Automotive "ODDBALLS" (msn autos) - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

BOO · 2008-07-01, 10:47 AM

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...&topart=luxury

Of course some that made the list are: 1975 AMC Pacer
Suzuki X-90
Mercedes R-Class

sperry · 2008-07-01, 12:37 PM

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The Baja, circa 2003-2006, was a plastic-wrapped eyesore that married the worst features of tiny trucks and cars. A scrawny, useless cargo bed was combined with a cramped back seat and an underpowered four-cylinder engine.

Since when is a 250hp turbo motor "an underpowered four-cylinder engine"? Even the N/A motor was 170hp with plenty of torque... no one complains that the RS/TS of that era was "underpowered". I mean, with so many accurate reasons to bash the Baja, why bother bitching about the power when there was an optional turbo version that was smoking fast?

Kevin M · 2008-07-01, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Since when is a 250hp turbo motor "an underpowered four-cylinder engine"? Even the N/A motor was 170hp with plenty of torque... no one complains that the RS/TS of that era was "underpowered". I mean, with so many accurate reasons to bash the Baja, why bother bitching about the power when there was an optional turbo version that was smoking fast?

The Baja was way too heavy and poorly geared. It really was a dog despite being equipped with good engines.

sperry · 2008-07-01, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

The Baja was way too heavy and poorly geared. It really was a dog despite being equipped with good engines.

Dude, it could have a three speed auto and it's still not "underpowered" with 250hp. It's not that heavy... we're not talking about an M1A1. Hell, my 7,000 lb truck only has 275hp and it can do 90mph up over Donner with a 5,000 trailer behind it.

Nick Koan · 2008-07-01, 01:12 PM

It can't be much heavier than a similarly equipped Outback or Legacy of the same vintage (both of which didn't have a turbo option until the redesign in 05).

BOO · 2008-07-03, 08:29 AM

I actually happen to like the Baja.

2008-07-01, 10:47 AM	#1
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Automotive "ODDBALLS" (msn autos) http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...&topart=luxury Of course some that made the list are: 1975 AMC Pacer Suzuki X-90 Mercedes R-Class __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM Last edited by BOO; 2008-07-01 at 10:57 AM.

2008-07-01, 01:12 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	It can't be much heavier than a similarly equipped Outback or Legacy of the same vintage (both of which didn't have a turbo option until the redesign in 05). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-07-03, 08:29 AM	#6
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	I actually happen to like the Baja. __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM