2006 Subaru Baja Consumer Discussions

FYI - Some Bajas Being Recalled

• FYI - Some Bajas Being Recalled

  Written by: camara on Jul 26, 2009 8:07:26 PM

  I was surfing cars.com yesterday and came across this: NHTSA Model Name: BAJA Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL PUMP Recall Number: 09V277000 Date recall entered into NHTSA database: 07/17/2009 Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. The manufacturer ... Read More

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• Re: Sloshing water noise in my Subaru Baja 2006 [hwnboy]

  Written by: ateixeira on Mar 10, 2009 7:46:02 AM

  Odd, but you definitely want the water to drain out.

• Sloshing water noise in my Subaru Baja 2006

  Written by: hwnboy on Mar 7, 2009 4:13:58 PM

  I live in Hawaii on the Big Island. I have just started to notice a sloshing noise in what seems my door panels. And as like all the other post after driving it around the noise is gone, I guess the water has drained out. Today I thought I'll look under the car and noticed some plugs under the door panels. After moving these plugs around some water just drained out ... Read More

Will There Be A New Baja?

• Re: will they [arkitect]

  Written by: once_for_all on Feb 16, 2006 9:59:13 AM

  Subaru shares all of its platforms, except the Beca. Impreza and Forester are on the same platform. Outback and Legacy are on the same platform. If I had to guess, there won't be a new Baja. But my hope would be that it would at least be on the latest Ouback platform, but better (for market demands) on the Beca platform. I have stopped holding my breath though, Subaru most likely ... Read More

Subaru Baja Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Question about Price, Incentives, and options...

  Written by: accelerator on Dec 28, 2005 11:14:21 AM

  Anyone have the inside scoop for the incentives for 2006? The current promotions end 01/03/2006 (they've been extedned once here in Texas). I read post #38 "for a automatic 2005 Subaru Baja Baja Turbo for $22,795 (Installed options include: FLOOR MATS, ALL WEATHER AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR/COMPASS, BED EXTENDER, CARGO NET BED). The Invoice Price $24,195. The MSRP is $26,209. You think I can get it lower than $22,795?" Call me dumb, can ... Read More

• Prices for '05 and What's new for 06?

  Written by: accelerator on Jul 28, 2005 10:17:55 AM

  I'm glad to see that the Baja will be around for 2006. Here in Dallas, TX, there doesn't seem to be that many Baja's running around (I think I see more Lamborghini's running around actually). Question 1) When will the dealerships start expecting to get in the 2006 models (or better yet, when will Subaru start trying to clear out their 2005's? But then again, the dealerships here don't have that ... Read More

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• Re: quandry... [wht1986]

  Written by: once_for_all on Jun 24, 2005 4:11:22 PM

  I am pretty much decided to wait until 2006 to change out my Forester. It looks like the Ridgeline sales are slowing and prices should get closer to invoice. And, I still get 27-28 mpg in my Forester. It is the best car for me for the next 10 months or so. Hopefully Subaru will do something special for the Baja to revive sales. John

• Re: More HP for 06 Baja? [demoncleaner]

  Written by: once_for_all on May 13, 2005 8:38:08 AM

  not sure. Bob posted a while back the new 2006 engines that Subaru was certifying, and we did not see anything "new" for the Baja. I would like to see the latest turbo engine in the Baja. IIRC they have also made some efficiency improvements in the new Turbos. It is still something that I am debating for 2006. But, if there are any rumors about a larger Baja then I ... Read More

• Re: Sad to hear the Baja may be discontinued [herbv1]

  Written by: herbv1 on May 10, 2005 12:29:28 PM

  I sent an e-mail to SOA and asked them about the Baja for 2006 and later. They replied with the following message. Herb ******************************************************************************************- ** Thank you for visiting the Subaru Web site and for your message. I am aware that the 2006 Baja models should be available at dealerships in July. I am not aware of the future plans past the 2006 model year for any of our model lines. ... Read More

• Baja for 2006 R.I.P. why ?????

  Written by: fyreslayer on Apr 7, 2005 10:45:38 AM

  In the process of negotiating a deal on a 2003 Baja am I going to have problems getting parts or accessories etc. Is this vehicle that bad that on top of never advertising its fate is done. Should I just walk away from the table? Feeling a little torn any suggestions or comments. This vehicle is brand new and I like it but not if Subaru can't get parts down the ... Read More

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  Written by: ateixeira on Sep 8, 2004 9:15:48 AM

  Fair question - but that's why I brought up CR-V sales. If someone walks into a dealer intending to buy a CR-V, but buys the cheaper Element, that's a cannibalized sale, i.e. no good for Honda. They make less profit because it's cheaper, and their costs are higher because they have to sell 2 models. However, CR-V sales are up, combined sales are way up, 60,000 more than before the Element. ... Read More

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  Written by: ateixeira on Apr 12, 2004 10:18:18 AM

  Saw an update, coincidentally, and yes, Forester won the owner loyalty award again for 2003. They had won it in 2000 and 2001 as well. Forester was tied for 3rd in the JD Power Initial Quality study, CR-V was 1st, then RAV4, then Forester and Santa Fe (tied). That's not bad. Besides, though, that's only looking at 90 days when everthing is under warranty and fixed for free. I say "who ... Read More