Used 2017 Subaru Forester for Sale in Boulder, CO

Greg worked with his sales manager to make a deal that was really amazing! My 2016 leased Impreza (Shortline) developed some electrical problems that promised to take a week or two to find & fix, so Greg was able to put me into a new 2018 Forester instead for just a few more dollars per month than I was paying on my Impreza. It was a "win/win" for both the dealership & for me - I got a larger, more powerful Subaru and the dealership got one very happy customer!

This is a great vehicle and we're so glad that we purchased one. We've had a couple of minor things go wrong that should not have such as the drivers side visor starting to squeak loudly. All said we are very happy with this car. On the down side there is now standard technology out there that is not available. Automatic wipers are missing and items like remote start and subaru's safety and security package are extra when Honda includes them both free. But my biggest issue is not the car it's that there is no convenient dealersl or service anywhere near me. The nearest service is 45 minutes away. The next car will have to be available locally.

Jon Slack was our salesman. He was extremely helpful as we were purchasing a first car for my 16 year old daughter and weren't sure as to what we wanted. He wasn't pushy and did all he could to make sure we felt comfortable in our decision to buy the car we own now. Thank you for your amazing service!!!

Have owned 2 Volvos and the company lost it's spark. Subaru has that spot in my heart now. From the 5 star crash rating (except front passenger seat is 4 star) to great reliability records and good tech stuff I am thrilled.

Had a fabulous, positive experience with Jonny and Shortline Subaru! Jonny gave me all the time I needed and listened carefully to what I wanted. And most amazing, when I made a mistake and picked a car that I didn???t like after I drove it home, etc. they were completely supportive and worked with me to get a car I would really love. And now, 2 month later, I am 100% happy and satisfied with just about every aspect of the car. Overall, great experience!

Excellent vision in all directions from the Forester. We like the no non-sense styling of the Touring 2.5i. Easy to get into and out of which matters if getting a few years on you. Very good gas mileage and handling with excellent performance. The AWD is certainly one of many key selling points. Fit and finish is excellent with very good reliability so far. We think it is a excellent SUV and would definitely purchase another Subaru SUV if needed.

Tom Karros Sr. at Shortline Subaru was a pleasure to work with. He welcomed us in, and answered all of my questions about the vehicle. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable on the subject (and I had done my own research prior). He set us up with a test drive, and gave us a perfect route with both City and Highway driving. Upon return, he promised that he would work to get me the best deal possible on the vehicle, and he absolutely followed through on that promise! I Internet shopped for this vehicle, and I have to say, it was a great, hassle-free shopping experience with Tom Karros Sr. and Shortline Subaru! They have great follow-up to make sure everything is just perfect with the vehicle. And, to answer any lingering questions one might have, they have a free "Encore Delivery" program where their product specialist, Federico, goes feature by feature throughout the vehicle and explains in detail all of the options and settings - a great service if you have all of the high-tech safety and entertainment features like EyeSight and Touchscreen/Voice Activated navigation system. If you're shopping for a new Subaru, I would highly recommend Tom Karros Sr. and Shortline Subaru - 5 stars!

This car is reliable, sturdy, comfortable and has many safety features. It still looks and drives like new after 2 years . Low maintenance and great gas mileage !

As far as I???m concerned, Prestige Jeep 🚙 is *the* place to come for a new Wrangler JL. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable about the vehicle, they had a great selection of models with the most popular options. This differs from others where the car is bloated with superfluous options and ???paint protection ??? packages. Great job gang! Will definitely work with Byron and the team again

I like the comfort and the visibility of this car. All who have ridden in it feel that it’s comfortable too. Love the eyesight package which gives warnings regarding blind spots and so forth. Find it very easy to parallel park. My only complaint is that the audio controls aren’t intuitive to use, at least for me.

My husband told me about Carvana from a commercial ad he heard/saw. I laughed about it and said 'yah right, there's gotta be a hitch somewhere'. A few weeks later, he brought up Carvana again....curious, I decided to check it out online. The key words there was 'check it out'. I ended up buying a vehicle a couple hours later. Yeup, it was just like that. No hassle, no hidden costs or agendas. So after reviewing everything on the site, I started looking at minivans....I started falling in love with minivans....I started buying minivans....all through carvana. Once I locked in the one I wanted, I went through the credit process, documentation process, and pick up date (I chose pick up - because at this point, I still felt a little 'leary' about the whole deal'. It was so simple, and so honest, and so real. Over the course of the next 24 hours, all my submitted documents were approved and we just had two days to go to pick up the new mininvan. When we got to the store, it's not like a dealership with a lot, but it had three beautiful, well lit, very clean, showroom like bays that your vehicle is sitting in for your to do a complete inspection of it. It was very classy. Please note, our particular location does not have the car vending machine just yet. After passing our over check, I hopped in the car and drove it 65 miles home. She ran like a charm and I knew I had 7 days to decide if I wanted to keep her not. At day 3, although I loved her, she didn't have all the bells and whistles I truly wanted so that evening, I was back on the Carvana site, shopping for a replacement minivan....it's so easy to do when it gives you results based on your financial settings....I found the new 'her' a few hours later. I ordered her up and made the quick call explaining I was swapping and chose to have the vehicle delivered instead of going there to save time. The whole swap process took 2 days...they pulled up right to my house with my next new minivan. In my eyes, she was perfect, but I found a flaw before she was even off the truck. There was a huge bolt in the back tire. I was so disappointed. But Carvana took care of that so amazingly over the top.....they still brought her off the truck so I can check out the interior, test drive it, etc. We found a few more things that we felt should be fixed...minor things. Carvana took note of the items, and took the vehicle back on the truck but promised me (because I really wanted her that day) they would bring her back with a new tire....they kept their promise, three hours later she was back with a brand new tire, not one, but TWO brand new back tires. And they put an extra Carvana cup in the car for me. They swapped the minivans and off the old one went and there I sat with the new one. Smile ear to ear. I worked with Carvana on 6 items that we believed needed repair before committing to keep the vehicle. Carvana went above and beyond. I got an estimate for the repairs at a local shop, Carvana approved it, and within a few weeks, all repairs were completed through Carvana and I have the perfect vehicle, no hassle, no hidden agendas. And every person I dealt with on the phone or in person were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL, AND JUST THE BEST!! My Carvana experience was the absolute best. I will never go back to buying a car the old 'car dealership' way. And ironically, we had bought our other vehicle from a dealership just 3 months before being introduced to Carvana. I will give one warning about buying a vehicle through Carvana this way....it can be addicting..lol :-) Yes, I still shop Carvana cars every now and then....I don't even need a car, I just love seeing what Carvana has because it was sooo simple :-) Thank you Carvana for a trememdously wonderful experience.

Just bought a new to me Forester and I couldn't be happier. Subaru hasn't let me down yet...this is my 3rd one and I can't imagine driving anything else. It's safe, reliable and sporty!

This is the 3rd Forester purchased at Shortline. Initially I asked for Justin since he did a very good job of handling the last purchased. Found out Justin left the dealership but he did call to let me know he was no longer working as a car salesman which was very professional and courteous of Justin. I went on line and contacted the internet sales manager and was assigned to Chris Carrera but ???Jonny??? Carrera the brother called before I had the chance to call Chris. They???re brothers! I talked to Jonny at 10:30 and told him what I was looking for and followed up with an email. Set an appointment to meet at the dealership at 12:30, arrived 15 minuets early and was warmly greeted by Jonny. Much to my surprise car was washed and waiting for my arrival. Jonny is amazing and has exceptional customer service. He really listens and cares about his customer. He???s honest and transparent just as he promised over the phone. My husband and I have purchased over 30 cars with other dealerships and is very familiar with the.process. His focus was on us and valued our time. We got a great deal on a great car. Thank you Justin! We will recommend friends and family to Jonny at Shortline Subaru.

It has all the imenities I was looking for. Plus many more. It has a lot of leg room. Storage by the spare tire. I love the way the suv looks.

I went into the buying process not being tied to a specific dealership. I was simply looking for the best price. I'd previously bought an Outback from Shortline 8 years prior and had a great experience, but figured a lot had changed so came into it with an open mind. I started working with 3 dealerships, but that number quickly became 1 because Shortline went above and beyond with their customer service and price. If you get a chance to work with Alice Hausig take it - she was awesome! She was available via text or voice whenever I needed something or had a question, and did a great job of checking in regularly without it coming across as being too pushy. When I went in for a test drive, she went out of her way to find the right cars, and then simply left it at a test drive because I wasn't ready to buy at that time. I can't say enough good things about her and the dealership, and how happy I was with the buying experience. Definitely keep Alice and Shortline in mind if you're looking to buy a car - you can't go wrong!

Wanting something all wheel drive naturally leads you to Subaru. If you're looking for something with some off road capabilities but also a steady commuter with some room to spare, the Forester is the sweet spot. The 2019 generation Foresters are great, but they lack the punch of the older turbo options. With the same 250+ HP, 258 lb-ft torque engine in the WRX, the 2.0 L turbo shaves off over 2 seconds from the 0-60 time of the standard 2.5i engine. And it's noticeable. It gets knocked for being paired to CVT but I find it to be smooth and has great throttle response in Sport mode. Off road and in snow it does really well and lives up to the hype. A lot of reviews don't consider the Forester to be that stylish on the exterior, but I think that's ultimately a matter of preference. I find the exterior to be simple but muscular with the XT having a meaner front end. Inside there are some good upgrades which finally make the Forester feel a bit more luxury including leather seats and accents, a quieter interior and a decent sound system. The Harmon/Kardon sound system still leaves a lot to be desired, however. It's very bass heavy without a lot of refinement. Overall the Forester XT with Touring trim offers some nice amenities with still staying true to the rugged nature Subaru is known for. Pros: fun to drive (3 driving modes, paddle shifters), great visibility, great off road capabilities, roomy back seat and trunk, giant sunroof Cons: lower gas mileage, premium fuel recommended, lack of interior refinement, weak infotainment system

I have given the highest rating to the categories that apply. Everyone was helpful, courteous, and really kind. The only shortcoming--which didn't affect much--was that Id asked t to have the tires that were taken off put into the back of my car (which John acknowledged I'd done) but they weren't. One tire would have been okay for an extra if I'd needed it. But. . .

Can’t beat the great safety features for long commutes or long trips! This is a great family car or a first car for teenage drivers.

I flew in from Minnesota and Leon met me at the airport to take me to the dealership. The car was everything he said it was! We completed the transaction and I was on my way home! Leon is great to work with! -Randy A.

Full disclosure: My girlfriend owns it, but I drive it a lot. I find the 2017 Forester to be a pretty decent small SUV. I find it comfortable and fairly well-designed. I'm not a huge fan of CVTs but find it has enough pep when I need it. The dash is fairly well-organized and all critical controls are knobs and buttons rather than buried in the touch screen like some cars. A few things could be slightly better organized but these are minor details. The Subaru infotainment system is pretty lacking and the touch screen is buggy sometimes. They're behind the curve on this. But overall it's a decent car even if I'd like it more with a 6 speed manual.

Ricardo was very helpful and informative from the start, without leaving me feeling pressured into purchasing the Yukon I was there to look at. He was very easy to converse with, and went above and beyond when it came to helping me get the truck back home, as I had come alone, live 70 miles away, and had no intention of trading in the car I arrived in. After some logistical wizardry, he was able to help me get my old car and Yukon home the same day. It was the most pleasant car-buying experience I???ve had, due in no small part to Ricardo???s persistence and professionalism. Thanks again Ricardo!

Excellent car for safety and performance. A repeat buyer. Subaru has added latest safety features like Blind Spot Monitor, RAB, Land Departure warning and Excelent Sound System.

I didn't know where to get my car serviced when I moved to Boulder, so went to the dealership. Seven years later, I still take my car there. Flatirons Subaru's service department is courteous, reliable, honest, and treats female customers with the respect and integrity we wish we got everywhere. They have always stood behind their work, and on the rare occasion when something did not go as it should, they always made it right, including providing a loaner car. Service Manager Mathias is far and away the best service manager I've ever met anywhere. He has a rare gift for explaining mechanics in a way that customers can fully understand. And I've seen this service department improve and stabilize at a higher level since he took the helm. I love that there are more women working in this service dept also, and that this garage is free of the caveman mentality so prevalent in auto repair shops. The environment is pleasant to wait in, with free wifi and goodies if you so desire, and their service shuttle is terrific. The level of professionalism, respect, and even kindness I have experienced dealing with all the staff at Flatirons has been excellent.

This SUV is a great vehicle for the money, and is extremely comfortable on long road trips. It has a smooth ride with ample power for around town use. I would have preferred an analog fuel gauge instead of the digital one.

I lost power to my steering wheel on my way home. I went to Subaru at Flat Irons where the girls at the repair counter were sympathetic and started gathering my information and working on a loaner for me. Mathias Horchreder came over and asked me what had happened. I explained the loss of steering and he went back and talked with Matt Moore. Matt came out and asked if he could take a quick look. He came back in and explained it was the belt and needed replacement. Matt offered to stay and replace the belt “if I didn’t mind waiting” or they could get the loaner for me. Mathias said “whatever is easiest for you, Matt is good and can probably have this done in half an hour or we have a loaner if your in a hurry. “ This has been the best experience at a repair shop. I have an 09 Subaru Legacy and have had my car in to various shops. Three of them I will never go back to. Thank you so much Mathias and Matt for helping me!! Wonderful customer service!!

This car has meet all my needs. I feel good driving this car. I feel safe!It has all the great features in it. It is a very comfortable car to drive.

Please note this survey covers my response for service dates: 06/25/2014, 10/29/2014, 03/25/2015, 09/04/2015, 01/26/2016, and yesterday, 07/14/2015. (1) Always prompt in receipt of vehicle for service appt. (2) Always under or on their estimate of time to complete service. (3) Staff is so courteous, considerate, and go the extra mile to ensure all communications are understood regarding my requests and the state of my vehicle. (4) Always offer a car wash, which goes a long way to again the extra mile in my mind. (5) I love the parts department. I always browse and chat with the counter persons there, and find things that are great accessories for my vehicle, and will extend the quality life of my vehicle. Fast delivery of items. (6) From sales staff, to purchase process, to items offered at sales, to maintenance, the entire staff at Stapp Toyota have ensured I will be a life long customer of this dealership and service center. (7) The amenities available while my service is accomplished: Separate work area with computer access, coffee and snack counter, nice clean bathrooms.

A comfortable ride, an elevated seating position, standard all-wheel drive, and available state-of-the-art safety technology. Excellent fuel economy. Exceptional acceleration thanks to sequential fuel injection. Best AWD system developed so far.

Buying a car from Shortline isn't like other dealerships I've worked with in the past. The entire team went out of their way to find the right car for us. We never felt pressured to make a decision. It was an enjoyable experience. Dan was awesome. He couldn't have been more helpful and dealt with our crying 10-month old for most of the test drive. I would 100% buy a car again from Dan.

Great SUV for a modest investment! I'm getting an average of 24 mpg and 28 on highway trips. The noise level is low and the comfort is high. I have almost 25000 miles and have not experienced any issues. Buy this car if you want value and reliability!

Thanks to @Tom Karros Sr. and Shortline Subaru for the great service and we love our new 17 Forester Touring 2.5i It's now home in AZ and not only did we score a great deal with Tom, enjoyed a nice vacation too! We went from Denver to over 11K feet to Santa Fe and now AZ - did great. Happy customers Chris & Linda

First thing I notices when driving this vehicle was how easy it is to see out of! The windshield and the way you're seated gives the ultimate view of the road which I love. The ride is exceptionally smooth and the car looks stellar! Highly recommend!

My 1st Forester is a 2009 turbocharged model which is still going strong with 110,000 miles. The newer Foresters offer safety and convenience features mine doesn't have so I decided to upgrade. The 2019 Forester no longer offers the turbocharged version so I opted for a certified pre-owned 2018 XT Touring which has a turbocharger. I love the vehicle but because the turbo is no longer available, the used turbo versions have become quite pricey. I am keeping the old one for hauling dogs, lawn equipment and towing my utility trailer. The new one will be just for people for now. The vehicle is just the right size. I am 6'4" and would appreciate a little more leg room and thigh support but the Forester is as comfortable as any other small SUV I checked. There is plenty of headroom. The turbo does require premium fuel and has a lower mileage rating. With the turbo and sports tuned suspension, it is a fun vehicle to drive and worth the money to me. In over 10 years, the older one left me stranded only once when a drive belt broke after 100,000 miles. Based on reviews, I expect the same reliability from the newer one.

