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2004 Baja arriving at dealers in December 2003
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2005 model, 2003
About I price/invoice I model summary I maintenance, dimensions, warranty I mechanical features I safety
I interior & convenience I exterior & cargo I options I colors

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Baja Turbo, new for 2004

new for 2004 Baja Turbo. Notice the hood scoop for the intercooler. Color is Silverstone Metallic

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About the Baja

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For the history of Subaru please visit my homepage

Whats Newfor 2004. A new 2.5L Turbo model replaces the Baja with a cloth and leather model: a manual or automatic SportShift with cloth interior, and automatic SportShift transmission with leather. The Baja Sport remains much the same with a few changes incl. medium gray interior trim, new exterior colors etc.

All New for 2003: Available in late August 2002, the all new 2003 Subaru Baja is designed to combine the practicality of a truck and comfort of a 4 door car with high-riding "rugged road" all-wheel-drive capability.
Many folks compare it to other similar but now gone car-truck combinations like the Subaru Brat, Ford Ranchero, Chevy El Camino etc. The front of a car and the back of a truck...

The concept vehicle shown in 2000 was called the ST-X ("Subaru truck xperimental crossover") and had a SPT supercharged 230hp 6 cylinder engine, 8.5" ground clearance, dual range high/low 4x4 system, a canvas manually retractable sunroof, and the ability to carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood. The bed opened into the passenger area like the Chev Avalanche.  Many of these features did not make it into production.

The Baja production vehicle is based on the Legacy platform with the 165hp 4 cylinder 2.5L engine, and the running gear, brakes, interior, dashboard and high-riding suspension of the Legacy Outback, and of course the rear bed of a pick-up truck.
The rear seats and rear wall fold flat creating almost 7.5 feet of cargo bed length.

The Baja has 4 passenger seating with the most of the standard power, comfort and safety features found the 2003 Outback.

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2004 Baja Prices
MSRP: Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price including destination ($550), prep, tank of gas etc

Notes: Delivery to Alaska is $685 so add $135 to the prices below; prices and delivery charges may vary in CT, HI, ME, NH, NJ, RI, VT

silverstone metallic

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2004 Baja
 Manual transmission including $550 destination 
 Automatic transmission including $550 destination 
prices include $550 destination, and prep, full tank of gas etc
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INVOICE
MSRP
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INVOICE
MSRP
Baja Sport
4PC
$20,532
$22,545
4PD
$21,254
$23,345
new for 04 Baja Turbo
4PG
$22,329
$24,545
4PH
$23,231
$25,545
new for 04 Baja Turbo with leather
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4PF
$24,399
$26,845

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2004 MODEL SUMMARY: this is just a brief and partial summary or the features and differences
PLEASE SEE FULL DETAILS BELOW


04 BAJA SPORT includes
2.5L engine, 165hp 
Optional automatic transmission
All Wheel Drive
Anti-Lock brakes
Limited Slip rear axle
Heavy-duty raised suspension
Switchback cargo-interior system
Power windows, locks, mirrors
Air conditioning
Power glass tilt/slide sunroof
CD player,  single disc with 4 speakers
Remote entry
Fog Lights
Alloy Wheels,  5 spoke silver
LATCH child seat system
4 Shoulder seat belts, headrests
4 cupholders
Rear Defrtoster
Variable Front wiper
Tinted Privacy Glass
Tilt Steering wheel
2 Beam halogen headlights
2 trip odometers		 BAJA TURBO ADDS over Baja Sport

2.5L 210hpTurbocharged, intercooled engine 
with functional hoodscoop
Optional SportShift automatic transmission with VTD All Wheel Drive
CD 6 disc in dash, 6 speakers, roof mounted antenna
Alloy wheels, 5spoke gun metal grey
Leather shift knob, steering wheel, parking brake handle
4 Beam Halogen headlights
Black cloth interior, vinyl trim
Chrome and red trimmed Baja tailgate logo
 

 BAJA TURBO WITH LEATHER PACKAGE adds over Baja Turbo

Leather seating surfaces
4speed SportShift Electronic Direct Control Automatic transmission (no manual available w/ leather)
VTD all wheel drive system
Power driver's seat
Heated front seats (no defrosting outside mirrors or front wiper deicers on any Baja, see photo page)
6 spoke alloy wheels
 
