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Used
2004 Subaru Forester
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near
San Diego, CA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
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I worked with this dealer and got a car and a price not
I worked with this dealer and got a car and a price not to be beat in Denver area! They further delivered the car o my home on flatbed truck for the price of their gas! Mr Perez and Edgar made this very easy! If they have what u r looking for give them a shot!
Insanely reliable.
Insanely reliable. Nothing needed to be replaced in the time I’ve had it, and its 20 years old! Currently at 146k miles. Hope to see my specific Forester reach up to the >250k miles mark like many others!






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Last year I bought a car for my son from them, still runs
Last year I bought a car for my son from them, still runs good and just recently got it inspected. Had to do some minor maintenance to it. So I came back and got one more vehicle for my daughter this time. Their Subarus are pretty good for the price. I looked everywhere but the prices are out of hand, they stay pretty reasonable about their prices. They gave me a nice discount as a bonus since I’m buying a second car from them. My daughter is happy, I’m happy. Good to have business with you.
still going after 277K miles
I am the sole owner of a 2004 Forester XS which is still going at 277,000 miles. It has proved to be a reliable car with proper maintenance, and have trusted it so far on many backcountry and off-road adventures. By 2022 standards, the car is just adequately powered, but I was able to tow a #1800 trailer many a time. The engine required an extensive rebuild at 185K miles, which is typical for a Subaru, and the transmission was swapped out for low-miles used transmission at 250K miles - surprising good considering its life history. Road noise/air leaks around the windows are the biggest problem. The sunroof actuator broke mid-life, which was disappointing. Otherwise, a quality car.






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The auto house staffs are very friendly, very patience,
The auto house staffs are very friendly, very patience, and put no pressure to clients. I could have buy a car if there the one of my option is available. I am hoping to visit the shop again when see another one comes in.
The subaru forester is a reliable car
It has plenty of leg room as for parts i take mine to subaru to get the parts they are like any other car some parts are expensive but i know i get a great job and have no complaints whatsoever i suppose other garages could do the jobs but with subaru i know il get a great job done and no complaints ..






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Benjamin was really kind, explained all the options and
Benjamin was really kind, explained all the options and wasn’t harassing at all. Car in good condition so far !!
Good performance especially on slippery roads
It's a wonderful car my first Subaru to drive and am satisfied Secondly the stability on the road is good and it's fuel efficient .




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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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After driving nothing but Toyotas for the past 30 years,
After driving nothing but Toyotas for the past 30 years, I decided to try a new make / model for my next car. I went to Bruce Bennett Nissan on Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury and wound up working with someone who I found to be extremely professional; & knowledgeable about the Nissan line of cars. This individual is Danny Coscia, Sales Specialist. Danny was extremely pleasant to work with and at no time did I feel pressured, etc. to buy anything. Danny advised me of all available options re: financing: leasing, etc. Danny showed me multiple vehicles and knew what he was talking about. While I am sure that Danny would have gotten a much bigger commission had I decided to finance a new car, I bought a certified used Rogue with cash. Given that Danny spent so much time showing me cars and discussing all facets of car buying, It pains me that this enthusiastic young salesman probably lost out on a well deserved commission. Despite all the time he spent with me and probably getting very little for his efforts that day, Danny was gracious and showed no kind of animosity or disappointment that his efforts were probably not on par with what he may have earned for this deal. If you visit this dealership, which had a wealth of beautiful cars, do yourself a favor and ask to work with Danny. The young lady who addresses financing options, Sarah (?), was also very easy to deal with. I’d recommend this dealership based on their inventory and the fact that they seem to hire good, young people who represent the dealership and the Nissan brand so well.
dependable used cars
My previous car had broken down and needed a quick cheap fix to the situation while resolving my finances. I had heard horror stories about used car dealerships so went in as a skeptic. They were nice enough to explain i was buying a used car and to expect a few wear and tear issues. I bought it with the express intention of just owning it for a few months. I took it to my mechanic changed the fluids and it served me well with minimal maintenance for three years before i decided to get another. After this experience and how much i saved i do not see myself buying a brand new car






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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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Very helpful and quick to return my messages… no high
Very helpful and quick to return my messages… no high pressure sale .. lots of good suggestions






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Great sharing of information and making some
Great sharing of information and making some recommendations. We discussed several of the other vehicles that might meet my needs.






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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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Salesman was very understanding and showed us the actual
Salesman was very understanding and showed us the actual car that we had come to see. Was not pushy, which was greatly appreciated.






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Their direct communication and empathy towards me was
Their direct communication and empathy towards me was very helpful. I failed to communicate effectively.






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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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Knew which car my daughter wanted to buy when going to
Knew which car my daughter wanted to buy when going to this dealership, however she ended up driving home a different car that she fell in love with. Went to buy a Honda Fit, however fell in love with. Shawn (who was amazing to work with) was very down to earth and knowledgeable. He had lots of suggestions for my daughter, being 18, not only with her credit, but also insurance and general young adult advice. Thank you Shawn!!!!!

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2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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This was the best experience I ever had with purchasing a
This was the best experience I ever had with purchasing a vehicle, David, was very understanding what I needed, he showed me numerous vehicles , helped me with setting up the bank that would finance my car, for the best rate, I wasn’t nervous talking to him, he wasn’t pushy trying to get me to purchase a vehicle, I highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a used car, I left there happy with the purchase I made, hats off to Dave and his staff. I gave 5 stars , it they had more stars I would of given all of them, Thank you Dave😊😊😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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About the 2004 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 2004 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2004 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2004 Forester is $6,580, with pricing starting at $3,595.
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Is the 2004 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2004 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Forester owners.
Is the 2004 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2004 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.2
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 3.9
- Reliability 4.5
93% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.2
- Value 4.6
- Exterior 3.9
- Reliability 4.5
X (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 2.5 X Manual | 4dr 2.5 X Auto | 4dr 2.5 X Auto | 4dr 2.5 X Manual |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $21,020 | Starting at $21,820 | Starting at $21,820 | Starting at $21,020 |
Combined MPG | |||
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) |
XS (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 2.5 XS Manual | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $23,270 | Starting at $24,070 | Starting at $24,070 | Starting at $23,270 |
Combined MPG | |||
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) |
XS w/Prem Pkg & Lthr (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $25,820 | Starting at $25,820 |
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 w/Premium Pkg (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Premium Pkg |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $24,270 | Starting at $25,070 | Starting at $24,270 | Starting at $25,070 |
Combined MPG | |||
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) |
XT (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 2.5 XT Manual | 4dr 2.5 XT Auto | 4dr 2.5 XT Manual | 4dr 2.5 XT Auto |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $25,095 | Starting at $25,895 | Starting at $25,095 | Starting at $25,895 |
Combined MPG | |||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Engine | |||
210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XT w/Prem Pkg & Lthr (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr | 4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Prem Pkg & Lthr |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $27,645 | Starting at $27,645 |
Combined MPG | |
0 | 0 |
Engine | |
210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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