It was pretty shaggy but the local dealer is asking full retail.

I liked the way it rode drove and steered. anybody have one? With the naturally aspirated one it is rated to tow 2400 the newer ones with the turbo are rated for 3500 I believe.

I am wondering how they are on fuel economy. I am seeing from 22 to 26 IIRC.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Just remember what they say about Subaru drivers !

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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

That they are really handsome and well equipped?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Wife and I bought a 2005 Impreza, NA2.5L 4cyl, auto trans, new off the lot.

never saw more than 29mpg in the thing. If I didnt like driving it so much I would have gotten rid of the thing (a car that small should at least break 30mpg...) We normally say 22 or 24 putting around the city.

....which is what I see in my 2001 outback earlier version of the 2.5l 4cyl).


I think you need a pretty new subaru to get more than 30mpgs. not sure how old your Baja is.

edit - removed subaru stereotype becuase it doesnt further the discussion

-John

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I am more familiar with early 2000 and older Subies, but I wouldn't expect to see much beyond the mid 20's, and it wouldn't keep my from buying one.
As much as I like them, I have sure never considered Subarus good looking. That Baja is some serious ugly though....
I think it would be fun to have an old Brat.

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04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

That's a major reason I didn't buy a WRX last year as well. While the AWD is nice, its at the price of 25mpg max which really does add up over time. My normal mileage (30mpg mixed) vs the WRX's max highway will save me about $500 a year (actual city mileage in WRX is worse of course, so it would be more savings). Add the rougher ride, rougher engine, and cheap interior and it doesn't make any sense. The newest base impreza tops out around 34mpg I believe (not too bad)

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- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Fair assessment - my wife (not a car person) enjoyed driving the Impreza - that says a lot to me.

-John

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Husband, Father, sometimes friend =)

Am I to assume that counts you out !?

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

I had to look it up to see what the Baja is. It sounded like some little four wheel drive and, of course, that's what it is.

I have been impressed with Subaru products. The opposed, liquid cooled engines seem well engineered and bullet proof. The rest of the cars seem to be up to par in today's car world as well.

If this is the type vehicle you are looking for, it would sure appear that if you found a good used example it would make a good vehicle.

My $0.02

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2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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You are free to assume whatever blows your skirt up.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I am not Scottish so I dont have a skirt.
Was thinking is the Baja your idea of a rich mans motor-home?

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

Back when my kids were little, my #2 daughter came home from a friends house and started telling me that they were rich. Her friend had obviously been telling her all about it. She even told us what the mom and dad made per hour. (As I remember it they made somewhat less than we did).

Finally I asked my daughter if we were rich.

She paused for a minute then said....."we're rich in Love Dad".

Her mom and I laughed heartily and said, "yes we are".

And I still am.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Then you are richer than the vast majority of people. Being money rich is NOTHING. Having a loving and healthy family is EVERYTHING!

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2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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Amen.

I grew up in a VERY rich family...so are my kids.

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