Used 2006 Subaru Baja Consumer Reviews
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Our 2nd Baja
AWD Only, 05/03/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Yes it may be an odd looking vehicle to many people, but there's no denying the utility it provides. Add in the security of Subaru's AWD system and reliability and you have a winning combination.
Amazingly useful little vehicle (06 turbo 5-speed)
John, 10/14/2018
2006 Subaru Baja Turbo 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
First of all, to correct edDUMBS... the '06 did greatly change. It has about 10" clearance, and 236 HP out of the ej255 engine (same as the OB XT and the Legacy GT and the Forester XT of the same year and later). They also never came with tonneaus (buy separately) or heated seats. Do your research, author... Anyway, this is a great little car-truck. It handles like the sportier WRX by Subaru and most of the time I forget it's also a truck. With the bed extender you have 5" of bed. With the gate down, you have plenty of places to tie large objects down to. I've moved two couches at the same time, multiple refrigerators, a massive wall unit, and even a 200cc dirt bike. It's a truck and don't let anyone tell you the bed size is too small or useless. Overall great reliability, easily fast enough for mountain driving, great in the snow, and it feels like a tank compared to other Subarus. I even got lucky enough to find a used one with an ARE camper shell for the bed.
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Great All Around Vehicle!
Bill, 01/09/2007
2006 Subaru Baja Turbo 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased one of the remaining 2006 leather turbo models. I had to travel out of state to get it but it was well worth the trip. It accelerates and handles great. I traded in a 2004 VW Touareg V8 and do not regret my decision whatsoever. It is much funner to drive than the Touareg and is just as comfortable in my opinion. The only complaint with the Baja is its sub standard stereo and the fact that no navigation system or satellite radio is offered. I have already replaced the entire system and have installed an in dash navigation/stereo.
fun to cruise
Paul, 06/28/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Turbo 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Baja picks up and zings with the turbo engine. The power seats are most impressive of any vehicle I have driven. Quick to accelerate, Fun to look at, and great handling makes the Baja a must have for outdoor enthusiasts who like the versatility, but want to avoid the motion-sickness of a bumpy ride of a pickup.
Keep it away from the dealership!
Chris, 03/01/2007
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this Baja to save gas over my Chev full size pick-up. WRONG MOVE. At first it got really great mileage (almost 30 mpg on hwy) but then I took it to the dealer for its first oil change. BIG BIG MISTAKE. After that day it starting getting 17 mpg in town and 20 mpg on hwy. I took it back to the dealer (02/07) and the mechanic said no codes showed bad and therefore he couldn't work on the vehicle. The dealer offered me $18k trade in for a new Chevy truck and I guess that's about the best I can expect to get. Such a great concept vehicle but I can see now why Subaru never sold very many of them. Why drive a tiny truck if it uses as much fuel as a comfortable one? Save your money!