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Nothing else like it
Subaru_You, 12/09/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Analyzed hundreds of vehicles for: Child safety; Appearance; Fun; Economy; Performance; 4-doors; and cargo capacity. Came down to four vehicles: Subaru Baja; Honda Element; Toyota 4Runner and RAV4. Baja came out on top for me. Local Subaru dealership beat my credit union on financing. Also got the '03 Baja well below invoice. Driving the Baja confirms the right choice: AWD, superb handling, tight, solid, and quiet. Fuel economy that is good. Audio upgrade sounds great, and more useful features than a Swiss Army knife. Work for a tech company with a parking lot full of grey BMW and Benz. Glad I didn't go down that expensive and typical route.
Alaska Baja
ObiJuanAK, 02/28/2007
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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The Baja has everything I expected from this vehicle. As long as you don't expect a pickup's hauling ability and volume, it meets my requirements (hauling, commuting and all weather capability) to a T. The frigid Interior Alaska winters have not uncovered any shortcomings, other than the silly thermometer that only records down to -22 ºF. Fuel economy could be better, but not bad for an AWD vehicle. Good long distance comfort, not so fun on tight and twisty roads. The precision of the gearbox leave a lot to be desired. A little tight for two people in full winter gear, but in the summer it is just right. Shame Subaru decided to discontinue the Baja.
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Love my Baja
goatspeed, 11/10/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I went to the Subaru dealership intending to buy an Imprezza WRX. The wife convinced me to try a Baja that day too, and I went with the Baja. What a great ride! It is stable, grips corners, and hauls the lawn clippings to the compost. Yeah, I can't think of anything I really dislike about this vehicle. It gives you the features of a pickup. I make 28mpg on long trips. It snowed last week, and the thing is a TANK in the snow. Couldn't be happier.
Bought 2 Baha's one Red and one Yellow
MikeandIan, 08/13/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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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 .
New Owner
cirerrek, 08/26/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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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.
2003 Baja rates tops
rmiam, 03/21/2004
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Great vehicle. We've had zero problems. Great gas milage for it's size.
GREAT all purpose car
dailydrivernj, 04/26/2004
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Owning this vehicle now for one year has been a terrific experience. Good fuel economy, NO reliability issues at all. Fun to drive and gets a lot of looks. Interior storage is a bit tight at times. Comfortable seating in all 4 places. Dealer replaced front brakes under warranty at 22000 miles. The 30000 mile service at the dealer is a bit pricey for a 4cyl car. Cold a/c in summer and decent heat in winter. Easy to maintain and keep clean
Zyg's Baja
Zygmund, 07/17/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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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.
Baja is Brava!
OnlineJimK, 03/08/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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A great car/truck! Very good mileage + utility + car comfort. If you need more truck than car, try the Nissan Frontier, but if you need some truck, but more car, than this is the vehicle for you! Also, the Baja rules on New England's ice and snow covered roads. 5 stars!
BRAT Returns
rick byrd, 11/02/2002
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had to get used to the sometimes stodgy clutch, but, outside of this, driving is a blast, with surprising power in fourth if you want to test the rpm's. I've had some SUV fans tell me that AWD is not good for off-road, but haven't had a chance to test this yet.