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so what did you buy (sorry to be off topic). ahhh see you been posting on the MDX forums... too bad there is not a way to private message here without revealing your email address to the world...
I have 75k on my B9. it only needs another set of front antisway bushings that I am holding off on. replaced the tires on the 20s just this past week. so good for another summer. had a hard time finding someone to mount the new tires on 20's without charging like $30 per wheel :mad:
was thinking of moving on as well but I got all the hacks in and the SUV is running well with the exception of that stupid bushing that goes out every 25 or 30k miles. plus economy and job (ya never know).
I thought you would have gotten better $$ selling the B9 outright instead of trading it in on the MDX...
2 months and much $$$ later (replaced DVD unit, replaced cable, replace radio) still does it. Of course, it is past 36K miles, so dealer is having trouble getting 'free' parts.
Anyone else had this issue, and if so, what fixed it?
Let me just add that I don't think the ver. 1 was that bad, it just looks ... well ... like a version 1. I had NAV screen envy when I got in my friend's Lexus. My wife just got a Venza and it has the same rich screen. But, I've only occasionally had a problem with the system giving me bad directions. I agree with others that having to hit the "Agree" button EVERY time you start the car is a nuisance. The Toyota warning screen clears after about 5-10 seconds.
gagrice has it on his Toyota truck and he simply hates it. He's actually thinking about plugging in a portable Garmin and just ignoring the useless OE one.
But I have heard good things from the model that appears in the Solara and several Lexus models. Perhaps the Venza got that better system.
That Outback's screen sure looks better than the one in the Forester. I didn't feel like the Tribeca's was bad, but then again I sampled it a few years ago and newer ones have improved dramatically.
Is that a memory card or some way that you can program trips in your computer and put it on that gps in the car? :confuse:
Thanks
In general this is a poor GPS system compared to modern units like Garmin. It does not route to many areas in NC where I live. When it does a route, it usually only follows numbered highways. As a result, routes are longer if I can find the address. I have taken issue with both Subaru and their GPS hardware/software supplier Kenwood. The only response I got from Subaru was that a new version will be out in 2010. However, they did not commit that it would do any more than add more POI's to what already exits, or that it would work in older systems like mine. As a result, I use a Garmin system that works real well, and I have an expensive back-up camera for my 2009.
1. Is a way to do this with the gps in the tribeca? If so HOW? What software would you use.
2. Are you suppose to be able to read the dvd that came with the car on your computer? I tried and it said they were IDX files and couldn't open them.
Shirley
Thanks.
I am already able to connect the phone (it's a HTC HD2) to the AUX jack via the 3.5mm plug in the center console and listen to music. When the phone rings, the music automatically mutes and the caller’s voice is piped into the speakers in the car. However the MIC on the phone is somehow disabled so the called cannot hear me speak.
Does the radio in the Tribeca have a MIC-IN capability? If yes, I think I can wire a microphone and (onto the steering column) and be able to use it as a hands-free solution in the car. Does anyone know if the radio has this capability, please?
I just posted this question in the radio forum but noticed in my search that there are more discussions re: MIC installations in this forum and so I thought I would repost it here too, Has anyone tried this and got it to work? Thanks in advance.
So if anyone is looking for the latest NAV dvd I split them up on Ebay for EAST and WEST dvd. just do a search for Subaru Navigation DVD 4.0 and they should come up. only ones listed currently. :shades:
I bought a Miata in March 2009 and the rebate was $2500.
18 days later, the rebate went up to $5000.
I wrote to Mazda and they sent me $100 credit for accessories out of pity.
So they were nice, but I still lost out on $2400.
Actually, truth is dealers raised prices when the deep discounts came. I still got screwed, though.
You still got $2600 off. That's not bad on a car like the Miata.
It's called luck of the draw.
Bob
Devil's advocate here - If they cut the rebate the next day to $500, would you have called them and offered back $2000??
I waited and got a bigger one, but still not the best.
Oh well, life goes on. You can never predict the future. It's just that the change in amounts was rather shocking.
Does anyone have any suggestions, or thoughts on where I could get a console for a reasonable amount of money?
Has this happened to anyone else, and if so, what did you do?
Thanks...
This is what happened to our B9 over a year ago, I replaced the Kenwood under the seat, and the cable to the screen. Now Subaru says I have to replace the screen for a tidy $1,500 plus labor, and they are not sure that will fix it. :lemon:
I'd like to believe that there is a better way to test this than to throw parts at it.
At first I can see Subaru logo, than the message "Updating System" followed by the error message on the screen: "Improper Disc". Maybe the disc is damaged, however, there is no possibility to check the system with my backup or another disc, because the Navi computer didn't eject the disc.
Fortunately, the Navi is covered by the warranty, nevertheless I am thinking about a change of the Navi (which might be necessary in future).
Are there any suggestions, which Navi computer can be taken together with the Subaru screen and Subaru cables?
Or have I to replace the whole system (Navi computer unit, Screen, cable?)
Or should I try to get a used Subaru Navi computer? (difficult! rare and expensive car, nearly 35% higher price than in US)
Thanks, Hardy
I just bought a 2006 B9 Tribeca. I was trying to find out how I can update the navigational system. I see that you posted something about 4.0 nav software. Where can you purchase that and how much does it cost?
Thanks!