Ok, I am seriously considering getting a 2010 Tribeca Limited with Nav instead of waiting three more months for an OB 3.6R with Nav. How do you think these compare (not considering price)? Should I wait or grab the Tribeca that is in stock??? 
mattski
2010 Tribeca vs. Outback
Ok, I am seriously considering getting a 2010 Tribeca Limited with Nav instead of waiting three more months for an OB 3.6R with Nav. How do you think these compare (not considering price)? Should I wait or grab the Tribeca that is in stock???
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2010/sub...son?basestyleid=101235808&styleid=101165873&maxvehicles=5&refid=&op=3&tab=print
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I have to wonder if the Tribecca will even soldier on much longer, the new Outback is so close in size. That being said, I would think this would come down to preference for the type of vehicle you want to drive. They are both very different styles, but accomplish essentially the same mission, with shared powertrains to boot.
Direct comparisons are pretty close in most all the numbers, so unless you need the added available seating of the third row in the Tribecca it really comes down to styling in my opinion. I did think it was surprising that the Tribecca has a smaller fuel tank than the Outback, and that combined with being less fuel efficient limits its range comparatively speaking.
Direct comparisons are pretty close in most all the numbers, so unless you need the added available seating of the third row in the Tribecca it really comes down to styling in my opinion. I did think it was surprising that the Tribecca has a smaller fuel tank than the Outback, and that combined with being less fuel efficient limits its range comparatively speaking.
The only real advantage the Tribeca has is the third row seat, perhaps the biggest difference is that the Outback 3.6R has been tested to average up to 30mpg whereas the Tribeca can perhaps a real world 20mpg at best. For the total package that you get, the Outback will win hands down pricewise. If the third row seat is an absolute must than there is no choice to make. Perhaps you should try to find a new 2009 Tribeca 5-Seater? I know dealers would be happy to make a good deal on any of those
The third row would be a plus if everything else was equal. However, the mileage is disappointing and I am not a fan of the Tribeca cockpit - too swoopy (and a little cramped on the dirver's right leg). Other than that, I am fine with exterior and most other specs...but really like the OB, so I guess I will wait until Feb...sighhhhhMylläri said:
$3000 customer cash back for 2009 tribeca, 3rd row seat and I think higher towing capacity (3500lbs). Plus it is possibly easier to get more discount from dealer than OB now.
Plus , don't have to wait 3 months for (OB) delivery, can get Tribeca now and get sales tax deduction if you get the car b4 year end.
(so maybe you may end up spending the same amt for a tribeca(maybe even less) than 3.6R OB now....
Oh, another thing, if you want backup camera and don't want to spend $2000 on Nav (like in the OB), tribeca offer backup camera on rear view mirror.
Couldn't think of any other reason(s)for getting tribeca.
Plus , don't have to wait 3 months for (OB) delivery, can get Tribeca now and get sales tax deduction if you get the car b4 year end.
(so maybe you may end up spending the same amt for a tribeca(maybe even less) than 3.6R OB now....
Oh, another thing, if you want backup camera and don't want to spend $2000 on Nav (like in the OB), tribeca offer backup camera on rear view mirror.
Couldn't think of any other reason(s)for getting tribeca.
It is true, one guy here posted that he is averaging near 30mpg. Ward's Auto World tested the 3.6R Outback and the 2010 Legacy GT, both averaged 30mpg. That all being said, it is pretty much guaranteed that you'll get much better fuel economy with a 3.6L Outback than you would with a Tribeca under the same driving conditions. I've driven both, the Tribeca is like driving a minivan and the Outback is very quick and fun to drive. Read my Triple Review thread for moreawd-gg said:
It is worth the wait.... I just got the 2010 Outback 3.6 Limited and aboslutely love it. (1st time Subaru owner) Really considered the Tribeca, but the back seat is virtually useless and the interior of the OB limited is far, far more attractive, and it goes most if not all places the Tribeca will take you, plus better gas mileage. As far as the future of the Tribeca, it is questionable.. As far as the NAV, other than the back up camera... it is really needed (I have never run over anything in over 30 years lol) you can buy a top Garmin product for around $300 (less than the update disks you will have to buy down the road to update your maps...) I live in the interior of BC Canada where we do get a bit of winter... It is by far the best car I have ever driven!
We were looking to get a bigger family truckster and one of our criterias was the third row to accomodate our frequent visitors. I went to our local dealer to look at the Honda Pilot and Tribeca and a 2010 Outback had just rolled off the trailer. Sold and sold. The Honda Pilot was cavernous inside at all three rows, but is a big, ugly box with terrible gas mileage. The Tribeca I liked, but I thought that it was way too cramped in the 2nd and 3rd rows, the gas mileage is poor and is just ok aesthetically.
