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Steve, Host
22.8 mpg
19.1 mpg (on regular fuel)
21.3 mpg
Not bad - still seems like most reports are in the low 20s.
Charlie - I didn't have a problem with the steering wheel buttons, but I use "shuffle steering" as opposed to the more common "hand over hand" method.
I will have a loaner on Thursday for a more thorough test, real-world too because we're taking 7 people to the beach in it, about 3 hours each way. Of course I'll share a full report.
How do you zero the trip computer so you get average mileage for a trip?
Love those puddle lights, how cool is that?
-juice
Everyone and their aunt has a Highlander, and they're not a whole lot of fun to drive, but I don't think they're a bad choice either, just a conservative one.
Love that Subaru ad BTW, just as bold as the design of the Tribeca. We got to see that in Valley Forge on a big screen.
Pics of the view attached.
-juice
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Some time ago I read an article that claim if use use a high quality oil - rather than perform oil change at the factory intervals, you could change the filter and top off the oil only. They claim that if you did that evry other cycle it not have any effect on the engine.
Who know's =
Now back to the Tribeca: in the June 2005 sales report from Subaru, there is a -%6 growth for Washington state relative to June 2004. I think sales have really slowed down around here for all models some reason. Tribeca sales just suffered because of that.
However, when demand is low, prices should be more attractive. I have been to another dealer to pick the Tribeca brochure and check the car interior and other details. At that time, beginning of this month, they quoted me full MSRP. I just nodded and thanked for the brochure. They might be now more inclined to deal at invoice price than MSRP due the low volumes.
Wish me luck i want the Beca bad.
CR
Also, Eastside gives you free oil changes for life. My neighbor says Eastside's service department angered him and he now has his 2 Subs serviced at Carter.
Pulling no punches - I despise car dealerships, but Eastside was adequte. If you have any questions, let me know.
Steve, Host
Steve, Host
One of the things I took the time to check at Eastside was their 30/60/90 miles service prices. To me they did look a bit on the expensive side. If they also have issues with service quality, it is another negative point for them on my book.
-juice
If you prefer an independent Subaru service shop, check out Smart Service for quality work at a little lower price. (smart-service.com) They're Subaru-only, located just east of I-5 on the King-Snohomish line, and highly rated by AAA. I've taken my older Legacy to them several times and always been pleased.
If you're buying in the Seattle area, please check out cars101.com.. This guy is knowledgeable, no-nonsense, and can save you a lot of money and time. I've never had a better (or faster!) car-buying experience, and have referred several friends & relatives who have all been pleased. At least have him e-mail you a quote on the vehicle you want and see if anyone can top it.
I took delivery of my Tribeca on 6/17. So far I have 500 miles on my car. I really don't do a lot of driving and do more city than highway although that will change once my office relocates next year. I'm on my 3rd tank of gas and the computer shows about 17 MPG. My Tribeca is Seacrest Green with beige interior. I do really like it but agree with many of the reviews about some things that are missing, like the satellite radio, telscopic wheel. I have the 5 seater so I can't comment on the 3rd row although I can't imagine there would be much room back there. I think if you need to have a 3rd row, you need to get a larger vehicle than a Tribeca. I'm the only one driving my car and usually don't have a passenger either, other than my dog. I came out of Honda Accord which was a nice car but this is much nicer and in my opinion, much more enjoyable to drive. My Accord was a 4 cylinder which had ample power but now the Tribeca seems really powerful. I don't plan to tow anything. The seats are not too high so my dog can jump right up into the back seat and he has more headroom than in the Accord. I only have the cloth which I'm kind of regretting but it gets so hot down here in the South that I decided against the leather. I do know it would be easier to keep clean than the cloth but I'm a freak about my car and keeping it clean - no food or drink in the car ever. (ok, just water). Anyway, if I were to do it again, I would get the leather. I'll have to wait for the satellite radio and then I could trade up for a Limmited. But for now the back seat is going to have a seat cover anyway for when my dog rides back there so no worries about the cloth getting dirty.
I did get in on the Pre-Order and am to be receiving the portable satellite radio. According to Best Buy, they advised I can use that in the Tribeca and the tech who I spoke with has a WRX and is familiar with the Subaru radios. So, I'll have to see how that goes. I won't let them mount anything on the dash since my car is leased but did look at the cupholder mounts and myy try going that route.
