Used Subaru Forester for Sale in East Haven, CT

Let me start this review by saying that I've been a Subaru owner going on a decade and a half. That being said, I knew exactly what I wanted in my new WRX and searched far and wide to find it. Having abandoned almost all hope of finding a manual base model in WRB, short of ordering from my local dealer (where I was quoted a 3-4 month wait and having to pay the sticker price), I happened upon Premier's website after broadening my search. They had a 2017 WRX in WRB with two options: a vortex generator and a short throw shifter at over $1,300 and change below MSRP. Bear in mind this was one of about a dozen WRX and STI models they had listed, all below MSRP. After I decided to buy the car, my salesperson, Jeff, and the business manager, Rob, didnt try to push any extra warranties or "deals" beyond mentioning that they we were available. All in all, this was a great car buying experience and well worth the long drive.

Dream car.love it .plenty of space, comfortable, powerful vehicle as well. I see my self recommending the same vehicle to other ppeople as well.why not..?

Excellent Service! Service is prompt and suggestions are provided for the next visit.

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.

I have to say that my experience with Mounir (???Mo???) was absolutely amazing. He was so thorough, kind and extremely accomodating to my wants and needs in purchasing my new car. He also presented several great deals with me and worked really well with me on my trade in of my old 2014 Subaru. I absolutely love my brand new 2019 Subaru Crosstrek!! 😀

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 bought a 2007 Infiniti G35x about 2 years ago from Green Light . I had the best experience here. Carlos, the finance manager got me approved with a very good rate and the service department took care of all my concerns I had with the car before I took it home. Jay, my salesman was exceptionally patient and answered every question I had. This place is a pressure free environment and I highly recommend it. I am currently in the market for another car and I will be visiting them very shortly. Thank you Green Light and all your staff.

Not a big fan of 7" screens you can't turn off, or that squirrelly feeling when in a cross wind. Thank god this has nither issue. Love the moon roof, the heated seats, the night vision is dead on. The cd player is nice maybe dated but nice. Its more a suv then the older models- not sure if that's good or bad depending on your take i guess.

I was looking for new/newer used cars priced moderately and felt like everywhere I looked online was out of my price range. Finally fell upon this place on Internet and could not get over their huge inventory of cars, some newer, that I actually liked! Did the usual dealership review and wow, negative feedbacks enough to make you want to avoid this place. But then I ran into a coworker who told me he bought 3 cars here without a problem. I went to look at car I picked off internet on Sunday and drove it home last night (4 days), couldn't be happier!!!

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.

With just about 700 cars to choose from, no need to look elsewhere,(& they're expanding again soon)!!... 🖒ABWA helped me in a last minute situation where I had to purchase a reliable vehicle, immediately. We found so many GREAT cars to chose from & the rock bottom prices are wholesale, so unmatched for the quality. We found A Better Way Auto Wholesalers in Naugatuck, Ct to be a local 'town jem'!. Our salesman,Alex P., was awesome! He & the Entire team at ABWAuto is knowledgeable of their inventory, and offer sincere detail to personal attention in a fast pace, upbeat Wholesaler environment. The family friendly sales team reflect a style of flair that is characteristic of our friendly Naugautuck River Valley towns, and the Showroom attracts customers from all over New England.The staff is there to help the auto shopper from start to finish. Our salesman Alex P. and the dealership team stand by their word to honor and respect U.S. Armed Forces Veterans and Wounded Warriors. My husband is a recently wounded Veteran, recovering from injuries incurred overseas while working U.S. Diplomatic Security Detail. Alex, his desk-mate Anna, James in the business office, the ABWA Service team,and the salesroom welcomed us & compassionately worked with our special circumstances, typical to Veterans &wounded Vet stature, & they all worked hard to get our family in a safe and beautiful car!!. Highly recommended!! 5 out of 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟to ABWAuto 5 Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟to Alex P. in Sales. Thank you all!! Julie & Kevin B.

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

I bought a third car from A Better Way, since my first two cars (Mazda3 and VW TDI) had zero problems and have put 100k+ miles total on them(TDI was recalled by VW:huge windfall). Although, this vehicle needed to be brought back to their service center(under their 3,000 mile warranty) to have a few minor issues fixed. The problems were fixed in a timely manner and were all covered by the dealership's warranty. Gave me a different insight into this dealership: the service center. All the employees there were polite, fixed the minor issues quickly, and kept me up to date on its status. I worked with Lya when I purchased my car. She was great to work with, and had amazing patience when my insurance company had problems faxing over the binder, which came after the dealership closed! I would recommend Lya and her partner, Miriam, if your looking to purchase a vehicle the better way!

I loved the look of the Forester. I also liked the way it drove. I had to not get the Forester because when you fold down the back seats there is about a six inch hump . This as going to cause problems hauling items. There was also a good bit of space between the front seat and the folded down seats even if you moved the front seats all the way back.

My husband has been searching for just the right vehicle for himself for quite some time, He located a car he was interested in and we went to look at it. Walking in the door to a very busy sales floor we were approached by a very knowledgeable and welcoming employee named Eli. He was attentive to our needs and took the time to carefully describe the vehicle to us, Once we decided on a test drive, Eli brought the vehicle to us and it was everything that was described on their website and more. My husband was very pleased with the car and decided to purchase it. We weren't sure if we qualified for financing but Eli assured us that we would be "fine". His words didn't disappoint. We were approved and walked out the same day with the vehicle that my husband had been searching for for so long. Every other salesman/woman that we came across asked if we needed anything and made sure we were being helped. They were all very friendly and attentive. We sat down with the finance person (can not remember his name) he had a smile on his face and was extremely friendly. He answered every question and explained every detail to our satisfaction! What a great team and overall experience we had. Thank you to every employee we encountered that day! We will return for our next vehicle purchase! Katie and Michael S

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!

Went on a Saturday afternoon at 4 pm was walking out of the dealer by 7:30 pm with my car. I came prepared with all the information on the vehicles I wanted to look at along with my pre-approval from my finance company. My sales representative Ben did a wonderful job getting us in and out. He knows his job and made the experience wonderful and was very friendly and enthusiastic. Had a wonderful experience in the finance department working with V. Palmer. He explained everything with no pressure. Will recommend Better Way Auto to my friends.

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 have never experienced good quality, professional customer service like I did at Richard Chevrolet. John Chillemi whom I have dealt with in the past when he was with Lee Partyka was by far the best sales associate there hands down. Unfortunately the rest of Lee Partyka has seemed to go down hill on their customer service, but that's for another conversation. I was very happy when I found out that John was at Richard Chevrolet. Not only did John treat me like I was #1, but he treated my father with the same respect as well which means more to me than anything. As for the rest of the staff at Richard Chevrolet they are second to none, and are the example of what shopping for a vehicle should be. John Chillemi is an outstanding sales associate!! I also want to take a minute to recognize Francine Beltempo who was also an outstanding sales associate when I was dealing with her in John's absence. She was very patient, courteous, and professional. She took me a great test drives and proved the vehicles to me that I drove. Everyone from the receptionist to the sales manager were kind, courteous, and professional. Never once did anything negative come out, and they made sure there was no pressure to buy anything that didn't suit you! I heard most everyone say, "If the deal isn't for you then don't do it. It has to be right for YOU." Where as other dealerships want you to test drive, and sign the dotted line. Great Job at Richard Chevrolet. This is where I'll be buying vehicles, and recommending to friends, and family to check them out! Matt LaRock

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).

Steve Kozar was our sales person. No pressure . Got answers to all our questions quickly. We found a great car at a fair price . Steve is very personable and accommodating. When we picked up the car we were in and out in 30 minutes and the car was fully detailed and they had addressed any issues we raised during our test drive and inspection to our satisfaction. Overall a very pleasant car buying experience. I’d recommend you see Steve if you are looking for a quality ride.

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.

Fantastic experience from start to finish. We went to start our search with no intention of buying that day, and we left shortly after with a deal we couldn't refuse. Frank, josh and warren were all a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

Reliable, attractive, durable, safe, comfortable, all weather, slick design. All my cars have been from the Subaru family and all of my family has owned Subaru’s

Bernie is everything that you've read above it in his reviews. Buying a used car isn't an easy thing because of the huge number of variables that come into play. It's hard to tell the condition and history of a car, and the buyer is almost always at a disadvantage to the dealer. Making a dollar can cause partly scrupulous people do questionable things, and that makes trust a hard thing to find on a used car lot. That said, you've found the right guy, because Bernie is truly ethical and very hard working. He tries to create a win-win for himself and his customer rather than going for maximizing his take on a car. He has a great eye for cars with value, and he makes sure that they are in top condition when they leave his lot. His network of mechanics is very good, and his ethics are even better. I purchased a Subaru Outback for my son from Bernie this past month, and I couldn't believe how attentive he was to two separate mechanical problems that came up. He set his other business aside to deal with my issues straight away. Customer service and honest dealing from a small businessman who is dedicated to his work really appeals to me. I see Bernie as a throw-back to "the good old days", if such a thing ever really existed. I have told all of my friends in the market for a used car that Bernie is the man to see, and I'll say the same to you. Give him a call and see what he has for you. His cars turn over quickly, because people have learned that he's the man to see, but if he doesn't have what you're after, let him know and he'll keep his eyes open. You want this man working with you.

This car is exactly what i was looking for. Despite the higher mileage, i am certain this car will last me the time that i need it to

Premier Subaru of Watertown is simply amazing. Words cannot explain how grateful I am for all the help they gave me! I was stuck in a terrible situation with my Jeep after only a year of purchasing it. I went to Premier Subaru in dire need of a new AWD car. I was desperate. Vincent Davis (salesman) is amazing. He was so dedicated and patient, he found me the 2019 Impreza I wanted. His positive attitude made my situation so much better. Joe H handled the finances for me. Joe treated me like FAMILY. Joe was upfront and honest, he did not try and put me in another situation that would affect me down the road. I did not feel judged or discouraged by my past financial decisions. Joe helped me tremendously, not only did he get me in an amazing new car but he helped guide me in the right direction for the future. I truly felt like Vincent & Joe did everything in their power to make me happy. I could not thank them enough leaving the lot in my brand new car. In less then 24 hours, Vincent, Carmine & Joe helped me get into a 2019 Subaru Impreza 3.5 year lease. They made what i thought was the impossible, possible. The entire process was flawless. They helped me find the car i wanted in the smartest financial way possible. I look forward to spending the next three years as a Subaru owner with Premier Subaru Watertown.

Solid and reliable car. You can take this car anywhere, whether up to the mountains or off the beaten path. Its comfortable and named CCR small SUV champion. It succeeds by focusing on the fundamentals with a space-efficient design, large windows, and big square doors. The result is the easiest access and the best view out of almost any vehicle tested. It also has one of the roomiest rear seats with copious amounts of head and leg room. It adapts various fuel-efficient technologies, including replacing the antiquated four-speed automatic transmission with a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Forester delivers quicker acceleration, as well as a class-leading 26 mpg overall and 35 mpg on the highway in our tests making it a solid adventure SUV or commuter.

I still had a good car a 2009 Acura mdx with low mileage, but with the family no longer close by I wanted a sedan and was contemplating between the 2014 Kia optima sxl and vw cc..ended up with the Kia which I don't regret bcos..Peter and Lou made it happen and the car is a wow..its a beauty and drives with a punch👍👍 and compared to other dealers, I had a very good deal....i might still come for the cc too😁. Keep being honest....

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.

Found a car my wife and agreed on, 2017 Foerster with 6 speed manual transmission. went for a test drive. Bought the car. Salesman was friendly & seemed to know about the car. Couldn't close on the car on the day we planned because the finance person couldn't be there. When we got there on the closing day we heard the finance lady say we weren't supposed to be there for another hour loud enough for the entire showroom to hear. Well that hour went by and so did another 45 minutes. Finally we get in. She also pushes really hard on the extended warranty. I cant remember how many times I said no. Then she offered to cut the price by 50%. Almost $3000 for warranty on a $20,000 car? Not for me, thank you very much. They did Not pull any tricks like some dealers do such as add money for this and that that was not included in the price. Price quoted was the price paid. Not sure if this will even post. I only see 5 star reviews and only nice things being said. I'm just sharing our experience there.

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 !

After being a Subaru Forester owner for 15 years and ten years with my last model, it was time for me to purchase a new vehicle. Mike Maniscalchi introduced himself and we found him to be both personable, and knowledgeable in all aspects of the vehicles. He took the time to listen to a 60+ senior to try to place me in my perfect vehicle. Though I loved the Forester, I thought that our live style had changed and we could pursue other Subaru vehicles. Believe me when I say that I think I drove every vehicle type Subaru stocked. Liked the size and feel of the Subaru Crosstrek but could not get beyond the orange stitching they use in the interior. It drove like the Forester and had a sleek look and still offered the hatch. Unfortunately, the 2018 Forester had gone through some exterior and interior modifications, and it was not for me. We were at the dealership for the better part of the afternoon and evening. All the time we were there, Mike was as attentive as he was the first moment we arrived trying to work with me to find the "perfect" vehicle for me. By now I was so confused ( 6 pm)I wanted to call it a day! Mike never pressured us and if we needed to take a break and return the next day Mike would have been fine with that and would have greeted us the next day with a smile! My husband has a 2015 fully-equipped Subaru Legacy and in the back of my mind as far as features were concerned, I guess I wanted what he had in a different model. Though I still preferred the 8.7 road clearance offered by the Forester. Intuitively, Mike understood this and asked me if I wanted to drive the Outback. Much to my surprise, i liked how it drove, interior and road clearance worked also. Being seniors, we did have a budget and finally came to an agreement that fit our budget and I purchased the 2018 Outback Subaru. Additionally, he also spent all the time I needed when reviewing the features of my vehicle when I picked it up. Beyond satisfied with the entire Subaru experience. Ask for Mike when it is your turn to purchase a Subaru. He is patient, knowledgeable, makes you feel comfortable, interested in what you want, and if it takes hours to find you the perfect vehicle...he will! As you know the financing paperwork can be challenging and "painful". Kevin was great to work with and made the experience as painless as possible...he was friendly and personable. Both Mike and Kevin were awesome.

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.

After weeks of exhaustive searching and visiting dealers across the state I had decided on the car I wanted. My journey started with 3 cars; Ford Focus, Mazda3 and the Subaru Crosstrek. I teetered between used and new, leasing and financing. I learned on the way; dealers will talk your ear off while letting you test drive distracting you so it is better to shake them if you can. I had dealers who did not listen well to me and I eventually learned you stand up and walk out. I learned owning a new with a lower APR versus a used with a higher will eventually pan out to be the same so it's best to go with new. After one unsuccessful day a friend let me drive his Subaru Impreza. I mentioned I was looking into the Crosstrek but my mind was quickly changed when I drove his 2016 Sport Premium. It is the same body with a lower suspension. The sport premium came at an additional price than the premium; it includes roof rails and fog lights. I quickly narrowed my search to a 2016 Impreza Sport Premium in Blue Quartz Pearl. I found only one in the whole state of Connecticut. It was in Danbury, an hour and a half away from me. There was no price listed and said to ask for a quote, knowing that dealers were asking for $22,500+ on average I decided to go with $22k. To my surprise I got a friendly response from April saying that they would meet me at my price. I immediately thought; what's the catch? But there did not seem to be any hidden strings. April was very patient with me, this was my first time buying a car and it proved to be stressful on me. She kept her smile on and cheery personality during my intense indecision days. It all worked out and I've been driving my new car for 2 weeks, loving it! It definitely helped that I knew what I wanted going into the dealer and that they did not pressure me into buying the car. Huge plus is that they don't slap on a dealer sticker on the back! It was worth the 70 mile drive across the state for this vehicle.

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.

My request for information was provided promptly and the sales staff was very professional and courteous

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.

Thank you so much to give me the opportunity... to own my ss yesterday.. you guys are great people!!! especially making deals... my good friend monte.!!! thank you to share your stories. about muscle cars and be very helpful to get my SS ... my next car I will get it in INGERSOLL AUTO OF DANBURY !!!!!!!!

Only owned it two days but so far really like it a lot! Look forward to many years of use from the Subaru Forester! Great