Greg worked with his sales manager to make a deal that was really amazing! My 2016 leased Impreza (Shortline) developed some electrical problems that promised to take a week or two to find & fix, so Greg was able to put me into a new 2018 Forester instead for just a few more dollars per month than I was paying on my Impreza. It was a "win/win" for both the dealership & for me - I got a larger, more powerful Subaru and the dealership got one very happy customer!

Great car, but battery died after 6 months and Bloomington Subaru didn't make it easy to get it replaced. This is a known issue with Foresters.

We came to Boulder Toyota, again, as we have been Toyota owners since Christ was a corporal. We knew, from a little research on the very good website, that the type of car we wanted was in inventory. It was a little unusual, as the model was the result of a cooperative agreement between Subaru and Toyota to build a two-seat sports car. By an accident of scheduling, we had just test-driven the Subaru-badged version, the BRZ [I think that is the designation]. The Subaru version had two glaring disqualifications : the front seats felt as if they were simply a piece of plywood, and the clutch operated like a badly-adjusted VW Beetle clutch [which we once went through getting fixed]. Gary Hillman was our contact, made through the website, and what a stroke of good fortune THAT turned out to be ! We explained that we had a two-seat, manual transmission car in mind, and that one on the lot met that set of specifications. Gary offered a test-drive, and we asked about how far [in distance] we could go. Behind the question was a problem the City of Boulder had forced upon us : to make the sidewalk "ADA-compliant," in case someone in a wheel chair came down the walk, the sidewalk had to be jack-hammered out and re-poured to be flat. Since 2/8/1989, no such person had EVER ben observed. No matter, the City was in charge, we were told. The driveway apron now scraped the front air dam of the 2007 Prius we bought @ Boulder Toyota 10 years ago. We were worried about the ground clearance on the 860 Special Edition we were about to test drive. Gary said "give it a try, but go slowly and be prepared to back out if you hear contact." Amazing offer, when you think about it! WHAT A BLAST TO DRIVE ! We did back out of the driveway without actually entering it, as yes, courtesy of the City of Boulder, we heard the front air dam scrape. Did not matter that we could not get it into the driveway, and therefore into the garage. WE WANTED THIS CAR ! [We already had some solutions in mind, as our next-door neighbor to the West had "invented" one method to keep his small Audi wagon from scraping.] Long story, yes, but illustrative of why the dealership, and in this case, the consultant, are so good to customers. We went back, said "Let's do this," and bought the 860 Special Edition that very afternoon. Had not had such a fine experience since the now-retired Satch Desai helped us buy the 2007 Prius. After-sales service just as good: I could not find the key device for the wheel locks [one on each wheel in place of ordinary lug nuts]. Went back, found Gary Hillman. He came out, looked in the "trunk " and there it was. [I had never even seen one of these, so I did not realize what I had been looking at.] In summary and conclusion: go to Boulder Toyota to get a reliable car [Toyotas are famously reliable] and have an excellent encounter with a well-informed, friendly guy named Gary Hillman. You will NOT regret it !

I like this vehicle except for the engine shutting off when stopped. it does have an override switch, but if I forget to set it the engine will automatically shut off. that's the only thing I don't like about this car.

Tom Karros Sr. at Shortline Subaru was a pleasure to work with. He welcomed us in, and answered all of my questions about the vehicle. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable on the subject (and I had done my own research prior). He set us up with a test drive, and gave us a perfect route with both City and Highway driving. Upon return, he promised that he would work to get me the best deal possible on the vehicle, and he absolutely followed through on that promise! I Internet shopped for this vehicle, and I have to say, it was a great, hassle-free shopping experience with Tom Karros Sr. and Shortline Subaru! They have great follow-up to make sure everything is just perfect with the vehicle. And, to answer any lingering questions one might have, they have a free "Encore Delivery" program where their product specialist, Federico, goes feature by feature throughout the vehicle and explains in detail all of the options and settings - a great service if you have all of the high-tech safety and entertainment features like EyeSight and Touchscreen/Voice Activated navigation system. If you're shopping for a new Subaru, I would highly recommend Tom Karros Sr. and Shortline Subaru - 5 stars!

The best example of why I love this car: passing all the stuck in the snow giant four wheel drive trucks in the parking lot at work to easily park and leave as well. Bravo Subaru