Used Subaru Forester for sale near Catonsville, MD

This most recent visit was to drop off my 2024 Subaru Legacy for its 6month/6,000 mil service the next day. Imagine my surprise when I got an email later that afternoon saying the car was ready (already!) Thanks, Sadari

I like the solid feel of the car and the sturdy and high ride. Good acceleration. It would be a better SUV if the ground clearance was at least 10” or 12”, with the exhaust pipe properly tucked away!

I have owned my 2017 Forester since late 2016. Except for normal maintenance I've had no problems with thr vehicle. All of the warning systems work very well,they have saved me from accidents numerous times. The automatic seat repositioning when some one else has used my is really handy eliminates all the adjusting needed to get the position back to my needs. Traction and controll during winter and bad weather are excellent. My forrester get used like a truck at times. Great overall car.

Whether you’re considering your first Subaru or getting a second (or in my case), third, Heritage Subaru Owings Mills represents the Subaru brand and experience as ALL car dealerships should: like family and hassle free. My first two Subaru’s were purchased in Hawaii and those purchase experiences were the bar for all experiences (as I’ve shopped for cars with family members with other brands) and for me, I kept going back to Subaru. I was very happy that Heritage Subaru Owings Mills kept up with the bar set by Subaru in Hawaii and made my first car buying experience as a Maryland resident AMAZING. I was only flirting with the idea to get a new Crosstrek and when I met Emily and we talked about my needs vs wants, she understood and never pushed me into buying. I returned later and wanted to test drive a different model; we talked more, and she understood what it was that I was really looking for and then when the Crosstrek Sport that met my needs (and my wants) became available, she knew I was the customer for it and reached out to me. Emily took care of lining up the details of my trade in and delivery of my new car, so it didn’t feel like other brands where you feel left out or unsure what they are planning to upsell you on. Josh was super patient with me with all my questions about the maintenance and protection plans and again never once made me feel like I had to upgrade or get something I didn’t need. Glad I’m in my 3rd Subaru (2nd Crosstrek) and thank you to Emily and Josh for an awesome experience!

I was between a rock and a hard place after my Honda passed away-it drove itself to its demise due to the handbrake not on tight enough. So I had nothing to trade, no leverage. I know Subarus owned many Outbacks and they go forever. The problem is I'm 5' tall and this car is too big for me after the Honda and a Miata I have. I had 2 big dogs and felt the car would be great for a dog owner. Which it is. One dog rode on the back seat (covered) the other had the back to herself. Great for a dog owner. If you need a crate there's plenty of room. This would be a great vehicle for a children or pet family. I only have one 10 yr old dog left and this uses too much gas for me to consider a practical vehicle.

I just wanted to comment on how much I like Carmax customer service as a company. I bought me car from Carmax in Nashville Tn about 2 years ago and had great experience. Then few months later I my car started making a noise on the front end. Took back to Carmax in Nashville They put me in a rental car till the next day till they got it fixed... Which was great. They repaired my car free and payed for the rental car. Then April 6th I was traveling thru Jackson Tn and my car started making a terrible noise. I was very concern. Called Carmax in Jackson Tn took my car there they worked me in pretty quick. When they pulled the wheel off the found a pebble had past the dust cover and was rubbing between breaks and rotary. They removed the pebble and all was good. Thank God there was no damaged. Tech put my tire back on and sent me on my way. They didn't charge me nothing.. Thank you

Spontaneous windshield cracked to 2 1/2 feet in just seconds! No stones seen, without warning, bang. The part cost $850.00 more for eye-sight calibration! Subaru dealer said total cost, around $2000!

I've never owned a Subaru before but after purchasing the Forester, I may never own anything but a Subaru again! I love the Eyesight Drivers Assistant that it came equipped with. I can see why this car has one of the best safety ratings out there. The interior is very open, spacious, & comfortable and the panoramic sunroof is amazing! It drives and handles like a dream. I would recommend this car to anyone. You won't be disappointed!

The Salesman Santos Mendez was very knowledgeable, friendly and has great follow up . Outstanding buying experience with the entire staff at Heritage Subaru.

The Forester is the first SUV I ever owned. It has had a few issues, but the dealership, Kenny Ross in Irwin Pa, has always been top notch in customer service. First issue was the orignal tires went bald after only 10,000 miles. I called Kenny Ross and they said they would contact corporate. Got 4 new tires at no charge. Next issue I did not even know I had. Took it in for an oil change and they tell me I need a new CVT. Didn't know I had a problem. No charge again. Last issue was a radio that kept giving an error message and would not work. Took four visits to isolate the problem, but now have a new radio that brings in more stations. Again for free. Highly recommend the bumper to bumper warranty. Money well spent.

As a first time EV driver, Katee and Josh were excellent to work with for the lease on my new Solterra EV. They explained the car and worked through details seamlessly. I recomend this Heritage team and won't hesitate to work with them again.

This is my third Subaru Forrester. I like the newer safety features and ease of handling. The size is perfect for me, not too small or too big! I would recommend if you’re looking for a midsize vehicle.

Likes: spacious interior despite modest exterior dimensions, easy to maneuver, great visibility all around, comfortable ride, good traction, handling, and braking, nice interior finish on sport model, strong steering responsive headlights yet they don't blind opposing traffic, very good optional Harmon sound system, numerous effective safety features, low insurance premiums, adequate acceleration..a few cons: actual economy slightly under EPA estimates, seat may be a bit too firm for some but easy to address by adding a thin seat cushion, mandatory sunroof on all but the base model..I wish Subaru would just make that a single option..rough engine start-stop ..however I disable it each time I start engine so it can be a non issue...no reliability issues yet but since this has a cvt and fairly complex safety features, long term reliability is unknown..

We're from York Pennsylvania, our family of 5 outgrew our Kia soul and we started our hunt for the perfect family vehicle. We decided on the Subaru Ascent for several reasons including Safety, reliability, towing capabilities, seating and value. Trust me, we test drove nearly every comparable SUV and the Ascent is totally where it's at!! I price shopped around for months and continuously found the heritage Subaru to offer the fairest prices. We drove over an hour, when we arrived, The sales manager Michael Yoon had the Ascent ready for us to drive and honored all numbers discussed on the phone. He gave me a fair trade in value for my kia and agreed to an excellent price for a 2024 Ascent. Our salesman was Chris Felker, he was super laid back, he allowed us to check out the vehicle and answered all of our questions without pressuring us. We felt absolutely comfortable working with him. He was accommodating with our children providing them coloring books and drinks. It was a totally different and far more pleasant car buying experience than we were expecting to have.  The financial guy Josh was super informative, laid back and easy to talk to. You truly can't go wrong with the people at heritage owing mill Subaru! Thanks for a pleasant car buying experience!  

I purchased the 2023 Wilderness trim in August and I chose it because I live in a very snowy and mountainous area. I certainly needed an upgrade from my trusty 2wd, low-clearance hatchback. I can watch the season change with more peace of mind with its high clearance, AWD and features like Starlink and X-mode ready to step in when called upon. I’m a huge fan of the vehicle’s exterior styling and the interior feels luxurious and durable. The cabin is well-insulated from engine and road noise. One drawback is that the sound system lacks depth even with the base turned all the way up (I don’t have the Harmon Kardon stereo option). I’ve never owned a car with a sunroof before and I love letting in extra daylight and looking up at the cliffs and trees during stops so I can’t imagine life without it, now. Even the low beam headlights provide clear-as-day visibility on the darkest nights, but I’d be worried about blinding other drivers so I’d give more follow distance. Many reviewers seem dissatisfied with its acceleration, but it hasn’t felt underpowered to me and I drive a Chevy Suburban for work. It feels like I’m barely touching the accelerator to cruise up steep grades, but I’m a leisurely driver so my expectations differ. :)

Went to the service center for breaking issue and had a pleasure working with Nikki French. She's awesome! She took a time to listen to my concern and explained the whole process and possible cost, made sure I was well informed every step. Although they couldn't find any error on my car, she took extra time to make sure my car is running safe. Everyone at Subaru service center is nice, but Nikki is truly exceptional! Thank you, Nikki for making this experience so positive and stress-free!

I’ve driven the Forester before and have been wanting one for two years. So now that it was time for me to give up my 2010 Legacy with 222,000 miles on it, I chose the Forester. The dealer is very customer friendly and very competitive in their pricing, even though I paid 25K plus for a four year old car…vestiges of the used car pandemic pricing. The car drives beautifully, smooth and quiet. I am very happy with my purchase.

To the point knew what they were talking about very helpful

I've had three other Subarus and this one is my favorite. One of the best parts about this car is how spacious it feels inside. The tall roof combined with the panoramic sunroof bring the outside in and make for a happy drive. It also has the famous Subaru boxer engine and AWD. Road noise is a bit louder than competitors, but that's ok to me because it makes the ride more fun. Also like the Eyesight suite of safety features. It adds a level of confidence to my commute. It also holds a lot of cargo when it needs to do it.

I ordered a 2024 Jeep through Mitch via email. The order process was seamless. Throughout the order waiting period, Mitch was very responsive every time I had a related inquiry. Once the Jeep arrived at the dealership, he notified me asap and I was able to pick it up a couple of days later. I highly recommend Mitch for a car purchase.

Mechanically reliable. Decent gas mileage. Headrests block line of vision. Sideview mirrors can be difficult to adjust. The most uncomfortable seats of any automobile I have ever owned. Lots of cabin noise both city and highway driving.

Visit to dealership to have trailer hitch purity car installed and meet with customer service person to learn more about car’s electronics. Each step from arrival to completion was timely, straightforward and always greeted and assisted by friendly individuals. The work was completed and delivered on time. Plus I was able to work in the waiting area comfortably. The work appears to have been well-done.

This is our second Forester. Our first was a 2011 Premium we bought as a CPO in 2014 and unfortunately went through the headache of excessive oil consumption within months of buying it. Subaru did eventually replace the engine short block on their dime, but only after repeated oil consumption tests and being told by the dealer service department that it was within normal limits. Calling Subaru of America was the only way we got it resolved. I was impressed that they approved the service, and that's the reason we bought another Subaru. We also have a 2018 Outback Premium in our garage--no oil consumption, and no major issues except replacing the radio for failed lighting behind the volume knob and a minor leak in the oil pan (no dripping underneath the car though) at about 42k miles. We like our 2023 Forester Sport overall, and first and foremost we like its excellent safety ratings and features. I will say the ride is much firmer than our Outback which is only a couple hundred pounds heavier. Wish it had a little more storage in the center console and beneath the climate controls. We look forward to many years of driving with the Forester (and our Outback). Based on our experience, I do feel getting a Subaru-backed extended warranty is worth it for peace of mind (we bought them for our first Forester and now our Outback and both eventually paid for themselves). You DON'T have to buy the warranty when you purchase the vehicle. Call different dealers in your state and ask for their price on an extended warranty for your vehicle--we saved hundreds of dollars by doing this. You have until your manufacturer warranty expires to add an extended warranty.

I bought a 2023 WRX. Worked with Dyllon who was exceptional throughout the whole process. I live in Cumberland NJ. AutoNation Subaru Hunt Valley from the start gave me the best deal. Lastly, Dyllon’s knowledge and presentation while introducing the vehicle before test driving was outstanding!

The radio and the heat settings leave a lot to be desired. If you’re looking for a heater setting, you won’t find it. Nothing annoys me more than unrequested updates on flood watch/warning. it just can’t be tailored to exactly where you live. But every 6 minutes is a bit of overkill. And our previous Forester had a tray in the middle storage (glove box). Even though we asked our salesman about that, we have heard nothing. Missing the change tray a lot.

Each time I came to the dealership the staff was helpful and friendly. A couple of time I felt as though I was being urged to buy extras that I didn't really want.

My only complaints are, it could use a little more power and a little less road noise. Otherwise, I'm very pleased with my Subaru Forester Touring.

Purchased a review from Mike Lanci originally looking for a specific vehicle. Mike was so helpful in our search and found us the PERFECT vehicle for my family of 5. I recommend him highly. Very personable and extremely friendly. He made our purchase process easy and at not at one point did he ever make us feel pressured. 10/10 experience!

I have a 2020 Forester with 19000 miles. I love it, especially as a tall and aging man. It it easy to drive, easy to get in and get out. Miles per gallon is great, typically well over 30 mpg in day to day city driving. I have noticed a number of complaints about batteries. I think in 2019-2020 they had a bad supplier of batteries. My experience was total battery failure at about 10000 miles. I had to purchase a replacement from AAA. Such stories were common during that period. I was irritated but received reimbursement even though it is not typical for a dealer/car company to do so. Smart dealers want to keep your business. The only other expenses were created by potholes knocking the car out of allignment and nails in parking lots puncturing the same tire twice! Sweep your xxxx parking lots retailers and restaurants.

After looking all over for a vehicle Magothy Motorcars had the one I was looking for. We called them and asked them if they would hold the vehicle for us to come and look at they said no problem. We drove 2 hours from Rehoboth Beach and purchased the vehicle. We had a few issues and they were right on it. I would refer these guys to anyone. They are great to deal with and have awesome customer service.

This is a follow up review, I did have to change the head gaskets out on my 2010 forester. I've seen this is common, once again, the work is able to be done by a DIY mechanic. Since 2020 Ive had to change the ignition coil, spark plug wires, head gaskets in February of 2024, and also the crankshaft position sensor. The car had 165,000 miles when the head gaskets needed changed. So far it has 173,000 miles and still runs well. Also changed were the clutch and throwout beairng, and another timing belt change. It still runs very well, the exhaust is getting rusty and have had to fix that, overall its been a good car. I've owned it for 12 years and the ability to work on it yourself is what I really like about it, it isn't fast, but its quite utilitarian and my dog loves it as well. So if you don't mind working on your own stuff its one of the easiest cars to work on with the way the engine is oriented in the longitudinal position. I've always changed the oil every 4-5000 miles since I've had it, the heads and valves were completely clean. I'd say if one keeps up the servicing on these they are good vehicles to own. Not looking forward to when it blows, they don't make plain cars like this now adays.

A beautiful dealership and service facility staffed with the friendliest folks! Shout out to my guy, Luis, who is a delight every time I come in for service.

I am a widow, and my husband always did the "heavy lifting" when it came to buying new vehicles. Being as it was time to sell the old truck and get a used car at an affordable to me price, my awesome neighbors went with me to assist with the brain work. I must say that this dealership is BUSY, with 13 salespeople on duty when we arrived. I had gone online and found a well-cared for Kia to try out, and Sam made the whole process as painless as possible. I highly recommend making an appointment with Sam. He is a busy guy, but even though we were walk-ins, I did not feel neglected or rushed in any way. This is a woman-friendly dealership, prices are fair, and I could tell that there were repeat customers. That in itself spoke volumes.

I needed a car for my lengthy visits with my young grandkids and this car is perfect! I felt more comfortable buying a 7 year old Subaru than I would another used car. It’s easy to put the car seats in and there is plenty of room for everyone!

We as family have been purchasing our vehicles for years and having them serviced at Bob Bell Chevrolet at Bel Air. We are grateful for the sales personnel (Rob, Ken & Mike) when purchasing our new Silverado and helping us with the purchase of it. They did a great job. We are also grateful for the service department personnel when we have our vehicles serviced. As long as we are here our vehicles will go there for service and any purchase of a new vehicle. Thanks again Bob Bell Chevrolet, Bel Air, MD.

This is my first Subaru and I’m so impressed! Just a great drive! I love the safety and convenience features…but I also just love to drive again!!!

Had this car for seven years, never any problems, very low mileage. Very nice to drive, smooth gas mileage around 30 mpg. Traded it in for a new forester, I actually was ready to cry, when I left it. Very reliable.

I had a great experience buying a car here every step of the process. Chris was phenomenal communicating and very professional. I was an out of state buyer so the process was a little different. I never felt out of the loop. Very happy with my purchase and the experience.

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.