The Subaru Baja Turbo Is a Weird, Fast Subaru Truck

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  • @dmike3507
    @dmike3507 4 роки тому +319

    I don't care what anyone says, I've always thought this was the coolest looking Subaru ever made. It looks like something that would be in Jurassic Park.

    • @John-rw9bv
      @John-rw9bv 3 роки тому +15

      Holy **** as soon as I read that I realised that IS why I bought a Baja. Subconsciously. To out-run a rex, something that used to give me chronic nightmares as a kid. wow. If I had a therapist they'd call this a breakthrough.

    • @ShogunAutoworks
      @ShogunAutoworks Рік тому +2

      Really makes you wonder why they used bubbles and not Baja's. In the new movies.

    • @sna-vsndlx88
      @sna-vsndlx88 Рік тому +1

      I always thought the same!! They have such a late 90’s early 00’s design to them that has aged so well even tho they were seen as ugly

    • @sauravshete6088
      @sauravshete6088 5 місяців тому

      YES YOU GET IT

    • @DucatiPaso750
      @DucatiPaso750 2 місяці тому

      I owned a 1986 Subaru BRAT. I loved that car!! Now I wished I had a Baja.

  • @keithsmith2791
    @keithsmith2791 5 років тому +3099

    Doug is my favourite car reviewer, the best one on UA-cam. He gets a 2/10.

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles 4 роки тому +159

      His rating system (or rather the DOUG SCORE) is stupid because the most important thing that takes place is looks and performance, and that's what Doug cares about. He likes the super cars and all those Lambos. I hate all super cars except the Ferrari and Aston Martin, but the cars I like are the old cars [the 1970 ones.] The most important thing for cars is practically, reliability, and storage.

    • @bakatazz
      @bakatazz 4 роки тому +157

      VramanNoodles Brawl Stars that is your opinion. He has mentioned that the Doug Score is biased towards faster cars and super cars, so live with it. I agree that maybe he should have 2 different versions, one for fast cars and one for practical cars, but that probably won’t happen. Plus, it is the DOUG Score, not the EVERYBODY Score. Basically, every one has their own opinion, and the Doug Score is based around his. Also, not everyone thinks that practicality is the most important thing for a car, that is your opinion.

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles 4 роки тому +55

      @@bakatazz Ok you've got a point

    • @robydee920
      @robydee920 4 роки тому +66

      @@VramanNoodles How dare you not being offended and agreeing with somebody who has different opinion than you.How dare you agreeing that different opinions than yours could still have some good points in them.You're not at all progressive and you're probably a racist who thinks that all life matters.
      Greetings from Croatia where we like sarcasm a lot.

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles 4 роки тому +35

      @@robydee920 hey shut up

  • @I_am_Allan
    @I_am_Allan 5 років тому +1214

    Subaru Baja - the Mullet of cars.
    Business up front, party in the back.

    • @Peter1cw1
      @Peter1cw1 5 років тому +34

      Allan C-B you can definitely make the argument that you got that backwards.

    • @marwanhosaisy8021
      @marwanhosaisy8021 5 років тому +13

      I thought the baja is the latest version of the subaru BRAT?

    • @Gpimp2000
      @Gpimp2000 5 років тому +23

      that joke has been around for 50 years with the el camino

    • @carlosschein9283
      @carlosschein9283 5 років тому +3

      I thought that was the el Camino

    • @eks9225
      @eks9225 5 років тому

      Allan C-B that was a good one

  • @Shotty262
    @Shotty262 4 роки тому +537

    If they launched this today it would sell like hot cakes. WE NEED SMALL TRUCKS!

    • @silverharvest753
      @silverharvest753 3 роки тому +50

      Guess what, Hyundai is coming out with the Santa Cruz. They are calling it a SAV sport activity vehicle. Claiming first of kind in press releases. Everyone in Baja community was like....... No?

    • @Kia_Soulless
      @Kia_Soulless 3 роки тому +6

      @@silverharvest753 ok

    • @gregorsamsa1364
      @gregorsamsa1364 3 роки тому +26

      @@silverharvest753
      Sport *Adventure Vehicle
      But i'd say they're not really the same thing- the Santa Cruz is an SUV with a bed, and the Baja is a wagon with a bed

    • @Perich29
      @Perich29 3 роки тому +6

      bring back the Baja. Hyundai now has a Car Truck calls the Santa Cruise.

    • @Vegatable
      @Vegatable 3 роки тому +7

      also the ford maverick. brand new

  • @rett12
    @rett12 5 років тому +1273

    Being a Baja owner I can tell you that Removing The bed extender is actually the easiest thing in the world. You rotate it 90 degree and you lift up.

    • @billb.2673
      @billb.2673 5 років тому +194

      Well, what do you expect from a guy that researches absolutely nothing he reviews?

    • @tommytomthms5
      @tommytomthms5 5 років тому +45

      Also they sold the design to toyota you can find it on their tdr line up to this day. My father has owned 3 toyota trucks to date and IIRC 2 of them had this both in the trd line.

    • @shawnweed265
      @shawnweed265 4 роки тому +9

      How do you like it? Seems like it has a lot of utility...a bit quirky looking...but I could get used to it...Also, I keep reading about an engine head leaking issue? Have you had any experience with that? Or is it over stated? Thanks.

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles 4 роки тому +11

      @@shawnweed265 it doesn't have any engine head leaking issue it happens rarely. I'd say it is extremely overstated.

    • @shawnweed265
      @shawnweed265 4 роки тому +8

      @@VramanNoodles I kind of figured it was overstated. Thanks...I really like the Swiss Army knife feel of the vehicle.

  • @drago7635
    @drago7635 5 років тому +1602

    life goals:
    Drive a Subaru Baja, in Baja California, Drinking Mountain Dew Baja Blast....

    • @michaelconverse5127
      @michaelconverse5127 5 років тому +119

      While towing your Baja Bug to the Baja Pininsula for some off road racing

    • @Neighborhood-Black-Guy
      @Neighborhood-Black-Guy 5 років тому +105

      Playing Baja Men in the background.

    • @cancel.lgbtq.6892
      @cancel.lgbtq.6892 5 років тому +80

      You forgot to wear baja sandals.

    • @sloppyjoe77
      @sloppyjoe77 5 років тому +20

      Michael Converse the best comment section, I have ever read

    • @bradleyjason3496
      @bradleyjason3496 5 років тому +21

      Sounds like Kyle has taken his final form

  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 5 років тому +944

    $1M+ hypercars: I asleep
    Weird mid 2000's Subaru truck/turbo hybrid with manual: *I AWAKE*

  • @UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague
    @UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague 4 роки тому +121

    As a WRX owner, I’ve got a feeling this would be the best daily driver ever

    • @kennorcott7074
      @kennorcott7074 3 роки тому +1

      If you find a nice one. Good luck finding one of those.

    • @gavinmcgavin9342
      @gavinmcgavin9342 3 роки тому +3

      As a baja owner I can say that it is impractical

    • @kennorcott7074
      @kennorcott7074 3 роки тому +19

      @@gavinmcgavin9342 as a Baja owner as well I can say that it’s more practical than a WRX

    • @Dr-Manhattan
      @Dr-Manhattan 3 роки тому +1

      I’ve been driving an old outback to work (Masonry guy here) - and my 17’ WRX on the weekends. Always wanted a Baja

    • @MrBudderTacoMBT
      @MrBudderTacoMBT Рік тому

      @@gavinmcgavin9342 What do you find impractical? My dad loves his (N/A) baja, and I've always loved driving it

  • @FollowingFinnegan
    @FollowingFinnegan 5 років тому +1220

    The Baja represents the pinnacle of human achievement.

