June 21, 200520 yr I'm driving down the highway today and see a grill that is completely unfamiliar too me. My emotions were strong toward the design. Strong enough that I slowed down enough to let the guy catch up with me. I had no idea what it was until I saw the logo on the back. The new B9... I must say that not since the Aztec rolled onto showroom floors have I ever seen something so ugly on America's roads. To think that Suburu intends to ruin the great WRX with it next year... The back is even worse than the front. From the side, it's not bad. I have no idea what the interior is going to look like or feel like. Thankfully, the Suburu name is better than Pontiac, and may actually be able to sell a few of these. (Maybe even one or two more than the Saaburu 9-2x that can't seem to get traction....) I give this two model years before the grill is sold to Weber for hamburgers... It's awful....
June 21, 200520 yr I saw one while driving at work. I didn't know what it was...then I realized...and vomited in my mouth a little bit Sorry...i'm not a fan of the Tribeca
June 21, 200520 yr There is counseling available for things like this!!! Please get help soon. Don't put it off or say I can get over it by myself. See a licensed professional as soon as you can. Don't give up! You could be scarred for life!
June 21, 200520 yr I have to agree that it is plain butt ugly on the out side but the interior is very cool. Like a cockpit or something. First the Baha, now this..... next it will be a "V" something engine:banghead: . Tim
June 22, 200520 yr well at least it has 18" wheels i don't find it totally bad,it has a interesting intrument cluster
June 22, 200520 yr Don't knock it till you try it. The outside leaves lots to be desired, but the interior is awesome. This is the first Subaru that I've seen with a truely high-end interior design. Oh, and that 7 passenger thing, yeah... only if 2 of the people are under 8 and don't mind being cramped. The thrid row of seats is a joke.
June 22, 200520 yr Yeah...i've heard the inside is awesome... If only it was in an Outback or something
June 22, 200520 yr I like it and the newly redesigned front ends on the Imprezas. All ya'll are a bunch of haters:-p
June 22, 200520 yr I'm driving down the highway today and see a grill that is completely unfamiliar too me. My emotions were strong toward the design. Strong enough that I slowed down enough to let the guy catch up with me. I had no idea what it was until I saw the logo on the back. The new B9... I must say that not since the Aztec rolled onto showroom floors have I ever seen something so ugly on America's roads. To think that Suburu intends to ruin the great WRX with it next year... The back is even worse than the front. From the side, it's not bad. I have no idea what the interior is going to look like or feel like. Thankfully, the Suburu name is better than Pontiac, and may actually be able to sell a few of these. (Maybe even one or two more than the Saaburu 9-2x that can't seem to get traction....) I give this two model years before the grill is sold to Weber for hamburgers... It's awful.... Based on sales per week, its already outselling what the 92x did in the same time period. I agree.. Its uglier than hell on the outside, but the inside is what sells it. BTW.. Its spelled SUBARU;)
June 23, 200520 yr The interior is a mess. I dunno what you people are talking about. Here's some pics for reference: That center design is... just... weird. I don't find it useable. I'm one of those purists who likes how everything was in the 90's: packed-together and organized. Okay, but I like the new Legacy dash much better. I don't see much of any more space in this car that I don't see in my grandfather's 93 Legacy Wagon. My problem is I'm pretty much the antithesis of the average car buyer. Stuff other people hate, I love; and stuff other people love, I hate. I just hope that new grill is a disaster for the new Impreza and consequently doesn't spread to the rest of the Subaru line.
June 23, 200520 yr i think it is very ugly also. i do like the grill in the impreza though.i think the interior is weird but i like it
June 23, 200520 yr Not long ago austin took me up to carter soob and he got the mgr to let him drive the B9...the rig is a ugly as sin but has a nice.ride.........i wouldn't buy one ... spark
June 23, 200520 yr some pics: Hey, very art-deco with a bit of Edsel pucker. Kinda reminds me of a Dali painting. :cool: Those portholes recall a '40s vintage Buick. I don't see much of any more space in this car that I don't see in my grandfather's 93 Legacy Wagon. I did see one on the entry ramp ahead of me this AM here (with dealer plates). Sizewise, if you get beyond the elevator shoes, it looks like an Outback so your space comment is probably on the mark. Seemed to have good power and acceleration; bugger took right off and headed for the horizon before I even merged into the traffic.
June 23, 200520 yr I sat in one today at the dealership. If you like lots of nice, shiny headlamps then this is the rig for you! If you like a "third" row of usless "seats" taking up usable space, this is your rig! If you like to smoke, this rig is not for you: It has no ashtrays! I'm guessing Subaru figures soccer moms don't smoke. Still, its nice to have something to dump change into. Darn! I didn't even bother to look at the MSRP! How much are these things going for? Juan
June 23, 200520 yr I saw one while going to my last final exam at school... needless to say, I ran over 6 small school children that were crossing the street, AND puked all over the inside of the jeep's windshield. consensus: B9 tribeca fell out of the top of the Ugly Tree and hit every branch on the way down.
June 24, 200520 yr Subaru has produced the world's first AWD mini mini-van with a third seat for the dog. What could be sweeter? I mean, it's got a full-size spare tucked under it? Oh, bye the way, how long will it take for me not to be a 'new user'? Am I on some sort of probation during which I may be discharged without cause? Juan
June 24, 200520 yr the times they are a changin I remember when Dodge came out with the new line of truck, and when Jeep introduced the new Wrangler. Hated them both at first but they grew on me. i could probably come up with a list of automotive design changes that I didnt like at first, but after seeing them around for a while they just became the norm.
June 24, 200520 yr the times they are a changin I remember when Dodge came out with the new line of truck, and when Jeep introduced the new Wrangler. Hated them both at first but they grew on me. i could probably come up with a list of automotive design changes that I didnt like at first, but after seeing them around for a while they just became the norm. Actually, if you want to talk about hideous designs I saw Chevrolet's replacement for the Venture recently. They went from a neatly sloped front to one that looks like a bastard cross between a van and a Hummer; that front end is just too bulky looking. We'll see what happens long term. FWIW, I am starting to see lots of the "fugly" new Chev. models on the streets around here. The Tribeca might just end up fitting that mold despite us.
June 24, 200520 yr Oh, bye the way, how long will it take for me not to be a 'new user'? Am I on some sort of probation during which I may be discharged without cause? Juan It's actually on automatic. But you can go to your personnal prefs and write there anything you want.
June 24, 200520 yr Ugly on the outside and ugly on the inside. Kind of reminds me of a embrionic hummer (another butt ugly vehicle). That console is such a waste of space. If this is a sign of the GM influence on Subaru..... woe unto us!!
June 24, 200520 yr Darn! I didn't even bother to look at the MSRP! How much are these things going for? Juan Between $31k-$36k, which would also buy you a Lexus, Honda Pilot, or even a low-end BMW AWD wagon. Plus, if you bought one of those vehicles, you'd save a lot of money b/c you wouldn't be buying paper bags to wear over your head. File this under "what were they thinking?"
June 24, 200520 yr Whoa! Things could be way worse. Subaru could have produced something as repugnant as the Honda Element. I see people driving those boxes down the street and Im just like, I hope you think youre cool.
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