By cirerrek on 08/26/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Had a pickup and hated how it handled.
The Baja Classic has the pickup bed and
handles well. An excellent compromise,
IMO. The bed is on the small size,
true, but I actually like that because
it means items are within easy reach.
I test drove both a stick and auto,
liked the auto better, very smooth and
it doesn't transfer engine vibration
through the steering wheel and shifter
like the manual. Gas mileage is a bit
on the low side, but it has a big tank
and uses regular gas. The cruise stalk
behind the steering wheel takes a bit
of getting used to. After a couple of
weeks of ownership, I am quite pleased
with the vehicle.
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By MikeandIan on 08/13/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Brought home the Baha's (2 ), each
one had a problem a bad shimmy when
you applied the brakes , had to have
the rotors cut to stop it . Not a
major problem but one that I should
have not had to deal with.
The power is lacking , something we
did not think of when we test drove
the car because we did not want to
redline it new .needs more power .We
still love the cars .
we own six Subarus along withthe
2003BahaRed,2003Baha Yellow .As you
can see we are a Subaru family .But
Love our Bahas, but the Baha could use
more power .
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By sweet p on 08/11/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
it's the perfect vehicle for families on
the go . great style, great performance,
great interior , used to own a jeep but
i now love my baja .
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By Zygmund on 07/17/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
The Baja's ability to be a car and
truck at the same time is great. I live
5 miles the pave road and its AWD drive
and great gas milkeage(27mg avg) makes
it fun to drive.
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By dhart on 07/01/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had the Baja base model for
about a week now. I sold an Explorer
Sport Trac. I wanted something a bit
smaller, better mileage and quieter on
the road. The Baja is all of this. I
think it is great. It is very quiet and
smooth at highway speeds. It is much
less work to drive than the Sport Trac.
It is not a powerhouse, but I did not
want one. I will drive this till it
drops.
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By c0yote on 06/07/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I wanted a truck, but with my 2 yr old
son, was limited to a few models to
choose from that had a full back seat.
I didn?t need a whole lotta truck, just
for the occasional trip to Home Depot,
etc. So, other than having some kind of
truck bed, I was more concerned with the
day-to-day items (handling, fuel
mileage, comfort, reliability, safety).
The Baja is the only truck that excels
in all of these items.
Yes, I know I can?t haul 4x8 sheets of
plywood, but that?s what borrowing /
renting full-size trucks are for. Why
buy a truck that you?ll fully use one
day a year, I?d rather drive one that
fits my needs for those other 364 days a
year.
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By heidiincolorado on 06/03/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I was initially looking at the Outback
and I decided to give the Baja a test
drive. What a hoot!! I drive the
mountain roads outside Denver to work
everyday and this car is fast, fun and
is really tight in turns. I've gotten
used to its unique styling and I love
the fact that not many people have
these right now! We got an awesome deal
and we shop Home Depot alot so it's
very useful and practical! Besides, my
husband likes the "truck" look better
so he could drive it too. This is my
first Subaru and I am very happy! I
love driving this car. Drive it, you'll
like it too I'm sure! And I love the
yellow, it's bright, fun and of course,
easy to always find!
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By EyeDoc on 05/31/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Traded in my Wrangler to get better
security and utility while keeping the
ability to get up the mountain to work
in winter. It carries 4 large bales
of hay for the horse.
The "switchback" opening (covered by a
cargo net) gives our dogs plenty of
air while letting them ride inside.
Plus, with just over 10,000 miles I
get 30mpg. No problems and no regrets.
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By StevenB on 05/27/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
Review
All Wheel Drive,Great Fuel Economy
(25mpg),Subaru Reliability, quiet and
comfortable ride, and an open trunk
that can carry items that are extra
tall. I looked at otherpick-ups but the
fuel economy is not that good,
especially with 4wd. When I
looked at the Baja and test drove it my
mind was made up and bought it. If you
don't really need a truck and use it
the way it really was intended for and
a car or station wagon is not as
versitile. Then the size of the Baja
and what it is capable of doing should
be what your your looking for.
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By ndentel on 05/19/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
What a great vehicle! Have had it for
3 months and love it. The bed is way
more functional than it appears at
first, especially with the bed
extender. We can easily take scuba
gear, ball gear, bikes, kayaks, and
skis wherever we want to go without
using huge amounts of gas. The
interior is comfortable, feature-rich,
intuitive, and stylish. There is a
solid feel that is not apparent in
many vehicles in its price range. The
AWD is a dream and it's fun to drive.
Take it from the ones who actually own
and drive the Baja every day-it's a
great value that should bring a smile
to your face.
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