    • @fortheloveofnoise
      @fortheloveofnoise 4 роки тому +24

      A two door long bed version would have been better.

    • @Phoenixfire341
      @Phoenixfire341 4 роки тому +19

      Clearly you’ve never seen the Yaris

    • @draven4464
      @draven4464 4 роки тому +19

      It's Subaru pioneering Quantum superposition

    • @rogerbayless
      @rogerbayless 3 роки тому +2

      @@fortheloveofnoise Sure, they probably would have sold more. But, imo, I think they made the right choice for looks goes.

    • @w26240
      @w26240 3 роки тому +1

      LOL

  • @josemunoz0
    @josemunoz0 5 років тому +454

    + Doug: Here's why this Ferrari is worth 3 million
    - Me: meh.
    + Doug: This Subaru is the fastest pick up based on a mid size station wagon
    - Me: I didn't expect less from you, go on

    • @iAnormal13
      @iAnormal13 5 років тому +14

      José Manuel Muñoz Right! I prefer this type of videos, with older cars, than modern “boring” cars.

    • @stiprus_garsas
      @stiprus_garsas 5 років тому +1

      Fastest tap that notification in the west

    • @robertsalgado5995
      @robertsalgado5995 5 років тому +1

      I like the fact that he does different types. So I choose the videos depending on my mood.

    • @ciscogomez4605
      @ciscogomez4605 5 років тому

      José Manuel Muñoz a sophisticated individual: I’m listening

    • @iAnormal13
      @iAnormal13 5 років тому

      Robert Salgado True too.

  • @bbkangs
    @bbkangs 5 років тому +640

    Do you want a sedan or pickup?
    Subaru: *Yes*

  • @borislicina455
    @borislicina455 3 роки тому +144

    This car combines everything a car person could want, a manual, turbo charged engine which has some performance, a not too high center of gravity as well as being a practical car with the truck bed

    • @pjaxy
      @pjaxy 3 роки тому +3

      Almost. The bed is just 11 inches too narrow to fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood.

    • @healthware
      @healthware 2 роки тому +1

      @@pjaxy but you can still put costco groceries in there right?

    • @jonathanhughman154
      @jonathanhughman154 Рік тому +2

      Not every car guy wants a turbocharged engine

    • @ShogunAutoworks
      @ShogunAutoworks Рік тому

      True but can haul an entire house worth of laminate flooring slats, or 8'x2" boards. With the tailgate up.

    • @TheoPhilpot
      @TheoPhilpot Рік тому

      It is the perfect "vehicle"

  • @darchandarchan7036
    @darchandarchan7036 5 років тому +444

    subaru is the type of manufacturer that will always keep Doug busy

    • @leleedler
      @leleedler 5 років тому +7

      Not much anymore, look at their lineup. Subaru has gotten pretty boring.

    • @blockeduser5769
      @blockeduser5769 5 років тому +1

      He loves it

    • @pharaongaming8617
      @pharaongaming8617 5 років тому +1

      I hope he reviews Subaru R2 K12. it will have some interesting quirks and features

    • @xinlinwu4572
      @xinlinwu4572 5 років тому

      Theres still the outback xt and forester sti left

  • @darryl3392
    @darryl3392 5 років тому +691

    Subaru why didn’t you sell these in Australia!!!!!! I don’t want a Holden or Ford ute I want a STI Baja

    • @blake6208
      @blake6208 5 років тому +3

      darryl lol they do in Perth where are you at

    • @ww6156
      @ww6156 5 років тому +5

      I've never seen one of them in perth...

    • @darryl3392
      @darryl3392 5 років тому +2

      Sydney. It must be the only one in the country. Never seen one until this video and never seen one on car sales

    • @darryl3392
      @darryl3392 5 років тому +19

      I wonder if Marty from might car mods has seen the video and is inspired to import one and go through the headache of converting it to right hand drive and making a vid on conversions

    • @blake6208
      @blake6208 5 років тому

      darryl lol I see them everyday on perth

  • @brokenglass_au
    @brokenglass_au 5 років тому +1217

    Doug: Car-trucks are weird
    Australia: I’m about to end this man’s whole career

    • @ltlauch
      @ltlauch 5 років тому +103

      Holden requests your location.

    • @OZf1re
      @OZf1re 5 років тому +23

      Don’t forget the good old Proton Jumbuck

    • @gregoryaparker
      @gregoryaparker 5 років тому +46

      What are UTE talking about :p

    • @brotangyoust9252
      @brotangyoust9252 5 років тому +6

      I'm in nz and never heard of these things.....do you get them in oz mate?

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj 5 років тому +16

      Brazil: Hold my Cachaça bro

  • @robinduff1195
    @robinduff1195 4 роки тому +191

    Dude I literally drove a Baja for years and I never knew that those buttons on the license plate actually did something.

    • @k.r.99
      @k.r.99 3 роки тому +5

      That's why we have Doug and "quirks and features", to show and review features and quirks that not even the cars' owners know about xD

    • @TrainerAQ
      @TrainerAQ 7 місяців тому

      Pinacle of car ownership!

  • @theJade
    @theJade 5 років тому +448

    "THIIIIIS..." is how you know you're watching a Doug video.

    • @RealNameNeverUsed
      @RealNameNeverUsed 5 років тому +9

      theJade i swear the 'i' is getting longer in each new videos.

    • @Glosiam
      @Glosiam 5 років тому +8

      Its "THISSS" and not "THIIIS" ..btw

    • @icecube1963
      @icecube1963 5 років тому +2

      If you don't like Doug for THIIIIS... Don't watch it

    • @childrolland
      @childrolland 5 років тому +1

      @@icecube1963 Any way, the most important stuff is long enough... or can be extended to proper size :)

    • @amirjubran1845
      @amirjubran1845 5 років тому

      I mute and use captions. Not feeling the exaggerated delivery.

  • @bob15479
    @bob15479 5 років тому +601

    Doug: This is a quick car.
    Also Doug: 2 for acceleration.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 5 років тому +19

      I KNOW, WTF DOUG ?.

    • @Abdullah..S
      @Abdullah..S 5 років тому +61

      Because acceleration is an objective segment in the Doug Score

    • @86GNBuick
      @86GNBuick 5 років тому +16

      He did the same with the Buick Grand National....even though it was the quickest 1/4-mile American-made car at the time, go figure....

    • @avroken
      @avroken 5 років тому +7

      @@86GNBuick well look up to see why

    • @AJ6spd
      @AJ6spd 5 років тому +23

      Doug score is pointless lol most people dont give a shit about it

  • @4momotorsports
    @4momotorsports 5 років тому +122

    The Baja has always been a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. Its a 4 door WRX Ute. How kickass is that

    • @Windows98R
      @Windows98R 5 років тому +1

      Nate Nackman didn’t mighty car mods DIY a Subaru WrX Ute ?

