Used Subaru Forester for Sale in Carlsbad, CA

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.

Highly recommend this dealership! Very helpful and knowledgeable. The sales experience was so easy going. I’m very impressed with the customer service. Thank you Quantum & Ruby!

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.

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

Asked them to look at car...they indicated AC was inop. Took few weeks to get it fixed and I bought elsewhere.

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.

The easiest and fastest I have ever bought a car. Brandon was fantastic and there was zero pressure to buy, and when we decided to, Mauricio had us out of the finance and signing portion inside of twenty minutes - forget spending multiple hours at the Ford dealer like I had previously. There were a couple very minor issues that came up after the purchase, and they had me taken care of in no time flat. Seriously - I drove to Escondido from Alpine, and I would again.

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.

I was looking for a GMC Sierra and decided to give this place a visit since I drive by all the time. My experience with Quantum was 1 of a kind, Emmanuel Morga was helpful with my car buying experience. He also let me know they have another car lot in case I wasn't satisfied with my truck but we worked out everything and I have about 4,000 miles on it and I use it for work. Ive recommended my family here too, my uncle bought a Toyota Tundra and my Cousin bought a corolla here too & both helped by Emmanuel Morga. Thank You Quantum Auto Sales!!!

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

Any question you have I'm sure Rob can answer. The new manager is awesome! Good job Vista! He made me feel like family and is helping me keep my little 328 on the road.

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

Negotiated the deal with their Internet specialist, Jill Richardson who gave me a great deal on my 3.6 Outback Limited. I came in the next day because while we live near Palm Springs, the local dealer seems to know they have a captured customer base and sell for extreme profit. Jill was terrific and after a short conversation, she sent me an email with a firm offer which I accepted on the spot. It was much less than I had planned to pay (and much less than what I offered the Palm Springs dealer - who turned me down flat). We drove up to Carlsbad the next day and consummated the deal with the very active support of Bob Matson, who became our Bob Baker representative who stayed with us through delivery of the car, and the person who follows up with me regularly regarding our experience with the car, and if we have any questions or issues. Bob is another terrific Bob Baker customer representative who not only knows the cars inside and out, but also understands how the dealership business operates and he led us through that process professionally and competently. I recommend Bob to anyone who wants to purchase a car from Bob Baker VW & Subaru - Carlsbad as I do Jill Richardson, if you intend to pursue your purchase using the Internet, or if you are using a 'buying service' such as the one offered by CostCo. In summary, while Bob Baker is clearly a volume dealer, meaning they sell a lot of cars and price them right, versus a dealer that only sells a few and prices them accordingly (with a lot of profit built into the price), Baker also is laser focused on Customer Service. Everyone I worked with at Bob Baker were professional, competent, friendly and always concerned about how I felt and how we were doing as we completed the purchase process. So, go no further than Bob Baker Subaru of Carlsbad, and ask for Bob Matson or Jill Richardson.to get the best deal on a new or used Subaru!

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

Very helpful, and fast process. They were able to get me test driving that night after work and let me come back the next morning to buy. They were very helpful and tried their best to get me the best deal possible. Would definitely recommend.

This car is perfect for me. It combines comfort, reliability, styling and exceptional performance on all types of roads. I have the Touring turbo model which is very quick off the line and hustles down the road easily when prodded. Combine all of that with the practicality of an SUV and you can understand why I am in love with it. I prefer to drive it over my other car (which I also love), a 3 series BMW, because it is as quick but much more versatile.

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 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 !