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MAINTENANCE
Oil: 1st oil change 3months/3,000 miles. 
3,750 oil change, or 7,500 under easy drving conditions
7,500 miles: rotate tires
15,000 miles: replace filters check hoses, belts, brakes etc
30-60-90,000 miles: 15k service plus replace plugs, fluids etc
105,000 miles: timing belt
WARRANTY-
Bumper-to-bumper warranty: 3yr/36,000 miles, covers all defects 
  • Roadside assistance: lock-out, flats, out of gas.. 800 261-2155 

    • Powertrain warranty: 5 year/ 60,000 miles
    Corrosion warranty: 5 year/100,000 miles
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    Dimensions
    Ground clearance: 8.4"
    Wheelbase: 104.3"
    Overall length: 193.3"
    Overall width:  70.1
    Overall height: 64.2"
    Head room front/rear: 38.3/37.3"
    Leg Room front/rear: 43.3/37.3
    Curb weight: plus options 3,550#
    Turning radius: 36.7ft

    Towing capacity: trailer with brakes 2400#, without 1000#

    		 Cargo bed measurements (measured by Joe Spitz)
    Bed length: 41"
    Tailgate down adds: 19"
    Rear seat folded flat adds: 30"
    Longest length with tailgate down and rear seat pass-through open: 90"
    Bed Width: 49"
    Bed Wall Height: 19"
    Cargo wall Pass-Through opening: height 13", width 30.5"

    Offical measurements:
    Cargo bed: weight capacity 1050#, 17.7CF
    Tailgate holds 661#
    Cargo bed is recycled rubber compound

    Gross vehicle weight = 4,555 NOTE: this is classed as a truck- 

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    MECHANICAL AND SAFETY
    S= standard, 0=option, -- = not available
    feature
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather package
    Engine  Phase II, 2.5L  SOHC 4 cylinder boxer 
    Horsepower: 165 hp at 5600 rpm, 
    Torgue: 166 ft. lbs at 4000 rpm
    Multi-port sequential fuel injection
    Distributorless electronic ignition    		 Turbo 2.5L 2.5L 4 cylinder boxer DOHC, 
    Horsepower 210hp @5,600rpm
    Torque 235lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
    Intercooled
    Active Valve Control System with Variable Valve Timing (V.V.T)
    Electronic Throttle Control
    Multi-port sequential fuel injection Distributorless electronic ignition
    Hood scoop with internal debris screen    		 Turbo 2.5L 2.5L 4 cylinder boxer DOHC, 
    Horsepower 210hp @5,600rpm
    torque 235lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
    Intercooled
    Active Valve Control System with Variable Valve Timing (V.V.T)
    Electronic Throttle Control
    Multi-port sequential fuel injection Distributorless electronic ignition
    Hood scoop with internal debris screen
    5spd manual trans, hydraulic clutch
    with
    Continous visous-coupling all wheel drive system    		 Manual transmission only.
    Mechanical viscous coupling center differential that splits and constantly varies power, usually 50/50 front to back     		 Manual transmission only.
    Mechanical viscous coupling center differential that splits and constantly varies power, usually 50/50 front to back 
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    Automatic transmission
    with Active all wheel drive
    optional
    electronically controlled, constantly varies front-to-back power split (mostly front).
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    --
    Automatic transmission 
    with SportShift Electronic Direct Control and  VTD All wheel drive with 45/55 power split 
    (VTD= variable torque distribution)
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    S
    Emissions 'LEV' Low Emission that meets California standards. Drive a clean car! 'LEV' Low Emission that meets California standards. Drive a clean car!  'LEV' Low Emission that meets California standards. Drive a clean car! 
    Economy Unleaded 89 octance
    Manual trans: 20/25
    Automatic trans: 21/26    		 Premium 91 octane
    Manual trans: 20/25
    Automatic trans: 18/23    		 Premium 91 octane
    Automatic trans: 18/23
    Fuel tank capacity, with Low fuel light standard
    16.9
    16.9
    16.9
    Suspension Heavy duty raised long travel
    Front and rear stabilizers. 
    Front: MacPherson struts
    Rear: single upper, dual lower links, coil springs, shock absorbers    		 Heavy duty raised long travel, 
    Front and rear stabilizers. 
    Front: MacPherson struts
    Rear: single upper, dual lower links, coil springs, shock absorbers    		 Heavy duty raised long travel
    Front rear stabilizers. 
    Front: MacPherson struts
    Rear: single upper, dual lower links, coil springs, shock absorbers
    Power Anti-lock brakes, 
    4wheel disc, 4 channel
    S
    S
    S
    Brakes Heavy duty, dual caliper piston, 11.4" front disk, 11.3" rear disc.  Heavy duty, dual caliper piston, 11.4" front disk, 11.3" rear disc.  Heavy duty, dual caliper piston, 11.4" front disk, 11.3" rear disc. 
    Limited Slip rear axle
    S
    S
    S
    Power assisted steering
    S
    S
    S
    5 MPH impact bumpers
    S
    S
    S
    16" alloy wheels, 5 spoke
    silver
    gun metal gray
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    16" alloy wheels, 6 spoke
    --
    standard with automatic transmission
    gun metal gray
    standard with automatic transmission
    gun metal gray
    Tires
    225/60R-16 M+S Bridgestone Potenza
    225/60R-16 M+S Bridgestone Potenza
    225/60R-16 M+S Bridgestone Potenza
    Auto-off halogen headlights 
    S, 2 beam 
    S, 4 beam
    S, 4 beam
    Fog Lights with stone guards
    S
    S
    S
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    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather
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    SAFETY
    S= standard, 0=option, -- = not available
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    model
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with Leather
    Daytime running lights
    S
    S
    S
    Reinforced high-stength twin front door beams
    S
    S
    S
    Reinforced pipe beam and plate beams in rear doors
    S
    S
    S
    Front airbags, de-powered (no side airbags)
    S
    S
    S
    Seat belts 4: 2 front , 2 rear
    S
    S
    S
    Height adjustable anchors
    S
    S
    S
    Pretensioners
    S
    S
    S
    Force Limiters
    S
    S
    S
    Roof rack with cross bars
    S
    S
    S
    Power outside mirrors, fold-in
    S
    S, body colored
    S, body colored
    LATCH child seat system
    S
    S
    S
    Child lock-out power windows
    S
    S
    S
    Child-proof rear door handles
    S
    S
    S

