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Bob
Yes I was but since I don't really know art, I was going for the quick witty retort at someone who probably doesn't know either. And I type too fast!!
Oh, yeah to keep this on track, I still think the Tribeca is ugly. Rob M.
No no no - all I meant is that I type too fast to bother with spelling, that's all.
then this picture might have been altered or altered by resize.
The hood is too short to have a boxer in there, and the grille is more upright.
-Dave
CRaig
My wife didn't mind the nose, either.
I think this nose will end up being acceptable to most buyers. (Hey, Toyota sells a ton of Siennas, don't they?)
Hmm... GM had the Warner Bros. edition vans, maybe Subaru can work a deal with Disney & the Tribeca can have the Pinnochio edition.
I love my STi and really wanted to stick with Subaru but damn does that front end look horrible to me. I am sure the SAAB guys are reading this and making damn sure they don't screw up their version.
-Brian
John
Subaru should copy the neat little trays but that's about it.
I'll take that silver one in Dave's post.
Can't wait, I'll see it in person in 7 days!
-juice
Bob
Bob
Mark
Bob
http://www.phillyautoshow.com
Anybody in for the Black Tie Preview Gala on Friday, 2/4. Tickets are only $150 each. :-D
DaveM
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Yikes, I'll have to miss it this year. Guess I won't meet PF_Flyer (moderator Bob).
Unless we go on Saturday?
-juice
-Brian
They might give us an official ball park figure, though.
-juice
Craig
Edit: the invitation gives two free tickets to the auto show once you sign up on the Subaru website!!
It looks like you have to have "press credentials" to access the Detroit Show area, at least for now...
Bob
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Bob
In short, I am sorry to say that I wish I hadn't looked because its a design disaster on the order of the Pontiac Aztec (my eyes still hurt). It was also a huge disappointment because I am a designer and I was sucked in by the promise and sex of the renderings.
Folks think Toyota Precis on steriods and then add the styling cues of a 1970s Alfa Romero coupe at the front and the rear of a 1980s Pontiac Montana with the tail lights from the current Alfa Romero 147 (long narrow small lens on a flat end of a toaster; but on the Alfa they look appropriate). Side Elevations are somewhat better but remind me of an Lexus RX330 (SUV) stretched out to the proportions of a Toyota Sienna (Minivan). Forget the name, B9 Tribeca vs. B9X, the real problem here is outright horrible design.
I'm sorry to say that Subaru needs to keep the white sheet over this one in Detroit because they are going is going to lay an egg on design if they show it and an omelet when you throw in price in the upper 30K.
The one saving grace thought for Subaru is that it makes Forrester seem less homely. On the other hand, for the guys at Pontiac its just the edsel they need to divert attention off of the Aztec.
Chuck
Bob and Juice- Lately, I havent had a chance to keep up with as many threads as I would like to, but I just got around to reading the Test Drive forum- your commentary on the Lexus events was very thorough, interesting and well written, thanks!
~alpha
Bob
9-6=3?
9=x+6?
Since the 9-6X will be a Saab, that means it will be left on dealer and storage lots collecting waiting on $5K incentives!!
Actually it'll probably be competing against the RX330, MDX, XC90 and that ilk as well.
Leaving tomorrow, can't wait.
Any "official" pics yet?
-juice
What is the priority, pics or talk? In other words, should we share our impressions (text) or photos first?
I do want to go to Canada this time, so if we go out Tuesday night it might have to wait until Wed early morning.
-juice
Bob