoted a price of $400 or more, because when you purchase replacement parts (unless there is a kit) they charge up the kazoo for them. Plus shop labor is not cheap.
If you tried to build your own B9 through the parts department it would probably cost 150K.
Dodge will have an AWD model, too.
The SRT-4 might even be a competitor for the WRX wagon, though it will not offer AWD.
-juice
Any suggestions on wheel and tire combos for this application?
Thanks
-juice
Circuit City downloaded the wiring diagrams from Subaru but still no luck because they believe the mute function (located in the steering wheel) is in some type of wiring module. They tried connecting the Bluetooth kit into the audio speakers but could only get a one-way communication. Please help since the reason that I bought the kit was to have an integrated solution. Any ideas would be helpful.
You said your shop tries but could only get one way communication. What exactly are you saying regarding the speaker for the hands free? Do you mean they could not use the cars speakers? I can see why that would be problem, since the amp in the bluetooth is not powerful enough, the from the remote speaker is perfectly fine in mt B9. It is just that I must mute when a call comes in and if I have the radio blasting I can miss a call.
So please explain what you mean by one-way communication.
I need one.....
thanks......
Regards...Joe
In the city I see no advantage in using anything other than regular. I get a little less power but in the city it doesn't matter.