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I stand corrected...thanks for the clarification! At any rate, it is a great feature.
-Karen-
-Karen-
Now I get to search through the options and colors. I'll be ready to buy in October/November, as I'll be travelling between now and then anyway. No sense in leaving a new car at the airport. Perhaps they'll be dealing a bit more on them in a couple months after the '06's are gone. Seat memories and a backup camera would be terrific additions.
what was the problem with the goodyear tires?
I would agree that the backup camera is a good safety feature, so if we get that on the rx it would be pretty expensive.
I would add:
crash test results - Tribeca
How does the tribeca's depreciation look with a lease?
thx
http://www.alg.com/deprratings.aspx
best there is.
I felt a noticeable vibration through the steering, pedals, and floor. Other vehicles had it too but the intensity varied. Mine was the most noticeable of the cars I drove but many other people including my wife could not feel it. Raising the volume on the radio would not help - I knew it was there!
The service dept and regional rep felt it as well but could not Identify the cause. They put my wheels on another car and the problem moved.
The car's driving dynamics were not affected and they determined that it was an inherent condition - not a flaw.
The dealer swapped wheels and tires with a salesman's car and it was gone. They were not obligated to do this - Subaru really backs their product!!
In Nov. 05 I rented A dodge Magnum which had this thumping but in a serious way. I picked up my tribeca in Dec. 05 but it wasn't until June 06 and the rental of a Dodge Charger with the same problem that I realized it was the tires - Goodyear on all 3 cars.
None of the cars had handling problems - they were all fine. I presume the intensity and transfer of the vibration to the driver depended on tire inflation suspension tuning.
Let me be clear - this was a goodyear problem, and Subaru is the best car brand I have owned.
While Lexus is also a great car, my concerns are with their dealers and follow up service . Like it or not, at some point I will have deal with the Service Dept.!!
Goodyear though is off my list!
There are more qualified people on this thread to respond to your leasing questions. Sorry.
Charlie
The B9 Tribeca European Site shows the tail lights are just like the North American ones, but with amber turn signals.
I note that my favorite Satin White Pearl (x5killer and I agree on at least one thing
The color palette for Winter 2007/2008 includes "an odd jumble of neutrals mixed with blurred elements of gold, brown, purple and violet." So that Harvest Gold B9 should be styling until the Spring of '09. (link). No prediction noted for Avocado Green.
Does anyone know if Service can manipulate them with the new Body Control Unit and their Select monitor? I've talked to some Subie tuning shops, including Cobb and they are hesitant to even suggest an after-market alarm system as the locks don't have a separate lead. It all goes into the BCU.
This feature is EXTREMELY important to me, can anyone please advise? Also, please don't flame me with the "if you drive into a lake you won't be able to get the doors open" logic or otherwise debate the lack of the feature.
Thank you!
what is the lug wrench part #T971SXA100 as part of the chrome wheels.
old subject but still unsure. can the subwoofer/amplifier be mounted under the passenger side for tribeca with nav alrady under the driver side and subwoofer in back that came wth premium sound system? this was discussed but dont recall a definitive answer.
Will it improve/inrease the volume which is especially sometimes not enough when using audio devices connected to the rear aux audio input? Is the new front aux audio input any louder as its made for mp3 playe etc while the rear was more for the rear entertainment sytem screen (vcr, video game system)?
they now offer an spt oil cap and battery hold down for the B9 but wh sees those.
as far as the XM im resolved with getting the new pioneer inno and car kit for it as my complimentary free year ran out (the one benefit of being an early adapter with the preorder of an 06 B9) i got a subsription for now for half price even though i was reluctant on getting sucked in by the free year and despite the fact that i can use internet radio for free through pda/smartphone (except what you already pay for unlimited data plan) connected to aux audio input decided to keep getting xm for now and pay.
i figure if im paying now it wil be better to have devie i can use in car, in house, on the go, and record where as the integrated car unit is limited to the car only and no live or scheduled record function. the delphi myfi xm2go that also came free with the free subscrip doesnt display the correct song playing for recorded content (prob cus i never clar it out & just keep recording over but still) so its an extra excuse to get the newer better smaller color pioneer inno. hopefullyinstalltion of the car kit works out & ill try to post a pic. was thinking of having the holster mounted in front of the top flat vent but might block view of the nav/info screen so will have to o above the screen which will be as much or more of a stretch then the screen but there is a remote i think.
It looks like the new cargo cover only comes in black so having the old inferior one in matching desert beige is the one conslaton. Its just frustrating that now they offer stuff like the puddle lights but no 07 cargo cover or integrated xm for the 06.
I sort of view the RAV4 the same way, even with a V6 and a 3rd row, it's still not upscale. That's fine for a lot of folks, they're happy with a basic interior - it's selling quite well.
A concern - the Tucson I test drove was nice enough, but CR ratings were poor for the first year models. The last generation Sante Fe was so-so at first, better later on. Seems like they sort the issues out over time, while Subaru does a little better right off the bat.
Another concern with any Hyundai - residuals. If you get a loan you're upside down immediately. Just get a bargain in the first place and put a lot down if you want one.
-juice
FWIW- I liked the SF much better than the Rav4. The Rav4 being peppier, but the interior of the Rav is really quite low in comparison.
I've pretty much decided on buying a 'beca. But that will be in the Oct/Nov time frame.
-juice
the RAV 4 used to have 2 types of 2 wd depending on configuration. not sure if that is still true. one was the better type they use in their higher end AWD vehicles.
Hmmm - don't think they had '05 Becas... unless you're gonna steal the prototype
tidester, host
The outgoing Sante Fe did have a part-time AWD system, with no center differential, so it could not be engaged full-time like all the Subaru systems. In fact the traction control and AWD could not work together, when the AWD was engaged the traction control is actually disabled. Unsophisticated, for sure.
Not sure if the new model is better, though.
Grille - I like the black inserts in the new base '07 model grille, but honestly I'd like to see one that was all black.
-juice
I didn't like the attitude my orig dealer got about the grill as if it was some aftermarket thing and they had no clue about it even after the mailer was circulated clearly advertising it and were saying they would have to charge me a lot for it or some bs. I had another dealer change a headlight bulb for me and didn't charge while the afore mentioned did so I decided it was time to switch to this nicer dealership service shop starting with the grill, 15k maint and inspection. So looks they were smart and it was worth their while to change my headlight bulb free in the hopes of gaining my business though not solely for that reason as they didn't know if I was or wasn't already a customer or if that alone would for sure have me coming to them instead for service but still very smart and nice of them. (might have got better deal on orig purchase of vehicle there too). they even said a lot of ppl come to them from my previous dealer and one other.
I will check for sure but I think it was around $186 for the grill install and hopefully that is as much or less then most dealers will charge which doesn't seem to be a set dealer price for yet though may depend on how long it takes and could therefore be less once they do a few and are more familiar. I could have had a friend at a shop (not subaru but doeas all makes) do it but was already at subie dealer and even if mine was the first se grill install (likely) the bumper does have to come off so they know that best and I like familiarizing my dealer with their vehicle & accessories etc. more for when they service others (was first at other dealer to get accessories like splash guards done and I still think one is a little off).
the se grill came with instructions (at least from where I got it or you can find them on web at link in someones previous post) so imagine one could do it themselves with not much problem but remember the whole bumper doeas have to come off.
as far as the look without badge, well my wife thought it looks better with it (placed it on the spot to show her) as there is a small break/hole in the mesh and a metal plate that the badge screws into behind it which is a little unslightly (looks like the eqivalent of when a picture is taken off a wall or something and there is an outline left there from it) and I guess couldn't come off (one guy at dealership suggested painting the metal plate black). I can't totally disagree with wife but couldn't resist the chance to get rid of an unneccesary badge because once the grill is on you can't remove it plus you can put the badge in place and it stays but will fall off when you drive (hit bump or sudden stop) cus no screws holding it on anymore. it looks more custom and modded this way, less factory.
in fact between that and seeing another white beca with subie letters off but nothing else done I may be inspired to remove the B9 Tribeca lettering as well finally. I liked telling ppl B9 was the make but the cat is prob out the bag by now (even for the initially dumbfounded "whoa wht kind of car is that?" ppl) and I'd rather look into some alfa romeo lettering/badging to decorate the blank rear and that space on the grill if possible. then I need to finally come up with a better way of covering up the subie lettering on the front nose guard/bug deflector instead of black electrical tape. any recommendation on what type of black paint or marker etc would work on that clear black plastic accesory? then it says in small lettering subaru on the moonroof wind deflector which can only be seen on the inside but could be covered with same thing. with no subie badge on my after market tires all that would be left is the rear badge which I'd leave especially since I don't think there is a known easy way to remove and I actually like the letterless navy blue carbon fibre with silver stars badge (better then nissans or other makes which just say the name of the make in some treademark lettering). its funny how many ppl don't know the subie badge without the accompanied lettering (even with the model name left on, heh). then I think the only other spot is the badge on steering wheel which is fine.
