Thinking about getting a subaru tribeca, opinions?

[imported_cheapdude]

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I am debating between this and the 4wd sienna.

What are your opinions

 

[Martin]

Clearly Subaru's design bureau is an equal opportunity employer - even the blind can get jobs there.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Redesign happens for '08. New engine as well.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Depends entirely on what you are more interested in. Tribeca is an SUV, Sienna is a minivan. The Sienna is bigger, and is much more practical (better family vehicle) than the Tribeca. I would put money on the Tribeca's AWD system being the better of the two.

So, what is more important to you? Practicality or AWD capability?

 

[Goosemaster]

The front is almost as bad as the Aztek's...

 

[Xyclone]

Wait for the 08 model.

 

[thomsbrain]

because you even considered the sienna, i'm going to guess this vehicle will be used mostly as a suburban-taxi, and occasionally for trips to the snow or for the occasional local snowfall? if so, i'll bet the sienna would fit your overall needs better. plus, bland is better than ugly.

 

[gotsmack]

What about the Forester, is it getting redesigned too? I'm thinking about buying one.

Is it that good of an idea to buy a first year redesign and new engine?

 

[6000SUX]

It is much roomier on the inside than other Subarus I've been in. I currently drive a WRX wagon, and as a 6' guy it feels pretty cramped at times.

 

[Fritzo]

I love Subaru....but that's one ugly vehicle. The Aztech was prettier in comparison

 

[dannybek]

a vehicle only its mother would love...

 

[Kelvrick]

I love my legacy, but I have to admit that the tribeca is an ugly mofo. So is the grill on the newer imprezas.

 

[zoiks]

The front looks like Hitler's mustache.

 

[xanis]

I don't own one, so I can't give a really authoritative opinion on the vehicle. However, there is one thing that everyone can agree on. The Tribeca is FUGLY.

 

[imported_cheapdude]

How about the audi q7? Its within my budget so I am only concerned about quality.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Depends entirely on what you are more interested in. Tribeca is an SUV, Sienna is a minivan. The Sienna is bigger, and is much more practical (better family vehicle) than the Tribeca. I would put money on the Tribeca's AWD system being the better of the two.

So, what is more important to you? Practicality or AWD capability?

i'd say they're both minivans. but no one listens.

Originally posted by: cheapdude
How about the audi q7? Its within my budget so I am only concerned about quality.

audi is not synonymous with quality. if you want quality, get the lexus. if you want decent quality and something that isn't butt ugly, get an X5 or X3. if you want a shoe, get the FX.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Both are equally effeminate vehicles.

 

[Reckoner]

Get a Legacy GT wagon instead

 

[freebee]

Wait for the 08.

 

[Aharami]

noone ever thought any car manufacturer could dethrone Pontiac in making the ugliest vehicle in recent history....that is until Subaru came out with the B9 Tribeca. There isnt a single pleasing thing about that vehicle.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Depends entirely on what you are more interested in. Tribeca is an SUV, Sienna is a minivan. The Sienna is bigger, and is much more practical (better family vehicle) than the Tribeca. I would put money on the Tribeca's AWD system being the better of the two.

So, what is more important to you? Practicality or AWD capability?

i'd say they're both minivans. but no one listens.

Despite not being built on a truck chassis, the Tribeca is still an SUV. Minivans have sliding rear doors, a feature the Tribeca lacks. Even the worst minivan's ease of ingress/egress is superior to any and all SUVs.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: Aharami
noone ever thought any car manufacturer could dethrone Pontiac in making the ugliest vehicle in recent history....that is until Subaru came out with the B9 Tribeca. There isnt a single pleasing thing about that vehicle.

Not a chance in hell that any vehicle, including the Tribeca, will dethrone the Aztek.

Even if the Tribeca isn't the most visually pleasing vehicle, the build quality is top-notch. :thumbsup: