Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester
Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester
Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Photo of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester Thumbnail of 2004 Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray Subaru Forester

Used

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

226,831 mi.

$1,799
Est. Not Priced /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.

**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.

Deal Gauge™

Powered by Cars.com

We compared this car with similar 2004 Subaru Foresters based on price, mileage, features, condition, and several other factors.
Avg. market price $1,839
$1.7K $1.8K $1.9K $2K
duotone-map-pinA stylized map pin.
duotone-car
$1,799 Great Deal $40 under

What goes into the Deal Gauge™ price analysis?

100+ variables feed our Cars.com price analysis, which contains the seller’s listing information. The ultimate accuracy of the Deal Gauge™ is dependent on all such variables, and the seller is responsible for the accuracy of the information included within this listing.

Market

  • Supply & demand
  • Price
  • Original MSRP

Listing details

  • Add-on packages
  • Feature upgrades (e.g. alloy wheels, bluetooth)
  • Exterior & interior colors
  • Vehicle history (when available)

Seller

  • Dealer ratings & reviews
Our Cars.com price analysis is only an estimate to give you a head start on research. We always recommend contacting the seller of the car for more information on what factors impact its price. When possible, schedule a test drive for yourself.

How is it a “fair deal” if it’s higher than the average market range?

If a car is priced within a certain proximity of the average market range, we consider it “fair” because there may be details about this car that are unknown to Cars.com. Examples include aftermarket add-ons, pristine condition evaluations, and additional factors that increase value. We always recommend contacting the seller of this car for more information.

Contact seller

() -
Call (847) 379-5082
Check availability

By clicking here, you authorize Cars.com and its sellers/partners to contact you by text/calls which may include marketing and be by autodialer. Calls may be prerecorded. You also agree to our Privacy Notice. Consent is not required to purchase goods/services.

We value your privacy. Cars.com Privacy Notice

Ad

Car shopper resources

Basics

Exterior color
Sierra Gold Metallic/Textured Gray
Interior color
Tan
Drivetrain
All-wheel Drive
MPG
22–25

Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
VIN
JF1SG63684H719789
Stock #
4603
Mileage
226,831 mi.

Features

Convenience
  • Keyless Entry
Entertainment
  • CD Player
Exterior
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Roof Rack
View all features

Features

These features are associated with this vehicle type. Contact the seller to confirm this specific vehicle has them.

  • Abs - 4-Wheel
  • Anti-Theft System - Alarm
  • Center Console
  • Clock
  • Cruise Control
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior Entry Lights - Approach Lamps
  • Front Airbags - Dual
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Front Seat Type - Bucket
  • Front Wipers - Intermittent
  • Gauge - Tachometer
  • In-Dash Cd - Single Disc
  • Limited Slip Differential - Center
  • Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry
  • Overhead Console - Front
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Radio - Am/Fm
  • Rear Seat Type - Split-Bench
  • Rear Wiper
  • Roof Rack Crossbars - Black
  • Side Airbags - Front
  • Side Mirror Adjustments - Power
  • Steering Wheel - Tilt
  • Upholstery - Cloth
  • Wheel Diameter - 16 Inch
  • Wheels - Steel
  • Window Defogger - Rear
  • 12V power outlets 3 12V power outlets
  • 2.5L H-4 SOHC SMPI Engine
  • 3-point seatbelt Rear seat center 3-point seatbelt
  • 4WD type Full-time AWD
  • ABS Brakes 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
  • ABS Brakes Four channel ABS brakes
  • Air conditioning Yes
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Alternator Type Alternator
  • Antenna Window grid audio antenna
  • Armrests front center Front seat center armrest
  • Armrests front storage Front seat armrest storage
  • Ashtray
  • Auto headlights Auto off headlight control
  • Basic warranty 36 month/36,000 miles
  • Battery charge warning
  • Battery type Lead acid battery
  • Beverage holders Front beverage holders
  • Beverage holders rear Rear beverage holders
  • Body panels Galvanized steel/aluminum body panels with side impact beams
  • Bodyside cladding Black bodyside cladding
  • Brake type Front disc and rear drum brakes
  • Bumpers front Black front bumper
  • Bumpers rear Black rear bumper
  • CD Single-disc CD player
  • CD location CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel
  • Cabin air filter
  • Cargo cover Roll-up cargo cover
  • Cargo floor type Carpet cargo area floor
  • Cargo light Cargo area light
  • Cargo mats Vinyl/rubber cargo mat
  • Cargo tie downs Cargo area tie downs
  • Child door locks Manual rear child safety door locks
  • Climate control Manual climate control
  • Clock Digital clock
  • Concealed cargo storage Cargo area concealed storage
  • Console insert material Metal-look console insert
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 month/unlimited
  • Cruise control Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
  • Cylinder head material Aluminum cylinder head
  • Day/Night rearview mirror
  • Door ajar warning Rear cargo area ajar warning
  • Door bins front Driver and passenger door bins
  • Door handle material Black door handles
  • Door locks Power door locks with 2 stage unlocking
  • Door mirror style Black door mirrors
  • Door mirror type Standard style side mirrors
  • Door mirrors Power door mirrors
  • Door trim insert Cloth door trim insert
  • Drive type All-wheel drive
  • Driver foot rest
  • Driver lumbar Manual driver seat lumbar
  • Driver seat direction Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
  • Emissions LEV emissions
  • Engine 2.5L H-4 regular unleaded, engine with 165HP
  • Engine Cylinders H4
  • Engine Location Front mounted engine
  • Engine Mounting direction Longitudinal mounted engine
  • Engine block material Aluminum engine block
  • Engine/electric motor temperature gauge
  • First-row windows Power first-row windows
  • Floor console Full floor console
  • Floor console storage Covered floor console storage
  • Floor coverage Full floor coverage
  • Floor covering Full carpet floor covering
  • Floor mats Carpet front and rear floor mats
  • Fog lights Front fog lights
  • Folding door mirrors Manual folding door mirrors
  • Folding rear seats 60-40 folding rear seats
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Front anti-roll Front anti-roll bar
  • Front anti-whiplash head restraints Anti-whiplash front seat head restraints…
  • Front head restraint control Manual front seat head restraint control
  • Front head restraints Height adjustable front seat head restraints
  • Front impact airbag driver Driver front impact airbag
  • Front impact airbag passenger Passenger front impact airbag
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat type Sport front bucket seats
  • Front seat upholstery Cloth and vinyl front seat upholstery
  • Front seatback upholstery Cloth front seatback upholstery
  • Front side impact airbag driver Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
  • Front side impact airbag passenger Seat mounted side impact front passenger …
  • Front splash guards
  • Fuel Type Regular Unleaded
  • Fuel door Manual fuel door release
  • Gearshifter material Urethane gear shifter material
  • Glove box Locking glove box
  • Grille style Chrome grille
  • Head airbag Driver and passenger head protection airbag
  • Headlight type Reflector headlights
  • Headlights Halogen headlights
  • Headliner coverage Full headliner coverage
  • Headliner material Cloth headliner material
  • Heated wiper area Heated rear wiper park
  • Height adjustable seatbelts Front and rear height adjustable seatbelts
  • High mount stop light High mounted center stop light
  • Ignition Spark ignition system
  • Illuminated entry
  • Instrumentation display Analog instrumentation display
  • Interior courtesy lights Fade interior courtesy lights
  • Key in vehicle warning
  • Keyfob cargo controls Keyfob trunk control
  • Keyfob keyless entry
  • Keyless Entry
  • Limited Slip Center Differential
  • Lock-up transmission
  • Locking hub control Permanent locking hub control
  • Low level warnings Low level warning for fuel and brake fluid
  • Manual driver seat controls Driver seat manual reclining, lumbar support, fo…
  • Manual passenger seat controls Passenger seat manual reclining and fore/aft …
  • Number of airbags 4 airbags
  • Number of doors 4 doors
  • Oil pressure warning
  • One-touch down window Driver one-touch down window
  • Overdrive transmission
  • Overhead console Mini overhead console
  • Overhead console storage
  • Paint Metallic paint
  • Panel insert Metal-look instrument panel insert
  • Passenger doors rear left Conventional left rear passenger door
  • Passenger doors rear right Conventional right rear passenger door
  • Passenger seat direction Front passenger seat with 4-way directional control…
  • Powertrain warranty 60 month/60,000 miles
  • Radiator
  • Radio AM/FM
  • Rear Springs Regular grade rear springs
  • Rear anti-roll Rear anti-roll bar
  • Rear bumper step
  • Rear cargo door Liftgate rear cargo door
  • Rear head restraint control 3 rear seat head restraints
  • Rear head restraint control Manual rear seat head restraint control
  • Rear head restraints Height adjustable rear seat head restraints
  • Rear seat direction Front facing rear seat
  • Rear seat folding position Fold forward rear seatback
  • Rear seat upholstery Cloth and vinyl rear seat upholstery
  • Rear seatback upholstery Carpet rear seatback upholstery
  • Rear seats Rear bench seat
  • Rear seats fixed or removable Fixed rear seats
  • Rear splash guards
  • Rear under seat ducts Rear under seat climate control ducts
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear windshield Fixed rear windshield
  • Rear windshield wipers
  • Remote panic alarm
  • Roadside warranty 36 month/36,000 miles
  • Rocker panel extensions
  • Roof Rack
  • Roof rack Full roof rack
  • Roof rails
  • Running lights Daytime running lights
  • Seatbelt pretensioners Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Seatbelt pretensioners number 2 seatbelt pre-tensioners
  • Seating capacity 5
  • Second-row windows Power second-row windows
  • Security system
  • Seek scan
  • Shock absorbers Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Spare tire Full-size spare tire with steel wheel
  • Spare tire location Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
  • Speakers Standard grade speakers
  • Speakers number 4 speakers
  • Special paint Monotone paint
  • Speed sensitive steering Speed sensitive power steering
  • Split front seats Bucket front seats
  • Springs front Front coil springs
  • Springs rear Rear coil springs
  • Steering Hydraulic power-assist steering system
  • Steering type Rack-pinion steering
  • Steering wheel material Urethane steering wheel
  • Steering wheel tilt Manual tilting steering wheel
  • Sun visor strip
  • Suspension Heavy-duty ride suspension
  • Suspension ride type front Independent front suspension
  • Suspension ride type rear Independent rear suspension
  • Suspension type front Strut front suspension
  • Suspension type rear Strut rear suspension
  • Tachometer
  • Tailgate control Tailgate/power door lock
  • Tailpipe Stainless steel single exhaust
  • Temperature display Exterior temperature display
  • Third-row windows Fixed third-row windows
  • Tinted windows Light tinted windows
  • Tires P215/60HR16 M+S OWL front and rear tires
  • Transmission 4-speed automatic
  • Transmission Type Automatic
  • Transmission electronic control
  • Transmission fluid temperature warning Transmission fluid temp warning
  • Trip odometer
  • Trunk lid trim Plastic trunk lid trim
  • Valet key
  • Variable panel light Variable instrument panel light
  • Ventilated brakes Front ventilated disc brakes
  • Visor driver mirror Driver visor mirror
  • Visor passenger mirror Passenger visor mirror
  • Weatherband Weatherband radio reception
  • Wheels 16 x 6.5-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
  • Window Trim Black side window trim
  • Windshield trim Black windshield trim
  • Wipers Variable intermittent front windshield wipers

