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Used 1998 Subaru Forester for sale near me

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Est. $400 /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Silverthorn Metallic/Gray
Int. color: Gray Leather
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG: 21-25
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
Stock #: 421
VIN: JF1SF6355YH725260

Features

Exterior: Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Black Diamond Pearl
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V
Stock #: D045
VIN: JF1SF6351XG739287

Features

Exterior: Roof Rack
Seating: Leather Seats

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
MPG: 21-28
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Engine: 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
Stock #: U1697B
VIN: JF1SF6354YG727829

Features

Exterior: Roof Rack

Subaru Forester prices by year

Model year Prices from Deals
2025 Subaru Forester $24,950 122 Great deals
2024 Subaru Forester $19,987 120 Great deals
2023 Subaru Forester $17,500 32 Great deals
2022 Subaru Forester $16,477 36 Great deals
2021 Subaru Forester $12,495 40 Great deals
2020 Subaru Forester $8,400 34 Great deals
2019 Subaru Forester $6,700 62 Great deals
2018 Subaru Forester $7,795 39 Great deals
2017 Subaru Forester $3,995 71 Great deals
2016 Subaru Forester $5,495 71 Great deals

About the 1998 Subaru Forester

Basics

Base shown (base trim).

Seating
5
Door count
4
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Combined MPG
0
Transmission
M/T
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 1998 Subaru Forester
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(20 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.5
Ratings (20 reviews)

90% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.5
Trims

Base (1 style)

Style
4dr Manual NA Pkg AWD
Inventory price
Starting at $18,695
Combined MPG
0
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

L (2 styles)

Style
4dr L Manual PA Pkg AWD 4dr L Auto PA Pkg AWD
Inventory price
Starting at $19,995 Starting at $20,795
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0 0
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

S (4 styles)

Style
4dr S Auto QA Pkg AWD 4dr S Manual QA Pkg AWD 4dr S Manual QV Cold Pkg AWD 4dr S Auto QV Cold Pkg AWD
Inventory price
Starting at $22,995 Starting at $22,195 Starting at $22,495 Starting at $23,295
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0 0 0 0
Engine
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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