Used 2006 Subaru Baja Crew Cab Consumer Reviews
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Fun to drive
DWL, 11/22/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
It is not a high performance car but I knew that when I bought it. It is peppy for its engine and body size. It also handles curves really nice. As for comfort, it is comfortable as I need and it gets good gas mileage considering I drive 78 miles everyday to and from work. I am getting in the upper 26 to lower 27/mpg.
Dream car/truck
Frankie, 09/16/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Ever since the first ad came out for the Baja, I was hooked. I test drove the first models our Subaru dealership got and it was instant want. They handle beautifully, gets awesome gas mileage and has a wonderful sporty design. The comforts of a sedan with the utility of a truck. I had a 2000 Ford Focus before I got the Baja I have now, and when it started giving me problems, I wasted no time giving the dealership the keys and traded it for my very own, my first Subaru Baja. And I am happy I made the decision. This vehicle is certainly made for someone like me with the life style I have. Versatile and impressive. A well built machine for its day!
03 Baja 2.5 non turbo
wot27, 01/05/2011
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Being my 2nd Subaru, I am glad this one isn't the SVX. I LOVE this one, its great in the bends, a little on slow side w/out turbo but keeping rpm's up compensates fine for "in the city" driving if you feel the need. I have slight leak at 60k miles on my heads. As it seems to be known issue, I am displeased SOA has not done something to correct issue with the customers. as long as I get too 100k ill do head gaskets, water pump and belt @ same time. till then just keeping the oil changed.
Decent car but beware
Mike, 05/01/2010
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've had our 2006 Baja for almost four years now. While I do wish it was a Turbo (the car is too heavy for the engine to accelerate at a decent rate), it drives very well and is very predictable in bad weather and conditions. The styling is pretty cool, and the AWD is great when it snows. However, my engine has a head gasket leak. Yep, at 70,000 miles - both heads are leaking oil. It's not a huge issue right now, as the leak is very minor, but still the dealer wants $1500 for it. Same price as the other guy - I wonder if we have the same dealer? Who knows, but it's still annoying and therefore I will not recommend Subaru to anyone until I know that this issue is resolved.
Fun Little Truck
bpeebles, 01/30/2010
2006 Subaru Baja Turbo 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
When I was looking to replace my V8 Dodge Dakota, checked every dealership within 50 miles. Nothing really caught my eye. I really wanted something that would be more like my 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup (size-wise) This is my 1st Subaru and I was kind of apprehensive. But, after less than a year, I am wondering why I have not owned a Subaru before. In the snow, this thing handles very predictably. The turbo offers the very best of both worlds... 4cylinder economy most of the time with the kick in the rear of a 6cylinder when you want it. The first time I pinned my wife to the seat accelerating onto the interstate was pure pleasure. (for me,anyway)
defective
vince, 03/11/2010
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
love the car but there is a flaw with the head gaskets. I'm leaking oil at 78,000 mi. dealer wants 1500 to fix. seems I'm not alone, beware!
Subaru Baja 2005
Manny, 07/31/2005
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Enough power for a stock drivetrain. Good on gas (hwy). About 400 miles to the tank. Could be a little more comfortable, but the car is equipped nicely.
Small Commuter Truck
workb4play, 12/30/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this Baja Sport as an economical alternative to my RAM 2500 Diesel for a round trip commute of 70 miles. Being only 5'9" and 180#, this vehicle seems harder to get in the driver's seat than any I have ever owned. It also lacks the power of any previous vehicles. But, I did not buy for power and once you are in the driver's seat, this is one of the most enjoyable cars I have ever owned. It has a sports car ride and feel. Interior finish sets the standard for its competitors. Base vinyl/fabric seats are supportive, top quality, and everyone thinks it is leather. Door panels are equally impressive. Engine is very quiet. Transmission shifts smooth but downshifts at the slightest hill.
Chick Magnet
Russ, 08/18/2006
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This useful little truck is a great conversation piece and says a lot about me and the things I do. If you need a big truck, buy a big truck. If you need a fast car, buy a fast car. If you need some of both, but only have room in your driveway for one, get the Baja. It pwns.
Build these again!!
bluebaja, 02/10/2009
2006 Subaru Baja Sport 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
When our 03 Baja was getting high miles, there was only 1 choice to replace it - another Baja! We found our 06 6 hours from our home still under factory warranty. The only complaint I have about the Baja is SOA didn't keep making them based on the new Outback. Comfortable, capable off road, great in the snow - what more could anyone want from a daily driver? If you don't need the towing capacity of a full size truck and still want decent gas mileage with a truck bed (plywood and drywall as well as dimensional lumber fits), the Baja is your vehicle! If SOA had advertised them, they would have sold like hot cakes. 3 people bought 1 after seeing our 03.
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