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    INTERIOR and CONVENIENCE FEATURES
    S= standard, 0=option, -- = not available
    FEATURE
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather package
    SWITCHBACK Cargo Area pass through
    S
    S
    S
    Interior material
    Black vinyl seat trim
    S
    gray cloth
    S
    dark gray cloth
    S
    dark gray leather
    4 seat belts
    S
    S
    S
    Power windows, locks, fold-away mirrors
    S
    black mirrors
    S
    body colored mirrors
    S
    body colored mirrors
    Power driver's seat, 6 way
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    S
    Air conditioning
    S
    S
    S
    Sunroof, power tilt up and retract
    S
    S
    S
    Keyless remote entry
    S
    S
    S
    Cruise control
    S
    S
    S
    Variable delay front wiper
    S
    S
    S
    Rear Defroster
    S
    S
    S
    Tilt steering wheel
    S
    S
    S
    Illuminated vanity mirrors, 2
    S
    S
    S
    Outside temperature guage in dashboard
    S
    S
    S
    Dual trip odometers
    S
    S
    S
    Feature
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather
    Stereo: am/fm/cd/weatherband
    80 watt CD with 4 speakers
    driver's pillar mounted antenna
    100 watt CD changer, 6 speakers
    with short rear center roof antenna.
    Includes upgraded speakers, tweeters
    100 watt CD changer, 6 speakers
    with short rear center roof antenna. Includes upgraded speakers, tweeters
    Floor Mats
    S
    S
    S
    4 cup holders, 2 front and 2 rear
    S
    S
    S
    Center console, front and rear
    S
    S
    S
    Tinted privacy glass
    S
    S
    S
    Front seatback net pockets
    S
    S
    S
    Map lights
    S
    S
    S
    Door Courtesy lights
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    S
    S
    Illuminated ignition key ring
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    S
    S
    Heated front seats (no defrosting outside mirrors or front wiper deicers)
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    --
    S
    Leather Momo designed steering wheel
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    S
    S
    Leather shift handle
    --
    S
    S
    Power driver's seat, 6 way (heated)
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    --
    S
    Leather seating surfaces with black vinyl bolsters
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    --
    S
    Baja insignia embossed front seats
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    S
    S
    model
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather
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    CARGO BED, EXTERIOR FEATURES
    S= standard, 0=option, -- = not available
    Feature
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather package
    Hood scoop (for interercooler) with debris screen
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    S
    S
    SWITCHBACK rear seat to cargo bed Pass-Through system
    S
    S
    S
    Body colored door handles, mirrors
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    S
    S
    Bedliner, made from recycled rubber
    S
    S
    S
    Water drain holes (2) 
    S
    S
    S
    Tie down hooks (4) 
    S
    S
    S
    2 tier loading w/ slot for 1x2 support 
    S
    S
    S
    Exterior light with interior on/off switch
    S
    S
    S
    Sport bars, chromed
    S
    S
    S
    Fold-down rear license plate holder
    S
    S
    S
    Body side cladding
    S
    S
    S
    Red-edged Baja insignia on tailgate
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    S
    S
    feature
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather
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    2004 BAJA OPTIONS
    OPTION PACKAGES
    how to read: List price (invoice)
    S= standard, 0=option, -- = not available
    		  Baja   Baja Turbo  Baja Turbo with leather
    Bed Cargo Group (L37) Bed extender, cargo net $301 ($187)
    0
    0
    0
    Protection Group (code varies by model) 
    Mud flaps, rear differential protector, Hood deflector $310 ($183)
    0
