Regarding the Baja -- Dealer must support parts for 10 years?

[DRM]

I can get an MY03 Subaru Baja for almost 2k under
invoice now. The only thing that is stopping me is the
possibility of needing a part for a vehicle that is no longer
produced. The dealer says that the government forces
manufacturers to support a vehicle for ten years after
production has stopped.

Can anyone tell me if this is true? Does this include all
parts? I know that most of the mechanicals are shared
with other subarus -- so this is not a problem, but what
about the parts that are unique to the baja (the tailgate for
example)? I fear getting rear-ended a couple years down
the road and not being able to make proper repairs.

Any guidance appreciated!

Dale

 

[Edward Hayes]

The 10 year rule is correct, only parts supply may take a long time if you
get into an accident that requires a "Baja part. All engine,transmission and
driveline parts are the same as the other lines. Ed Hayes

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

How about negotiating for some spare parts in the purchase? A bumper and
tailgate at their cost or something. If you decide you never need them
I'm sure they'd be worth something on ebay - assuming you have storage
space for them.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

 

[Kar Klean]

Did someone hear that production of the Baja is going to be stopped?

 

[Jeremiah]

Did someone hear that production of the Baja is going to be stopped?

No. There hasn't been a single official report of this. Its speculation
based on the lack of effort SOA is putting into marketing it and now,
getting the Turbos to those who have been waiting for months now to receive
them. They put a cap on production for this year, and yet they still can't
even get them produced and to buyers for extended periods of time.

People have mearly speculated for the past 8 months or so that they'll drop
the line. The MY05 Legacy's/OB's new facelift will be the telling sign of
what is to come for the Baja. If they're going to invest the redesign
including the Baja, then we can expect it to stick around for awhile.

 

[DRM]

I was back at the dealership today and may pick up my
Baja tomorrow. Still debating -- kinda pissed me off
today when I asked about the 0% financing and was told
it was only 0% for 60 days.

Anyway, the salesguy says that Subaru is not stopping
production of the Baja. Of course, he also told me that
on the East coast, "All you see are Bajas". Right.

Dale

 

[Jeremiah]

I was back at the dealership today and may pick up my
Baja tomorrow. Still debating -- kinda pissed me off
today when I asked about the 0% financing and was told
it was only 0% for 60 days.

Anyway, the salesguy says that Subaru is not stopping
production of the Baja. Of course, he also told me that
on the East coast, "All you see are Bajas". Right.

Dale

Yeah i wouldn't listen to anything on the dealer level. Their only concern
is to sell. I'd just focus on what SOA puts out for press releases.

Bajas all over the east coast LOLOLOL

I'm in MA, which is big scoobie country, and i seldomnly see another Baja
on the road. I see at least 50 outbacks, but no Bajas. In fact i haven't
seen a Turbo out on the road driving yet, only on dealer lots.

 

[Jkpoulos7]

there are so few bajas on the road in NJ I'm not surprised theyre being axed.
Plus theyre selling for 18,500 or so is also a clue. Subaru dropped the ball
with the Baja- they only had a deluxe leather trimmed model alienating the
college and younger set due to high cost. The rearr seat only holds two and the
cost of a hard locking cargo cover puts the baja into Outbacck range. Great
idea poor execution and marketing

 

[Xtranet]

there are so few bajas on the road in NJ I'm not surprised theyre being axed.
Plus theyre selling for 18,500 or so is also a clue. Subaru dropped the ball
with the Baja- they only had a deluxe leather trimmed model alienating the
college and younger set due to high cost. The rearr seat only holds two and the
cost of a hard locking cargo cover puts the baja into Outbacck range. Great
idea poor execution and marketing

Not to mention that the tailgate is so "heavy" to close. You'd think they
put rocks in there.

 

[Kar Klean]

As an owner og one I have seen a lot more in the last week or so.