    • @PerfectlyNormalBeast
      @PerfectlyNormalBeast 5 років тому +1

      It bugs me when people call things like this a pickup instead of a ute

    • @adamzebrowski1459
      @adamzebrowski1459 5 років тому

      @@Windows98R they sure did!

  • @SubuwuCollie
    @SubuwuCollie 4 роки тому +323

    This video is literally the reason I bought a baja turbo

    • @kuebby
      @kuebby 4 роки тому +8

      Did you get it in the yellow/grey combo? Someone in my town has one of those with a matching bed cap, it's awesome.

    • @SubuwuCollie
      @SubuwuCollie 4 роки тому +9

      @@kuebby nah I got the gray/silver one. Does have a tonneau cover but it's just gray plastic

    • @kuebby
      @kuebby 4 роки тому +3

      @@SubuwuCollie I'm sure you could find one somewhere if you wanted one, but it would be awkward to use with the bed extender down. How many miles does yours have?

    • @SubuwuCollie
      @SubuwuCollie 4 роки тому +3

      @@kuebby 127 k when I got it, put about 4-5k on it

    • @donovanshea3308
      @donovanshea3308 4 роки тому +4

      Congratulations, I’ve always wanted one for a weekend beach trip car

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s 5 років тому +188

    The Baja was also built in Indiana because of the Chicken Tax. Why we never saw the Falcon Ute or Holden Ute imported.
    Thanks government.

    • @SockyNoob
      @SockyNoob 5 років тому +21

      Donald Trump praised the chicken tax, which automatically makes him the worst president ever.

    • @monarols4806
      @monarols4806 5 років тому +4

      Well you would have liked the Holden Crewman then. 4 door ute (we called them Crewcabs). Available in 2wd and AWD. I have the Cross 8 version. All wheel drive with the 5.7 litre V8

    • @codybigbee2957
      @codybigbee2957 5 років тому +3

      They could’ve just put rear facing seats in the bed like the brat 😒

    • @youran1312
      @youran1312 5 років тому +1

      Chicken tax. It's called grijs kenteken in the Netherlands

    • @rztrzt
      @rztrzt 5 років тому +1

      "a policy in search of a rationale."

  • @aubjne
    @aubjne 5 років тому +795

    Doug: Subaru Baja Turbo is a fast truck
    Also Doug: Acceleration = 2/10

    • @TheJmiktutt
      @TheJmiktutt 5 років тому +12

      I think it's just how the scale was made. I don't think he stretched acceleration out enough originally.

    • @gregorytimmons4777
      @gregorytimmons4777 5 років тому +16

      He is notoriously stingy on acceleration ratings. It's gotta be pretty fast to get even a 4 out of Doug.

    • @popboyz1224005
      @popboyz1224005 5 років тому +1

      he should drive the baja from hell
      and give that a score lol

    • @iwolchuckup
      @iwolchuckup 5 років тому +6

      I will never figure out how these score numbers work

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 5 років тому +33

      @@iwolchuckup Acceleration
      0-60 in 3 seconds or less - 10 out of 10
      3.1-3.5 secs - 9
      3.6-4 secs - 8
      4.1-4.5 secs - 7
      4.6-5 secs - 6
      5.1-5.5 secs - 5
      5.6-6 secs - 4
      6.1-6.5 secs - 3
      6.6-7 secs - 2
      above 7 secs- 1

  • @halojoe9044
    @halojoe9044 5 років тому +793

    “High performance manual Subaru car truck” he should copyright that.

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 5 років тому +8

      Gurdurt Durgurt trademark* as Copyright protection does not extend to titles, names, slogans or short phrases

    • @aydin926
      @aydin926 5 років тому

      Blzt copy and paste is great

    • @secton832
      @secton832 5 років тому +2

      I want this as a t-shirt

    • @halojoe9044
      @halojoe9044 5 років тому +2

      1betterthanyou1 I feel like you where dropped as a child.

    • @chrisa2223
      @chrisa2223 5 років тому

      Yup, high performance with a performance score of 2/10.

  • @Mike383HK
    @Mike383HK 4 роки тому +14

    I have one in almost perfect condition. The Subaru guys drooled over it. It's in Garnet Red Pearl. Extremely rare if not one of a kind. The Subaru guys have NEVER seen one. 58,000 miles. Eat your heart out. 3,000 miles a year for the last 8 years. The 89 year old man that sold his TOY to me actually cried as I was driving away. His wife made him sell it because he didn't drive it enough. It is a GEM. He never used the radio or CD player. He didn't even know he had an alarm on it. It does need a turbo though. Even though it's an automatic. I live at 2,200 feet and it's hard on a non supercharged or non turbo engine. I go past 4,000 feet often. You lose 10% every 1,000 feet. Mine was just aligned and it feels like it's on rails. It's scary how well it handles. Rural windy roads. Fugget about it!! 225 60 17'S. Please anybody let me know if you have seen a red one. I haven't.

  • @russyp
    @russyp 5 років тому +134

    Few recommendations:
    - Ford Flex (w/ EcoBoost)
    - Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition (02-04)
    - Isuzu Amigo
    - Chevy Lumina van (94-96)
    Edit:
    My reasoning
    Ford Flex:
    - So roomy
    - Literally 4 sun/moonroofs/skylights
    - 365hp
    - Seats 7
    - quirky styling
    Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition (02-04)
    - I have one my grandma left me w/ original window sticker
    - H6-3.0 (212hp)
    - Dual moonroofs
    - Bean branding on manual cover, leather seats, exterior, etc.
    - This gen is EVERYWHERE, but no one talks about them
    - I have a 2002 w/ 230,000 miles
    - The fancier VDC model had a McIntosh branded stereo by Clarion
    - Is hella fancy for 2002
    Isuzu Amigo
    - My first car was a 1990
    - Cute and spunky w/ 5 speed
    - Removable hard top like Bronco
    - Barely any features
    - Hella fun to drive
    Chevy Lumina van
    - My grandma had a red 1996 when I was little and it took an Elk like a boss haha
    - that styling tho
    - Windshield larger than Rhode Island
    - looks WAY better after facelift
    - Pointy doors are dangerous lol
    - Built in baby seat
    - Had power sliding door in 1996 or so
    - Seriously just LOOK at it. I thought it was so cool as a child when she got it new because my parents drove like an 81 Mercury and an old ford work truck.

  • @blaineepps2589
    @blaineepps2589 5 років тому +89

    Doug the type of guy that can’t go 1 video without mentioning the Toyota Camry

  • @Mysticfateee
    @Mysticfateee 5 років тому +296

    Doug: " This is a Suburu Car truck"
    Me an Australian: ... you mean a Ute?

    • @STARDRIVE
      @STARDRIVE 5 років тому +5

      @@FishBulb1226 2 Jews?

    • @ThalassTKynn
      @ThalassTKynn 5 років тому +14

      If they made a two door version of this it would have been a new Brumby and would have sold like crazy in Australia.

    • @pedrodorantes3527
      @pedrodorantes3527 5 років тому +1

      MysticFate Where does the name ute come from Mr. Australian?

    • @alegiu1
      @alegiu1 5 років тому +2

      where's the Esky mate

    • @ThalassTKynn
      @ThalassTKynn 5 років тому +2

      @@pedrodorantes3527 it's short for "coupe utility"

  • @Sam-pe5np
    @Sam-pe5np 4 роки тому +16

    Subaru was definitely on to something here... As pickup trucks get larger with beefier engines and higher prices, the small, cheap truck (possibly car based) will be perfect for a heavily-used light-duty load, as you said in your take on the Baja on Cars and Bids right now.

  • @timothyonipad
    @timothyonipad 5 років тому +285

    I think that car is actually very cool if they make a modernist version I would actually get it

    • @b.ellerrr
      @b.ellerrr 5 років тому +4

      oB Timothy On insta 2007-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche

    • @aserta
      @aserta 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, you could ditch the stupid bars and have a double walled tail gate to mimic the extender function and it would be perfect. It was done before, i forget the mini truck that had that as an option (obviously for the same reasons) and it's stupid simple. The tail gate goes down, you pull from the main hinge by a lever the half up, and then from the inside two sides spring to make up for the gaps left and right. Thicker tailgate, yes, but it's not in the middle of your bed when not in use...i think it was a Toyota...i think.

    • @matthewb9981
      @matthewb9981 5 років тому +3

      Unfortunately they're not even making hatchback WRX or STI anymore, seems like they don't want to take any risks whatsoever (even though they know there's demand). Probably not gonna happen

    • @timothyonipad
      @timothyonipad 5 років тому

      Matthew B yeah sometimes I wish car manufacturers would do literally anything just pick and they make it

    • @kabloosh699
      @kabloosh699 5 років тому +1

      @@matthewb9981 only company I think that took risks in recent memory is GM with the new C8 Vette. That's a game changer kind of car.
      Tesla too but they aren't an old company so they have to in order to get into the market.

  • @benjaminepstein5856
    @benjaminepstein5856 5 років тому +460

    Doug, the type of guy to rub your owner's manual on his face.

    • @roy254ify
      @roy254ify 5 років тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @frontspring1
      @frontspring1 5 років тому

      don't test my gansta homeboy

    • @mackjones7688
      @mackjones7688 5 років тому +1

      Not sure I would appreciate him doing that to MY owner's manual. (I am very particular). Most of my vehicles are used so they don't have manuals. I covet original owners manuals. Some can be a hilarious read once enough time passes. The "cutting edge" tech of the day doesn't always age well. I bet if I had a working car phone in 2019 minds would be blown. People would be like..... WHY!?🤨

    • @stevienguyen2047
      @stevienguyen2047 5 років тому +1

      Jokes on him my owner’s manual is filthy.

    • @stephenhaviland3585
      @stephenhaviland3585 5 років тому

      Lol sick f@ck ain't he..
      God love him

  • @Henchman1977
    @Henchman1977 5 років тому +411

    Doug - pickup-truck-cars are unusual!
    "Australia enters the chat*

    • @ryanxnation1634
      @ryanxnation1634 5 років тому +10

      Holden name intensified

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому +4

      Google: Holden Crewman 4WD V8 6spd Manual.

    • @TheClotThickens
      @TheClotThickens 5 років тому +1

      @@ryanxnation1634 The Ford Ute enters the chat.

    • @ardijanuar2036
      @ardijanuar2036 5 років тому

      We get it, it's common in australia but not in the usa, where doug lives and breathe.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому +3

      Ardi Januar Right right coz UA-cam only plays American content for an American audience so everything must refer only to an American perspective despite the brands themselves being international. You mean for that reason?

  • @grahamgreenhill8067
    @grahamgreenhill8067 4 роки тому +121

    I have a customer at work that drives one of these and every time he comes in I offer to buy it

    • @John-rw9bv
      @John-rw9bv 3 роки тому +3

      The only bad thing about the Baja is constantly telling people you're not interested in selling it 😕

    • @sfrerku
      @sfrerku 8 місяців тому

      My parents had 2 of them. The amount of notes on the windshield with phone numbers and doorbell rings on their house of people craving to buy them from them was only comparable to what happened to my brother with his Austin Mini, 1992 Land Rover Defender and 1983 Mercedes W123...it was insane how much sex appeal a 2000's modern looking vehicle could achieve v/s some of all time most wanted classics.

  • @Tuckerclan
    @Tuckerclan 5 років тому +80

    It does not take tools to remove the bed extender. You turn halfway and pull up. Also International Scouts had the same license plate feature.

    • @aussiebloke609
      @aussiebloke609 5 років тому +2

      Classic Minis had the same license plate feature too - starting 1959. Not exactly a new idea from Subaru. :-)

    • @HotHatchHero
      @HotHatchHero 5 років тому +1

      I know what you're talking about because we had one on a nissan frontier a while back. Idk if he's wrong on that, it might just be the nissan that had that pull out feature.

    • @gianpaologliori3604
      @gianpaologliori3604 5 років тому +1

      The original 2 door Range Rover also had this in 1974.

    • @gameboy1984
      @gameboy1984 5 років тому

      @@HotHatchHero no it is true when the Bed Extender is facing straight up you can pull it right out. I have owned two two of these they are awesome

    • @BigFlex516
      @BigFlex516 5 років тому

      Andy Hanna kinda jealous, the used market for these was already steep for me but it’s probably gonna kick up thanks to dougie boy

  • @thelifeofjessejames
    @thelifeofjessejames 5 років тому +145

    Subaru Executives: so what's the target market?
    Designers: Uhhh... everyone. Duh

    • @sssamyak
      @sssamyak 5 років тому +1

      Designers: YES

    • @SS-hw1ou
      @SS-hw1ou 5 років тому

      Drug dealer would like it actually with the leader in the back

    • @thelifeofjessejames
      @thelifeofjessejames 5 років тому +1

      @@SS-hw1ou I think you're referring to cartels but I suppose it would make a good turret car haha

  • @cameronwood5692
    @cameronwood5692 5 років тому +14

    One of my friends has a 2003 yellow and silver Baja, it’s got over 300k miles and it’s still running great! We’ve always called it the “catruck”

  • @Stacypawelek100
    @Stacypawelek100 3 роки тому +13

    This was my first vehicle when I was in high school. I lived on the coast and it was perfect for taking to the beach with a couple of friends. Surfboards fit perfect on the roof racks, and while bigger trucks we’re getting stuck in the sand, this terrain was no match for the Baja.

  • @you_cant_see_me_3000
    @you_cant_see_me_3000 5 років тому +139

    Doug: Subaru invented a new market segment - a tall, all wheel drive, station wagon.
    AMC: Hold my beer.

    • @modieselguy
      @modieselguy 5 років тому +5

      And cigarette (1979).

    • @aussiebloke609
      @aussiebloke609 5 років тому +5

      @Brandon Sullivan That was my first thought. AMC even did a sportier coupe (although the "sportier" part is up for debate) and a sedan version. Nothing conceptually new here. It's just that Subaru got the timing better - AMC was too far ahead of the curve. LOL

    • @sleepyhollow783
      @sleepyhollow783 5 років тому +2

      I would yell at Paul Hogan's Outback commercials at the time. "World's First Sport-Utility Wagon" my a$$!
      Like a kid I wished an AMC Eagle would drive through their recording sessions & haunt their dreams. Hated Subaru for a time.
      Sorry, I'm an AMC fan you know. :-)

    • @kevindam1946
      @kevindam1946 5 років тому +4

      So they basically invented the crossover SUV.

