[{"id": 5788614, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty! Whats the reason for a motor rebuilt at such low mileage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614022326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5788616, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by USM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614022335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5788779, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People love Subarus like this one. But I have heard way too many owners' reports of blown headgaskets. Those reports came from friends, relatives, employees, and co-workers. How can Subaru thrive and get so much brand loyalty in spite of the problems in their vehicles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614023310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5788788, "authorName": "GinjaNinja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ginjaninja/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by GinjaNinja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614023337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5788898, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weeping, not blown, head gaskets are an issue with this era Subaru.... my 2005 Legacy wagon has started, although it\u2019s at 191,000 miles. The car has been incredibly reliable.... it has never needed a water pump, alternator, starter, or even a clutch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614024067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5788960, "authorName": "david42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat cars, though not quite right for the market when new. I wonder why Subaru bothered with the H6 engine in the fancier Outbacks when they could've just used this one. (I had an H6 Outback many years ago, and the engine was fine, but not a highlight of the experience--though smooth, it was a noisy car anyway due to the frameless windows and roof rack.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614024524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5788968, "authorName": "TeeReQs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teereqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver Is your Legacy a turbo model? The turbo model cars typically don't have head gasket issues, as they all use MLS gaskets. The N/A cars use single layer gaskets and will have head gasket issues at some point. Subaru didn't switch to a MLS gasket on the N/A cars until, I believe, late 2009.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614024673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5788994, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TeeReQs, my car is a non-turbo, SOHC EJ25 engine. My understanding is that the head gasket business had been solved in later model years, thanks for the additional info.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614024713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789045, "authorName": "swaool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swaool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the repair invoices shown, I see no record of timing belt replacement, or the water pump or any of the idler pulleys. On my '06 Forester, the replacement interval is 105K. Cruise control and A/C working as intended? Thanks, and GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614024931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789048, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toyotaonly Thanks! We did all we could to take care of her. It was rebuilt because of burnt exhaust valves.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614024946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789068, "authorName": "TeeReQs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teereqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver Yep, for the most part they figured it out, but it took them over 10 years to do it. They've had head gasket issues since the late 90s. My wife's Forester was a 2009 MY, and from what I've gathered, they switched over to a MLS gasket in the later end of the year. Her car happened to be an early 2009 model, though. The gaskets were indeed single layer when I did the head gasket job on it.\r\n\r\nCool to see a Turbo Baja on here though. Don't see them too often, and they can make a nice little functional sleeper.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614025104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789089, "authorName": "GreatNeckLawyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatnecklawyer/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by GreatNeckLawyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614025252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5789080, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swaool excellent question! All routine maintenance was always completed. We posted the rebuild specific papers so everyone could see - It would be a whole gallery by itself to post all the service records :)\n\nCruise control and A/C are flawless - We live in Florida and you can\u2019t survive here without it! Also since it is the same as the Legacy/Outback with a smaller cabin it is way more efficient.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614025467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789187, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver @TeeReQs Thanks so much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614025785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5790227, "authorName": "VR4ownzU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vr4ownzu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the seller buy this used at Mastro Subaru Sanford? I was working here in 2017 when we sold a Black Auto Turbo. I was talking to the owners before they traded it in and got written up because they weren't my customer. Haha. Ironically my parents have a 06 Turbo up in Ohio.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614030966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5790506, "authorName": "Michaewh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaewh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a cat-less up pipe, a cold air intake and an open-source tune, I got 50 more HP and 50 more ft-lbs of torque on my '06 Baja 5-sp Turbo...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614032115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5790577, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VR4ownzU Yup! One and the same!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614032430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5790598, "authorName": "ritter911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritter911/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by ritter911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614032571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5791160, "authorName": "VR4ownzU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vr4ownzu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Elipse Wow small world. I'm still here in sales if you ever need anything. Hope the auction goes well! Why are you selling it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614035003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5791264, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VR4ownzU Thanks! We will keep you in mind - maybe when the wilderness models come out. We\u2019re selling for the typical growing family reasons. You have to move the front seat as far forward as possible to fit a car seat lol.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614036661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5791922, "authorName": "kjohannes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjohannes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honestly it\u2019s weird that the heads and valves were replaced at different times. Why not just do it all at the same time while the engine was out the first time (assuming it was pulled to do it)? Without a receipt with a date and mileage of the timing belt and timing components being replaced, I\u2019d suggest the winning bidder do that right away for peace of mind. IIRC it\u2019s a mileage and time item. No reason to risk it. \n\nBut definitely feel the car seat problem! Have a 2005 FXT and it\u2019s the same. Back row is pretty tiny. \n\nBy the way it\u2019s worth noting this Baja has Sport Shift! Pretty cool feature and I don\u2019t think it came on any other Subaru of similar years. It\u2019s actually a mod that is sought after by some FXT owners with 4EATs. :) GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614048844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792446, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kjohannes Thanks so much for your feedback! It has been such a fun truck to own and drive. We thought we had done both sides the first time but found out the expensive way only one side was done. I agree it would have been way better to have done it in one go, but this time it didn\u2019t work out that way. We\u2019ll upload more service records after work today. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614082298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792506, "authorName": "Sam_Nelson32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam_nelson32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only it was a manual.... Nevertheless still beautiful", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614085605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792795, "authorName": "VR4ownzU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vr4ownzu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My parents put a new block in their 06 Turbo last year and just a few weeks ago burnt a valve. Unfortunately they live 16 hours away and I couldn't advise them to not go to a dealer. The bill was $4k to redo the heads. Yikes! Anyone has that spends this kind of money at a dealer obviously really loves the car and wants to give it the best. My parents Baja has double the miles of this one though.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614091573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793186, "authorName": "grampsC8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grampsc8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "need to see pictures rear lower door jam areas .thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614097078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793570, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sam_Nelson32 Thanks for the compliment! The manuals are pretty awesome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614101870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793572, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grampsc6 I\u2019ll upload some photos of the jam areas this evening. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614101930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796009, "authorName": "marcelh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelh/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by marcelh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614116838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5796388, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grampsc6 Photos added. Let me know if you need any others. Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614118932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796443, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kjohannes We called Subaru South Tampa (used to be called Mastro Subaru) and got a print out of the work they did. It wasn\u2019t noted specifically that belts were done but they said it\u2019s typical when replacing the block and they would have done then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614119244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796856, "authorName": "MValspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mvalspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trailer Hitch - Very nice set-up. What size hitch/tongue weight is in the Baja? Again nice Subaru!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614125760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796988, "authorName": "Dmitry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Dmitry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614128674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5796990, "authorName": "Type5314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type5314/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didn't give these much attention until my son educated me. He found a 31,000 mile, 2006 one-owner, turbo automatic 18 months ago and snapped it up. Same color as this one, 3507 examples later. It's got plenty of pep, rides smooth, is well-appointed, with durable interior. I am surprised to hear of the mechanical problems others have experienced. Upon purchase, we did the timing belt, tensioners, water pump and radiator hoses as a preventative measure. Any other advice in terms of maintenance or operation that could help us avoid major mechanical trouble? To date the only drawback of the car is the notes we find left on the windshield: \"If you ever want to sell this, please call me\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614128694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5797207, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MValspeed Thanks! Tow rating is 2,400lbs with a tongue weight of 200lbs - It is a Subaru branded hitch. 1 1/4in size.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614132196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5798411, "authorName": "Stu-Pak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu-pak/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Stu-Pak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614180084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5798936, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614187303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5800341, "authorName": "AndrewB55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewb55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an '05 Turbo, I'm the original owner and drove it off the lot in July of 2004. I've put all 130k miles on it myself and it's still a champ. To @Type5314 s point, I get notes on it all the time for people asking me if I will sell it. Maybe one day...will watch this closely. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614197285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5800616, "authorName": "grampsC8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grampsc8/", "bidAmount": 5333, "content": "$5,333 bid placed by grampsC8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614198852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5801342, "authorName": "zk47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zk47/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by zk47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614202649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5802546, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not just weird, powerfully weird. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614212225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5804449, "authorName": "anthonys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthonys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you guys have to smog your cars in your state? I'm interested but would need to make sure it would pass CA smog?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614270709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5805293, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anthonys \nI have (third owner) a '05 Baja Turbo in CA, originally sold in PA. Second owner brought it to CA in '07 or '08. I've had it since '16. Mine has had no issues passing CA smog.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614280057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5808238, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anthonys No smog tests where we live, but it passes a smog readiness test using BlueDriver. Hopefully that helps a little. :) @CNaylor Thanks for sharing your experience!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614293474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5808682, "authorName": "Guadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sam_Nelson32 At least you can sport shift it. \r\n0-60 in 4.3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614300829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5808874, "authorName": "SteveNC8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenc8888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Considering how few of these were produced and what they are going for in the wild, I expect this to go for close to $10k.\r\n\r\nas an owner of a 2005 Baja Turbo AT, I can also attest that the AT is very strong in these Bajas, but you\u2019ll probably never use the sport shift mode... The AT on these is very quick and shifts right at the redline if you ask it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614304242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5810622, "authorName": "berniek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berniek/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by berniek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614356352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5810762, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brat 2.0!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614358193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5810820, "authorName": "ChefSamA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefsama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unique cars, love them. Really good. I\u2019m betting about $8,500 ceiling on this one. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614358871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5815315, "authorName": "rohrman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rohrman1/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by rohrman1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614389059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5816047, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChefSamA I agree these are unique trucks (not cars) I love them and wish we had UTE's like Australia has. \r\nI will disagree with your ceiling for this sport truck and often wonder why anyone would offer unsolicited advice with out providing professional credentials.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614410396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816127, "authorName": "fosterfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fosterfarm/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by fosterfarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614425218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5816129, "authorName": "fosterfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fosterfarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rolled my baja xmas day love these cars got to have another one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614425382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816645, "authorName": "zardoz99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zardoz99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love my 2005 Baja Turbo 5 speed. Bought new in July 2005. Over 265K miles, going strong. Has Nokian tires as I live in the mountains.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614439385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816832, "authorName": "nagem777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nagem777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChefSamA I am glad to wager $1000 that this sells for more than $8,500.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614442973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816882, "authorName": "Dikfrost3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dikfrost3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always thought these were awesome trucks and then I read in the comments below that it had a 0-60 time of 4.3 sec. That made me really want one, upon further investigation I found the times from Car and Driver to be 7.3. Still very respectable time for a truck in 06.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614443749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818413, "authorName": "ChefSamA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefsama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nagem777 why would you think I would bet you? Just stating my personal opinion. Not interested in buying this vehicle. Nor do I care what you think. \r\nBut okay, good luck collecting anything troll.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614484327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818448, "authorName": "nagem777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nagem777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChefSamA I have much better things to do than troll a nobody on BAT. I made the obvious assumption that you would bet me because you posted - \"I\u2019m betting about $8,500 ceiling on this one.\" I am merely offering to take the other side of the bet that you offered. In fact, if you would like to put the money in escrow, I am willing to bet much more. I am not sure English is your first language, but I made the assumption that it is. Finally, I will quote a very wise man, @Nachoz, who posted in reply to your comment - \"I will disagree with your ceiling for this sport truck and often wonder why anyone would offer unsolicited advice without providing professional credentials.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614485967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818489, "authorName": "ChefSamA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefsama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nagem777 okay. How about sucking a fart from my ass dude! Escrow my ball sack you nobody < $13k bidding a loving turd.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614488198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818500, "authorName": "nagem777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nagem777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - very impressive. I regret the assumption English was your first language, I was obviously wrong. Your post gives your unsolicited advice much more gravitas! Is it safe to assume that you are declining my wager?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614489053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818514, "authorName": "ChefSamA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefsama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nagem777 escrow boy, LOL. Figure of speech. If a retard wants to overpay for a car in Central FL, cool. That market $8,500 is fair. Probably as dumb as you for wasting time reading thru comments. Keep lowballing Zs bitch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614489619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818550, "authorName": "nagem777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nagem777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChefSamA You represent your self as a very articulate young man, your fraternity brothers must be very proud.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614491623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818557, "authorName": "Jusgw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jusgw/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Jusgw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614491969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5819066, "authorName": "grampsC8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grampsc8/", "bidAmount": 8233, "content": "$8,233 bid placed by grampsC8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614528723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5819073, "authorName": "DougieC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougiec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, I\u2019ve been a BAT watcher and have never posted before, so bear with me. Is there any questionable areas of this car that a new buyer should know?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614528866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819095, "authorName": "fosterfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fosterfarm/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by fosterfarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614529590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5819205, "authorName": "rob78745", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob78745/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have running/driving vids available? thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614532223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819309, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DougieC Thanks for your question! Baja means a lot to us and we did everything we could to make sure that whoever gets it next will be able to fall in love with it and not worry about anything mechanical. That\u2019s also why we listed on here - We want Baja to have a home where it can be enjoyed for years to come. It\u2019s something special for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614535381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819316, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rob78745 We\u2019ll see if we can put something together this evening when we get home. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614535489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819417, "authorName": "Type5314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type5314/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I can gather, they made about 19,000 BaJas from 2004 to 2006, these being the years the Turbo engine was offered. I've not seen any numbers on what percentage of the 19,000 are turbos. We went to a local Subaru Treffen in Portland a few years back. Hundreds of Subies. Within that, I counted 5 Bajas. We were the only Turbo. These seems like a well-cared for car, lightly used, and clean underneath. It'll be awhile before you see another like it. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614538238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819576, "authorName": "veloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fosterfarm You realize this isn\u2019t eBay? Totally different bid mechanism. And I\u2019m only asking because I see you just joined BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614542950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819992, "authorName": "Muyhaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muyhaha/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Muyhaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614555599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820077, "authorName": "fosterfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fosterfarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i dont think how i bid is anyone elses business", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614557914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5820117, "authorName": "veloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fosterfarm nope, carry on", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614558935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5820206, "authorName": "zk47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zk47/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by zk47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614561468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820367, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two driving videos provided by the seller have been uploaded to the listing body.\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614567524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5820479, "authorName": "RickHudson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickhudson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Beautiful! I just bought the manual transmission one of these from 2005 for $$$ and had it shipped to NY from CA after searching for years. I also own the non-turbo automatic from the same year. I can attest to the amazing power of the turbo. It's way faster than I can go on roads around here. This truck handles snow, ice, and rough roads with ease, but it looks like this one hasn't seen any of that! There's some good facebook communities for whoever snags this beauty.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614571767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5820744, "authorName": "Muyhaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muyhaha/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Muyhaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614603269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5821313, "authorName": "Ford_Mustang65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ford_mustang65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For how long have these Baja trucks been collectible?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614615458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5821322, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614615558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5821332, "authorName": "ritter911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritter911/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by ritter911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614615678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5821341, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614615760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5821413, "authorName": "Short_Haul_Trucker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/short_haul_trucker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the vehicle. Owned 2 back in the 80's as Brats. Glad to see the price shoot right on up to healthy 5 digits to stifle any negativity. Good for you Elipse (and BAT!). \r\n\r\nI especially appreciate the vids and am wondering how much Werner Herzog charges?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614616622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5821566, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RickHudson congrats on your \u201805! I\u2019ll agree it\u2019s effortlessly faster than the roads allow here too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614618645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5821618, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ford_Mustang65 Sentimental and unusual add up I suppose! We have had a lot of former BRAT and Baja owners share their memories with us - It is awesome how many people are connected to them!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614619132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5821636, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Short_Haul_Trucker Thanks so much for your positivity! It\u2019s funny to see the video results when you trust the phone to decide what to shoot :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614619329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5821834, "authorName": "RickHudson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickhudson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doug did a profile of a manual one a couple years back. Good viewing to learn the special features of the truck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO53M8x3Y28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614621472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5822020, "authorName": "Muyhaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muyhaha/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Muyhaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614623514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5822077, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614623995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5822514, "authorName": "Muyhaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muyhaha/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Muyhaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614626370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5822523, "authorName": "patman1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patman1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 04 version of this car from new until 2012. Fastest car I have ever owned. I always wondered why Subaru never made a WRX/STI version of this. I think it would have been a best seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614626392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5823435, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still a great deal at ths price, vs one in the wild (craigslist etc) in this condition. At least at CA prices....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614629860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5823629, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and whom ever does aquire this one. Come join us @ https://www.scoobytruck.com/bb/ \r\nIt's not as busy/active as other vehicle forums... but there a lot less of us Baja owners in the first place. Best of all, it's freindly, and lots of knowledge to be shared.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614630654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5823821, "authorName": "Hntrgrl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hntrgrl/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Hntrgrl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614631613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5823847, "authorName": "Muyhaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muyhaha/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Muyhaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614631782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5823946, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614632350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5823985, "authorName": "ritter911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritter911/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by ritter911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614632545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824042, "authorName": "jaybyrd94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybyrd94/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by jaybyrd94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614632832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824089, "authorName": "Rapl1046", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapl1046/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Rapl1046", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614633025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824158, "authorName": "ritter911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritter911/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by ritter911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614633302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824187, "authorName": "Rapl1046", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapl1046/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Rapl1046", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614633406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824639, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824665, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824668, "authorName": "Short_Haul_Trucker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/short_haul_trucker/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Short_Haul_Trucker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824678, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824693, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824721, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824743, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824748, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824749, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't help it, Mike. Can you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5824755, "authorName": "Rapl1046", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapl1046/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Rapl1046", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824760, "authorName": "Dikfrost3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dikfrost3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "remember this comment from a few days ago???\r\n\r\nUnique cars, love them. Really good. I\u2019m betting about $8,500 ceiling on this one. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614635532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5824781, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824784, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824782, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Elipse has got to be doing wind sprints through their house right about now", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614635604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5824796, "authorName": "RickHudson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickhudson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As has been said in previous Subaru auctions here, I hope Subaru is watching. The Baja, Brat and WRX hatchbacks are due for a comeback. These are magnificent vehicles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614635699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5824799, "authorName": "benzguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzguy55/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by benzguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824812, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5824840, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/1/21 for $18,000 to mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635920, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5824846, "authorName": "veloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elipse Congrats to you on a great sale. Well done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614635937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5824976, "authorName": "Ford_Mustang65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ford_mustang65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For just a 15-year-old Subaru, $18,000 is a strongly good price for the seller here, and I predict the values will continue to head north. This looks like it could be a worthy investment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614636394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5825083, "authorName": "Elipse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elipse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much everyone for the interest and support. Anxiously excited to meet the new owners for Baja\u2019s next journey.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614636789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5825317, "authorName": "kjohannes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjohannes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!! Didn\u2019t expect to see this result. Congrats to seller and buyer. Going to love it. \ud83d\udc4d. Definitely check out the forum too. If it\u2019s anything like the forester forum, it\u2019s a wealth of knowledge and nice people abound.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614637820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6106648, "authorName": "michelin_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michelin_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is worth every penny (and more) of the sell price. I know this because I own the exact, same specs (+ a few more options), same color (Obsidian Black Baja) Turbo with Sport shift. The only difference is that my car has its original block and I\u2019ve never had a blown head gasket, nor has it ever required a rebuild due to burnt exhaust valves. It is accident-free and has been in my ownership, garage kept since I bought it from the Subaru dealership, here in California with only 32K miles. I have added about 100K California miles to that myself with regular services and recommended replacements, including timing belt and turbo (all done by Subaru). I am a relatively senior owner and lifetime car enthusiast. I have owned a lot of cars, including a rare, factory black Brat with Tee-tops that I drove to 325Kmiles before I gave it to my cousin. This Baja Turbo has been the best, most versatile cars that I have ever owned, and it is faster than a speeding ticket lol. People ask me about it and leave me WTB notes all the time. I never considered selling, but alas times are tough, and wife is now pressing me about my \"car hobby\". If anyone reading this has interest in buying my car, please visit: https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/laguna-niguel-rare-2006-subaru-baja/7311172445.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619143505, "type": "comment"}]