The Outback was lacking the 3rd row which was a bummer, but overall is a great overall package. I hold out hope that someone will come up with an aftermarket cargo area jumpseat for kids, but if not, we'll just be relatively frequent van renters from Enterprise. The 3.6R city mileage has not been inspring thus far so if you make lots of short trips, it may not be the right vehicle if your a fuel miser but on the highway, the mileage has been better than I expected and the performance when loaded and through the mountains has been awesome. We have only taken one real highway trip in it and the engine was still breaking in and we averaged 27mpg through mountains with all driving at probably an average of 7500 ft of elevation. On flat ground, 65mph and at lower elevations, I have no doubt that the 3.6R could hit 30mpg.
I've driven both and unless the third row is of critical importance, I would be patient and wait on the Outback. I am not big on waiting for any purchase, but we bit the bullet, ordered our Outback and despite the 7-8 week wait, am so very glad we did.
The Outback was lacking the 3rd row which was a bummer, but overall is a great overall package. I hold out hope that someone will come up with an aftermarket cargo area jumpseat for kids, but if not, we'll just be relatively frequent van renters from Enterprise. The 3.6R city mileage has not been inspring thus far so if you make lots of short trips, it may not be the right vehicle if your a fuel miser but on the highway, the mileage has been better than I expected and the performance when loaded and through the mountains has been awesome. We have only taken one real highway trip in it and the engine was still breaking in and we averaged 27mpg through mountains with all driving at probably an average of 7500 ft of elevation. On flat ground, 65mph and at lower elevations, I have no doubt that the 3.6R could hit 30mpg.
I've driven both and unless the third row is of critical importance, I would be patient and wait on the Outback. I am not big on waiting for any purchase, but we bit the bullet, ordered our Outback and despite the 7-8 week wait, am so very glad we did.
My situation dictate that we must have a 3rd row seat. We have a Minivan(toyota Sienna) and a 45 MPG Honda Civic Hybrid. we can
a) Keep the Sienna, sell the HCH and buy an OB or,
b) Keep the HCH, sell the Sienna and buy the Tribeca.
and we have decided to do (a)... And let me tell you if gas price is $4.50/gal, I can almost certain option b is the front runner.
Gonna miss those "priceless" moment (when gas price was $4.0/gal) pulling into gas station with the HCH seeing the car before me paid $100 for gas while I can spend $45.00 and get close to 600 miles!
Hence, the waiting (for OB) begins!...... tick-tock, tick-tock.
a) Keep the Sienna, sell the HCH and buy an OB or,
b) Keep the HCH, sell the Sienna and buy the Tribeca.
and we have decided to do (a)... And let me tell you if gas price is $4.50/gal, I can almost certain option b is the front runner.
Gonna miss those "priceless" moment (when gas price was $4.0/gal) pulling into gas station with the HCH seeing the car before me paid $100 for gas while I can spend $45.00 and get close to 600 miles!
Hence, the waiting (for OB) begins!...... tick-tock, tick-tock.
We just dumped our Tribeca for a '10 Outback.
Tribeca:
Solid heavier feeling and handling, more power (had the bigger six cylinder motor)
A little finer attention to detail.
Dated body style. It looks like a Chrysler product to me from front (not a huge fan of the Outback's grill either)
Outback:
Mileage, mileage, mileage,
Handles great
Looks great
Tons more room in the Outback for big and tall folks (the Tribeca beats the Outback in seat width, marginally, but the Outback kills the Tribeca in every other way comfort wise)
Way more "wow" factor from strangers asking what kind of vehicle it is.
Did I mention mileage, mileage, mileage?
#1 reason is.........I hate to buy the end year of a model's body style (Tribeca hasn't really changed over the years except for a little minor "tin" update here and there),
The 2010 Outback body style?....probably good for at least three to five years.
Thusly, Long term resale value probably better, unless there is a huge revolt by long term customers due to it getting bigger and Subaru sees the error of its ways and goes back to the smaller body style (Doubt that highly)....I say give 'em all Foresters.
Tribeca:
Solid heavier feeling and handling, more power (had the bigger six cylinder motor)
A little finer attention to detail.
Dated body style. It looks like a Chrysler product to me from front (not a huge fan of the Outback's grill either)
Outback:
Mileage, mileage, mileage,
Handles great
Looks great
Tons more room in the Outback for big and tall folks (the Tribeca beats the Outback in seat width, marginally, but the Outback kills the Tribeca in every other way comfort wise)
Way more "wow" factor from strangers asking what kind of vehicle it is.
Did I mention mileage, mileage, mileage?
#1 reason is.........I hate to buy the end year of a model's body style (Tribeca hasn't really changed over the years except for a little minor "tin" update here and there),
The 2010 Outback body style?....probably good for at least three to five years.
Thusly, Long term resale value probably better, unless there is a huge revolt by long term customers due to it getting bigger and Subaru sees the error of its ways and goes back to the smaller body style (Doubt that highly)....I say give 'em all Foresters.
Why don't you buy a 3.6 and just get an aftermarket double din navigation deck installed. You can get a back up cam whatever you want after market or do it yourself like many of us on this site. The performance of a good aftermarket deck of the factory is incomparable.
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