Overview & Reviews

The Baja is all new for 2003. It's similar to the Subaru Outback, but it has an open cargo bed. Certainly a niche vehicle, it should appeal to people with active lifestyles, especially those who ski or surf.

• Comfortable ride, stable handling, decent fuel mileage, multiple configurations, unlikely to be lost in a parking lot.

User Reviews:

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  2003 Baja - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By Mike - December 21 - 8:50 am

  This has been one of the best cars that I have purchased. The quality and reliability are great.

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  First Subaru - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By Nick Senanes - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Other car is a 99 Corvette and Id rather drive the Baja.

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  Drive it, youll like it! - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By heidiincolorado - September 9 - 10:00 am

  I was initially looking at the Outback and I decided to give the Baja a test drive. What a hoot!! I drive the mountain roads outside Denver to work everyday and this car is fast, fun and is really tight in turns. Ive gotten used to its unique styling and I love the fact that not many people have these right now! We got an awesome deal and we shop Home Depot alot so its very useful and practical! Besides, my husband likes the "truck" look better so he could drive it too. This is my first Subaru and I am very happy! I love driving this car. Drive it, youll like it too Im sure! And I love the yellow, its bright, fun and of course, easy to always find!

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  best "car" so far!! - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By zpsbob - July 16 - 2:00 am

  Needed to replace one of our company vehicles.. needed pickup function and ability to handle 4 real adults. This little guy does it all!! Not many choices in this category... Avalanche is too big/expensive/gas hog... Explorer Sport Trac is ugly as sin, thirsy also, plus didnt care for the ride. This vehicle is loaded as standard eq: power windows, locks, cruise ,tilt, air, CD, sunroof, etc. I opted for the Sprot because I didnt want the standard leather seats (personal preference) and the cloth seats are excellent on long trips!! Look hard and find one with monotone paint... theyre out there...

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  Great All Around Vehicle - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By C.Sutton - June 6 - 3:40 pm

  Great performance, very reliable. No work other than normal maintenance and Im at around 40,000 miles. Love the truck bed for garden supplies, small lumber purchases. Live in a rural area and no problems with snow, ice or mud on our 1/2 mile driveway. It gets in and out just as well as my husbands full size 4WD Chevy truck.

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  2003 Baja rates tops - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By rmiam - April 10 - 2:00 am

  Great vehicle. Weve had zero problems. Great gas milage for its size.

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  My little Baja - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By Diana - November 11 - 11:16 am

  My little car has averaged 26-28 mph around town and 30-32 traveling. Today it was rear-ended by a large SUV and may well be a total loss. Fortunately the passenger cab was safe though the truck bed was left much shorter and I am fine. The disappointment is that should I have to get another vehicle, it will not be a Baja. I am very attached to my Baja. It has been the best car I have ever owned. I bought the Baja new and have driven nearly 90000 miles. I really have no complaints.

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  My Mom Loves my car - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By Donna - September 7 - 6:16 am

  My Mom and Dad says it is the best riding truck. Everyone is suprised the first time they ride in it. Itdoesnt ride like a truck at all and the gas mileage is great. People are always asking what kind of vehicle it is. It is the perfect vehicle for someone like me that needs a truck sometimes and a car at other times.

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  Love the Baja! - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By ndentel - August 15 - 10:00 am

  What a great vehicle! Have had it for 3 months and love it. The bed is way more functional than it appears at first, especially with the bed extender. We can easily take scuba gear, ball gear, bikes, kayaks, and skis wherever we want to go without using huge amounts of gas. The interior is comfortable, feature-rich, intuitive, and stylish. There is a solid feel that is not apparent in many vehicles in its price range. The AWD is a dream and its fun to drive. Take it from the ones who actually own and drive the Baja every day-its a great value that should bring a smile to your face.

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  I love my Baja - 2003 Subaru Baja
  By mcharmon - July 29 - 1:43 pm

  I love my Baja. I plan to drive it until the wheels fall off, but from what I hear, that will never happen. My Baja gets good gas mileage, its sharp looking and its really fun to drive. Mine is a 5-speed manual, and it will really get up and go. In the mountains, I lock in the cruise at the speed limit and pass everybody else on the road because they cant make it up the mountain, and I go right up as if it were level ground. This is the best vehicle Ive ever owned.