    • @AkioWasRight
      @AkioWasRight 5 років тому +1

      What about the old Subaru GL/Leone Wagon? It was AWD and lifted. It's basically the grand daddy of the Outback and the Crosstrek. That goes back several years before the AMC Eagle.

  • @giovannihernandez3604
    @giovannihernandez3604 5 років тому +311

    Look up in the road....
    It's a car?!?!
    It's a truck!?!?
    No, it's a Subaru Baja!

  • @gogolouie7768
    @gogolouie7768 5 років тому +226

    I always wanted one of these. I now want more more than ever...

    • @John-vb1fk
      @John-vb1fk 5 років тому +9

      I just bought a Baja turbo automatic. Monday, pick it up next Friday.

    • @smol_yote
      @smol_yote 4 роки тому +7

      I own a 5 Speed non turbo, getting the funds for a 400whp turbo engine rebuild. You need to buy fast, there are many in bad shape, most owners will avoid selling, and the desired trims (Turbos are kinda rare, standards pretty rare, turbo standards very rare, turbo standards in good condition with a clean title and kinda low miles..... Well you can choose 2 but not all 3 xD)

    • @blackcat14077
      @blackcat14077 3 роки тому +1

      @@John-vb1fk what's it like?

    • @kennorcott7074
      @kennorcott7074 3 роки тому

      @@smol_yote chose a n/a manual. Best choice possible. Picked up a very very rusty manual for 1200$ and it’s the best beater I’ve ever had

    • @smol_yote
      @smol_yote 3 роки тому

      @@kennorcott7074 Sweet. Currently selling my Baja actually as i just bought an 09 Tacoma. Wish I didn't have to sell it but it would help a lot with bills

  • @jdcatabas2260
    @jdcatabas2260 4 роки тому +10

    I've always had a soft spot for the Subaru Baja when it first came out, especially with the yellow-and-silver paint job!

  • @biohazard5ful
    @biohazard5ful 5 років тому +78

    Been waiting for this review forever. Fellow proud owner of a 05 STi swapped Baja Turbo

    • @biohazard5ful
      @biohazard5ful 5 років тому

      @Wayne Zurowski well according to the paperwork I got on the engine supposedly it had around 62k KM since it came from Japan

    • @biohazard5ful
      @biohazard5ful 5 років тому +3

      @Wayne Zurowski when I swapped the engine the Baja's odometer read 150k Miles unfortunately I has to use it for work for a while because my daily was in the shop I added around 28k in like 6 months now she's at 180k

    • @mr.lowslow7702
      @mr.lowslow7702 5 років тому

      biohazard5ful damn that’s a badass swap. What year STI engine?

    • @biohazard5ful
      @biohazard5ful 5 років тому

      @@mr.lowslow7702 the V7 2.0 came with the bigger rear, 6SPD trans and Brembo brakes

    • @gregorytimmons4777
      @gregorytimmons4777 5 років тому

      @@biohazard5ful Also i think the 2.0 might be not among the worst for head gaskets. Year wise it might be in the danger zone but i think 2.5 engines. Both 2 and 4 cam were worse.

  • @brycesanders4733
    @brycesanders4733 5 років тому +76

    I was wondering why I saw the Baja Turbo on the comparison list for the FJ Cruiser lol... Good easter egg Doug

  • @scottlewis4387
    @scottlewis4387 5 років тому +102

    There's a used car lot in Mableton, GA that hordes Bajas. Seen up to 9 lined up there at a time. I doubt a Subaru dealership ever had that many at once. I guess quirk breeds quirk.

    • @bicyclist2
      @bicyclist2 5 років тому +15

      I'm sure that is a sight to behold. Someone should take a picture of it.

    • @fascinatedbyeverything
      @fascinatedbyeverything 4 роки тому +4

      Is the guy hoping to corner the Baja market and drive their price up one day?

    • @crs290
      @crs290 4 роки тому +5

      The one on Veteran's Memorial? I've been by there several times to ask about buying one, but they are VERY proud of those cars. Asking way too much.

    • @scottlewis4387
      @scottlewis4387 4 роки тому

      @@crs290 Yup. They've got one advertised on FB marketplace or Craigslist with a Tennessee rebuilt title that they won't even sell to someone in Georgia!?!

    • @Mike383HK
      @Mike383HK 4 роки тому

      I'm in Blairsville and I have a Garnet Red Pearl non turbo. It is stunning. 58,000 miles. Unreal.

  • @them3atstick753
    @them3atstick753 4 роки тому +9

    Just saw one of these in northern canada (Fort Saskatchewan) and had to take a second glance. Definitely had to look it up when I got home and of course you had a review on it. Awesome!!

  • @polarlicht4758
    @polarlicht4758 5 років тому +351

    Yessss, more weird cars most of us have never seen!

    • @timruskowski4923
      @timruskowski4923 5 років тому +10

      OverTheBars I see these so often

    • @s.h.1810
      @s.h.1810 5 років тому

      notime4name it’s so weird
      I just saw one of these two days ago at a Midas. I was getting an oil change and the lady came in asking if they did transmission work. She was having trouble shifting into 2nd gear and shifting down to first gear.

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments 5 років тому +2

      It's pretty common

    • @gwcrispi
      @gwcrispi 5 років тому +1

      They had one on a hill outside the factory in Lafayette for years. Wanted it every time I drove by...

    • @polarlicht4758
      @polarlicht4758 5 років тому +13

      some people don't live in the US, so yeah, never seen one!

  • @spearmintderg
    @spearmintderg 5 років тому +269

    Doug, Baja owner here. When positioned vertically the bed extender just lifts right out.
    Great review otherwise!

    • @shartlover420
      @shartlover420 4 роки тому +44

      Wow, that's actually quite a big oversight. Makes the extender far more practical than this review would suggest.

    • @brandoncurry5398
      @brandoncurry5398 3 роки тому +1

      Came here to add that. They really are super easy to remove.

  • @germaxicus6670
    @germaxicus6670 5 років тому +33

    When crawling into the flatbed, Doug closed the door with his feet! I've always said Double D was on another level!

    • @frankthetankricard
      @frankthetankricard 5 років тому

      But he didn't close it. The door closed on its own when he removed his leg from the way.

  • @ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo
    @ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo 3 роки тому +7

    Buddy of mine in our Subaru Club had a 550HP Baja. It was absolutely wonderful!!! When I got my STI I really wanted a Baja Turbo but the STI was just too cool.

  • @Mohamed-bc3on
    @Mohamed-bc3on 5 років тому +238

    Doug: Acceleration is good
    Me: oh nice, nice
    Doug: ... it’s gets a 2/10

    • @RWoody1995
      @RWoody1995 5 років тому +17

      Well the scale does have to acommodate normal cars (9-14seconds to 60) all the way up to supercars lol

    • @TrueNomadSkies
      @TrueNomadSkies 5 років тому +5

      Yeah, for the numbers its really a range from regular cars up to exotics, but when he's talking about whether it feels fast or not, its more of a real world/for what it is kinda deal.

    • @TheLadiesman0815
      @TheLadiesman0815 5 років тому

      Da Fuq Nah. It’s based off 0-60 times.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 5 років тому +2

      @@wherearemytesticles it's a fixed scale. If it does it in X seconds it gets Y score, nothing subjective.

