2004 Subaru Baja Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.70/5 Average
33 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A Turbo model joins the lineup, and true to its name, it comes with a turbocharged version of the base engine good for 210 horsepower and lots more fun. In other news, a revised suspension raises the Baja's ground clearance to 8.2 inches, and all models get new medium gray interior trim.

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  • ONE of a Kind - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    I really enjoy driving my baja. Great build quality. Many upgrades available for aftermarket tuners.

  • early - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    2 k miles driven. very fun acceleration is great and i weight 270# all wheel drive is fantastic reliability will be rated later

  • Best all around - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    Handle great on turn! Great fuel millage! The most comfortable ride!

  • Nightmare.. - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    At miles 6729, the transmission burnt. Subaru will not install a new one. Forced me to accept a re-built transmission. The re-built transmission after 500 miles went bad also. It started locking up in reverse gear and when driving around the corners. The service department would not pay attention until I left the car at the dealership and threatened to sue under the Lemon Act. They finally called in the Subaru technical rep who offered to replace it with a new transmission if I was going to keep the car. I said, yes, got the new transmission and then traded it for a new 2005 Turbo model in April 2005. The transmission on Baja is very poorly designed. Its very noisy to drive.

  • Awesome Car - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    Awesome car. This car goes anywhere off-road. Good amount of room. Everything is awesome!

  • You cant beat it - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    This is our second Subaru this year. My wife drives an 04 LLBean Outback. Funny she like this almost as much. The ride is car like and the seating is comfortable ( front ) back seat is fine for kids or adults on a short trip. Mileage is improving with each fill up. Get a lot of comments like ..cool..awsome..etc. Get one you wont be sorry

  • Other car a Vette &still lovin the Baja! - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    I have a Magnetic Red Corvette to play with, but I gotta tell you the Baja gets more looks and compliments. The car is so easy to drive, the engine is smooth and powerful enough to take on all but the fastest at stoplights. The car can easily top 120 mph if you like and the harder you drive it, the better it performs. All wheel drive lets the the Subie and you laugh at snow and ice. Rain , Hah! Handles like dry ground. Gas mileage runs from 22 if driven like your in a WRC race and up to 32 on high way. This is a car I would recommend to anybody . I flat out love it.

  • Subaru Baja - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    Great utility truck, only complaint is mileage dives 30% when towing 2000 lbs. It really could have used an extra speed in the automatic which would of made it more economical. At 70mph the engine is revving 3000 rpm. For a daily commuter and utility truck it is great more comfortable and economical than the Ford Ranger I traded in.

  • you gotta drive one of these - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    Most amazing vehicle Ive ever driven

  • Baja Turbo - 2004 Subaru Baja
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    I like them so much that i bought another after the first one.They could have left off some of the standard items so they could sell them cheaper.Still could use more power.Im planning on buying a 06 if it is built on the new legacy/outback platform and with the flat 6.Its fun to drive especially in the rain.All in all its a great car/truck.

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