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my pickup car
harvey R., 01/10/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
the vehical is great in snow. I just drove 70 miles in pouring rain and it hugged the road at 65-75mph. never hydroplaned. great economy 26mpg at city/highway combo.4 people ride in comfort and plenty of room to keep packages outside under the covers. the quality is excellent and i would defenitly buy another
4 years and still my favorite
Maggie, 04/21/2008
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 2 years old it crept stealthily out of a field that had become a mud bog that big 4x4's were being winched from after a substanital rainstorm. I couldn't believe it! I was the only vehicle to get out without assistance! Had minor 1st gear stalling problem that required a switch replacement this year, but no other problems in 4 years!
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Love my Baja
Doug, 11/29/2018
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have a 2004 turbo charged Baja. I have had it down piped. Also installed a cat back exhaust system, and had it dyno tuned. I have 226,000 miles on it and still runs like a top. It is so fun to drive. It is pushing 235 horse power. Also purchased a ARE shell for it. It is fun to drive. The trick with it is to run synthetic oil with oil treatment every other oil change. If you own one. I wanted to let you know they are very hard to find. You can find the sport model. But not the turbo version. Drive and enjoy if you own one. It is a Subaru thing.
Outstanding
BMoon73, 04/17/2006
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Before buying this vehicle, I was buying a new vehicle every year. I've finally found a vehicle that meets all of my needs, and is durable and reliable!
2004 Baja Turbo
ScotFogie, 12/21/2003
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This puppy moves out. A great car unless you need a trunk.
Good So Far
glj, 06/06/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only have 1200 miles on it, but I love it. Sold a Ford Ranger to get this because it suits my needs better. Turbo really gives it some power. I'd recommend the turbo. Features and build of the car are solid.
Are you kidding me?
Schafdog, 04/10/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am sold big time. I bought an all silver, manual, turbo and boy can she fly- and a real eye catcher. This car is an absolute blast to drive. It is a sports car with the ability to perform all the functions of a small truck. Who knew!? It is a four seater but lots of room and very comfortable and the sound system is excellent. I wanted something reliable, fun and versatile and this car is all of that. They make a cover for the backend so essentially you can store stuff like a trunk or use it for hauling anything- the versatility is insane. Suburu reliability, amazingly fun, AWD! and overall versatility of the vehicle - all at an amazing price.
Nightmare..
itsme0729, 05/13/2006
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At miles 6729, the transmission burnt. Subaru will not install a new one. Forced me to accept a re-built transmission. The re-built transmission after 500 miles went bad also. It started locking up in reverse gear and when driving around the corners. The service department would not pay attention until I left the car at the dealership and threatened to sue under the Lemon Act. They finally called in the Subaru technical rep who offered to replace it with a new transmission if I was going to keep the car. I said, yes, got the new transmission and then traded it for a new 2005 Turbo model in April 2005. The transmission on Baja is very poorly designed. It's very noisy to drive.
Super Subaru
RDC913, 04/04/2010
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got my BAJA Turbo and I love it. All my friends and even my wife have been against the BAJA because of its looks. Personally I love the way it looks. I have never been one to let anyone influence my decisions. That's why it's parked in my driveway now. So far I am very pleased with it and I'm very glad I got the Turbo. It's very powerful and the functional hood scoop looks awesome!! The interior is simple but I sold my BMW 325 convertible to get one of these so it's a slight adjustment. I snowboard and wanted a vehicle that would do well in the snow. The reviews from other BAJA owners sold me. I can't wait to use it this coming winter. I wish these would come back into production.
Great Fun and works great
CJoffe, 05/30/2005
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Turbo Baja is the all time sleeper. This car is fast as well as being tough. After a year we still love every minute of driving this vehicle. What people never realize until AFTER they own it is just how great the handling and ride are. With the exception of front legroom, the interior cabin size is great, with plenty of passenger space. The folding rear seats are very handy.
love it needs heated seats
angiono, 12/27/2003
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
love it don't need a ladder or parachute to get in or out of it, can carry a lot (2 7' xmas trees fit in easy peazy, just would like heated seats for the really cold days.
