2005 Subaru Baja Review

Name: 2005 Subaru Baja Review
Brand: Subaru
Price: 3219 USD
Rating: 4.7 (59 reviews)

2004 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab Shown

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Pros

Comfortable ride, stable handling, turbo model's peppy performance, convenience of an open bed, unlikely to be lost in a parking lot.

Cons

Midgate's glass isn't removable, limited towing and hauling capability.

What’s new

New features this year include a 12-volt power outlet in the console, a net pocket on the rear seat back and pre-wiring for roof-mounted rally lights. The leather package now includes a hard bed cover.

Edmunds says

An interesting car-and-pickup blend that comes up a bit short in outright functionality.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$202/mo

$240/mo

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JUST got it paid for :( !

SManning, 11/17/2009

2005 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)

I have mixed feeling about my Suby. I have had a few problems but nothing prepared me for this: at 71K, I'm replacing the turbo!! JOY! To the tune of $1800. This despite babying it with regular maintenance. I am thoroughly disgusted that the first foreign car I've bought in years is less dependable than my Jeeps and Durangos. I purchased this car for its reliability and planned to …

excellent work truck

FL inspectors, 08/04/2010

2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

290,000 miles in 5.5 yrs. 90% of the time with a generator and tools in the back. Minimal maintenance, record of 220,000 miles before 1st belt change. AWD with FL rain, wonderful! 24 mpg with full load. Very satisfied. A little worried about inevitable future maintenance due to mileage.

Perfect match for my active lifestyle

Mike Custodio, 08/08/2010

2005 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)

Bought my turbo baja with 56k on it, and racked up 10k in 6 months. While there is both positive and negative attitude about it, the turbo baja matches my lifestyle perfectly. It excels in Back country roads, carrying kayak, mtn bikes, and occasional landscaping items. Performance and handling excel that of a true truck. I love trucks, but I love my baja better. Downsides: Get the Bed …

Bummed about my Baja baby

ellen, 12/16/2008

2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

It was initially love @ 1st site but bloom soon faded. 1st issue, dash panels around A/C controls started peeling upon touch, never replaced. Bad experiences w/dealership caused me to go to another Subaru dlr serv. dept when brake problems began & driver window wouldn't close tightly. Was asked if car had been in accident because bolts were missing on one side @ brake apparatus. While …

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2005 Baja Highlights

Trim:

Sport

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,345
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$202/month
Seating	4 seats
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	2,400 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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2005 Subaru Baja Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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excellent work truck

Perfect match for my active lifestyle

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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JUST got it paid for :( !

excellent work truck

Perfect match for my active lifestyle

Bummed about my Baja baby

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}