Tribeca AWD specs

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally Posted by red95svx

Maybe it's a North East thing.......we seem to be swimming in white Subaru's, esp Outbacks.





Dave

I used to live in Vermont, but I don't remember seeing a lot of white Subarus up there, either. I remember a lot of dark red or green Outbacks, but not many white ones.

Not very scientific, I'll agree...

[Subafreak]

Well my wife wants one of those now. (She should have waited a year before buying the BAJA)

I saw a black one on a carrier that looked pretty nice. (yeah there growing on me)


For me to really think about it, it would need to come with a manual and have at least 300hp. I can learn to like the way it looks.

We just received our second one, gold color this time. I'm sorry but these things are just plain ugly, esp. the rear. We'll see how well they fare. I could easily see this go the way of the SVX or Baja.....






Dave

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally Posted by red95svx

We just received our second one, gold color this time. I'm sorry but these things are just plain ugly, esp. the rear. We'll see how well they fare. I could easily see this go the way of the SVX or Baja.....






Dave

I think we all understand why the SVX failed. The Baja is an Outback with less cargo space and the ass cut off for more money.

But the Tribeca will probably appeal to the same incomprehensible group that buys Chrysler Pacificas and Ford Freelanders. They just want big, stupid cars.

True. I guess time will tell.



Dave

[dcarrb]

Given increasing fuel prices and a generally lethargic economy, Subaru's timing in bringing an upscale and upsized SUV to a market already flooded with a bewlidering number of SUV models seems especially bad.

dcb

Originally Posted by dcarrb

Given increasing fuel prices and a generally lethargic economy, Subaru's timing in bringing an upscale and upsized SUV to a market already flooded with a bewlidering number of SUV models seems especially bad.

dcb

Indeed. The sticker price on our white one is $36,500. I'll check to see what the gold one costs. I'll also check the MPG rating.



Dave

MPG is 18 city, 23 highway.




Dave

[dcarrb]

Subaru should re-introduce the Brat and dual-range 4WD wagon with an advertising emphasis on utility, durability and economy.

dcb

[Royal Tiger]

The problem Darrell is that Subaru is trying to move itself upscale, above mainstream Japanese cars and below the premium marques like Infinity. A "Japanese Saab" as often quoted in the media. It's an ambitious plan with only 2 platforms; Outback/Legacy/Baja and Impreza/WRX/Forester.

Originally Posted by dcarrb

Subaru should re-introduce the Brat

They did. It's called the Baja






Dave

Originally Posted by PA_SVX

A "Japanese Saab" as often quoted in the media.

Not a big stretch considering Fuji-Heavy builds Saabs!




Dave

Originally Posted by PA_SVX

The problem Darrell is that Subaru is trying to move itself upscale, above mainstream Japanese cars and below the premium marques like Infinity. A "Japanese Saab" as often quoted in the media. It's an ambitious plan with only 2 platforms; Outback/Legacy/Baja and Impreza/WRX/Forester.

Isn't the wrx an impreza?

Call me crazy, but I kinda like the tribeca.

[n00b on demand]

I smell a flop.....unless the introduce the tribeca STi

[dcarrb]

Originally Posted by red95svx

They did. It's called the Baja

Yeah, well, they missed the mark. I was pulling for it to succeed.

If they'd introduce a real Brat clone with a 1.8 or 2.2 and the old "On-Demand" 4WD and a usable cargo bed, and offer factory accessories like bike/surfboard/ski racks and off-road packages, price it competitively and market it aggressively to generation Xterra, they wouldn't be able to build 'em fast enough.

Originally Posted by PA_SVX

It's an ambitious plan with only 2 platforms; Outback/Legacy/Baja and Impreza/WRX/Forester.

They need another platform. Hmm... maybe the SVX?

dcb