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Subaru B9 Tribeca Interior & Passenger Comfort Concerns

33 messages,  Last post on Oct 25, 2009 at 1:38 PM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru B9 Tribeca, Heating / Cooling, Interior, SUV

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#4 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [pf_flyer] by occking

Nov 07, 2006 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 07, 2006 12:55 pm)
Let me be the third poster for this catagory. Although I love by Tribeca, the "ride" is about the worst ever I have had in a new car for several years. A very "harsh" ride over any surface unless perfectly smooth.
 
I have spoke to the dealer but little they can do. Not like something is broken or anything like that. Seems to me I read that Subaru addressed this & made some improvements in the 07's
 
Is it just me or anyone else out there feel the ride is very harsh?

#5 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [occking] by css1

Nov 07, 2006 (9:25 pm)

Replying to: occking (Nov 07, 2006 3:30 pm)
I have an 06 Tribeca and my wife is getting an 07. We testdrove the 07 and the ride has been greatly improved. Much softer on uneven roads.
 
Yes the ride is harsh on an 06 but that does not seem to bother me.

#6 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [css1] by jpgolf55

Nov 10, 2006 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: css1 (Nov 07, 2006 9:25 pm)
I'd be curious to know after you take delivery of the '07 do you think the ride is more slushy, plowing, non crisp etc around turns and general handling? Does it handle fast turns as well as the '06? Any other handling impressions of the '06 verses the '07 that you may have.

#7 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [jpgolf55] by css1

Nov 10, 2006 (4:14 pm)

Replying to: jpgolf55 (Nov 10, 2006 3:59 pm)
I look forward to giving you that info. It may be a while though - I ordered it 3 weeks ago.

#8 of 33 no major issues with the Tribeca by mystro

Nov 11, 2006 (10:01 am)

Replying to: css1 (Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm)
I'm glad to see nobody is reporting any major fixes,since the Tribeca is based on the OB for the most part,this is not a surprise. Thanks

#9 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [occking] by mhsb9t

Nov 12, 2006 (9:14 pm)

Replying to: occking (Nov 07, 2006 3:30 pm)
I've never driven an '06 to compare but I feel the ride in our '07 can be harsh. I like most everything about this vehicle but get disappointed with the ride. At times it feels as if the car is rapidly hopping up and down. Possibly what others have referred to as jittery. I'm wondering if it could be an issue with the tires.

#10 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [css1] by jpgolf55

Nov 14, 2006 (10:44 am)

Replying to: css1 (Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm)
Ok, let us know after you get your new Tribeca.

#11 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [jpgolf55] by tupin

Nov 15, 2006 (6:04 am)

Replying to: jpgolf55 (Nov 14, 2006 10:44 am)
Well, I own an 06 Tribeca and this Saturday I will be going to pick up an 07 Tribeca for my father. I will let you know how I feel about the ride differences. I don't find our Tribeca overy harsh to drive but I haven't encountered terribly bad roads either. I'm wondering if some people have over inflated tires or have an issue that some have with the front suspension bushings.
 
I live in Canada and both Tribecas were purchased in the US so I get to drive and live in the 07 for the 8 hour trip home....as I did for our 06. So I should be able to get an idea of any differences.

#12 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [tupin] by occking

Nov 15, 2006 (3:40 pm)

Replying to: tupin (Nov 15, 2006 6:04 am)
You're the one in Kensington, or that town next to Charlottetown? Let me know if there is a noticeable diff btwn the 06 and 07. I have been living my car again. Drove to Kingston last night now in Montreal, back home Prov RI tomorrow evening.
 
Still getting around 22 mpg for most highway driving. But, the ride, to me is quite "harsh" and I guess I will just have to live with it

#13 of 33 Re: First Posting in new group [occking] by tupin

Nov 15, 2006 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: occking (Nov 15, 2006 3:40 pm)
Yes, I'm in Summerside. Keep in mind that tires can make a huge difference in driving characteristic. I know we got new Goodyear Comforttreads on our Toyota Matrix and it is like a totally different car....bumps are much more cushioned and noise is much reduced. So perhaps you should be investigating what type of tires would give you the best ride.

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