Slightly unexpected return to the fold - Tribeca

[Bill]

It's ugly and the auto box is a bit poo but I like it. Immaculate 56 plate 7 seater on 82k, ex-demo plus one owner with every toy Subaru did, for £4k.

I was only looking because I felt I ought to and one came up close by. The only issue is the stainless exhaust is a bit boomy and really doesn't suit the car, particularly the way the auto holds revs.

[Freds]

About the only model of Subaru ( that and the Levorg) I haven't owned, however I have had an Outback H6 so can appreciate that wonderful engine. Enjoy, any photos ?

[Bill]

No pictures, it really is ugly! Although I was looking at a Ford Kuga today and trying to work out why it looks better despite being quite similar.

The engine is great, as I'm working g out how to get round the auto box.

[74merc]

I remember reading somewhere that Tribeca owners were recommended to keep the autobox in sport mode. I find it changes up too early to improve fuel consumption no doubt, but makes the car feel sluggish, unless you are pressing on.

[drumsterphil]

Had a Tribeca, very underrated car, loads of room and a great (if thirsty) engine. Gearbox is of its time but run it in sport mode sorts out the constant shuffling you get in normal mode.

Enjoy

[Bill]

Sport is fine until you press the accelerator 1mm too far and it drops a gear and launches itself at the horizon with a flat 6 wail. I may have heavy feet but it seems that sensitive. The sports(!) exhaust doesn't help.

Along our lane I'm tending to stick it in 3rd.

[Bill]

Ok, 1 week in and I'm getting used to it. First tank of fuel has gone far too quickly but I have been enjoying the acceleration (Don't laugh, I'm coming from a Discovery...)

Only issue is the lack of torque. On a fairly well laden trip up the motorway it struggled to maintain speed up hills without changing down, sometimes to third. If I lock it into fifth and push open the throttle it slows on the gentlest of hills.

It isn't helped by the exhaust making it so obvious.