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After touring the Americas for approx 1 year I expect to ship the car to the UK on my return and drive it in the UK so it is more convenient for me to have a right hand drive. Any information to this respect will be highly appreciated.
-mike
If you are referring to buying a Tribecca in the US that is a UK spec one (RHD, etc) my educated guess would most definitely be NO. That's why I suggested purchasing it in the UK from a UK dealer and try to convince them to let you take delivery in the US. Highly doubtful also but worth a try.
-mike
My problem is that the body shop was just told by Subaru that Subaru will not "release" the replacement glass until mid December, and that it is made in Japan. Then there's shipping time (slow boat) customs, further transportation. We have purchased 13 Subarus over the last decade or so, have convinced my brother to buy two more. We have never run into anything like this with the normally responsive Subaru people until now. Given that (I think) the Tribeca is built in Indiana, this whole thing sounds bogus.
Has anyone had -- and solved -- a similar problem with Subaru? Thanks much.
I think assembled in Indiana is more accurate. Look at your window sticker and look at what percentage of parts comes from Japan. I'm sure it'll be high.
Hope you get your Tribeca back soon.
Start with your dealer (to whom you'll then praise to Subaru Of America (SOA) if they can pull some strings). And contact someone at SOA customer service.
Given the number of Subaru's you've purchased and recommended, they should be doing backflips to help you out. But frankly, you may be able to garner more action out of Subaru than the body shop you're working with.
-mike
-mike
However, if you're concerned about approach/departure angles, the Tribeca might not be suited for what you need. It would help if you tell us what kind of off roading you have in mind.
Oh, and I don't think anybody considers the RAV4, Highlander, or Pilot off road vehicles.
-mike
Keep it on the road, where it can handle deep snow pretty well.
Bob
I like the FJ but that's a scenic trip and you just can't see out of the FJ.
I just got a Grand Cherokee, but also looked at the Tribeca. I decided against it because it's not good for off roading. Take a look at the Land Rover LR2, although, it might be a bit small. The 08s SE have $3k dealer cash. Of course, both don't have a 3rd row seat. If you need a 3rd row, the MDX might be a good compromise.
Let us know what you get. Enjoy your trip. It sounds pretty cool.
Bob
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/roadtests/131_0605_2004_volkswagen_toureg_v8/index.- html
Basically they say it's a nice on-roader....
Let's be honest, MOST SUVs these days are not going to be good offroad. The toureg is no better. As for the towing, the wheelbase is fairly short to tow much more than a boat or low-trailer at 7000+ lbs,
-mike
The disc brakes and signal mirrors and xenon lights don't have anything to do with offroading.
-mike
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/featuredvehicles/131_0606_best_4x4_trucks/index.htm- l
-mike
You can't go wrong with the 4Runner or Grand Cherokee. The 4Runner has 3 rows available.
Enough off topic. Back to the Tribeca.
Angle of approach: 18.0
Angle of departure: 21.1
Ramp breakover: 18.5
Ground clearance @ tailpipe: 8.4"
Bob
I'd be more apt to take a FJ or Xtera offroad than any of the above.
I'm sorry but having done 1000s of offroad (mind you not dirt or unimproved road) miles, I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one.
I'll defer to you on designs and astetics as well as on-road handleing of vehicles as that's your specialty, not so sure about offroading though.
-mike
I think the Grand Cherokee has improved a lot in reliability, but if you feel it hasn't that's ok.
However, your comment about the turning radius is incorrect. The turning radius for a Grand Cherokee is 37.10. The one for the Tribeca is 37.40.
I do believe the 4Runner and the Grand Cherokee fit the bill for what you're looking for (even if the price or perceived reliability might not).
I wasn't totally off topic, I did talk about the Tribeca
-mike
The Touareg is used off road all over the world. Don't go by what you see here in the United States. I mentioned 4-Runner and Pathfinder—and I'll include your Armada too. I didn't mention the FJ or Xterra, but I'm sure the Touareg can hold its own against them too. Note: I didn't say it's "better" than those, but it won't embarrass itself when it's in their company either.
I also bet you don't see many Range Rovers LR2 or Range Rovers either being used in the boonies here. The people who buy those vehicles (and the Touareg) here in the USA usually aren't found slogging through the mud to prove a point.
You have no idea as to my off-roading abilities, or experience—so don't even go there.
Bob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmGoY0Y0ljU
I can except your opinions Mike—I just don't agree with them. Happy Thanksgiving.
Bob
The VW I would put in the same class as the Armada, Outbacks, and just about every other soft-roader out there.
The Grand Cherokee, Xterra, and FJ will walk all over the VW offroad.
I guess the MB ML and Rav 4 are also good offroaders?
-mike
Bob
Well I watched the video, and if that's offroading, then I am completely off base in my remarks about offroading. That video was little more than the access road to what would be considered offroading. 99% of what was done there could have been done with almost any of the Subarus, easily with the Outback or Tribecca.
Why call me a jerk? Anyways Happy T-Giving!
-mike
Bob
If you are referring to the missing post, I re-read what I wrote and decided it was a poor post and decided to change my response.
I had no idea you thought I was a jerk, odd cause I always respected your opinions on things, heck even think of you as a friend, not sure of why the hostility all of a sudden.
-mike
I really like the Tribeca, and if I didn't want to go off road, get HIDs, or bluetooh, I would've gotten it. We had an Impreza and it was great.
I'd like to see on-roaders do this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEXwIQxtI4o
(2003 Launch in Moab of the first generation Touareg)
Geeze, didn't realize so many days had passed. Gotta get on here more often.
MNSteve
I am new to this forum. I just purchased a brand new 2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger Obsedian Black Pearl color. I live in Pennsylvania. I test drove a few SUV's before deciding on this vehicle. I really enjoy driving it, although it's only been 3 days. So far I put in 400 miles. It has excellent overall design and interior futures. I am especially loving the interior layout and design with operational controls. It runs like a charm and is very quite except some wind noise from the driver side window. The power is more than I needed with lots of horsepower. The steering is very responsive. I had a few people stare at the car and told me what a fine looking car it is. I am extremely happy with my decision to purchase this car.
I am sure I will have some questions for those of you who are an expert on this car and can give me good advice. My first question is about the Auto Climate Control System. I understand some of it, but when I turn the Auto button "ON" the A/C button also turns "ON". When I turn off the A/C button the Auto button turns off as well. Is it possible to turn off the A/C button but keep the Auto button on? I guess I don't fully understand this complex climate control system. I did read the owners manual but am stil confused. Also when I turn the OFF button on air keeps flowing fron the vent although the manual says that "the outside air introduction mode (air inlet selection OFF) is automatically selected".
I really appreciate your comments on this.
Thanks and have a great day.
-mike