Used Subaru Forester for Sale in Boulder, CO

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 feel comfortable and safe in the car, great visibility. The car handles extremely well in the snow, probably improve even more when I get snow tires. I like the exterior styling and open visibility, all around.

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.

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.

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!!

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!

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.

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 not been able to purchase yet as we have some saving to do, but the wonderful salesman Brian contacted me almost immediately and arranged that the vehicle I want was ready and available upon my arrival. Thank you again! ¿ Nicole Dumas Hopeful car shopper

Excellent performer in bad weather. Has a terrific ride & it is very comfortable on long trips & can swallows all your gear. This is my go to vehicle for road trips

I have to say I went in to the dealer thinking that NOTHING was going to go my way. Early in the process I reached out via the internet and received a call as I requested, doing business with text just doesn't work for me. Chris Meachum called and asked me all the right questions and suggested we "work the deal backwards" due to my credit situation that many divorced, single parents face. I agreed, set up an appointment to meet with Chris, but I still had serious doubts about what the outcome would be. Chris and the finance team ran my credit and recommended a vehicle I was actually interested in, the 18' Jeep Renegade. I was actually surprised as I thought with my challenging credit situation I would be stuck with pre-owned which wouldn't be bad but I prefer new with a warranty. The guys worked really hard to get my deal done and I was blown away at what they gave me for my trade (more than expected) and when I got to finance with Lucas Keenan I was even more surprised that my payment was $30.00 a month lower than I agreed to; I used this cheaper payment to purchase an extended warranty. I am extremely pleased with how I was taken care of and the level of effort put into earning my business; this was by far the best car buying experience I have had in a very long time. Great job guys, I look forward to doing business in the future Ray Burke

Great dependable cars...I have one with 265K on it and as soon as I have the radiator replaced I will give to the grandkids. Comment

Nice and quick as promised. I didn't have to wait very long and the airbag recall was completed in a timely manner.

This car meets and exceeds all of my needs. I looked an numerous wagon-like models, because my old car was . VW Passat wagon. I looked at the Outback and the Forester, and immediately chose the Forester because of the feeling of space (more head room, bigger windows, and the moon roof).

After having been in sales my entire adult life, I recognize professionalism and always do my best to achowledge exceptional sales personnel when given the opportunity. This is certainly one of those opportunities. From the moment my wife Laurie and I walked through the door at Stevenson's Chevrolet until we walked out as the new proud owners of a 2019 Colorado, our experience could not have been better. Our sales rep Kevin Kramer was very friendly, professional, and exceptionally attentive to detail. He epitomizes professional salesmanship and has all of the qualities I always looked for when hiring staff in my 30 years of retail experience. The finance manager Jim was also very friendly, courteous and helpful. Overall, I would like to give Stevenson Chevrolet and their staff an A+ rating.

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.

I just went in for a new key today, great fast service! I am old enough to remember service like this everywhere I have an older Jeep, when I can afford it guess where I am going to look? Thanks

I like all the safety features. That's what sold me on the car. And it is excellent for the height challenged people. Very comfortable and easy infotainment center.

Like most I was very skeptical about buying a car online. But I did my research and google'd the company like crazy. What I found in my research is the company had laid off people due to rapid growth and during this time frame the reviews were not good at all. Which to me makes sense and most likely vroom could have done a better job to make sure customers did not feel the effects. But after that period the reviews were really good. Also they have a very high rating with the BBB. That all said I decided to purchase my Jeep Wrangler through Vroom. The entire process from start to finish was awesome! I did not do a trade but just a purchase. I submitted my request for finance and purchase on 7/29 Sunday morning and received a call 7/30 Monday morning. I spoke to the sales person which there was no pressure just Q&A. I put down a deposit so I could secure the Jeep. There was communication via email by Vroom throughout the process including when the Jeep was in route. My jeep was delivered within the time frame they explained, which was the following Friday 8/10 cleaned and in excellent condition. I received my tag and paperwork about a month after the Jeep was delivered. I have 3 kids so spending 4 hours at a dealership is not fun. I would definitely buy from Vroom again. I hope this review helps others who might be on the fence. (Atlanta, GA)

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.

If you want a quality salvage title car, where you can see what happened, what was repaired/replaced and know that it was done by guys who know cars, this is the place.

The car has met all my needs even in the winter snow and ice no problem with it at any time the six months i have owned. The forest er

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 !

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.