As far as accessories, my dealer advises the Splash Guards are on backorder. I also ordered the front hood protector (bug shield), front underguard and the rear bumper covers. Those are to be arriving this week along with a front license plate bracket. I'll update on those later, if anyone likes.
So far I have not seen any other Tribecas here and when I have been to the dealership here in South Carolina, they still have all the vehicles they have had since early June, so I'm not sure what that means. Overall, I'm really happy with the way it drives. Took me a while to get used to pulling into my garage and backing is still a little bit of work but I think it is a great vehicle.
Hmmm... How does that differ from a macho loaded Tribeca? Floral patterned and scented leather, as opposed to tongue-and-groove leather?
Glad you enjoyed the ride Bren. Are you and new hubby soon to be in the market, or was the curiosity just killing you?
Bob
not really in the market .. the curiosity was killing me ,,, but I DID love it
NOW we know exactly how you're curing your pain....
I do not want to just give it up. On the plus side i get VIP with Suby so im getting the TriB at invoice ( or better)
I taking it to the suby dealer in the morning and will see what they offer. otherwise i may just bend ( over)
CR
Don't mess with Brenda, she can out-type any of us even with one hand, her BAD hand! LOL
jacbron: congrats and don't sweat not having leather. I mean that literally, cloth breathes better so you won't sweat as much. ;-)
CR: good luck, but remember the big picture - it's worth spending an extra $200 is it makes you happy. $200 represents about 0.6% of the purchase price.
harvpt: consider taking the train down to DC and going to fitzmall.com, check out their prices.
-juice
Steve, Host
I tried to talk my wife into one but she would not get one without the rear A/C and since we have no kids (Greyhounds only) the third seat is a none player but with the dogs she wants the rear A/C. She ended up with an Outback Sport since we have a van and a SUV with the rear A/C and she just wanted something to tool around in.
I pick up the loaner tonight and I keep looking at the clock! LOL
Still not 5pm? STILL? STILL?
Might not make the chat tonight. I might have to go pick up potato chips. In Florida. )
Rear A/C is std with the 7 pass model, which will have better resale anyway.
Also, while it is missing some features, it also has class leading ones, like the biggest NAV screen, biggest DVD screen, widest rims, etc.
-juice
As for me, in in a Pilot and have been for 3 years, im ready to move on and get less truck and more car. ( A crossover)
Really what else is out there, A Muranno, ( no ) an FX. (no) An X3 ( No) - These are Crossovers. and what about true trucks Pilot, MDX, X5, - I think the tribeca beats them all. -
Yes there are features missing- however to keep the price at a level that will sell as a SUb some things needed to be left off. I think that i can live with out what is not offered.
CR
OK, a hybrid might have been better timed, given the pent-up demand, but I think Subaru did well given the small amount of resources they have.
An MDX Touring with DVD and Nav is $44 grand. If you want all it offers be my guest.
Subaru offers an alternative for about $6 grand less that has the stuff that matters plus a DVD/Nav screen that makes the MDX owners envious.
-juice
As for rear A/C vent in the console, my co-worker called it 'ball cooler' whenever he sits in the middle seat of the my other co-worker's MDX. It is very uncomfortable. Subaru's design in 7-seater is clearly better (roof vent).
(1) More torque. Either a 3.5L H6 or 3.0 Turbo will do it.
(2) Back up camera. Rear views, behind or side ways, are extremely restricted. I never feel so uncomfortable backing up any car before. The small side view mirrors do not help either.
These are two most important weeknesses on current Tribeca. Rest do not worth to mention becasue they are insignificant to me. Hopefully(very good chance), Subaru will offer those two features by 2008 when my lease ends
Re: bugs in first year. That's exactly why I decided to lease instead of buy.
I never had any idea what you were talking about when this was originally posted, now that I have seen the commercial, I am sure you missed the meaning. "Dust in the Wind" is referring to all the old SUV's and not the Tribeca... I guess it would be safe to say you were "Blinded by the Light." on this one.
Popa_sez
It's good to see Subaru generating lust from folks other than enthusiasts who know what horsepower lurks under hoodscoops.