also a pic of my black 20" wheels & tires may be in order as I don't think I ever posted any of those. I know someone in here got the other style (Yuma wheel and in chrome I think)by the same wheel make and I would like to see how those look as I may get those next in 22" (in black again) because they are more full and provide more coverage and are really the only other wheel in black & 22" that the site I would want to get from (had good experience last time) recommends and has as well as some good pirelli tires in that size (werent available in the 20) prefitted and shipped.
the ones I got are great but unless I paint the brake caliper (which is now showing some rust as well as a few other places in there)are just a little too open spoked. don't have upgraded brakes or anything so nothing to show off in there.
I keep my beca in a garage and it didn't show any rust for long time but I guess eventually some rain or water from washing sits in there and causes it. mine isn't nearly as bad as some that I have seen on the dealrs lots so I'm glad I got my B9 right away with minimal sitting out which otherwise almost defeats the purpose of keeping in garage if it already sat outside at dealership for a year.
This is the best one: http://www.carspace.com/
I.e., your very own CarSpace right here on edmunds.com! Use your regular password to set it up and create your very own photo album.
tidester, host
I was figuring that the tribeca was an excellent handling suv. Am I wrong? What's wrong with this picture?
According to Motor Trend:
"The Tribeca doesn't mind being tossed around, as reflected in its 61.2-mph slalom speed, which is faster than that of the X5 3.0i, Pilot, Murano, and even the V-8 Touareg."
That's good company to be faster than in the slalom.
So- I guess Edmunds' driver had a bad day.
Any body figure a way to have the front screen show the DVD
without being in park?
I understand the liability
You can hear the sound from DVD when car is in drive
I put the letters beca on my dash above the glove compartment in front of passenger seat which is the perfect large blank/empty space for it because that is where my wife sits and what she likes to call her.
I wanted to make use of the rest of the letters as they are nicer then the subaru lettering which was all one piece. so on the back I put the T and the I on the blank left side and the put the R after the B9 so it reads T I
B9R from left to right which I like to say stands fo T.urbo I.njected B9 (type) R or something to that effect,heh, whatever its fun and looks good and I made use of the letters.
getting the letters off was tougher then the subaru lettering for some reason. maybe cus more glue for he separate lettering or that it has settled longer and more permanent or that I used different stronger floss I dunno. but I ended up using a metal spatula (something from my tool box forgot what they are really called) and it wasn't the best choice and I wasn't as careful maybe as I could have been and rushed a little so ended up with like two minor pin head sized scratches in the paint.
where can one get some satin white pearl touch up paint? might be good to have for door dings too.
took pics of the beca dash, the TI B9R rear and the badgeless SE mesh grill (finally).
will tey the link in post above for posting the pics but hope I can do it all from my pda phone.
if not I'll post tomorrow from pc after I get the pioneer inno car kit installed with pics of that too maybe.
We'll forgive you this once for taking a spatula (putty knife?) to your Tribeca.
anyway some pics are up. I guess you just click my profile or something and view the album/pics.
Since my Tribeca is also in Satin White Pearl with the hood protector, this is a great opportunity to see exactly how the mesh grill would look on mine. Thanks for posting the pics.
Also, thanks for mentioning that the front bumper needs to be removed to install the grill. That's more than I'm willing/able to do in my garage. Sounds like your dealer charged a fair price for the install.
B9 Tribeca: The B9 Tribeca's exterior styling is polarizing. A reskin is planned for the 2008 model year, a U.S. Subaru executive says. A redesign is expected in 2011.
under normal conditions it isn't that noticeable at all and I mind it less then the subaru badge that was there. young guy at dealership recommended painting it black which might work well so I will eventually get to that.
as far as the beca letters on dash that is something to think about the airbag but are you sure it would do that? I think they would stay on the dash which opens up otherwise according to what you are saying then the whole dash would deploy at you.
anyway they didn't stay on as there was not enough adhesive left after taking them off. the R after my B9 fell off also so I just have a
TI [lic. plat] B9
right now.
anyone know what adhesive from say pep boys would work well for the lettering?
in daylight I saw the couple little scratches I made getting lettering off. (should have been more patient less rushed and got stronger floss or pulled off more careful not used wood chisel) need to get that white touch up paint anyway.