    0
    0
    Popular Equipment Group 8 
    Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, Alarm upgrade, rear cargo net vertical, cargo bed flat net $450 ($280)
    0 
    0
    0
    Utility Group (L40) Cargo bed net, trailer hitch $346 ($209)
    0
    0
    0
    Active Lifestyle Pkg #1 
    Bed extender, mud flaps, upgraded speakers, tweeters, subwoofer/amp  $975 (-) $246 discount= $729 ($547)
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    0
    0
    Active Lifestyle Pkg #2 
    Bed extender, mud flaps, trailer hitch, upgraded speakers, tweeters, subwoofer/amp 
    $1,270 (-) $295 discount= $975 ($732
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    0
    0
    Active Lifestyle Pkg #3 
    Bed extender, mud flaps, bed mounted bike carrier, upgraded speakers, tweeters, subwoofer/amp 
    $1,270 (-)295 discount= $975 ($732)
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    Outdoor Activity Package 1: bed extender, mud flaps, sport activity lights $785 (-)100 discount= $685 ($514)
    0
    0
    0
    Premium Sound Package 2: CD changer, upgraded speakers, tweeters, $1,100 - $305 discount = $795 ($600)
    0
    S
    S
    Premium Sound Package 3:  upgraded speakers, tweeters, $575 - $180 discount = $395 ($300)
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    INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS
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    Baja Turbo, leather
    Cargo Net: Cargo bed flat net $51 ($34)
    0
    0
    0
    Cargo Net: interior vertical behind the rear seat $35 ($23)
    0
    0
    0
    Lighter element - cigarette lighter $8 ($5) ..the plug is standard, this is for the lighter itself
    0
    0
    0
    Bed extender $250 ($163)
    0
    0
    0
    Air filtration  $62 ($41)
    0
    0
    0
    Auto dimming mirror / compass $183 ($119)
    0
    0
    0
    Security Alarm upgrade  $193 ($126)
    0
    0
    0
    Turbo Boost Gauge $297 ($194)
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    0
    0
    Trailer hitch 1-1/2"  $295 ($192)
    0
    0
    0
    Bed Mounted Bike Carrier $295 ($192)
    0
    0
    0
    Sport Activity Lights mount on the roof rack $385 ($289)
    0
    0
    0
    Rear Differential Protector  $82 ($54)
    0
    0
    0
    Hood deflector $78 ($41)
    0
    0
    0
    Mud flaps  $150 ($98)
    0
    0
    0
    Rubber floor mats  $55 ($33)
    0
    0
    0
    Bed cover $495 ($343)
    0
    0
    0
    Moonroof air deflector $72 ($47)
    0
    0
    0
    Wheel locks  $39 ($26)
    0
    0
    0
    STEREO
    		  Baja
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo w leather
    CD changer, 6 disc in dash $525 ($394)
    0
    S
    S
    Upgraded speakers $206 ($134)
    0
    S
    S
    Tweeters  $102 ($67)
    0
    S
    S
    Subwoofer/amplifier $267 ($174)
    0
    0
    0
    DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS
    Bed cover, soft (tonneau cover) Part #L0010LS000 
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    2004 Colors
    color
    Baja Sport
    Baja Turbo
    Baja Turbo with leather
    Mystic Blue pearl montone
    gray cloth
    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    Monterey Silver Metallic (it's medium gray) with silverstone metallic lower accent
    gray cloth
    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    Black Granite Pearl with silverstone metallic lower accent
    gray cloth
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    Black Granite Pearl with Onyx Pearl lower accent
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    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    Regetta Red Pearl with silverstone lower accant
    gray cloth
    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    SilverStone metallic montone
    gray cloth
    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    White Frost pearl with Silverstone lower accent
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    dark gray cloth
    dark gray leather
    Baja Yellow with silverstone metallic lower accent
    gray cloth
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