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Give that man a prize!
You're one of the few that was able to figure that out, even most professional reviewers miss that.
The handling advantage would only be noticed at the extremes. Bob and I got to take it on a moose-avoidance test, i.e. hard left and then hard right, and it really handled that emergency situation with a flat stance and little drama.
The Murano they had along for comparison was squeeling tires and all over the place, quite a handful. One driver even got it up on two wheels, which is scary.
Most of the time you won't notice the difference, though. Plus stability control on the MDX should kick in before that happens. Nissan should re-tune theirs.
-juice
Actually that's not correct. "Auto" mode will turn on recirc mode initially. However, when internal temp drop to very close to what you preset, it will turn off recirc. The problem is that in 90+ weather, the vent lets in too much hot air and you feel the A/C is not cold enough. I think that's a software bug in the climate control. If internal and external temp difference is too much (from 90+ outside to 70+ internal), it should never turn off recirc.
I encountered this issue in a trip week ago. Manually turn on recirc solved the issue.
I tried it both ways. It bothers me to have CC on recirc for too long
"I agree the B9 could use more torque for sure. Did you try the transmission's sport mode? (not manual mode). It helps quite a bit, especially with more agressive downshifts."
I didn't use Sport mode. I have this on my Audi and it absolutely tanks gas milage around town, and I find the way that gears are held to be a little unsettling. I'm sure it would have helped, but I couldn't see driving this way every day
"So are you getting a leftover 05 MDX, or waiting for the new 06 model? They will be revised pretty significantly for 06, with a few nice features."
I'm getting an 05 for $1500 under invoice (dealer incentive cash). With this, pricing on the MDX was less than $1000 over my quote on a Trib 7 Limited/Nav/RES. If the price delta were greater, I would have thought real hard about the Subie instead. Both manufacturers have nice lease deals now.
FWIW, out of the cars I drove, I really liked the Volvo the best, but configured the way I wanted it was about $6000 more. The Highlander Hybrid is an amazing piece of machinery that feels like a strong V8 with 4 cylinder milage. It was $42k, missing some features I wanted, and thanks to unfriendly lease terms $150 more a month than either the Acura or Subaru. You can buy an awful lot of gas for $150.
I wonder where you got the info on failing window regulators. I dont think its a good assumption to assume ALL window regs are failing and therefore a bad thing. I had all 4 windows auto down in the Pacifica and it was one of the few things that didnt fail
Hybrids are selling for MSRP; with an MDX selling for a substantial discount there is no way they can match the lease terms.
Yep, that was a common problem with VWs. Funny thing is the same people that ask for those features are the ones that complain the loudest when said features don't work.
-juice
At that price, the MDX is a great deal. You're not the first person to compare an 05 MDX against the Tribeca, and it's certainly compelling with MDXs going for well under invoice. And to think that back in 02, I would have been on a waiting list for an MDX!
The auto climate control in my wife's Acura TSX is pretty much invisible in it's operation, in that all is displays is "AUTO" and the temps on the display when in auto mode. SO you never know what it's doing -- vent, recirc, fan speed, are all happening behind the scenes. I think the MDX is similar. But the system works well and we rarely have to pop into manual mode (where you do get the full display). I did have to convince my wife to stop fighting with the system and just let it do its thing. You can pretty much use only the temp for adjustment and not worry about the rest.
CRaig
Craig
link (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
According to Subaru, the HU is a Panasonic, one made specifically for the Tribeca. The Nav is indeed the KNA-DV4100 model. These are likely incompatible with current aftermarket iPod connectors, according to the Subaru rep who emailed me a month or so ago. Still, there HAS to be a way...I just know it!
-Karen in AZ-
The only SUV I'd possibly pick instead of my B9 would be the RX330...but I really think Subaru has the lead for crossovers at the moment...by a small margin.
BTW, added the bug deflector today and went out for a bug swatting drive. Looks nice on the blue. Didn't get any bugs on the windshield (or hummingbirds, a bonus!) so I guess it works.
Robert B
5 Pass Tribeca
Or better still does anyone know if Titanium silver metallic is the same as titanium pearl??
Craig, just an FYI: Mine DOES do this. I usually just hit the auto as soon as I start it up, and the recirc will stay on for a while until the cabin cools, but then after a few minutes it will kick off by itself. I can usually tell because the car will start sucking in the 110-degree air we've been having lately, and I will quickly (manually) kick the recirc back on.
If I set the controls manually to begin with, they tend to stay put. I've lived in the Phoenix area for over 20 years, and I can tell you we all pretty much leave the recirc on most of the year...it makes a huge difference if the outside temp is over 70.
-Karen in AZ-
The dealer can actually look it up via your VIN, too, I think, but 3 digits is easier than 16 gazillion :-)
-Karen-
After falling in love with the Tribeca in May, I just joined the Tribeca club. Very excited! Pick it up on Monday. I got the DVD and Nav system. I was wondering if any of you Nav owners got a touchscreen protector for the GPS-NAV display? For those of you who've owned a GPS-NAV model for a while, do you recommend getting a screen protector? How have the screens been holding up? Thanks in advance.
ok your annual membership along with your initiation fees are now due.please show up to the weekly TH nite subaru chat on edmunds to discuss your payment. thank you.
I have never seen a screen protector.
But having been with a manufacturer of high use touch screen products - I do not see the need for one. The glass panels are pretty tough & are part of the bumper to bumper warranty.
You may be thinking of touch panels that have a vinyl membrane surface that can be damaged or cut. Those are pressure sensitive - these are capacitive or sonic technology and probably wouldn't work with anything placed over them.
Save your money
Steve
-Karen in AZ-
That was me.
I checked with the sales guy that sold me my B9 & told about this company & he said he can not find the contact info.
He has promised to keep looking - but I'm not holding my breath.
John - Chicago
-Karen-
Bob
More importantly - it appears you just have too much time on your hands :-)
-Karen-
And yes, I should probably be doing something more constructive right now, but I have had too much coffee this monring :-)
-Karen-
Bob
do you have a pink fastener holding your lower body trim between the front door and the wheel well, if you open the door and look down I see this pink fastener, wonder if they left something off on mine!
I was looking at the manual and it says there should be a model plate ID tag on the drivers side in the engine compartment, mine doesn't have one, neither does it have the emissions ID plate on the firewall on the passenger side like it says in the manual! my car was made in May, maybe they were still "new " at it!
only problem I can find with the design really is the rear hatch is too heavy to close with one hand, gotten used to closing it that way with my previous Subes.
wife likes the car so much she wants one - which is why she is out driving it right now! (its supposed to be for the in law - I'm just "breaking it in" for her- I think this car may be needing lots of oil changes in the future and thats always my job, hehehe)
I had oodles of various 3M protective plastic stuff for door edges, headlights etc I never used on my WRX, this car is perfect!, put some on the foglights and the door edges esp the rear ones where it has that sharp corner.
Not on the door itself, but the frame between the doors...
do you have a pink fastener holding your lower body trim between the front door and the wheel well, if you open the door and look down I see this pink fastener, wonder if they left something off on mine!
No pink thingies on mine that I can find. Maybe they missed something when they did the PDI...I'd take it back and ask them to check it over again.
Just my usual 2-cents'-worth...
-Karen in AZ-
By the way, in 2002, Impreza sales doubled from the year before. Subaru had serious trouble keeping up with demand. In fact they had to cut some Forester production at the Gunma plant to make more of those WRXs, which to this day remain a cult car favorite.
Pink = STi, let's hope they left some other STi equipment on your Tribeca.
aix: congrats and welcome to the Subaru Crew.
-juice
I don't own a B9, but I owned a WRX and liked the look. In fact, Subaru sold 50% more of those than they projected and the car has a cult following. From the look of it, the Tribeca is going to be very successful too.
It's a good thing people like you are posting one-liners here and not buying Tribecas -- plenty more for the other people who want one!
Craig
what did you pay for the Splash guards, installed? Also still working on turn off for seat belt chimes, doesn't seem to work but I will keep trying.
Jerry
You know I've got an ugly nose too... I've been told my whole life I have a big nose... funny my wife (who is stunningly beautiful by the way) loves me and thinks I'm actually handsome... (I did take her to the eye doctor and found she did need glasses and now she does not comment on my nose..)
Moral of the story...? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It is a weird first post on edmunds however... Strange thing to come on board to post...but, welcome aboard!
I LOVE MY NOSE!
I've got it!! Call it the nose! :P
Bob
If want that international flair, try one of these:
Proboscis
Nederlands (Dutch)
slurf, snuit, neus
Français (French)
trompe
Deutsch (German)
n. - Rüssel
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. (ζωολ.) προβοσκίδα
Italiano (Italian)
proboscide
Português (Portuguese)
n. - probóscide (m)
Русский (Russian)
хобот, хоботок
Español (Spanish)
n. - probóscide, trompa
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - snabel
Portugues would actually be "Nariz".
-juice
I just followed the directions on Karen's website and it worked 1st time. just follow exactly (just turned key to ignition but didnt start the car) and did the steps...
Earl
Additional tip.
I tried it many many time with no success.
I finally got it right when I slowed down. You MUST do a complete latch & un-latch each time. I kept trying to do it by holding the button in and sliding the tongue in and out quickly. That does not work. You must insert & release all 20 times as required.
When your finished with all the in and outs - go take a cold shower.
I only got to 14 and had to stop.....
Jerry, FYI, I paid $85.00 for the splash guards from my dealer and $45.00 for the install. As Karen mentioned make sure the installer knows that there are wires in the way (front) if you have puddle lights.
the technician has to use a template to mark the holes and drill into the car to mount the mudflaps :mad: I hate having the car body drilled, even if it is covered by the mudflaps...
Yikes, it's driving me crazy.
She complained of rear view when trying to back the car from the dealer lot. She asked for the option of a camera or proximity sensor. Nice car, she said, too bad the rear view breaks the deal.
Anyone could post some pictures, close and far, of proximity sensors installed in the bumper of Tribeca?
Another point she made was about the bike rack.
The car is too tall for her with a roof mounted rack. A trailer hitch would be ideal, but so far I couldn't see any picture of a Tribeca with the trailer hitch mounted. Can someone post pictures of the trail hitch as well?