still need some black paint or something to paint over the subaru lettering on hood deflector and want to paint my brake calipers black but have to take wheels off and epoxy paint for that has to cure for 24hrs.
installed the pioneer inno portable xm radio myself. there is no real ideal flat vertical space for the swivel mount. there is no regular vent that is good for the vent mount except maybe the left most driver one but I don't want to block any of my air and I wanted it in the middle so passenger/wife can see/use it.
so I used the vent mount and put it on that flat vent in front of nav which though isn't perfect works well. it covers the flashing hazard lights button but lifts write up to press it. no ac air comes out of those vents so I gues there just for defrost or something. what are they for?
the vent mount holds it in place and it faces mostly forward with a slight tilt upwards. though you have to reach around it a little and if your short the lower corner of sceen may be slight blocked until you move your head to see behind the inno you can still see and reach/press the nav screen fine.
so while not perfect it is as good as you can prob do on your own and I like the setup and find it comfortable after using. your eyes are up there anyway for the road and nav and I have a remote for the xm player (could use one for nav... wait a min can the dvd remote do any nav functions?). I connect it to rear aux audio jack and hid that and the antenna cord well. I keep the antenna inside the little driver side window and its unnoticeable from inside cus of the curve down in there and can't see from outside cus I have those little side windows tinted too (suppoedly they were tough to do). I haven't had any problem with reception and usually have 3 bars which is what I get inside with home dock & antenna.
my buddy with an auto shop suggested a custom mount in the drop down sunglass holder area but that's too high. I wanted above or below nav and it looks cool with 2 color screens (one big and one smaller).
so a few more minor finishing touches and I'm pretty much done for now.... until the cobb supercharge kit comes out!
more importantly what aout this reskin fo 2008 model?
that is crazy. two years and reskinned. so same body but with diff skin and lines could significantly different. doesn't show much confidence in the current skin but I know the way I have mine hooked up it looks great to me and I get tons of compliments and stares followed by thumbs up or other positive notion. often see a guy stare at the side and wheels then pull up next to me and ahead and look back at the front end and badgeless mesh grill and shake their head up and down in the yes motion like basically hmm pretty cool and that they seem surprised.
i'll see if I like the new skin for 2008 which I'm assuming will be out next summer like the first two years and if they add any worthwhile new features (engine upgrade please, and/or hurry up cobb) will consider it but I am almost more excited at the prospect of that making the 06 and 07 even more rare and special.
I love seeing 100s of the othe competing mid size suv and I'm the only B9 on the road and when I do see one they are checking outhow mine is slightly customized/personalized.
full redesign sounds like it is scheduled for the usual timeframe and isn't for some time.
it has been a fun car to research,buy,own,drive,customize, & discuss.
no regrets and looking forward to what the future holds for the tribeca.
That's fun for you and me, but not so much fun for Subaru. I think with somewhat more conventional styling of the front end, they might have sold a bunch more. Oh well, they didn't sell a lot of Imprezas right away, but look at 'em now. I think the 2006-2007 Tribecas will always be easy to find in the parking lot.
The top 4 vehicles that my husband could live with were
1. Subaru B9- which we just purchased yesterday
2. Saturn Vue- He actually fit & had a nicer interior than some others.
3. Ford Freestyle- He started not fitting in as well & interior quality was going down hill.
4. Honda Element BUT only the 04 or 05 for some reason the 06 was smaller & the console just hit him in his shin wrong. With only 4 seating & the strength to lift the seats & hook them to the sides wasn't good for us.
Yes, we tried to squeeze into the CR-V but no go.
Way to go Subaru on your driver seat actually going back a good 2 inches over competitiors- it does make a differece.
Kate
Not sure I like the idea of the Beca lettering just doesn't look OEM to me, but to each their own. I have only had my B9 logo on my car since the first month. took off the Tribeca and Subaru lettering...
would still like better pics of the grill with a better camera if you could when you get a chance. really undecided about 1. the grill and 2. if I would remove the subaru logo.
plus cant really make out the wheels, did you go with 20" wheels?
And it was your destiny, BTW, there are a lot of female names-with-a-K among our Subaru Crew.
Congrats.
-juice
I was wondering if anyone who lives in hilly/montainous areas could elaborate on their driving experiences up hill. Some have indicated that the tribeca does not do well, so I wanted hear others experiences before deciding on whether to purchase or not.
Many Thanks
Bob