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2012 Subaru Forester
for sale
near
Balmville, NY
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Doc was a great guy, very friendly and offered us water
Doc was a great guy, very friendly and offered us water 👍 He was very informative and ensured we had the best deal
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at
I’m the 3rd owner of a 2012 Subaru Forester purchased at approx 175,000 miles and it still runs pretty good! It does burn oil up pretty quickly and mine has issues with reading the levels and won’t give me a warning light so i check the dip stick often. Mine did have exhaust issues and had to replace a rested out piping from the cat back, but mufflers were still good. Also the Oxygen sensor was a problem for awhile, which you can only use on brand for it to work properly. Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle and its age. Only wish the front seats went back more bc my taller girlfriend who is 5’11 with long legs struggles to fit and be comfortable in the passenger seat.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Jay quickly greeted us upon our arrival.
Jay quickly greeted us upon our arrival. He was friendly, helpful, and honest and made the process easy for us. I plan to bring my son back to Frontier once he has saved enough money for his first car.
Great Value, Great Car!
One of the most comfortable cars I have owned. The things I love best. the reliability of the vehicle, only regular maintenance with higher miles, The huge moon roof, and the simple design of the interior of car. This car is loaded yet has very minimal control buttons which is perfect for me rather than trying to figure out how to operate everything. Best car I have ever owned especially buying used with high miles.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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I was amazed how helpful and understanding the staff were
I was amazed how helpful and understanding the staff were at Success Auto Sales. It was my first time buying a car and I felt comfortable and completely respected by everyone there. I would definitely recommend them to anyone buying a car!!!
Great SUV
Great car for snow and icy conditions. The car is solid. Engine and transmission are solid. Spacious and comfort. Mileage is decent I can get 27 mpg in highway.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
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Alex at Automax was awesome!
Alex at Automax was awesome! He made the whole process easy and helped me find the perfect BMW with red seats. Highly recommend him if you’re looking to buy a car! Steven from Granger
Safe, reliable and well renowned
This car was roomy, affordable and had great reviews from my family and friends. 4 cylinder makes it great on gas and I'm hoping like I've heard that it will last for years to come.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Nice clean vehicles and wonderful experience with
Wonderful people to deal with no pressure to buy. Purchasing 2 vehicles from them. Some things wrong with vehicles and they are in the process of fixing those. Highly recommend in taking a look at some nice clean vehicles.
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This is my third Subaru. It is a reliable car. It is fun to drive. I may not work for a large family. I never had the feeling that I can't rely of this car. It is a lot of fun to drive in the snow. It is very comfortable to drive long distance. I would recommend this car an would have my kids drive it.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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GREAT Experience !
I am a Disabled Veteran and found the car I wanted on their lot online. They are a 3 hour drive away and they worked with me to make owning this car (a 1980 Eldorado) a possibility for me. I'm grateful for all their help. Andrew
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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EXCELLENT SERVICE!
I have purchased several cars from Sensible choice over the past few years, so when it was time to get a new car for my wife recently, we naturally went to them first. The salesman, Wayne, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The owner, John, is a great guy and very reasonable (even if he is from Baltimore, lol). We found a model that fit the style we were looking for and at a price we thought was very fair. We would recommend Sensible Choice to anyone looking for a used car!
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Awesome preowned auto dealer
I have looked for an 2004-2005 Envoy XUV for years under 100k miles. They had one, but they are 3 hours from where i live. They were helpful with extra pics and made me feel secure that this vehicle was in excellent condition. Well they were correct, this vehicle was in almost new condition with 83,000 miles. The only thing that didnt work was the CD player, which was the least of my worries. It was well worth the trip. The lot was full with other prime used cars also. we will probably go back when we need a second car.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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My husband and I enjoyed our experience with the
My husband and I enjoyed our experience with the dealership and the salesperson, Drew, who provided us with the most excellent experience. He did not do hard sales. He arranged to work his day off. Though we were looking at cars 10K to 22K, he did not try to push us upward. Drew is an asset to the company. And he knows the best hotels, coffee and bakeries available if you are hungry or traveling. Would absolutely recommend this dealership and salesman!
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Five Star first used car purchase!
Friendly and accommodating. Our salesman was Jeff Schultz and he was helpful and answered our questions. The car had been cleaned up great and what needed fixing was done. Our first purchase of a used car and it was 5 star!!
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X
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Great experience and I love my truck!
Great experience and I love my truck! I have been looking for MONTHS for a nice LBZ, it has been a great truck for over a year, Levi Hamilton was great with assisting me and the rest of the staff made it a smooth process.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Was helped and treated like I wore a suit and tie and was
Was helped and treated like I wore a suit and tie and was important and mattered
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Frontier is a great place to buy a used vehicle.
Frontier is a great place to buy a used vehicle. We stopped there because their business looked neat and had a good selection of used vehicles. Jay was very professional, listened to our needs and answered our questions regarding their inventory. We never felt pressured during our purchase process. The car was fully serviced, detailed, and ready for us when promised. We feel confident we got a quality car at a fair price, and will recommend Frontier Sales and Service and Jay to our family and friends.
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
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Just bought my new car from Prestige Tayota and had a
Just bought my new car from Prestige Tayota and had a great experience! The process was easy and the staff were super helpful and friendly. Big thanks to Krystina Gronka for making everything go smoothly. I definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a good car and great service!
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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
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Great Service
They did a great job on my car. I was in an accident and my car looks better than it did before. It took a bit to get the vehicle back but it was worth it!
Subaru Forester prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Forester | $36,933 | 7 Good deals |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | $26,428 | 13 Good deals |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | $25,351 | 6 Good deals |
About the 2012 Subaru Forester
2.5X shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 23
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2012 Subaru Forester cost?
The 2012 Subaru Forester price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Forester is $8,576, with pricing starting at $3,950.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
The 2012 Subaru Forester offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 23 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Subaru Forester?
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Is the 2012 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2012 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 2012 Forester owners.
Is the 2012 Subaru Forester a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Subaru Forester.
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.1
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.5
83% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.1
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.3
- Reliability 4.5
2.5X (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X | 4dr Auto 2.5X |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $22,095 | Starting at $20,895 | Starting at $20,595 | Starting at $21,795 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |||
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Limited (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited | 4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $26,595 | Starting at $26,895 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Premium (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV | 4dr Man 2.5X Premium | 4dr Auto 2.5X Premium |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $24,595 | Starting at $23,595 | Starting at $23,295 | Starting at $24,295 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |||
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5X Touring (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring | 4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $27,895 | Starting at $28,195 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 23 | 23 |
| Engine | |
| 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Premium (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $27,095 |
| Combined MPG |
| 21 |
| Engine |
| 224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
2.5XT Touring (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| 4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $29,895 |
| Combined MPG |
| 21 |
| Engine |
| 224.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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