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-juice
To me, this seems like they think yellow will sell well.
-Brian
If you're considering getting the lift kit from ISR, you should do a search on i-club about people's experiences with them. I don't want to discourage you from getting it, but I regret not doing my research on vendors before buying things from them.
I came to this forum specifically to find out how the wires are run to the roof mounted lights, and it looks like I found my answer before even posting the questions. So there's a whole drilled into the roof to run the lights for the lights? What about if you take the lights off, are there wires still sticking up out of the roof? Is the hole sealed around the wires? I used to have some lights up there, but I had to run the wires through the sunroof, but there was too much wind noise.
-juice
Four people, heavy load of camping gear, 80 MPH, 25.5 MPG.
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Bob
http://www.media.subaru.com./
* = Select "Releases" link.
Their photo was photochopped, I wonder if Subaru will sue them for that.
881 Bajas in October. That's not good, new models should be in high demand. I think they may have missed by putting too much standard equipment (and price) in them.
-juice
They need to sell 1667 a month to make 20K a year. Ain't gonna' happen...
Bob
They had better reconfigure it quickly, maybe even make it a mid-year change, a 2003.5 model.
Adding the H6 and the stuff you want might help a little, if the price doesn't get too out of hand, but I really believe a lesser equipped model would sell more briskly.
Plus, Subaru isn't going to invest any more if doesn't think the Baja will succeed. So do the "Value" model first, with:
* 16" steel wheels from the Forester X
* drop the leather
* drop the heated seats + LSD, or make it a separate $400 AWP
* drop the cladding, make it look like Outback
Then knock $2 grand off the MSRP at least.
-juice
Bob
* = it's under "releases."
Bob
In one way or another, each Subie competes with these newly available AWD models:
OBS: Matrix, Vibe, Aerio
Forester: Outlander, Vue
Outback: Rendezvous, Jag X Type, V70 AWD
Baja is all new but it has to compete with Element for the attention of Gen Y.
And if you look at how many new wagons are offered, the list gets longer. Subaru had the AWD wagon market almost to itself, not so any more.
-juice
Bob
It's received similar criticism - too heavy, not enough engine, too much cladding. I bet the lower price alone (yes, with less content, but still) will ensure it sells better.
-juice
The 4EAT has been used for years in Subies and is pretty robust.
-Brian
Mike
Good idea, Mike. How does it handle when you push it? How's the steering? How's the ride over pot holes, and the structure overall? You happy with the tire selection? Body roll, brake dive and squat?
-juice
Just things that could be deleted for a "value" model.
I say replace perforated leather with cloth, alloys with steelies, and delete the moonroof. Those 3 could take prices to near $20 grand without even incentives.
-juice
Stephen
An H6 option sounds good, but I still say the volume is in the $20k price range, not above current prices.
-juice
I also remember being told that the parts mgr was down in CA at some parts seminar and saw a canopy for the Baja. He was thinking about having it available through their dealership. My salesguy and I laughed at this prospect combo and suggested getting ....drumroll please....an OB for less money. :-)
Stephen
Mike
Its sort of a heavy vinyl pouch that holds about 7cf. I had to get a little creative in attaching it since it was made for pickups where the bed is seperate from the body, I ended up putting a crossbar at the front of the bed behind the chrome bars and looping it over that. It rolls up when not in use and leaves the switchback and everything else accessible. And its black, so it matches the bed.
Paul.
But they drove like trucks. I tried my buddy's Dakota and a Nissan. Brutes, both of them.
Mike: now you're talking. A tarp costs, what, $10?
Paul: sounds crafty. I love solutions like that. Did you get any pics? If so I can host them for you. Also, do you have a link to any on-line stores that might have it?
-juice
Paul.
How exactly could they accomplish that, given there is no center seat or belt? LOL
-juice
Mike
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Stephen
I honestly believe Honda could sell a pet rock with wheels and people would get on a wait list to buy it. Anything with the "H" badge will sell.
But people aren't happy about the equipment levels - even A/C isn't standard on the DX. So they're gonna be selling more EX models, probably for Baja-level pricing.
-juice
Bob
http://www.auto-asia.com/viewcontent.asp?pk=7659
I like it when you see a line around the whole car at the same height. Like the Grand Cherokee and Forester have it. Those are the two best uses of body cladding.
-juice
http://www.mcgaughey.org/webpage/images/baja/baja_review.html#11172002
Paul.
Bob
I was expecting a tonneau cover for some reason.
You did a great color match. The bar blends right in. Is it wood or metal? Looks like wood but I can't tell for sure.
-juice
I bought my Silver Baja, 5 speed. Got it for just $150 over invoice and got a great deal on my trade in.
The first thing I did was to go to the feed store and get horse feed. Gosh I love the little bed!
Drove it to work today (San Diego). I almost caused accidents! Everyone was looking at it! Every time I stop - at a light or whatever - someone asks, "What kind of car is that?"
Too fun! I thought I'd miss my V6 but not at all. The little Baja climbs the big hills in 5th gear and accelerates easily the whole way!
I'm only sorry I waited this long.
And nice to see another San Diegan in the mix here too!
I'll look out for the silver Baja with the happy driver. Haven't yet seen any on the road, perhaps you'll be ther first.
S
BTW, that back-and-forth thing at 30-40mph goes away at about 500 miles (in case you've experienced it)?
You must have gotten the $1500 on your trade-in you wanted, or did you just say "what the heck" and took what they gave you?
If you want the measurements to any of my home-made (wooden) accessories just let me know.
Paul.
So you own horses? I take it this will be used on a farm a lot?
In a way, it's uniqueness is sort of cool. I hated it when Forester became abundant.
Just one correction: H6, not V6. Boxers only!
-juice
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Anyone figure out how to lock the bed extender in the bed? I don't mean normal operation - I mean to keep someone from deciding they need it more than I do. My buddy has a Nissan Frontier with the extender - he doesn't worry though because his tailgate locks. About the only thing I can think of right now is to put a bike cable through it and the rear cargo tie downs. That sure would look tacky though. Does anyone know if Subaru is going to make the tailgate lockable?
I'm looking for a dash cover as well. Are the interiors of the Baja and Impreza the same? Can I get a dash cover for the 03 Impreza as I have yet to see anything listed for the Baja.
Got to go enjoy my horses
Kyrazy