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Used 2003 Subaru Baja Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Swiss Army Knife of vehicles

D J Smith, 07/26/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my Baja for about 5 months, so far it has been perfect, no problems at all. I have the non-Turbo four cylinder which I am very happy with. The gas mileage is better than I expected, acceleration is fine. The best feature of the Baja is it's versatility. True, it doesn't have a full-size pick-up bed but with the extender I haven't missed that. I really like the fact that I can move my kids home from college, have the bed packed full, and still have room for 4 people. Intially I didn't like the two-tone color scheme (red and silver) but now that I have had it for awhile I love it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle to own

Mary Colletti, 03/09/2010
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For the most part I have had a lot of fun with this vehicle. People stop me and ask if its a car or a truck. It has had a few problems lately but for the most part it has been a reliable vehicle and I would buy a Subaru definitely again. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

whatever

import NO-WAY, 08/21/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best multi-purpose vehicle out there. Wife and kids love the open bed. Car comfort and truly a road hugging machine. Sporty and nimble

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5 out of 5 stars

My favorite car so far!

G. Martin, 07/24/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Baja has been very reliable so far. I have put many miles on it in my first year of owning it, due greatly to how fun it is to drive. It gets good gas mileage. So far the only thing I wasn't able to haul in it were sheets of 4x8 plywood. This vehicle was exactly what I wanted, the functionality of a truck with the feel of a car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2003 Subaru Baja Sport

doug madden, 09/17/2010
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am 6'1" and 225 lbs. I found the vehicle to be above ave. in room, ride and road noise. It performs beautifully at highway speeds and in curves, and has plenty of pep from 0- 60 mph. It hauls the 1/4 ton payload with ease and the bed extender allows for needed space to haul multiple appliances or building materials especially with the pass through design in the crew cab. It seats 4 mature adults with comfort and all controls are easy to reach for the driver. My Baja is a stick shift 5 speed and use it in my home rental business and as a toad for my motor-home. I have never owned a vehicle that I have received some many compliments and requests for information and viewings. I will own another one!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun car, turns heads

Thomas, 12/07/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For a young single homeowner living in Minnesota, there isn't a better car in the world! It turns heads, it hauls lumber home and most furniture, and it seats four confortably. Rear passengers will complain about leg room. All wheel drive makes the car a lot of fun to drive on dry pavement, and easy to handle on ice and snow. Everything inthe truck feels solid - the doors, the tailgate, interior parts. However, I docked my truck a few points for reliability because I am having problems with clutch judder. Would like more power but with a stick it's acceptable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Owner, Driver

frontierman, 07/15/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is agreat little sport UV. Great gas mileage ,excellent ride and handling. Brakes are excellent, reliability is superior to most vehicles.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun and Practical

DanInSanDiego, 01/12/2004
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of fun, great for hauling my wet stuff, and good gas mileage. AWD is great for snow and mud, and the baja is an excellent daily driver. Lots of compliments from random people when they see it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Baja!!

yellowblaze, 02/04/2009
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When we wanted to trade our gas sucking Bronco, this was the only option. Car like performance, truck like utility and unique looks combined into one. We've gotten up to 31 mpg highway and average 23-24 mixed city/suburban driving. We're looking for a new "car" now, but our only option is an 06 Baja (since sadly, Subaru discontinued these in 06). We love the Subaru AWD and reliability but won't settle for a station wagon or minivan which is all they really offer now. This was the BEST of all automotive worlds!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

love it

angiono, 11/30/2003
2003 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

it has plenty of pep gets out of its own way, great on fuel, just missing heated seats, easy for a women to drive and get in and out of and you can store a ton in the cargo area.

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