Baja Turbo - Colorado
hatake, 01/13/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Recommend to those who a) haul large object every now and then (it is not a pickup truck, it's a car with a small bed), b) don't race (if you do, go with Forester or WRX), c) live in higher altitude (above 8,000 ft) and still need responsive engine, d) not too concerned about gas mileage (about 22 mpg), e) like the looks (at least able to tolerate), and f) if your bike costed more than $1500 and always nervous when it is on roofrack. It's a good alternative car for regular light DIY Home Depot kind of folks.
The 2004 Baja has arrived
BajaBhoy, 01/17/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Picked up the new 2004 Baja today. The turbo option makes it surprisingly fun to drive, with all the stability of my wife's Forrester. This is not a luxury car, but more of a lad's car -- the small pickup bed is going to be useful when the snow melts and the weather improves. Gets a lot of attention, unusual on the streets of NYC. Silver color, looks quite sharp. For the money, an attention-grabbing, outdoors lifestyle-facilitating break from the mundane.
The little truck that can
BajaFan, 01/18/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was originally looking to buy a Honda Element for its cargo abilities, but I was really drawn to the look of the Baja. The Baja is extremely comfortable and loaded with features. I drive the vehicle to and from work most of the time, but It holds my family comfortably. For home use, the Baja works great. I can go to the home inprovement center and get everything I need into the Baja's cargo area by using the pass through area. When I need to carry larger loads, I tow a 8x10 trailer with little effort. I love this little truck...and I get more than 20mpg everywhere I go..beat that.
Best truck for surfers
cold heart, 01/24/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this truck for a while i haven't had to fix barly anything yet
That Weird Kid In School
BajaJake, 01/25/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
"Not just weird, powerfully weird". That was the best quote I've heard to describe the Baja Turbo when it launched last year. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive from the factory, but I have driven each version of the Baja made since it's intro in '03. For those of us who need a small truck, but not a buckboard-riding, fuel sucking steel can, there's now a wagon-based wannabeatruck that handles real-life in the best of fashions.
Fun Car
AlliRock, 01/30/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle. It maneuvers great. It is just fun to drive.
This truck is a blast
Bertag, 01/29/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Turbo Baja handles like a sedan, will haul my bicycles or dirt bike and accelerates like a musclecar. The interior is well designed and very comfortable. The five speed was hard to find but well worth the effort. If 80% of the full size truck drivers would admit to themselves that this is all they really need for hauling and off road operation---they would be a lot happier on a daily basis.
early
ivesgn, 02/22/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2 k miles driven. very fun acceleration is great and i weight 270# all wheel drive is fantastic reliability will be rated later
Baja Rocks!
davescomp, 02/27/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has just what I wanted, and everything I needed. The ride, space adn comfort of a car, and the ability to throw whatever I need in the back. I don't have to worry if I am hauling something dirty or smelly, and if it is something long, I can open the back end. It may seem like a short bed at first, but with the conversion of teh back seat and the bed extender, it is not bad at all. I have brought home full sized panneling, lumber, lattice, bags of concrete, and hauled many other things like plants and muddy yard tools. All I had to do was spray out the back end!
Other car a Vette &still lovin the Baja!
Nick Senanes, 03/07/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a Magnetic Red Corvette to play with, but I gotta tell you the Baja gets more looks and compliments. The car is so easy to drive, the engine is smooth and powerful enough to take on all but the fastest at stoplights. The car can easily top 120 mph if you like and the harder you drive it, the better it performs. All wheel drive lets the the Subie and you laugh at snow and ice. Rain , Hah! Handles like dry ground. Gas mileage runs from 22 if driven like your in a WRC race and up to 32 on high way. This is a car I would recommend to anybody . I flat out love it.
The fun truck alternative
Dr.D., 03/24/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Replaced an old trusty Ford Ranger, and worried about the fact that the Baja is not a 'truck'. I can still do almost everything I need to do, and many things I couldn't do before. The Baja is just plain fun, especially with the 5-speed. It really hugs the road and gives you a feel of control. There's plenty of power in the 4-cyl with the 5-speed (drove the automatic and it felt a little sluggish), and the mileage beats most competitors. The back seat isn't great, but I sit in the front! Have not regretted this purchase.
You can't beat it
Rob Daum, 04/20/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our second Subaru this year. My wife drives an 04 LLBean Outback. Funny she like this almost as much. The ride is car like and the seating is comfortable ( front ) back seat is fine for kids or adults on a short trip. Mileage is improving with each fill up. Get a lot of comments like ..cool..awsome..etc. Get one you wont be sorry
Best all around
zablocwj, 05/05/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Handle great on turn! Great fuel millage! The most comfortable ride!
