[{"id": 8554834, "authorName": "rustylink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustylink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cladding, so much cladding....I'd like to think how these might have done sales wise without it...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652285937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8554957, "authorName": "Bmccarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmccarver/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Bmccarver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652286998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8555077, "authorName": "STM_Auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stm_auto/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by STM_Auto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652287905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8555220, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahead of its time! Maybe Subaru will consider a sequel to compete with Santa Cruz and Maverick\u2026", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652288788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8556202, "authorName": "Speed62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sales would have jumped if Subie removed the cladding. Chevy was able save the Avalanche by loosing the faux body armor cladding.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652293162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8557102, "authorName": "aaronClevor9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronclevor9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having been a former owner of a 2003, I recall many puzzled looks at stop lights. Traded it in toward a full-size pickup for additional capabilities. I ran across the pickup bed extender many years after in my garage attic. The memories....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652297442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8560009, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original Raptor,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652316301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8560785, "authorName": "ttocsffej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttocsffej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hardly a Raptor with 165hp! Worth more if it was a turbo, but these are growing strongly now and more popular than when new. To a Subie fan this is gold. Subaru would do well to offer an updated version based on the latest Outback\u2014I\u2019d buy one. About 20 years ahead of its time. This is a super nice example. GLWTA!!\u2019", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652330435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8561760, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great little vehicles - all the benefits of an AWD subie's longevity plus a pick-up bed when needed. Also looks like this has the pass though capability between the cabin and rear bed for longer items. Plus only 56k miles. Recent service work and tires. A real gem.\r\nWe have an Outback (in similar color, but no cladding! LOL) my wife loves it, her second Subie, my 4th, but if this Baja had ability to tow 3,500+ (i.e. classic car on trailer) I'd have to seriously consider twisting her arm into bidding on it as a long-term \"keeper\".\r\nI laughed at the typo re \"air containing\" glad to see the cabin keeps the A/C or at least oxygen in. Now I just need an \"oil containing\" mechanism for older LBCs so they don't mark territory too often!\r\nGLWA - this should bring all the money, even without the turbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652364979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8562730, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Builds8 Despite giving me a hard time a month back, I am here to congratulate you for reaching \"1,000 likes.\" I have gave you \"2 likes\" just 8 minutes ago just for you to make it to 1,000. Welcome to the \"Four-Digit Likes Club.\" Be sure to be on your best behavior from here on out.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1652373173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564438, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bat, this comment below has nothing to do with the auction, and is far from constructive\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652380667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8568088, "authorName": "JohnOliver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnoliver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car and I prefer no turbo. Are there any mechanical needs or drivability issues? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652401836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8568974, "authorName": "Jackal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 2006 and it is a workhorse! They do require maintenance and the head gaskets seem to need replacing about the 150,00-180,000 mile mark so lots of miles to go before that dilemma. These are the perfect combination of a 4 door with a truck bed and I own one here in Hawaii where homeowners do their own trash runs...perfect island car! This is a low miles beauty up for auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652417710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8576226, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnOliver. This Baja is in excellent condition both mechanically and cosmetically. I will be posting a cold start and text drive video shortly. As far as maintenance it is all up to date. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652482157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8584094, "authorName": "jfomans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfomans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have a rear bed to backseat pass-through? Does the rear seat fold down? Is it a split rear seat when folded?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652570864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8585038, "authorName": "RicardoEspericueta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardoespericueta/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by RicardoEspericueta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652590854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8585151, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jfomans, Yes it does have the rear bed to backseat pass-through. Yes the rear seat folds down and it is not a split rear seat. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652598572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591537, "authorName": "Options62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/options62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pics 101 and 102, looks like something is leaking or was at some point?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652666696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591904, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Options62, Those look to be old residual. There are no leaks under this Baja. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652673670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8592279, "authorName": "RicardoEspericueta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardoespericueta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What shape are the bushings in?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652702327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8592281, "authorName": "RicardoEspericueta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardoespericueta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did the hood need to be repainted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652702356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8599574, "authorName": "D652149488007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d652149488007/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by D652149488007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652752249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8601354, "authorName": "Wildrose9101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildrose9101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the bed and bed extender please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652800531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8601934, "authorName": "ccaffrey9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccaffrey9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wildrose9101 I don't see any mention of the bed extender being included, unless I missed something. It was an accessory that needed to purchased separately. You can still purchase them from some dealerships now though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652805518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606877, "authorName": "Ronjoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronjoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn\u2019t appear to have the mounting hardware for an bed extender.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652829742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607105, "authorName": "pagets08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pagets08/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the model where when it first came out you could get bucket seats for the truck bed from the factory?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652833459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608172, "authorName": "Raven888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raven888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pagets08 That was the Subaru Brat, it's predecessor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652871315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608694, "authorName": "Izzy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/izzy24/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Izzy24", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652882278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8608830, "authorName": "ccaffrey9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccaffrey9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not seeing the cold start or test drive video as promised. Am I missing something?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652883797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608940, "authorName": "msa2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msa2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a great vehicle for surfers and or snowboarders and a bargain at $10k. Why drive a gas hog pickup with $5 plus gas?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652884884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609047, "authorName": "scottcournoyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottcournoyer/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by scottcournoyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652885929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8609354, "authorName": "AH3K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ah3k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wife has an '05 Baja Turbo... faster than a scalded cat and rather reliable (if you don't slide the clutch). The engine is the same basic as the WRX, this one's normally aspirated, methinks. The first day you drive it around, you'll have 10 people bugging you to buy it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652888959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609409, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msa2001 Great vehicle, I own a 2005 Turbo Baja, but it's a gas hog. Only marginally better than a Full-size p/u, less than a modern Mid-sized. Typically 17-18MPG, in the 80k miles I've owned mine 23MPG is the best I've ever gotten, and I track every tank. But I don't own it for the gas mileage. And as @AH3K states, everywhere you go, you'll get comments, and many offers to buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652889685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609417, "authorName": "Jusgw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jusgw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That exhaust system looks like it\u2019s been boogered up. Does it leak, does it have all the parts it\u2019s supposed to have on it? Would like to hear the cold start up on this how about putting a quick video up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652889706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609442, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronjoy. The bed extender didn't become standard equipment until MY05. Whoever buys this, do join other owners at:\r\nhttps://www.scoobytruck.com/bb/viewforum.php?f=2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652890031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609475, "authorName": "Jusgw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jusgw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy they love turning those rotors a lot and just slap a pair of brake pads on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652890383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609543, "authorName": "stitch007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stitch007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone viewed the cold start the seller promised (see below) to post or has anyone seen the seller's response (see below) as to why the hood needed to be repainted??\r\n@usgw \r\nThat exhaust system looks like it\u2019s been boogered up. Does it leak, does it have all the parts it\u2019s supposed to have on it? Would like to hear the cold start up on this how about putting a quick video up.\r\n\r\n@RicardoEspericueta \r\nWhy did the hood need to be repainted?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652890901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609604, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652891517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8609719, "authorName": "michaelday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like someone just got serious.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652892413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8610189, "authorName": "invrq8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/invrq8/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by invrq8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652894799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8610320, "authorName": "mbranjord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbranjord/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mbranjord", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652895210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8610655, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To answer the hood repaint. The hood was repainted because of a scratch. It is the original hood to the vehicle. Sorry for the late reply. \n\nTo answer the next questio , no the exhaust does not leak. \n\nLet me know if I can answer any last minute questions and GLWTA. \n\nAlso I accidently deleted the cold start video and I couldn't make it back to Reno in time to film a new one. But I can assure you the Subaru runs fantastic. \n\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652896741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8610871, "authorName": "KaptanKlutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaptanklutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great quirky vehicle. Been holding onto a red one one with leather and manual for a bit. Who ever gets this will get some odds looks and great times. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652897485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8610901, "authorName": "D652149488007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d652149488007/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by D652149488007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652897577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8610971, "authorName": "Jakicc77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakicc77/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Jakicc77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652897783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8610995, "authorName": "D652149488007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d652149488007/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by D652149488007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652897877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611042, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611057, "authorName": "invrq8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/invrq8/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by invrq8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611064, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611072, "authorName": "invrq8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/invrq8/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by invrq8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611073, "authorName": "STM_Auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stm_auto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelday This is just the beginning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611075, "authorName": "nice_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nice_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of all the things to see a bidding war over, this is an interesting one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611079, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611087, "authorName": "FUZZ_BONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuzz_bone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And they're off!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611088, "authorName": "Smayzal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smayzal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m feeling the G force as the bids Accelerate. Hold on tight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611091, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was my high school dream to own one of these lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611099, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel the automatic transmission is holding this back......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611117, "authorName": "scotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who let the Brats out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611119, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "with the current Baja prices and demand...how did Subaru never sell enough to keep this one going in the first place?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611132, "authorName": "invrq8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/invrq8/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by invrq8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611138, "authorName": "scotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brats are on the grill.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611146, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "shoulda kept my BRAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611157, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611165, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mgorgees - Keeping the dream alive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611160, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@0die Subaru estimated the market would support 30k trucklets per year. Over the 4 year run they sold ~ 30k. But once they committed the engineering to make them... and had excess capacity at the plant to build them, it only made sense to continue to build them, until the next remodel of the Outback that they are based off of.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611174, "authorName": "FUZZ_BONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuzz_bone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNaylor \"Trucklets!\"\" lmao...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611182, "authorName": "invrq8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/invrq8/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by invrq8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611187, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fuzz_bone if you like \"trucklets\", in the Baja community we refer to them as Crucks. (Car-trucks)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611190, "authorName": "Ronjoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronjoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard that Subaru and Toyota shared a facility in Indiana where several Subs and Toyotas were built. Toyota wanted more space so Subaru gave up the Baja in 06.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611203, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8611223, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronjoy... the Baja didn't survive the 06 Outback redesign, but soldiered on for one more year. Yes the plant did start building Camry's in 2007", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652898912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611233, "authorName": "Mgorgees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgorgees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/18/22 for $17,500 to Mgorgees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898945, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8611245, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @Seller and @Mgorgees - Enjoy the ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611246, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Mgorgees. Welcome to the community.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652898990, "type": "comment"}]