Used Subaru Forester for Sale in Hartford, CT

We weren't planning on buying anything yet and were just looking. Everyone was friendly and helpful without being pushy and/or just looking to make a sale. Bill K. worked with us, asked questions, really listened to what we had to say and respected our opinions - meaning he didn't try to change our mind about what we liked or wanted in a car. He also understood that I was still hesitant to give up my 15-yr-old 2002 Outback. It was in good shape but due to age would eventually start needing expensive repairs, which is why we were starting to look around. He was very knowledgeable and found us a car similar to what I had. On one question we had he got someone else more knowledgeable about it to speak with us. We did a test drive - sweet ride. We asked for time to talk and think some more. He left us alone. When we came back in to talk, he made us an offer we couldn't refuse. Finance also found us a warranty we couldn't refuse. Bill has checked in with us a few times to see if we had any questions and how we liked the car. We couldn't figure out how to set the clock - the manual wasn't helpful on that - and we brought it in. Bill was with another client but had Guy come out to the car and set it up for me. Guy was a sweetheart and patiently went through everything on the dash with me and set things up the way I wanted them. LOVE the car!! I've had it two weeks and already took it to Maine and back. Very sweet ride - like floating. Bill is a great guy and we highly recommend him and the dealership. It was a refreshing change from past dealership experiences where they only cared about selling a car no matter what or how, and getting as much money as they could out of us. Thank you Bertera Subaru of Hartford! :)

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.

I had been looking for a car for months and after as much searching as I could deal with I finally stumbled onto the one I had been looking for. The sales team, Brett Bauer specifically, were very willing to work with me throughout the whole process. Great overall experience for a first time buyer.

This car its all we were expecting. A lot of space in the back . Its perfect for families. I just loved everything off it.

Went in looking to trade in my 2002 (pretty beaten down) Hyundai Elantra for a pre-owned Subaru. It was my first time financing a car on my own, and Bill was very helpful and explained everything to me. They also gave me the highest amount for my trade-in compared to other dealerships I had visited prior. I???m very happy with my 2015 crosstrek! Everyone at this dealership was very friendly, and they were eager to help. You guys all made this experience fun rather than stressful, so THANK YOU!

This is my second vehicle purchased from Vroom in the last 12 months, and I can't imagine ever buying a used car from a brick-and-mortar dealership again. Vroom offers a terrific selection of late model used vehicles. The pictures really make it easy to know what the car looks like. I purchased a 2015 BMW 5-series, and the Vroom price compared to a similar make/model/mileage vehicle from CarMax was $3,000+ cheaper. I selected my vehicle over a few weeks of looking at photos. I filled out a credit application online, and they immediately called me to finalize the app, discuss rates and payments, and to get my $500 deposit. I received a loan package via FedEx 2 days later, signed all the paperwork, and sent it back in the pre-paid FedEx envelope they provided. About 3 days later, I started getting emails to schedule delivery. The process only took 9 business days from the moment I made the deposit to the moment I got my vehicle. The vehicle was clean, just as described, and runs great. Now I just need to get a state inspection and add this to my insurance policy, and the tags will be mailed to me in a few weeks. Thankfully, Vroom gives me a 60-day temp tag so there is ample time to receive the plates. This is the future of car-buying, and the 7-day money back guarantee makes it the perfect way to purchase a used vehicle.

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.

I am a car enthusiast! I spend way too much on cars ??? but I work 24/7 and it???s my only hobby. This review will be a bit on the long side, simply because I have so much to say about my experience with Vroom. My wife gets frustrated with me because I talk so often about how amazed I am with Vroom in every aspect! I bought my first car in 1968. Back then I couldn???t afford much, but since about 1979 I???ve purchased some very cool cars. I even bought a brand new Rolls Royce back in 1985. I???ve owned: exactly 10 Mercedes, Jaguar, Ferrari, Audi R8, BMW, Range Rover and several others. So when it comes to dealing with car dealerships, I feel like I???ve become rather expert ??? AND a huge skeptic of car dealerships!!! When you buy a high-end car, you lose SOOO MUCH money, as soon as you drive it off the showroom floor. So the last time we purchased cars, we decided to purchase nearly-new cars with very low mileage on them. We bought an Audi R8 and a Mercedes SL63. And it turned out GREAT. No regrets. So now it was time to sell those cars and buy two more. I happened across Vroom.com in my Internet search, and found the perfect cars for both my wife and I at the same place ??? Vroom.com. The cars are nearly identical to the same cars we???ve been driving, but just newer. A 2014 Audi R8 and a 2014 SL63 ??? both with about 3,500 miles on them. Even the same colors as our previous cars. I got bids from several companies to sell our cars to. Vroom offered the highest amounts on both of our cars!! And it was FAR easier to sell to them than any other company. Unbelievably simple! And the prices for the newer 2014 cars was extremely fair. I flew out from South Orange County, California to Vroom to look at and drive both cars. Vroom picked me up at the airport and brought me back to the airport. I was extremely impressed with Vroom and their showroom. And without exception, every single person I???ve spoken with and dealt with at Vroom has been not only helpful and enthusiastic, but GENUINELY concerned about making me happy. Even after the sale they keep contacting me to see how I???m doing and to ask if there???s anything that I need. They got me great financing! Less than 3% interest rate. I had no clue that you could do that with a ???used??? car. No other buying or trade-in experience I???ve ever had comes even close to how great, simple and fast this was. Oh???and they shipped the cars from Texas to us at NO CHARGE, and picked up our two cars at the same time. And the nice young man who delivered the cars was fabulous. He was so very, very careful with our cars. And not only do they have their guarantee ??? I believe you have a week or so to drive the car, and if you don???t like it, they will take the car back. They even told me several times (even after I???d purchased the cars) that if for some reason we decided we did not want the cars, they would come pick them up and truck them back to Texas at NO COST to use. Unbelievable!! Well, my wife is now also so impressed that she no longer is frustrated with me for talking about Vroom so much, and telling all my friends. In fact, I???ve already asked Vroom to look for a car for my daughter. I now would not think of getting her car anywhere else than Vroom. I mentioned before that I???m a skeptic when it comes to car salesmen and dealerships. So if I was you reading this, the first thing I???d wonder is, ???Why is this guy writing this review? Are they paying him???..???? Well, I don???t know any of the people at Vroom. I spent so much time on this review simply because I believe that when people deserve credit, and they treat you so nicely, you should reciprocate and sing their praises. My name is Dr. Rod Kurthy. I???m a dentist and I own a dental products company in Southern California.