Baja Turbo
Baja Turbo 2, 05/08/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like them so much that i bought another after the first one.They could have left off some of the standard items so they could sell them cheaper.Still could use more power.I'm planning on buying a 06 if it is built on the new legacy/outback platform and with the flat 6.Its fun to drive especially in the rain.All in all its a great car/truck.
you gotta drive one of these
Vash, 05/08/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Most amazing vehicle I've ever driven
satisfied with versatile fun vehicle
mikeyboy, 07/22/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicles as almost an impulse purchase on New Year's eve-- replacing 12 years of minivan loyalty. It's easy to park, fun in traffic and on curvy roads--even just expressway ramps. My only reservation is about acceleration into traffic--but, meanwhile, responsiveness at highway speeds is terrific--witness 2 expressway speeding citations within 15 months--for 84 in a 65 mph zone--with no traffic around.
best deal I have had
Macster, 07/31/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very comvertable ride. good pickup on inclines. good gas milage, I averaged 25.6 MPG over a one year period. I drive an average of 100 miles aday 7 days a week. I have had it for 16 months (480 days) I have 47,762 miles on it now. This was the first subaru I have owned , certianly not the last. There are two drawbacks that I have found 1)is that there is wind noise once you get up over 65 MPH. I have had the dealer deal with it on several visits, every time they fix it every time it comes back. 2) it is hard to see when you backing up.
ONE of a Kind
Mike Wilhelmson, 08/30/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy driving my baja. Great build quality. Many upgrades available for aftermarket tuners.
Awesome Car
Person, 03/07/2005
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome car. This car goes anywhere off-road. Good amount of room. Everything is awesome!
Subaru Baja
fyr1, 11/25/2006
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great utility truck, only complaint is mileage dives 30% when towing 2000 lbs. It really could have used an extra speed in the automatic which would of made it more economical. At 70mph the engine is revving 3000 rpm. For a daily commuter and utility truck it is great more comfortable and economical than the Ford Ranger I traded in.
Sooby rooby roo, I love you!
Lucas Martin, 05/25/2016
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car works great for fun loving people like me and my friends. It looks amazing on the outside, leathery and comfortable on the inside, and can take all kinds of rough treatment from rough Colorado off roading. One of my favorite features, is the truck bed, where we like to hang out and get fresh air. The only problem is that there is only 4 seats in the back, and the gearsift is wobbly. Still, this car is an amazing car, and I would way rather have this over a lexus or mercedes.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Reliability
- Value
So far so good
derek, 04/13/2008
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After doing much research, and based on my needs, I decided to purchase a used Baja. Finding one in Pittsburgh, it was a 5 speed turbo, and I can say thus far that I am very happy with it. I do a lot of driving and the Baja is a very enjoyable ride, from the power. The sport like handling and feel, then mix in the versatility of the pick up bed, plus its good and/or unusual look, I am very satisfied so far. Then add in Subaru safety and reliability, I guess you can say I am now a convert. I picked up a bed cover, a bike hitch carrier, plus a few other accessories, and am good to go.
Very Happy
mc555, 02/28/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just got mine 2 weeks ago, 1000 miles on it. Yes, I rack up the miles. I love the fact that it is a bit different and attracts attention. But most of all, I like the way it can handle the roads and conditions here in the NE. An inch higher ground clearance than my grand cherokee (150K miles in 6 yrs), good pick-up and all wheel drive. This isn't a light little thing either, not many lbs less than the jeep, but significantly better mileage and rides well over the rotten roads here. And the light grey bottom amd darker gray top is an awesome looking vehicle. Will carry bikes or hold all my camping gear.
Subaru Baja Turbo (all silver)
pditty97, 04/05/2004
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had the baja turbo for a little over a week now. I must say this caruck (pronounced car'-uck) is a great vehicle. All reviews that I read before buying this truck mentioned the lack of space overall when mostly compared to a pickup. I bought this vehicle for the little home projects that i want to do, my active lifestyle (biking/hockey, etc) and this vehicle suits my needs well. You get the vesatility of being able to go to home depot or you get the great feeling of leaving everyone in the dust off of the start/w/turbo around the neighborhood. ...steering wheel always hitting my leg on the way in and to cumbersome to raise and lower.