Any thoughts on a Subaru B-9 Tribeca ?

Doug · Oct 19, 2006

I'm very close to buying this model after looking at stuff comparable to CR-V. It's a little more, but I can get a 2006 stickered at 35k+ ( 5 passenger) for 28,900.

This loaded, leather, even a navigation system.

Anybody have thoughts on this vehichle ?

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/09/15/143098.html

Deuceman · Oct 20, 2006

My buddy has one and he LOVES it. I've never ridden it in though. Sorry I don't have more info!

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

It drove nice, seemed very comparable to Nissan Murano. I liked the Murano just a little better ( 3.5 liter motor) but the Subaru dealer will deal a lot more, it's a few k cheaper and has the navigation system, plus probably better in extreme conditions.

MattRain · Oct 20, 2006

Was about to say that the Murano is getting better overall reviews. I think it looks better too.

But that is Impreza WRX STI money we're talking about here. Please reconsider your need for a SUV, get the Impreza and be my friend.
:homer:

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

WRX is cool, or VW GTI, or SVT Ford, but I can't do much with speed capabilities, a V-6 250 hp is plenty adequate after a 4 cylinder Accord. I'd like a little more room, but not 4-runner type big.

sean1 · Oct 20, 2006

Brother has the Impreza - has held up very well and drives nicely. I don't like the suburu look personally, but he loves it. We both agree it drives well.

Sean

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

Matt Rain said:
Was about to say that the Murano is getting better overall reviews. I think it looks better too.

But that is Impreza WRX STI money we're talking about here. Please reconsider your need for a SUV, get the Impreza and be my friend.
:homer:

I definetly like the Murano, but about 20% more comparably equipped.

Dubpoet · Oct 20, 2006

My thoughts are on an Audi A4 3.0 v6 2004 model with less than 30,000 miles automatic. Preferred color Dolphin Gray with Black interior. And around 18 K

MattRain · Oct 20, 2006

Dubpoet said:
My thoughts are on an Audi A4 3.0 v6 2004 model with less than 30,000 miles automatic. Preferred color Dolphin Gray with Black interior. And around 18 K

Love these cars. :suomi:

I'll be looking for a similar deal when I finally decide to own a car (no need for a car during the week, I always rent @ the corner Hertz on weekends)

There was a bright blue 2007 RS4 parked in front of my building a couple of weeks ago - only 100 were sold up here. I'm still drooling.

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

Dubpoet said:
My thoughts are on an Audi A4 3.0 v6 2004 model with less than 30,000 miles automatic. Preferred color Dolphin Gray with Black interior. And around 18 K

Looks like over 40k new, not sure you can get that for 18k. I'm seeing cars 3-4 years old with 30-50 k miles offered at way over 50% of new, more like 80%.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_A6.html

red007 · Oct 20, 2006

Doug said:
I definetly like the Murano, but about 20% more comparably equipped.

that looks like my old murano.
murano is great. drives like a car.

Dubpoet · Oct 20, 2006

Doug said:
Looks like over 40k new, not sure you can get that for 18k. I'm seeing cars 3-4 years old with 30-50 k miles offered at way over 50% of new, more like 80%.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/Audi_A6.html

2004 was the end of the older square but sharp body style for A4's so "outdated" but I like that style and yes 18K is around if you look. Not turbo but the big engine to last a few miles.

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

makes sense with a re-design. People want "new and improved". "old and lousy" can be better !

new coke, etc.

deucedeuce · Oct 20, 2006

Doug said:
It drove nice, seemed very comparable to Nissan Murano. I liked the Murano just a little better ( 3.5 liter motor) but the Subaru dealer will deal a lot more, it's a few k cheaper and has the navigation system, plus probably better in extreme conditions.

dont like the tribeca, the murano looks nice. BTW the navigation system is fun for awhile then nobody uses it. Unless you make a lot of long trips.

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

Yes, I'm calling around and getting quotes w/o the nav system. It seems like a 2k toy, that's not needed.

I called Carmax, they'll give me one with 11k miles, for $300 more than I get it for new.

deucedeuce · Oct 20, 2006

Doug said:
Yes, I'm calling around and getting quotes w/o the nav system. It seems like a 2k toy, that's not needed.

I called Carmax, they'll give me one with 11k miles, for $300 more than I get it for new.

I had a blast with mine, i was navigating trips to my brothers house LOL, (which was about a 1/4 mile a way) and to local grocery store. After about a week i forgot it existed

Doug · Oct 20, 2006

Yes, most people know the way to the store, work, friend's house, Grandma's house, etc.

You can always do Mapquest in advance.

I can see it for a repairman that might get dispatched somewhere unfamiliar, but not average folks.

Price needs to drop on this option.

roach23 · Oct 20, 2006

I like the Tribeca body type better than the Murano. The Murano looks like a shoe.

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