Used Subaru Forester for Sale in Salem, OR

Greg Bell asst service mgr bent over backwards working us in on a busy Saturday replacing a headlight so that we could attend a football game that evening.

I kept the car until this year. I put a lot of mileage on it. It was so dependable and reliable. Lots of road trips.

I have a 2000 New Beetle with only 65,000 miles. These guy's respect my vehicle and care for it as if it was a NEW car and not a 16 year old car.

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.

Although I was still very happy with my 2012 BMW X3 28i, I had started researching the new 2018 BMW X3 30i upgrades and safety features. Towards the end of the model year (late MAY), I contacted Brian Kimmerle via email to see if he could meet my build price and it was agreed upon. We met to finalize the build and paperwork, Brian explained the process, and the countdown began. Although there were some hiccups on the part of BMW, of which Brian kept me informed, I met my new X3 on 25 AUG. I also worked with Daniel Barreto for financing and service/warranty items, as well as those who determine trade-in offer. From start to finish, I had a great buying experience and would highly recommend BMW of Salem.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Excellent car for safety and performance. A repeat buyer. Subaru has added latest safety features like Blind Spot Monitor, RAB, Land Departure warning and Excelent Sound System.

They got me in immediately to fix my 6.7 Super Duty. I decided to test drive another's Super Duty and by the time I took the test drive ( about 30 mins) my truck already had a new Turbo Intercooler hose on, tested and ready to go! But it gets better, the owner was so friendly that he invited me into his personal office just chatting with me. He was very cool. I'm considering an upgraded vehicle purchase and they are very low pressure. They just switched me to their customer for life!

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

In summary - If you are in the market to buy a new car ONLY by from Wilsonville Subaru!! A few weeks ago my wife, Jesseca, and I visited Wilsonville Subaru to look at some 2019 Ascents and Foresters. Upon entering the dealership showroom we were greeted by Brent Venishel. Brent came across as professional, well spoken and very personable! (i.e. no creepy salesperson vibes) In two minutes or less Brent asked us how we were, gave us the Wilsonville Subaru "One Person, One Price, No Bull" spiel, pointed us towards the inventory of cars that we were interested in and set us on our merry window shopping tire kicking way. My wife and I are educated buyers and we know what we like when we see it. At no point during our stroll through the lot inventory did we feel pursued on spied on. It was a great no pressure situation. After seeing the selection that W.S. had to offer we thanked Brent for his time, left the dealership and went home to discuss our options. About a week later we scheduled a 9:00 am follow up appointment, thanks Jeremy Warram, with our salesperson Brent. We arrived to the dealership a little early and Brent was already standing by waiting on our arrival. (he even had the Forester that we were interested in prewashed and sitting pretty) Quick not quick side note - we were only in the market to buy a new car as a result of a no fault accident where our previous vehicle was totaled. My wife was still feeling the negative effects of the accident and during our two visits to the dealership Brent could not have been more accommodating. I will not go into much more detail but the dealership and Brent went out of their way to ensure her comfort. It was truly incredible. As a consumer I have never felt/seen this level of customer service before and we were beyond grateful. Anyways, back to the review.... Brent walked me around the 2019 Horizon Blue Pearl Forester Touring, explained the features of this particular vehicle and expertly addressed all of our questions . We loved this car so much that we decided to buy it!!! Brent made the whole "administration" portion of the buying experience quick and painless. Start to finish was less than an hour and a half. To top things off , because of our "situation" Brent offered to personally deliver the car to our home. Who does that? Wilsonville Subaru - that's who! Thank you Brent Venishel and Wilsonville Subaru for making our first Subaru buying experience so memorable!! #WilsonvilleSubaru #Customers4Life

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.

