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Scott , 08/29/2020
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased my BAJA October 2002 black and silver 2.5 liter with 5 speed manual transmission and have driven it 177,500 miles. Have replaced head gaskets, water pump with timing belt, the alternator went about a year ago. Most people do not believe it's that old as I keep it washed and waxed. Have had multiple offers to purchase. I use to say sell at 200k miles or 20 years. The baja will be 300k or 30 years.
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I love my Baja
mcharmon, 10/23/2006
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my Baja. I plan to drive it until the wheels fall off, but from what I hear, that will never happen. My Baja gets good gas mileage, it's sharp looking and it's really fun to drive. Mine is a 5-speed manual, and it will really get up and go. In the mountains, I lock in the cruise at the speed limit and pass everybody else on the road because they can't make it up the mountain, and I go right up as if it were level ground. This is the best vehicle I've ever owned.
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Excellent vehicle
BajaMan, 07/09/2009
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle as a replacement for my 1994 Jeep Wrangler in December 2002. I was attracted by the fact it was a car and a truck and it's all wheel drive. So far the only major problem was the battery went flat about a year ago for no apparent reason.
What a great surprise!
2 Bees, 04/18/2009
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My husband brought his Subaru down to the states from Canada 10 years ago.In South Florida it was an "oddball" to say the least. When we moved to Las Vegas it was in much better company but getting old. While in the dealership for service we watched the Baja's get unloaded, once I saw the yellow one I was hooked! Between the quality and finish I love this car. (No, it's not a truck!) What a blast dashing through the Las Vegas wash in this vehicle, great for off road adventures! I now participate in art festivals and only a minivan will out do this baby. We had a kayak carrier built we love everything about our Baja!
Japanese made had better quality
illanrob, 02/27/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My third Subaru a Baja auto has atrocious piston slap after 2kmi. Serviced twice to resolve the loud engine tapping noise during the first 7 min of driving: the timing belt tensioner was replaced 1st, adjusted a 2nd visit. Neither repair worked. Another Subaru dealer mechanic says engine is not normal it needs further investigation. Area Rep Ed Luksic (Georgia Alabama), came drove it and says that it is normal, not a problem, they all have the same condition, his own Baja does the same thing, should last 130kmi or so. The area Rep would have some concern if I can prove that only ONE cyl is causing the problem. Otherwise NO!
4th time around
UrABus, 12/24/2008
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Subaru, my 1st was a GL- 10 loaded 5 speed w/4wh pneumatic air lift shocks 22 mpg. I bought one for each of my kids for safety and dependability, and wanted this vehicle since the BRAT hit the street. I'm glad I waited, this is better. 22 mpg. 6 mile commute. 98,000 miles runs like a top. My GL-10 could air lift 3 inches for more ground clearance. A great feature for this one. Air noise, yep, it's a truck not a limo. Shift slock between 15 and 20, yep, but it makes up it own mind. AWD yep, but I'm not so sure about reverse. Maybe that why it has the hooks on the back. Michigan snow,no problem. Gawkers, yep,it's a guy thing. Not a babe magnet. I would buy another one in a minute.
Bought two of them
AnbAnimal2, 05/30/2009
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
In 2003 I first drove a Baja, liked it so much my son and I each bought one. This car has been a blast, from driving in a Blizzard in Vermont, to the rains of Hurricane Ivan in VA., to the north woods of Canada, the Beaches of Assateaque Island, and through the Rockies in Yellowstone for 5 months. Last year I got 35 mpg in the Rockies and up to 37 mpg on the way back to PA. It still amazes me that people still stop and look at the car. I have the differential cage added, tow package, an alpine stereo system, and a tonneau rear cover, + off Road light bar. This car is one of my favorites, both my son and I refuse to part with them. Mine is red and silver, his the yellow only produced in 2003.
best "car" so far!!
zpsbob, 10/27/2003
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Needed to replace one of our company vehicles.. needed pickup function and ability to handle 4 real adults. This little guy does it all!! Not many choices in this category... Avalanche is too big/expensive/gas hog... Explorer Sport Trac is ugly as sin, thirsy also, plus didn't care for the ride. This vehicle is loaded as standard eq: power windows, locks, cruise ,tilt, air, CD, sunroof, etc. I opted for the Sprot because I didn't want the standard leather seats (personal preference) and the cloth seats are excellent on long trips!! Look hard and find one with monotone paint... they're out there...
Buy Only If You Plan To Keep It!
TURBO9956, 04/07/2005
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Squeaks and rattles seem to be the norm. My automatic transmission has never shifted right - it's slow to do everything (my dealer says it's normal). The engine clicks and rattles - again, "normal". So, I decide that I will trade it -nope. I almost passed out when I received my offer. Tried to sell it, nobody wants it. I received a "guaranteed trade value" from Subaru HA! they don't even want it back. The back seat is a joke.
No one seems to worry about it but me
painshot, 07/17/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I own a 03 Baja. I have an engine knock that just won't go away. I have reported, with every trip to the dealer, and I get the same response, "We know about but there is anything to do about it. It is the way the engine is mounted." Sounds like a lot of BS to me. I also have complained about a damp musty smell, like wet towels left in the sun, and again they cannot find the problem. I plan to sell my Baja ASAP