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Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Legacy & Outback Outback vs Tribeca
14 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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Replying to: sueinva (Oct 01, 2007 6:20 am) Unless you have the cash to pay the balance now? |
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I am debating a 2010 Outback vs 2009 Tribeca. I like the occasional use 3rd row of the Tribeca (kids and friends) and think the Tribeca has a few more luxury features. Still, I care about fuel efficiency (out of principle) and was hoping I could get real world perspective on differences in fuel economy. According to EPA estimates, the difference is 5 mpg on highway which seems like a big difference for 500 lbs and taller profile. What are owners experiencing in general. Also for anyone who has compared the two vehicles, how would you compare? Thanks for any advice. ABZ |
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Replying to: abz (Sep 09, 2009 5:55 pm)
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Replying to: abz (Sep 09, 2009 5:55 pm) I am also starting to consider both these vehicles since I think I want something a bit larger than my 06 Premium Forester, but since it is pristine and only has 8K miles on it, it is hard to get what it is worth. The Guaranteed Trade Program wants to give me only half of what I paid for it. |
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Replying to: xwesx (Sep 10, 2009 8:55 am)
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Replying to: bigfrank3 (Sep 10, 2009 9:19 am) 
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Replying to: tnltnl (Sep 30, 2007 11:55 am) If you can live without AWD, take a look the Mazda 5 or Kia Rondo. Both good cars with reasonable prices & mpg.
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Replying to: 204meca (Sep 23, 2009 1:03 pm) We also have an 03 Forester XS and I've always wished for that car, but with more room. The 2010 Outback fit that bill perfectly - it had super responsive handling and that wonderful Subaru "growl" that my Outback Ltd seems to have had gentled out of it. So I agree with others, if you don't need to carry 7 people, the 2010 Outback is worth a look. Not sure if the cargo area is bigger or the same, but it's definitely not smaller as my 120 lb Newfoundland fit in it just fine. --Mary
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Replying to: dules (Nov 17, 2009 6:59 am) The space behind the 2nd row seats (meaning 3rd row is down for the Tribeca) is 34.3 cu. ft. for the OB, and 37.6 for the Tribeca. With second row folded down, it is 71.3 for the OB, and 74.4 for the Tribeca. Of course, the Tribeca provides that extra row of seats. Also, it's second row has some 8 inches of fore-and-aft sliding adjustment. I don't know what 2nd row seat sliding position was assumed in the 37.6 cu. ft. measurement, but it's possible that the area behind the 2nd row can be made larger than the quoted figure, by having the 2nd row slid forward. For families with younger kids, the Tribeca also can be equipped with the ever-popular rear seat video screens for games and movie watching - very handy for long driving vacations! (Back in the early 90's, I used to bring along a small VHS tape player, plus a 9" portable color TV (both of which had 12 V. power capability), which fit nicely in the area between the front seats of our old Plymouth minivan, so that our kids could watch tapes on long drives. A bit primitive, but it worked!)
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Replying to: rschleicher (Nov 17, 2009 11:47 am) |
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