After past car experiences where I felt rushed and used for profit, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Andrew at Wilsonville Subaru. I came away feeling like I had the time I needed to figure out what I wanted without having to be rushed to make a sale for the dealer. In fact, we visited the dealership 3 times of the same number of weeks while also doing my own due diligence in researching my options to figure out what I wanted and each time, Andrew was extremely helpful in answering questions I had and Subarus I wanted to test drive. To add to that, I truly appreciated Andrew's knowledge of the Subaru brand and the various gadgets employed in their cars. He's certainly a fan of the brand given that he and his wife own a Forester and an STI, so I appreciated knowing he values the same brand he was helping me purchase. If you're in the market for a new Subaru (or even another brand), I would recommend seeing Andrew at Wilsonville Subaru first to see how a car buying experience should feel. I can promise you that you will enjoy the experience. Even if you don't purchase that day, it will set a new bar for future visits. I know it has for me and my new 2018 Forester XT!

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 simply came in to have my hybrid crostrek serviced. After speaking with Seth, I decided to kick some tires. From just a service visit, I ended up buying a new car-the same model. Subaru fits my family lifestyle. Longevity, all weather & terrain, safety (kiddo), affordable, mpg and to top it off-it???s beautiful with stylish add-on???s. Don???t let me forget to mention the dealership had the low pressure, extremely aultrustic employees who went above and beyond to make sure every part of the car and sale were to our comfort and capacity. The very specific car I wanted was not immediately available, but through fast actions on the part of Derek and Keith, they we???re able to have it available to me within 24 hours, and certified pre-owned! It doesn???t get any sweeter than that! In short, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase (and I thought my last experience at a different dealership was good). I would do it again in a heartbeat and will recommend this location to my friends and family.

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..?

Ask for Miguel Lara, he has to be one of the kindest and friendliest sales persons we have ever run across. We have been shopping for a good quality used Prius and in our search we contacted Honda of Salem. We began the car buying conversation over the phone/text because we lived far away and Miguel treated us like we were right there in front of him. He sent pictures, answered questions, and worked with us to make our experience painless. We were talking with 3 other dealerships, but Miguel's great personality and willingness to work with us made us drive down to his dealership to purchase. After getting an amazing deal on the car, warranty, and oil changes - Miguel topped it off with just the right set of floor mats (inside joke). If you are looking for a car, I would highly recommend giving them a call and asking for Miguel! In addition to the great service from Miguel, we were treated with such kindness and patience from Matt Rader in finance. He went over everything so clearly and patiently - even with jet lag he had a genuine smile and interest in helping us. He made the closing process simple, easy, and painless. We had such a great experience at Lithia Honda or Salem we are recommending it to all our friends/family who are looking for a car. If only every experience in buying something could be like our experience with Miguel and Matt. -Charles

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.

In April my mother and I wandered into Wilsonville Toyota to see what the different blue hues looked like on the latest Camrys. Colin met us in the parking lot and took us right to the vehicle we had seen online. He took the time to compare the different trim lines and to answer all the questions we had. We had been shopping at various Portland-area Toyota dealerships and had felt much more pressure, both in-person and via email and phone, than we did with Colin. He was so low-key that we never felt like he was trying to make a sale with us. Instead, it truly felt as if he was there to help us explore the world of 2018 Camrys! During the test drive, Colin patiently explained all the new "bells and whistles" on the 2018 model (my mother was still driving a 2002 model so much had changed) while giving my mother the opportunity to try them for herself. He earned our trust and respect by treating us with the utmost courtesy and respect. Once my mother decided to make the purchase, it was wonderful to not be shuffled from sales person to sales manager to finance department, etc. Colin handled all of the paperwork while other staff completely cleaned the car, inside and out. I'm not sure the total purchase time was any less than I've experienced at other dealerships, but it certainly was much more pleasant. And the detailers did a fantastic job! Wilsonville Toyota's slogan "One Person. One Price. No Bull." was completely right. In fact, I think they ought to add "No Pressure." to their mantra. I live 2,400 miles away so mostly likely won't be purchasing my next Toyota here, but I am telling all of my Oregon/southwest Washington family and friends to go visit Colin Thompson at Wilsonville Toyota next time they're in the market for a new vehicle.

This SUV is a great vehicle for the money, and is extremely comfortable on long road trips. It has a smooth ride with ample power for around town use. I would have preferred an analog fuel gauge instead of the digital one.