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Used
2005 Subaru Forester
for sale
near
Hartford, CT
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Best Subaru Ever!
I bought this vehicle brand new for my 50th, and yes, it almost has a personality. I trust my Subaru unconditionally and I plan to drive for many more years.






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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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Comfort at its best!
This vehicle is like a living entity that provides comfort and safety. It was definitely worth the purchase. I plan to own this vehicle for many years to come.






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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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273,000 miles...so far!
I own a 2005 Subaru forester, LL Bean addition. It has 273,000 miles on it and it runs like it's new! I bought it used and replaced the water pump, timing chain, and gaskets as a preventive measure and it runs like it's a new car. I found that the repairs and parts are very reasonable compared to other cars I've owned. I live in Colorado and the Forester is amazing on snow. I live on a fairly steep Hill and this is the first car can handle it with no problem. It is an ample power, but if you want more power there is always the turbo option. The Forester can handle a surprising amount of cargo when needed, if you put the seats down and the ample headroom allows me to put my dog's crate in the back when needed. I have several friends who are hard core Subaru fans and now I completely understand why!






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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
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Went to this dealership today to buy 1 car but left with
Went to this dealership today to buy 1 car but left with 2, high quality used vehicles recommend to anyone looking for one.
Head gasket issues.
In 2005 Subaru experimented with cellulose for head gasket material. Before any long trips, change it out- any where from $1000 to 2000. Other wise, good car
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When looking for a reasonably priced used cars I was so
When looking for a reasonably priced used cars I was so excited when I ran across 518 Auto Sales and the large selection of cars they had!!! The staff including Alex, Wendy, Kyle and Scott were awesome and made me feel right at home!! I will spread the word about this place!!!
Best all around car ever.
Bought it new in 2005 and it has exceeded all our expectations. Essentially trouble free and totally reliable. Simply put, it's the best car I’ve ever owned. Classic design, it will never look old!






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Thank you so much, Korey was fantastic!
Thank you so much, Korey was fantastic! Great customer service! Easy and Fast! And Your Driving






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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
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Honestly, I had a great experience with Nesh Auto sales,
Honestly, I had a great experience with Nesh Auto sales, they were friendly and had no problem assisting with issues that they did not have to! I appreciate the help and I love my new car... It was quick and easy and straight down to business how most places should be! Thank you guys!






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My spouse and I recently purchased a 2011 Toyota Tundra
My spouse and I recently purchased a 2011 Toyota Tundra Grade used car. It was a pleasure to work with Alex. He tried to get us the precise automobile we wanted and made the decision process short and simple. The monies were all as promised, and there were no unpleasant surprises along the way. I'd strongly advise purchasing your next vehicle there!


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AWESOME JEEP !
Got a great deal from this dealership for my daughter ! Not sure what all these people are complaining about. The NO PRESSURE sales technique is awesome as you don't have some peaty salesman bothering you the whole time. 6 HUGE STARS !
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Had a great experience with the whole sales team.
Had a great experience with the whole sales team. Really felt like my needs were met. Thank you!

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I worked with sales Representative Jairo at Berman Nissan
I worked with sales Representative Jairo at Berman Nissan of Chicago, looking for a safe car to drive more than 40 miles a day 6 days a week for work. We looked at several options and I was able to test drive all of the models I was interested in. I was able to look at all of the CarFax reports on vehicle history to have transparency on each of the vehicles I was interested in. I was able to find a great car thanks to Jairo, and my hats off to him for making it an easy and informative process in my car buying, even though he was new to the company. It was nice of him to share personal details to make the interaction more enjoyable and humanely! I appreciate this location’s flexibility on car showings, I had to come back 3 separate days to finish looking through cars between a busy work schedule. The front desk rep mad scheduling appointments easy and was able to help change my appointments several times with schedule conflicts. Everyone was friendly, willing to help and smiling. I would recommend this location not for the car deals but for the personal care they gave me and helped answer all my questions and concerns with financing, maintenance, and service benefits!!

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A great experience everyone very friendly helpful Zane a
A great experience everyone very friendly helpful Zane a great sales person finance staff great to deal with
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Took my new Versa into Midway Nissan for its first
Took my new Versa into Midway Nissan for its first service appnt since purchasing a few months back. They were finished much earlier than expected. George was extremely helpful. I will be coming back for all my service visits.
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2025 Subaru Forester | $35,059 | 7 Great deals |
2024 Subaru Forester | $32,179 | 16 Good deals |
2023 Subaru Forester | $27,392 | 11 Good deals |
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About the 2005 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 2005 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2005 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2005 Forester is $6,020, with pricing starting at $1,500.
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Is the 2005 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2005 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Forester owners.
Is the 2005 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2005 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort 4.2
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.3
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.4
89% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.2
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.3
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.4
X (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 2.5 X Manual | 4dr 2.5 X Auto |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $21,445 | Starting at $22,245 |
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 (4 styles)
Style | |||
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4dr 2.5 XS Manual | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto w/Moonroof | 4dr 2.5 XS Auto | 4dr 2.5 XS Manual w/Moonroof |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $23,845 | Starting at $25,645 | Starting at $24,645 | Starting at $24,845 |
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 L.L. Bean Edition (1 style)
Style |
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4dr 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition Auto |
Inventory price |
Starting at $26,545 |
Combined MPG |
0 |
Engine |
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XT (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 2.5 XT Manual | 4dr 2.5 XT Auto |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $25,845 | Starting at $26,645 |
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) |
XT w/Premium Pkg (2 styles)
Style | |
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4dr 2.5 XT Auto w/Premium Pkg | 4dr 2.5 XT Manual w/Premium Pkg |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $28,345 | Starting at $27,545 |
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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