B9 Tribeca: The Edsel for a new Century?

[Neoprene]

Well, I test drove one yesterday. It handles OK. Still can use
more leg room. (why can't the Japanese build a car for 6'4 people
like me?) I still can't get over however just how butt ugly this car
looks like! Subaru would be wise to scrap the whole front end
design of this modern-day Edsel, and go with a front end design
like that of the BMW X3 or the Porsche Cayenne. Now there's
a Subaru that I'd like to see!

ps: Does anyone know if the B9-T made it to Click & Clack's
10 worst new car designs for 2005 on their weekly NPR show?
I missed that episone and I now think it should have been selected
as #3 or #4.

 

[B a r r y]

I still can't get over however just how butt ugly this car
looks like! Subaru would be wise to scrap the whole front end
design of this modern-day Edsel, and go with a front end design
like that of the BMW X3 or the Porsche Cayenne. Now there's
a Subaru that I'd like to see!

I'm with you. "Edsel" was exactly _my_ thought when I saw it! <G>

I have to add that I don't like the Cayenne nose, either.

Barry

 

[lkreh]

The Tribeca's exterior design is tighter and more cohesive than the
Lexus RX-330 and Acura MDX, which are hits. I think/hope the public
will disagree with you on the Tribeca styling.

The dash design of the Tribeca is another matter. The curved dash
array is gimmickee.

 

[chipsoars]

I thought the grill was more like an Alfa-Romeo than an Edsel.

 

[Edward Hayes]

That was my first thought. I did see one at a local gas station and it
looked much better that in photo. Not great and not bad just ok to me.
I don't buy just on looks alone but, look for reliability, safety,
comfort and fun. I won't buy ugly or for head turning style without
substance so I'd consider a B9

 

[Nicolaas]

Can you justify paying $30,000+ for a 5 passenger SUV?

 

[Edward Hayes]

Pay 30,000 for a 5 pass SUV? Sure, some people pay that for a 2
passenger boy racer.

 

[lkreh]

The Tribeca is technically 7 passengers (I know, I know, the back seat
is tiny). Anyway, to answer your question, yes. If you're suggesting
the Tribeca is excessively priced, you haven't looked around in a
couple of years. Have you priced an '05 Outback with leather? Guess
what? They're about $29,000.

 

[Nicolaas]

My brother paid $29,500 for a loaded 8 passenger Pilot with dvd player and
leather.
If I was in the market for a large SUV, I think that I would consider a
Pilot before a Tribeca.

 

[ismlv]

I have to agree. I'm on my 2nd Subaru (a 99 SUS Ltd) and my parents just bought their 7th but I am seriously considering switching to a
Pilot next time around. I'm looking for something a big bigger, with good mileage and a fair price tag. Pilot has the interior dash/driver's
area nailed with the compartments and such which is critical for me since I spend a lot of time in the car for work....

I hate to leave Subaru after so many cars but for the price tag, it's just not stacking up

 

[B a r r y]

Pay 30,000 for a 5 pass SUV? Sure, some people pay that for a 2
passenger boy racer.

Some folks pay that for a custom ONE passenger, with ape hangers. <G>

 

[Dean Hoffman]

ps: Does anyone know if the B9-T made it to Click & Clack's
10 worst new car designs for 2005 on their weekly NPR show?
I missed that episone and I now think it should have been selected
as #3 or #4.

Maybe the answer is here:

http://www.cartalk.com/

 

[Dean Hoffman]

ps: Does anyone know if the B9-T made it to Click & Clack's
10 worst new car designs for 2005 on their weekly NPR show?
I missed that episone and I now think it should have been selected
as #3 or #4.

Maybe the answer is here:

http://www.cartalk.com/

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I mostly agree with you. Saw 2 up close in CoSpgs and they are 'less
objectionable' in person. Though still odd in the front (Saab meets
Chrysler? I dunno) and the rear corners are a little odd. I might test
drive one as my wife still misses her van. Might soon trade in my
Avenger AND her Outback for a WRX wagon and a Tribeca (or Honda Odyssey).
I dunno

Carl

 

[B a r r y]

I mostly agree with you. Saw 2 up close in CoSpgs and they are 'less
objectionable' in person.

The worst angle of all is straight-on in the rear view mirror.

I had a B9 behind me Monday. When I spotted it, it was a case of "Oh,
my God, what _IS_ that thing?" <G>

 

[Jerre Bassler]

I stopped today to take another look at the Tribeca. It seems to look
worse each time I see it. The whole exterior is just wrong especially
that nose. I have seen other pictures of future models that will be
borrowing from this new look and I figure that my 03 Forester will be my
last Subie. I would put the Tribeca in the same class as the Ponitac
Aztec. UGLY!

 

[JCZ]

I have to agree with you. I haven't seen one in real life, but the
pictures on the website show a really ugly vehicle. It seems they took
all the ugly tendencies in styling and combined them into one really
hideous hunk of car. Ugh!

June

 

[Nicolaas]

To me, the front looks like an Edsel and the back looks like a Hyundai
Tuscon. Not exactly a high end combo.

 

[Al]

To me, the front looks like an Edsel and the back looks like a Hyundai
Tuscon. Not exactly a high end combo.

The latest issue of "Business Week" adores it. Guess who's going to buy
it! And I didn't know this; it was named after an upscale neighborhood
in Manhatten. yikes!

Al

 

[jabario]

I'm afraid subaru is on its way out. 2004 was the last year of good
cars. The outback is ruined- ugly with poor interior ergonomics. Now
the terleta. I was hoping to be a subaru customer for life but I fear
my 04 outback will be my last. I love it and I know I'll get great
service from it but I just can't see myself buying a tribeka or the
2005 legacy/outback. They dont even make the baja in yellow anymore!!!
Wake up Subaru!!!!