Used 2003 Subaru Forester for sale near you
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Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- SILVER
- Int. color
- Gray
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-27
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
- Stock #
- 15200
- VIN
- JF1SG656X3H727792
Features
- Convenience
- Heated Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Alloy Wheels
- Roof Rack
Dealer
Milaca MotorsReviews
Milaca Motors review
Milaca Wheel Motors is EXCELLENT! Mitch is a wonderful salesperson. He is very detailed, and responsive to all inquiries. We are very happy with the Chrysler Fifth Avenue purchase. Highly recommend their family dealership. A true pleasure to deal with them--John
2003 Subaru Forester review
This is the longest I have ever owned a vehicle. I got it in 2014 w/144000 miles on it. I went from tahoe to Bay Area and back almost every week for 5 years. It screamed up the mountain in 3 rd and 4 th gear no problem. I feel I push it at times because I often am driving up and down the mountain. I was making payments on it when coming back from Bay Area, going up the hill in el Dorado hills, I threw a rod out the bottom of the motor at 154000. People had the nerve to ask if I had oil in it. Turned out mice had made a nest in the catalytic converter (because it was stored for a year before I bought it) . Supposedly that’s why. Because I was still making payments I opted to buy a motor from Japan, which is a 2006 Impreza motor. $1710.00 later new motor new clutch assembly. Runs great now. I have 203000 miles on chassis and only about 70,000 miles on new motor. My boyfriend rear ended someone and we replaced the quarter panel, head light assembly and found a matching hood with a scoop ( so now I’m always challenged to race cause everyone thinks it’s an STI-I wish). I have replaced a lot of suspension and steering parts, starter, fuel pump, control arm end links, front brakes and rotors, front shocks, driveshaft, battery, front left cv axel, new front lower ball joints, new clutch again, rewire head light assemblies, put premium rims and nice stereo system, studded snow tired. Then a tourist hit and ran and destroyed my rear quarter panel. At that point I was like “I have so much into it I may as well fix it” so I got all the dings and dents repaired and new paint job. I’m attached to this car. It’s like no other in the Tahoe winter with the studded tires. It’s safe and I don’t have to worry so much that it’s such an expensive car if I do happen to slide off the road in the snow. I will probably keep on repairing it unless the motor blows again. I am a female, but a lot of the maintenance and repairs I do myself. Like tune up and oil change. I also replaced the drive shaft myself ($400) as opposed to paying between $800-$1200 to let someone else do it. Replacing the alternator was easy also. If I can find how to do it on YouTube, I will do it myself.
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Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Red
- Int. color
- Beige
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-27
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- 4-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 165.0HP 2.5L 4 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel
- VIN
- JF1SG63663H746147
Features
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Roof Rack
Reviews
2003 Subaru Forester review
i brought this car for $1,800 second hand with 293,000 on the meter, the engine has been running perfectly since ive had it. Ive only had a few problems with it as expected with the price i brought it for. the front drive shaft gave out resulting in one of my wheels comming off completly but was booked in with the mechanic anyway, other than that i've had pretty much no problems at all, ive driven it 4000 and have loved every second of it, being just night drives, random drives, beach drives its been a great car though it
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Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Java Black Pearl / Steel Gray
- Int. color
- Gray
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-27
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- 5-Speed Manual
- Engine
- 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
- Stock #
- US63293A
- VIN
- JF1SG65663G743221
Features
- Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Heated Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Alloy Wheels
- Roof Rack
Dealer
Groove SubaruReviews
Groove Subaru review
Very nice people to work with. Very happy with everything they help with thank you..
2003 Subaru Forester review
best car ever owned, as long as you service it, will never let you down great in snow and ice, good fuel consumption, owned now for 5 years past every mot only thing i bought is new set of tyres, it will never let you down though, dont buy the 2.5lt they have head gasket problems buy the 2.0 engine indestructable.
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Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Pacifica Blue Pearl/Textured Gray
- Int. color
- Black
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-26
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- 4 Speed Automatic
- Engine
- 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
- Stock #
- 10702
- VIN
- JF1SG63673H722486
Features
- Convenience
- Keyless Entry
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Roof Rack
Dealer
1st Choice AutoReviews
2003 Subaru Forester review
this car met and exceeded our wants and needs.The radio with cd player could be better,but we still have fm,am bands also, love the weather bands.
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Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Sierra Gold Metallic
- Int. color
- Beige
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-26
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Engine
- 2.5L H4 16V MPFI SOHC
- Stock #
- AM2330
- VIN
- JF1SG65653H709023
Features
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Alloy Wheels
- Roof Rack
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Seating
- Leather Seats
Dealer
Ascend Motors LLC -
Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Pacifica Blue Pearl/Textured Gray
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 21-26
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 2.5L H-4 regular gasoline, engine with 165HP
- Stock #
- 16728A
- VIN
- JF1SG63633H761463
Features
- Convenience
- Keyless Entry
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Alloy Wheels
- Roof Rack
Dealer
Koenig SubaruReviews
Koenig Subaru review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ great team, sales to service 100% customer satisfaction.Ms.Coler⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Service and Paperwork a breeze.Great vehicle.
2003 Subaru Forester review
Excellent build quality overall. 110kW on an AWD = pretty gutless, but that's okay so many cops around now anyway lol. Excellent driver visibility. Exterior style still looks good today. Interior layout is good but back seats a little cramped for adults. Good reliability so long as you do the basics like check fluid levels, change oil on time, change timing belt on time etc. If you don't do this kind of stuff then expect problems.
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$38,337
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Subaru Forester prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
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| 2026 Subaru Forester | $37,893 |
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| 2025 Subaru Forester | $31,890 |
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| 2024 Subaru Forester | $29,358 |
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| 2023 Subaru Forester | $27,530 |
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| 2022 Subaru Forester | $24,878 |
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| 2021 Subaru Forester | $22,769 |
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| 2020 Subaru Forester | $21,476 |
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| 2019 Subaru Forester | $19,510 |
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| 2018 Subaru Forester | $17,630 |
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| 2017 Subaru Forester | $15,720 |
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About the 2003 Subaru Forester
2.5 X 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)
How much does the 2003 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2003 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2003 Forester is $5,100, with pricing starting at $2,500.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2003 Subaru Forester?
The 2003 Subaru Forester compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
- Toyota Corolla Cross
- Subaru Outback
- Subaru Forester Hybrid
- Mazda CX-50
- Honda CR-V
- Ford Escape
Is the 2003 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2003 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Forester owners.
Is the 2003 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2003 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort
- 4.3
- Interior
- 4.3
- Performance
- 4.3
- Value
- 4.3
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.2
80% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.3
- Interior
- 4.3
- Performance
- 4.3
- Value
- 4.3
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.2
X (2 styles)
| Style | |
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| 4dr 2.5 X Auto | 4dr 2.5 X Manual |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $21,645 | Starting at $20,845 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 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) |
XS (5 styles)
| Style | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual |
| Inventory price | ||||
| Starting at $23,895 | Starting at $25,645 | Starting at $24,895 | Starting at $24,095 | Starting at $23,095 |
| Combined MPG | ||||
| 0 | 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) | 165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |