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Used
2005 Subaru Forester
for sale
near
San Francisco, CA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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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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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 XS
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Fantastic experience with Auto Connections I had a
Fantastic experience with Auto Connections I had a completely fantastic and great buying process with Nick and team. I brought a Mercedes C250. All went perfect in the process, and the whole team has been so kind and nice all the way through the process. I give Auto Connections all my recommendations!
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 X
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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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What happened to me from start to finish in the car
What happened to me from start to finish in the car buying process. I first contacted Alex Savchenko on Facebook Marketplace, and we had a conversation for about 25 minutes. He shared a lot of information with me about a car. I really enjoyed talking to him; I felt he was a skilled dealer. He listens very carefully to the customers. The car buying process was very easy and first-rate. 🥇
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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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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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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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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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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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!!!






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I would like to focus my review on one particular part of
I would like to focus my review on one particular part of my experience. Two weeks ago, after a long look at new car options, I decided to buy out the lease and purchase the 2022 Rogue I'd been driving. I wanted to make sure my car was in new car shape so I brought it to Berman for a certification inspection. I've previously not felt important bringing my car for service there, and generally my service history has felt like I'm at the mercy of the dealer or service department. However, on this occasion, I received the best customer service I've ever received in 35+ years of bringing my car to a service department. Turns out, the Best Service Manager in the car industry is at Berman, and her name is Katie Udelhoven! I'm a very tough customer, quick with numbers, and very demanding. Katie not only went out of her way making phone calls to see if she could save me money (seeking to find and use as much coverage under my lease agreement to save me as much money as possible), but she explained in great detail what every issue meant to my safe driving experience, and had feeling confident that she and Berman were acting in my very best interests! Katie is the most knowledgeable service manager I've ever encountered as well. She responded immediately with credible information to every concern I posed. If I had a dealer ship myself, I would want Katie Udelhoven to be one of my first hires, and pay her at the very highest level of the Service Manager pay scale in the United States. Having worked with every level of Berman staff in this process, I am slighting no one to say ...Katie Udelhoven is the single most valuable asset within the walls of Berman Nissan, including the cars and the highest levels of your organization, she does a second to none job of making sure each customer, I'm guessing at least 40 each week, leaves happy!
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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 $6,061, 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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