First week with Tribeca B9

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We picked up my wife's B9 last week. So far she loves it. Drives very nice, not as quick as her Maxima, but on the highway, passing power is acceptable. Added to this is the better visibility afforded to an SUV.

 

I drove it yesterday, and I find the handling actually better than her Maxima. This surprised me, but I had always found the Nissan to be too soft with a lot of body roll. The B9 is quite nimble and with quick turning response.

 

Road Noise is Excellent! Seats are very comfortable.

 

Pickup from a standstill is crisp, but 0-60 a bit longer than we are used to. She will get used to it.

 

The nav system works well and is easy to use, just the stupid thing requires you to say "accept" the disclaimer each time!

 

The Stereo is great, with DVD playable on the front screen as well as the rear with the car in park AND parking brake on. Will work around that soon.

 

Rear seat room is very nice, unless the third row is in use. We have the dog cage in place at this time so the third row is 'turned off.'

 

The instruments and buttons, etc, are nicely placed and easy to use.

 

Engine noise is barely heard in the passenger cabin!

 

Head lights are nice and bright, well focused, with very bright fog/driving lights, so visiability is great at night. It SHOULD have the auto dimming side view mirrors as well, but only the interior rear view mirror has this.

 

Wiper De-Icer should be a nice touch, especially in the climate we live in.

 

Now I have to wire in the XM Radio Module (fm Modulator connection, works very well by the way.)

 

So far we like it.

 

Mike