I didn't know what the subaru baja looked like so I went to the web site subarubaja.com I agree that the baja is the first step in the truck evolution.
I would recommend something like an Explorer first. I went from nothing but Caddy's to one, and you still have some of the comfort and conveniences of a car. The ride of that truck is gonna' beat you to death, if you've been driving a Cadillac. I promise.