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2003 Subaru Forester
for sale
near
Alsip, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Good experience with Chase today.
Good experience with Chase today. Great customer service and very clear with all of our questions
Best car ive owned and been in
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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I love my forester
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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They were more than helpful and professional during the
They were more than helpful and professional during the car buying process. They were courteous and only sell quality vehicles for fair and agreeable prices.
if your looking for a reliable car look no further
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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2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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We purchased our vehicle from Berkenkotter Motors and we
We purchased our vehicle from Berkenkotter Motors and we couldn't be happier. We came from Brush in search of a 4 runner and the experience was well worth the trip. Lucas and Dan were very honest, helpful and treated us with respect. They were easy to work with and made us comfortable with our purchase. They made the buying process stress-free and they ensured everything was handled smoothly. I highly recommend them. Thank you so much guys! We definitely recommend your dealership and look forward to working with you more in the future!
Great except for being underpowered
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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Great place!
It's rare to find a car dealership/salesperson that is straightforward, honest, easy going, efficient, personable, knowledgeable, helpful and a joy to work with. Jared was all of these things. My son and I were super impressed with the employees and the entire smooth transaction. They treated us as a valued customer for sure. I highly recommend and would prefer to deal with the exclusively in the future for all my vehicle needs.
good car
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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Zach in the service department
Zach in service is amazing! Customer service is on point, they did an amazing job and took care of us! I would definitely recommend them over and over.
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I conducted the transaction for the most part over the
I conducted the transaction for the most part over the telephone and online without any difficulties gave them a deposit and then arrange for air transportation to Denver from Fargo Dealership representatives picked me up at the airport took me to the dealership and an hour later I was on the road back home so I was quite satisfied with the entire transaction and the quality of the car was everything that I had hoped
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2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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Recently purchased a 2026 Honda Ridgeline from Auburn
Recently purchased a 2026 Honda Ridgeline from Auburn Honda. They were great to work with and I didn’t feel pressured. We worked out a deal that we both agreed on fairly quickly. The Ridgeline I purchased had just arrived at the dealership so they hadn’t had time to complete their usual new vehicle preparation. They were accommodating and arrangements were made for me to return and finish the final details. I very happy with my new purchase and everyone that I worked with. I would highly recommend Auburn Honda. A special shout out to Nick Rendon for all his hard work and commitment!!
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Subaru Forester prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Forester | $38,961 | |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | $34,919 | 5 Great deals |
| 2024 Subaru Forester | $30,004 | 19 Good deals |
| 2023 Subaru Forester | $26,957 | 17 Good deals |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | $27,268 | 22 Good deals |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | $23,768 | 13 Good deals |
| 2019 Subaru Forester | $20,108 | 9 Good deals |
| 2018 Subaru Forester | $17,263 | 7 Good deals |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | $13,719 | 7 Good deals |
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 $4,396, with pricing starting at $2,990.
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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