    • @nero786
      @nero786 5 років тому

      Makes sense. The list contains HyperCars 😂

  • @oscarmckenzie-linnell3715
    @oscarmckenzie-linnell3715 5 років тому +470

    Doug: acceleration is good
    Me: oh cool so it gets maybe like a seve-
    Doug: IT GETS A 2 OUT OF 10

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 5 років тому +32

      Well, acceleration is rated on an objective scale on the Dougscore, so...

    • @bandvitromaniaios1307
      @bandvitromaniaios1307 5 років тому +1

      Justin Valentine yes. Volkswagen Golf Mark 2 is better than any Italian cars.

    • @serjoprot
      @serjoprot 4 роки тому

      @@bandvitromaniaios1307 sure

    • @bandvitromaniaios1307
      @bandvitromaniaios1307 4 роки тому +1

      @Serjoprot its true thought

    • @serjoprot
      @serjoprot 4 роки тому

      @@bandvitromaniaios1307 no

  • @NielsPaul
    @NielsPaul 5 років тому +230

    Now Playing:
    Baja Men - Who Let The Doug Out

    • @matthewfuture
      @matthewfuture 5 років тому +3

      Most underrated comment! LMAO
      Also... I think the answer to Who Let the Doug Out would be that bed access panel :D

    • @nillspaar2464
      @nillspaar2464 5 років тому

      Lmao

  • @cam_DA_Hawkdriver
    @cam_DA_Hawkdriver 5 років тому +75

    Always in California you get the “that’s not allowed” cops.

    • @footballfan7894
      @footballfan7894 3 роки тому +2

      Lmfao bruh they tax and tickets you for just waking up , taking a duce, breathing, sneezing, looking at the wall , walking slow, walking fast, stopping, eating, blinking, standing still, talking, looking left, looking right, working, and finally buying Starbucks. #facts I speak truth here.

  • @Thepar123
    @Thepar123 5 років тому +62

    It's a well known lie in NASIOC forums for the "210 hp" figure, Subaru gave the same figure for the Forester XT's of that era too. Dynoed they make more around 240 and with matching torque figures is why you think it feel faster...because the engine makes more power than subaru says.

    • @zoomzabba452
      @zoomzabba452 5 років тому +2

      That's why the 05 FXT got a bump in the power rating. Same block, heads, trans

    • @flandrble
      @flandrble 5 років тому +1

      @@zoomzabba452 way bigger turbo, tf035 vs td04

    • @zoomzabba452
      @zoomzabba452 5 років тому +5

      @@economynotstable Gearing. The FXT/Baja turbo was a 4.44 Final drive. WRX was a 3.90.

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 5 років тому

      That makes sense

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 5 років тому +1

      That’s because Subaru didn’t want you to drive fast. Subaru’s are known for blowing head gaskets.

  • @NoisyDaze
    @NoisyDaze 5 років тому +75

    Is this guy preserving this Subie? It’s fresh!!! The little sticker tab is still on the glovebox...

    • @mattiatorX
      @mattiatorX 5 років тому +13

      Casey Weaver subarus got those with the airbag recall, it's not from when the car is new. There's a bunch of mods to this one (blacked out wheels+sport bars, different front seats, different grille)

    • @louis_iii
      @louis_iii 5 років тому +4

      @@mattiatorX Felt sad that Doug missed out on the stock seats with "BAJA" embroidered on it. Owner was probably sick of the seat tear that they all get over time, comfortable stock front seats IMO.

    • @YallowBarfia
      @YallowBarfia 5 років тому +18

      This is my Baja and I purchased it off the original owner who still had the airbag tab sticker 9 years into his ownership up until I purchased it from him so I thought that I would leave it on since it has been there since it was built! I definitely take care of it and am preserving it since this has been a dream car of mine since I was younger and I plan to keep it as long as I can, it's definitely my forever vehicle, car, truck... haha

    • @YallowBarfia
      @YallowBarfia 5 років тому +8

      @@louis_iii My seats barely had the tear but I did replace them because they were not comfortable for my 6'3" height and didn't have enough bolstering to hold me in place which I prefer so I did swap them out with WRX seats from an 07 WRX wagon!

    • @louis_iii
      @louis_iii 5 років тому +1

      @@YallowBarfia I'm almost more impressed that you drive this while being 6'3 tall than I am with the condition!

  • @how8765
    @how8765 5 років тому +87

    Doug. PLEASE review the Honda Element. Extreme amounts of quirks and features

  • @thefz1rider
    @thefz1rider 4 роки тому +1

    You should have driven it on bumpy gravel dirt ranch roads. It is amazingly smooth riding and I have yet to have anyone in a car or truck keep up with me on one of these roads going up to my buddies ranch. We love our Baja Turbo and we are constantly asked by Subaru dealers to sell it to them as they are in demand now that they are no longer produced. My only complaint is that being 6' 4" that it is a little cramped getting into/out of/and driving for me. But that is true of all the Subarus I have driven.

  • @EpicJacobE
    @EpicJacobE 5 років тому +283

    We need Doug to review a hearse for a Halloween special! Think of all the spoopy quirks!

  • @abdokallab5996
    @abdokallab5996 5 років тому +9

    Yesterday while watching the FJ cruiser video, in the doug score comparison you added a subaru baja. I was extremely confused, specially the fact that i didn't find the video!!
    Doug, you made my day.

  • @akishot6735
    @akishot6735 5 років тому +49

    Top three Subarus
    1996-2001 2.5 RS
    1979-1987(US) Brat
    BAJA TuRbO

  • @Lexutron
    @Lexutron 4 роки тому +10

    That license plate flip-down thing is an ingenious solution to a problem that should never had existed in the first place.

    • @wayneholsinger9024
      @wayneholsinger9024 Рік тому

      With the tailgate down the license can be visible to law enforcement.

  • @MrChristoph0r
    @MrChristoph0r 5 років тому +447

    Subaru Baja owners all found their plates folded out today.

    • @Nignificent
      @Nignificent 5 років тому +6

      MrChristophr lol facts

    • @jinxuq
      @jinxuq 4 роки тому

      What’s the folding plate called I need to order one please

    • @falkenturn14brz
      @falkenturn14brz 4 роки тому +20

      @@jinxuq folding plate

    • @jakeshingleton1187
      @jakeshingleton1187 4 роки тому

      No we didn’t.

    • @jk3232
      @jk3232 4 роки тому

      i’m just wondering if my back seats fold up like that too

  • @munkyrabbit
    @munkyrabbit 5 років тому +49

    19:49 "It has pickup" YES IT DOES, DOUGLAS, IT LITERALLY DOES

  • @lucas2211993
    @lucas2211993 5 років тому +38

    Had a 2001 Subaru Outback wagon all thru high school and some of college. 2.5 with a 5 speed. Some great memories in that car. Great video Doug, now I want a Baja.

  • @yogaidabagus9187
    @yogaidabagus9187 2 роки тому +1

    I feel lucky. I found one last week exactly like this one. Not in the best shape, but I slowly work on it
    After changed oil, spark plugs, coolant, and put oil and gas treatment. It runs really good.
    I love it, and this is my last car. I will replace engine, or transmission when it comes to it.
    It truly my dream car. I hope you guys will find one of this.

  • @q2subzero
    @q2subzero 5 років тому +24

    One of the best-looking Baja's I've seen reviewed. Nice find!

    • @YallowBarfia
      @YallowBarfia 5 років тому

      That's my Baja that he reviewed so thank you! I try to keep it looking nice and shiny all the time!

  • @Snappers1_
    @Snappers1_ 5 років тому +70

    Subaru Baja is amazing! It is one of Subaru’s unique vehicles. Hopefully they’ll bring it back. :(

    • @govinlock8568
      @govinlock8568 5 років тому

      Subaru didn't have assembly plant in Indonesia, which make them rarely driven here and has maintenance cost as same as luxury cars due to this.

    • @akishot6735
      @akishot6735 5 років тому +1

      Govin Lock At least you can drive old Mercedes all day long!

    • @ripwilbert7159
      @ripwilbert7159 5 років тому

      FlipnotePikachu i heard they are coming back, but like a bigger version

    • @IanHobday
      @IanHobday 5 років тому

      Toyota mostly controls Subaru now. It’s been good for quality but the days of quirky Subarus are likely over.

    • @burton926
      @burton926 5 років тому

      @@ripwilbert7159 Funny you would hear that. They haven't even brought back the WRX wagon in N. America which has an arguably larger market. Can't imagine reason Subaru/Toyota execs would say "let's make a quirky truck that doesn't fit in our lineup and will only sell 500 units in 5 years".
      I do miss quirky subarus. Time to jump on them, rebuild the engines so they don't blow a gasket, and sit on them until they are COLLECTORS items. Bummer since this is perfect for building out a unique overland rig.

  • @notorioussingh1286
    @notorioussingh1286 5 років тому +16

    Doug the type of guy to show you how big the box bed is of a pick-up/car by crawling through the 60-40 split.

  • @MogoPrime
    @MogoPrime 3 роки тому +2

    A few years ago I bought my 06 Baja Turbo manual, and it's everything I expected and wanted. I've hauled big things, appliances, and tons of small things and have never felt like I wished I had a full truck in the few times i couldn't haul something. Anyways, even up to 06, they still did two-tone paint jobs. Mine is black and silver! It's a darling little ute.

  • @husohalilovic3322
    @husohalilovic3322 5 років тому +63

    Take a shot of tequila every time Doug says “Baja”

  • @packardcaribien
    @packardcaribien 5 років тому +37

    Actually the El Camino and Ranchero were pickup trucks based on midsize station wagons.

  • @mossybrennan26
    @mossybrennan26 5 років тому +8

    I think this is one if the coolest vehicles Doug has ever reviewed.

  • @giantrobot
    @giantrobot 4 роки тому +2

    This guy knows his stuff and he’s both fun & interesting to listen too.
    I’ve seen SO many reviewers with little to no “showmanship,” who are as bland as white bread.
    I’m a fan. 👍🏼

  • @stevenjalopnik1342
    @stevenjalopnik1342 5 років тому +98

    Subaru didn’t come up with ‘sports bars’. They come on most utes in Australia and are called that

    • @bena3341
      @bena3341 5 років тому

      Yep. An making your car more rigid is very helpful to make your car handle better. This guy is kind of an idiot.

    • @sir_booty_cakes
      @sir_booty_cakes 5 років тому +1

      Steven Jalopnik we don’t get those in the states “Steven”

    • @sir_booty_cakes
      @sir_booty_cakes 5 років тому

      Ben A ^

  • @jamesmeredith8049
    @jamesmeredith8049 5 років тому +64

    they should’ve named this the outback, since the divider leads *outback*

    • @adele652
      @adele652 5 років тому +1

      😞 Get a job 😂😂

  • @raymondmendez9832
    @raymondmendez9832 5 років тому +75

    Doug the type of guy to give his waiter a Dougscore.

  • @willbates8464
    @willbates8464 3 роки тому +1

    Saw one of these on a road trip once and now I'm obsessed with it. Thinking about one for my first car but they're just so old. My family loves them too. Thanks for the video ton of help.

    • @cameronh3260
      @cameronh3260 3 роки тому

      When i first saw one i was like "wtf is that thing"

  • @UnholyAx
    @UnholyAx 5 років тому +9

    I've got a manual Baja Turbo and honestly it's a lot of fun. No gasket issues... yet. 😎

  • @kevindavis5966
    @kevindavis5966 5 років тому +85

    Doug the type of guy to rub his face on another man’s owner’s manual.

    • @ki5aok
      @ki5aok 5 років тому +1

      That was just creepy when he did that.

    • @2006gtobob
      @2006gtobob 5 років тому +2

      How much did the value of that owners manual increase?

    • @dillon4868
      @dillon4868 5 років тому +3

      For sale: Subaru baja owners manual, rubbed and nurtured by Doug demuro
      Price: $99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999969999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

  • @ShiggledeeGuy
    @ShiggledeeGuy 5 років тому +92

    It looks like the most universal practial car ever. AWD, with a bed, 4doors, 4 seats, turbo...
    And does it have frameless windows?

    • @OttosTheName
      @OttosTheName 5 років тому +7

      Yeah it's anything I could ever want from a car.
      Not sure if I'd actually buy it, but on paper it's kind of perfect. Sure a third seat in the rear would be nice and groceries will be stolen from the truck bed where I live, but other then that what's not to like?

    • @kevenld
      @kevenld 5 років тому +3

      I'm a Subaru addict. I own a 2004 Legacy (same gen as the Baja) , which I turboed. A few months ago I had the opportunity to buy one with a blown engine. I was about to buy it when I discovered the bed is too small to fit my bike 😭
      I still have my Legacy wagon.

    • @YallowBarfia
      @YallowBarfia 5 років тому +5

      It does have frameless windows as did basically every subaru in the early 2000's

    • @stephen3164
      @stephen3164 5 років тому

      Keven Ladouceur-Denis - fool! Just get a hidden hitch for the back and a bike rack! Or try to mount the bike vertically! Hahaha

    • @kevenld
      @kevenld 5 років тому

      @@stephen3164 lol by bike I meant motorcycle. Heavier stuff, not suited to bike racks 😁

  • @maxiumthegreat4772
    @maxiumthegreat4772 3 роки тому +2

    Just bought my subaru baja. I love it! So practical for the city since its a small truck, but its still super practical!

  • @ivanep2470
    @ivanep2470 5 років тому +42

    People : we need sportcars
    We need trucks
    Subaru : yes

  • @Seventhsu
    @Seventhsu 5 років тому +222

    Subaru: **makes the Baja**
    All the other car companies: *Bahahahahaha*

    • @elsteezus
      @elsteezus 5 років тому +15

      Bajajaja

    • @dominicm3896
      @dominicm3896 5 років тому

      @@elsteezus Genius!

    • @kev1277
      @kev1277 4 роки тому

      Mountain dew: hmmmm...

    • @Seventhsu
      @Seventhsu 4 роки тому +3

      @@kev1277 Subaru Baja Blast edition

    • @chriskonte1909
      @chriskonte1909 4 роки тому

      Do you actually speak the j like a h?
      Baha and not B-a-j (like in Jay)-a

  • @Joey-sm2rf
    @Joey-sm2rf 5 років тому +46

    Doug the type of guy to get water from a vending machine

  • @c-martz2846
    @c-martz2846 4 роки тому +1

    12 years with mine and I still won't let it go. Fun to drive because of the few extra ponies under the hood. it's dependable, and fits anywhere and load some stuff in the back like a washer or a stove. It was shipped to Puerto Rico and it spend the rest of its days there.

  • @FranciscoBravoL
    @FranciscoBravoL 5 років тому +28

    We had one of these (I'm from Chile), although the automatic version. I really loved that sw/truck/car/thing 😅

    • @Inconsecuente
      @Inconsecuente 5 років тому

      Nunca he visto uno en Chile :(

    • @esterparada9930
      @esterparada9930 5 років тому

      Hay, pero pocos

    • @FranciscoBravoL
      @FranciscoBravoL 5 років тому

      Así es, hay pocos y ya son relativamente viejos ya que no se fabrican (nosotros lo tuvimos entre el 2006 y 2010)... Riquísimo auto si

    • @felipecontreras6611
      @felipecontreras6611 5 років тому +1

      Bueno saber que hay más chilenos viendo a Doug!!

    • @cristianarellano9934
      @cristianarellano9934 5 років тому

      Buena los cabros, aca en el maule igual he visto un par, me encantaria ver una turbo eso si

  • @pwdt4r313
    @pwdt4r313 5 років тому +42

    My new favorite phrase from Doug: now moving back to the bed for some quirks and features
    Ha

    • @Patman03sprcrw
      @Patman03sprcrw 5 років тому +4

      Sounds like a weird pick up line (no pun intended)

  • @mrsendy4821
    @mrsendy4821 5 років тому +65

    Everybody gets roasted when Doug switches into “Doug score mode”

  • @gabamarsa
    @gabamarsa 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't know about the baja until today. But years ago, when I lived in Slovakia i noticed that a lot of workers and farmers were attaching trailers to their daily sedans to use them as work vehicles. So I tried to "design" a sedan-pickup truck and I found exactly the same solutions that Subaru used on the Baja.

  • @noseasmamut
    @noseasmamut 5 років тому +189

    4 out of 10 on styling? Doug, have you lost your sense of style? She's easily a solid 7.

    • @jaantobro5271
      @jaantobro5271 5 років тому

      Agreed!!!!!!!

    • @ep6655
      @ep6655 5 років тому

      Did he ever have one? You've seen how the man dresses.

    • @hschiff123
      @hschiff123 5 років тому

      I agree and I would give it at least a 6 for a fun factor!

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness 5 років тому +138

    Lol, if people think this is weird. They would lose it at the Subaru BRAT from yester-year.

    • @vp8392
      @vp8392 5 років тому +16

      He did a video on that 3 years ago btw

    • @justtruking6408
      @justtruking6408 5 років тому +9

      He did one already

    • @benchattin
      @benchattin 5 років тому +6

      Had one of those, an '87 rusted out manual. God that thing was a piece of shit. Went almost anywhere, though.

    • @Slooneyy
      @Slooneyy 5 років тому +4

      ahem..it’s the BDRATT

    • @ammarmehmood4279
      @ammarmehmood4279 5 років тому +2

      Welcome To The Madness u mean the Subaru BDDRAAAAT

  • @johnmay9598
    @johnmay9598 5 років тому +56

    "So you can protect your rear differential if you take your Baja off road... which no one did."
    Uhhhh... yeah, think you might be wrong about that one, Doug.

    • @Mersh_mellow
      @Mersh_mellow 5 років тому +6

      Yup. I know of Atleast 3 in Wisconsin that are lifted and setup for offroading.

    • @joebeastyg5686
      @joebeastyg5686 5 років тому +6

      I'm going to go out on a limb here and say Doug doesn't know half as much about cars as he puts on that he does. He's 90% opinion, 10% fact. And that's ok. If only he'd admit as much.....

  • @invincible.456
    @invincible.456 5 років тому +37

    I'm not actually satisfied with the practicality avd value score though. It should've been higher. 😐

  • @Ronniezim
    @Ronniezim 5 років тому +7

    I’ve been waiting for this one for years!! I think this would fit Doug perfectly as a daily driver..just as quirky as he is.

  • @mschiavoni
    @mschiavoni 5 років тому +18

    Legacy and Outback actually changed styles and had WAY better intriors in 2005, so that was based off the 2000-2004 Legacy and outback inside

  • @gamerfallout
    @gamerfallout 5 років тому +115

    Doug: States its “Fast” in the title, brags to us for two minutes while driving about how fast it is. “2 out of 10”.

    • @TiiqawxHD
      @TiiqawxHD 5 років тому

      Compared to ferraris and stuff -_-

    • @thatguy-or2td
      @thatguy-or2td 5 років тому +8

      Thats classic doug

    • @Paraclete333
      @Paraclete333 5 років тому +1

      Should have given it a 3 or 4.

  • @senortizzle
    @senortizzle 4 роки тому +6

    I literally walk by one of these parked down the street every day and never knew about the license plate thing. Thanks Doug!

    • @RockyFoxxowo
      @RockyFoxxowo 2 роки тому

      Walk up to it and play with the plate

  • @Tool0GT92
    @Tool0GT92 5 років тому +70

    Doug: I don't know how much horsepower the WRX has but it's exactly 227.

  • @seriouscatisserious
    @seriouscatisserious 5 років тому +65

    "Back in the 90's Subaru invented a new segment with the Outback, a tall AWD station Wagon."
    The 1980's and AMC Eagle would like to have a word with you Doug.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому +4

      Honda in the 80's had the jacked up shuttle wagon 4WD. Mitsubishi had the Chariot. Doug is an idiot.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 5 років тому +2

      Toyota Tercel 4WD.

    • @atf01234
      @atf01234 5 років тому +2

      Also, wagoneers in the early 70s had the licenceplate flip deal on the tailgate

    • @TheOdditee
      @TheOdditee 5 років тому +2

      So would Subaru...apparently no one remembers the Brat!! ;)

    • @toddbutcher7568
      @toddbutcher7568 5 років тому

      Doug needs to check his car history (1980's Subaru Brat)

  • @fh1980ram
    @fh1980ram 5 років тому +189

    Hey Doug, can you do a review on Scotty Kilmer's Toyota Celica.

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 5 років тому +30

      THIS is a 1994 Toyota Celica, and it is the worst car ever made!

    • @billgateskilledmyuncle23
      @billgateskilledmyuncle23 5 років тому +9

      Be sure to say the weakest point of the Celica was its automatic transmission, that was actually made by Fiat.

    • @benbyronn
      @benbyronn 5 років тому

      Buahahahahahaha

    • @fishkings423
      @fishkings423 5 років тому

      Fat Buddha Lol yes.

    • @AA-bs3iy
      @AA-bs3iy 5 років тому +6

      They would probably throw hands. Nobody disrespects the celica and we all know Doug would

  • @Tigerpuffer
    @Tigerpuffer 4 роки тому +10

    Can we talk about how sharp those old Outback Sedans were? One of the most underrated stylings of their era.

    • @cherrypepsi2815
      @cherrypepsi2815 2 роки тому +1

      🥶

    • @joecasual2952
      @joecasual2952 Рік тому

      Fabulous design team! Hard to find designers who wear pocket protectors these days.