Young working male's view: I am working as a dispatcher for a deliver service now which shows the value of a computer education. Anyway, the Baja is just not a babe magnet. It reminds me of a cartoon car where you don't know if it is going forward or backward. So, I was put off by its appearance big time. Next, since I owned a Subaru Outback wagon, I like a covered cargo area. Even though the Baja is six-inches longer overall than the Outback wagon, and the wall separating the cargo bed from the cabin has a panel that folds to create a pass-through beneath the fixed rear window, the inability to cover or lock my belongings in the bed area prevented me from using it. I just don't trust people to not help themselves to my sports equipment. A locking cover would solve this problem and Subaru might make on available.
I am used to the noise the Subaru engine under heavy acceleration so it was not upsetting, but some might think it a bit coarse. The turbocharged 2.5-liter H4 engine is reliable, and the Baja comes with a lot of standard equipment. You get an AM/FM/CD player, an outside-temperature indicator, a roof rack, a power sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry, fog lights, leather upholstery and a 6-way power driver seat, power locks and windows, and a raised ride.
Since just got a job it is nice to know that the Baja comes in three price versions. The Baja Sport, Baja and Baja Turbo all offer the same body, but different features. The Sport is the base model. Subaru adds a six-way power driver seat and leather-trimmed upholstery, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle to the more upscale Baja version. At the top of the credit food chain was our test model, the Baja Turbo. We had the upgraded six-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD changer and the very worthwhile turbocharged engine for $26,000 US. Options include the bed extender, a bed-mounted bike rack, and heated front seats, and the automatic transmission.
Family conference: Slow sales have prompted Subaru to consider ending the Baja ironically making its reign similar to its early ancestor, the Subaru Brat, that also ended its public fling after a short public exposure.
Although it appeals more to adults than the more youthful crowd, the Baja is ideal for a family of any age. Great deals are being offered and look for Subaru to even offer more options such as a hard bed cover and less body cladding to gain new sales. As it now stands, this is worth a long test drive.
I am used to the noise the Subaru engine under heavy acceleration so it was not upsetting, but some might think it a bit coarse. The turbocharged 2.5-liter H4 engine is reliable, and the Baja comes with a lot of standard equipment. You get an AM/FM/CD player, an outside-temperature indicator, a roof rack, a power sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry, fog lights, leather upholstery and a 6-way power driver seat, power locks and windows, and a raised ride.
Since just got a job it is nice to know that the Baja comes in three price versions. The Baja Sport, Baja and Baja Turbo all offer the same body, but different features. The Sport is the base model. Subaru adds a six-way power driver seat and leather-trimmed upholstery, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle to the more upscale Baja version. At the top of the credit food chain was our test model, the Baja Turbo. We had the upgraded six-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD changer and the very worthwhile turbocharged engine for $26,000 US. Options include the bed extender, a bed-mounted bike rack, and heated front seats, and the automatic transmission.
Family conference: Slow sales have prompted Subaru to consider ending the Baja ironically making its reign similar to its early ancestor, the Subaru Brat, that also ended its public fling after a short public exposure.
Although it appeals more to adults than the more youthful crowd, the Baja is ideal for a family of any age. Great deals are being offered and look for Subaru to even offer more options such as a hard bed cover and less body cladding to gain new sales. As it now stands, this is worth a long test drive.
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