Time to get another vehicle and this one seems to tick the boxes I need most. So far, I think I want the turbo and probably 05 or 06.
What sorts of common problems should I look for? I'm in upstate SC, but will travel if necessary to get a good one. Recalls I should ask about? Specific services I should be aware of?
Most of what I'm seeing in that year range has between 90,000 and 120,000 miles, so I'm guessing there are major engine services that will need to be done or expected?
Thanks for any input!
Vince
Baja Shopping
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Re: Baja Shopping
Thank you for that! I'll keep those in mind.
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Re: Baja Shopping
Based on recent experience, if you are shopping for an automatic then take it for a drive up some decent hills that require a downshift. At a steady state speed check that the downshift from 4th to 3rd happens smoothly. Mine downshifted very hard into 3rd under these circumstances and it was a $3k repair (Dealer wanted $4k).
I'd opt for the stick if I had to buy again.
I'd opt for the stick if I had to buy again.
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Re: Baja Shopping
Great suggestions! Is the Baja pretty decent to work on as a competent DIY'r? Water pump, belts, plugs, oil, brake pads, et al?
Re: Baja Shopping
I have read from other posters here that the Baja is one of the easiest vehicles out there to do a DIY timing belt replacement on.
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