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.

I was referred to Texas Direct Auto/Vroom by a good friend and I???m glad I decided to go with them for my car purchase! I initially got Billie as my car sales personnel, but she seemed to be very pushy and just aiming to make quick sale; which is something that made me very uncomfortable. After speaking with her for a while I advised I would give her a call back to speak with my financial advisor on proceeding further on this process with Vroom. When I called back I got a different agent that saw in the system that saw I was talking to Billie and advised me that she would give me a call back in 5 mins, well 30 mins passed and I called back upset because I did not hear back from her after she ran my credit and didn???t like the fact I wasn???t trying to put 2500 down. My credit score was excellent I had a 740, but I didn???t have enough credit history she said is the reason why she kept asking me to put so much money down on 23k 24k car. The last time I called upset after not hearing anything from her a gentleman by the name of Shannon Humbles answered and I advised him that I did not want to work with Billie anymore because she made me feel very uncomfortable and I felt like she didn???t personally care about helping me through the process of the purchase. Shannon is an ALLSTAR!! He went over and beyond the call of duty to help me make this purchase!!! 7 days later my vehicle sits in my parking garage and I love it! The process was so easy to purchase, I had to put 1500 which is the standard, instead of 2800 that???s Billie was demanding that I put down! Please go with Vroom! I saw a couple bad reviews and I know every process has its flaws, but I???m here to tell you, they work! They are a very good company and I look forward to making another purchase with them for my girlfriend???s Christmas gift! Thanks Shannon and Vroom!!!!

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!

I was referred to Dave and he didn't disappoint . He made purchasing my new car so easy and got me exactly what I wanted at a more than fair price. On top of that everybody was so helpful from Dave and Matt the managers to Annie and Ahsam in finance. If your looking for a car go see Dave Chittick he will work for you and you will not be disappointed !

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.

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.

One week ago I received an email from Schaller, today I drove away with the 2017 Subaru Impreza Hatchback with manual transmission (tough to find) that I'd hoped to find! Dave Pricone (sales) was excellent to work with, ensuring that I knew my new cars features before I left the lot. He worked with his manager (Mike) to get the price that I needed to stay in budget. And Kevin Savage (finance manager) had all the paper work ready for delivery. I'll be back! I expect that Schaller Subaru service professionals will be as exceptional as the sales pros were! Thank you again, Dave!

This Is our 2nd Forester it is awesome has exceeded all expectations drives well has amazing safety features perfect size highly recommend to everyone you will not be disappointed

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.

Brought my Jeep to Capitol for service and an oil change. They found two oil leaks and my wheel alignment was out. They fixed the oil leaks, performed a 4 wheel alignment, tire rotation and a LOF all on the same day. Steve Hartley has been a service writer at Capitol for years and he is very personable and knowledgeable. Steve is definitely and asset at Capitol Garage!

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 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....

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 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!!!

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.

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.

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 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!

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

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

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

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.

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

If you like thrift shopping or consignment shopping for clothes or household items, this is the car dealership equivalent. No fancy displays or showroom, but rock bottom prices, great selection, an easy to use website, great sales people. Our salesperson, Eli, even came in on his day off to follow up on (minor) repairs to our 2007 Honda Accord. The car looks great and runs beautifully, no squeaks or rattles. We saved nearly $2,000 by coming here. Eli was great: thorough, professional, upbeat - and he returned phone calls. This is worth the drive from anywhere. Next time we need a car, we're coming back.

Meets all my expectations of an off-road vehicles that does amazing on-road with snow and ice conditions. Very pleased with the handling and all wheel drive! Still in great condition almost 20 years old.

Eric was laid back and only helpful. We bought a 2013 Ford Fusion for $8995, $4500 less than a comperable car at Ford dealership. There were a few scratches and one small ding that our body repair shop can straighten out for less than $500. Engine appeared clean, ticking like a sowing machine, so I know that the valve clearances were OK. A Better Way Wholesale claims to do brakes beore a car like this goes out the door. We'll have an inspection at Balise Ford in Hyannis MA and check on brakes and any other system included in the inspection. Over all a very good experience. I will come back to this dealer.

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.