And the peasants rejoiced...

Discussions about other vehicles other than the Vibe & Matrix.
Post Reply
ragingfish
Posts: 11022
Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2002 8:23 am

And the peasants rejoiced...

Post by ragingfish »

Quote, originally posted by Left Lane News »Redesigned Subaru B9 Tribeca to arrive in NYSubaru will launch the redesigned B9 Tribeca crossover at the New York Auto Show in April, according to Automobile magazine. Under the hood, the Tribeca will get a modest boost to 254 horsepower (up from 245 hp), and more importantly, 247 pound-feet of torque (up from 215 lb-ft). Of course, the Tribeca's disappoint sales had much more to do with its controversial exterior than a lack of power. Accordingly, the crossover will get a revised exterior.Subaru is expected to do away with the unusual grille design and clunky headlights. The changes will mark Subaru's first departure from its "propeller nose" design theme.In August, company spokesman David Rowley said the propeller look would be scrapped. "It's fair to say the design will not appear on future Subarus," Rowley said.Source: http://www.leftlanenews.com/re....html
YES!I still visit GenVibe periodically. I have not forgotten about my "original" family over here!

2009 PONTIAC G8
3.6L V6 (256 HP @ 6300 rpm, 248 ft-lbs. @ 2100 rpm)
ajflan
Posts: 1913
Joined: Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:26 am

Re: And the peasants rejoiced... (ragingfish)

Post by ajflan »

I'm glad. I never much cared for the new look that Subaru is using.
February 08' VOTM Check out my Band! http://www.facebook.com/pages/...67945
Psychobroker
Posts: 2492
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2003 6:09 am

Re: And the peasants rejoiced... (ajflan)

Post by Psychobroker »

Quote, originally posted by ajflan »I'm glad. I never much cared for the new look that Subaru is using.+1
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

oh good. the fugly pig nose. too bad we had to order the pig nose 07 STI. but phil didn't want another hatchback, so 07 it was. plus, he likes it. i'm waiting to see the 08 STI unveiling next month. i would like to have another hatch, especially for business. but yes, the tribeca is a bit underpowered for the size and weight imo.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
Tubaryan12
Posts: 410
Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:14 am

Re: (AKLGT)

Post by Tubaryan12 »

I like the pig nose.....my problem is the price.
ex Vibe: 2005 Abyss 2 tone base, auto, power package (33.24 mpg combined)2008 Kia Rondo EX V6 7 passenger Volcanic Red w/ tan cloth interior (26.7 mpg combined) Finally got 30 mpg combined on the Rondo V-6 (10.24.09) Smith Driving
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

for the Tribeca? it's right there in line with the rest of them. but imo, i still think it's a bit underpowered for the size and weight. also a tad fugly.if you're talking about the STI, then no. for $33-36K you get a 300hp/300tq AWD performance machine, HID, Suspension, Handling, the works. to have anything comparable you'd be looking about the same $$ or more for an EVO. or spend even more for a BMW, Infinity, Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, etc.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (AKLGT)

Post by Mavrik »

I'm surrounded by subaru all day, I'm used to the look and it doesn't bother me.
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
redlava
Posts: 2042
Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 9:46 am

Re: (Mavrik)

Post by redlava »

You say that like your knee deep in vomit and gore.
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (redlava)

Post by Mavrik »

Quote, originally posted by redlava »You say that like your knee deep in vomit and gore. me? not at all. I enjoy the view
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: (Mavrik)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »I'm surrounded by subaru all dayall of us here at genvibe are too
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

Post by Mavrik »

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »all of us here at genvibe are too I guess you could leave eh? just wait, when my white STi arrives in a couple weeks I'm flooding this forum with pics
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
User avatar
ColonelPanic
Posts: 8436
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2003 8:48 am
Location: South Central Indiana

Re: And the peasants rejoiced... (ragingfish)

Post by ColonelPanic »

Yay, I can't wait to see the new subaru at the auto show! I think they probably just got done cleaning up all the yark from the last time I was there and they had that ugly thing on display.
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey. :lol:

Image

'21 Elantra Limited - 2.0L/IVT
'15 Escape SE - 1.6L EcoBoost (hers)
Image Image
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

it'll be interesting to see what they unveil for both the Tribeca and Impreza hatches. the tribeca would more suit my needs for business, but i still not a big fan. plus i don't think it'd fit well in the garage. I'm still leaning towards the STI hatch... but that will have to be later down the road. plus, i haven't seen the new spec B yet. so i could always change my mind.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: (AKLGT)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

hatch is the way to go! i don't know if i could do without one.
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: (Mavrik)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

after you get it, get a sponsorship!
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

Post by AKLGT »

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »after you get it, get a sponsorship! but the whole car needs to be PINK! LOL
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: (AKLGT)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

i wanted it to look like mavs upcoming!let the mods begin!
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

that's an 04/05 front end. you need to have the pignose on there.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
User avatar
ColonelPanic
Posts: 8436
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2003 8:48 am
Location: South Central Indiana

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

Post by ColonelPanic »

+100,000,000,000,000,000,000!
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey. :lol:

Image

'21 Elantra Limited - 2.0L/IVT
'15 Escape SE - 1.6L EcoBoost (hers)
Image Image
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (ColonelPanic)

Post by Mavrik »

well the 08 Impreza was suppose to be unveiled at the NY auto show. According to the Subaru reps I spoke to yesterday, its not being pushed to the June autoshow in Vegas. Also the 2008 Impreza and WRX models will be released for sale this summer while the 2008 STi will not begin hitting the market until about christmas 2007.
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
User avatar
ColonelPanic
Posts: 8436
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2003 8:48 am
Location: South Central Indiana

Re: (Mavrik)

Post by ColonelPanic »

So you gotta get the propellorhead design while it's still available, otherwise you'se a waitin'! It sucks to wait for a new car to come out!
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey. :lol:

Image

'21 Elantra Limited - 2.0L/IVT
'15 Escape SE - 1.6L EcoBoost (hers)
Image Image
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (ColonelPanic)

Post by Mavrik »

yeah I'm more then happy to drive the "pig nose" as its currently known as. The STi will look something like this...
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

guess i'll be waiting to see what the 08 STI's will be. not that it matters. LOL. my car is basicly an auto sti.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: (Mavrik)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

that's not so bad looking, but the spoiler is hideous. are there any replacements out there?
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

yes. there is a lip spoiler that i really like, but as phil reminds me, this is his car and he likes the ginormous "pull me over and hassle me" wing because it's functional. how often do we plan to drive the car 150 mph?? not really. i think it'd look nice with the lip spoiler like on the STI Limiteds, but again, it's his car so I have to deal with it.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
User avatar
ColonelPanic
Posts: 8436
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2003 8:48 am
Location: South Central Indiana

Re:

Post by ColonelPanic »

Above 150, it adds to stability... Anything below that, it simply makes the car look ricetastic!
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey. :lol:

Image

'21 Elantra Limited - 2.0L/IVT
'15 Escape SE - 1.6L EcoBoost (hers)
Image Image
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: Re: (ColonelPanic)

Post by Mavrik »

I like the spoiler. Its part of what makes an STi an STi. If I do remove it though, it will require some body work to fill the holes.
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
drunkenmaxx
Posts: 6300
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 am

Re: Re: (Mavrik)

Post by drunkenmaxx »

single exhaust makes a maxx LT a maxx LT, but i got duals anyway
chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you"
AKLGT
Posts: 11694
Joined: Thu Apr 24, 2003 2:57 pm

Post by AKLGT »

dual exhaust always looks better imo.
AKLGT1998 Subaru 2.5RS
Mavrik
Posts: 8072
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:41 am

Re: (AKLGT)

Post by Mavrik »

Doesn't matter to me. Its the power that does.
2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page
Post Reply