Vehicle history by AutoCheck

Get the AutoCheck Report
Accidents or damage
None reported
Clean title
Yes
1-owner vehicle
No
Personal use only
Yes
The vehicle history information is supplied by third parties. Cars.com and the Seller are not responsible for the accuracy of such information. Cars.com provides this service and materials without representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Please see Cars.com Terms and Conditions for further information.

Seller’s info

Car Castle - Zion

(59 reviews)
1800 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099

Seller’s notes about this car

2004 SUBARU FORESTER X AWD WITH 226,831 MILES FRESH TRADE-IN 4-CYLINDER GAS SAVER, ALL WHEEL DRIVE CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE LOADED, CD RADIO AM FM, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, MUCH MORE.......... ADDRESS: 1800 SHERIDAN ROAD ZION ILLINOIS 60099 Unit location at ZION ILLINOIS www.mycarcastle.com OVER 450+ CARS IN INVENTORY LESS THAN $20K OUR SPECIAL PRICE IS BASED ON CASH ONLY CALL OR TEXT: 847-505-6714 WI 18295T7490010

Check for recalls

Have a question?

Get answers, see the car, or find a good time for a test drive. Take the next step and contact the seller.

Contact seller

Contact seller

Check availability

By clicking here, you authorize Cars.com and its sellers/partners to contact you by text/calls which may include marketing and be by autodialer. Calls may be prerecorded. You also agree to our Privacy Notice. Consent is not required to purchase goods/services.

We value your privacy. Cars.com Privacy Notice

Customize your payment

Based on est. car price of $1,799 at ...% APR* and ...% sales tax.
$...
Car price
$1,799
Down payment
-Not Priced
Trade-in value
-Not Priced
Estimated sales tax ...%
(based on ZIP)
+
Other fees*
Not included
Total loan amount
Total interest paid
(over life of loan)
+
Total loan & interest paid
Monthly payment
Ad
Estimate trade-in

*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.

**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.

About your privacy: Cars.com is asking for your ZIP and credit rating because it helps us to make an educated guess at your sales tax and loan interest. These two factors can greatly change your monthly payment.

Ad

Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 2004 Subaru Forester.
(49 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 3.9
  • Reliability 4.5

Most recent consumer reviews

Head gasket needed replaced at 135,000 miles.

November 21, 2024
By Toyota or Honda from Pittsburgh, Pa
Owns this car

Head gasket needed replaced at 135,000 miles. A/C compressor went bad at 140k. Seats uncomfortable. Lower control arm snapped when driving. Very dangerous. Recall was useless. Subaru would not reimburse. Very disappointed. Reliable? My experience NO.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Insanely reliable.

November 17, 2024
By Brandon from Gulf Breeze, FL
Owns this car

Insanely reliable. Nothing needed to be replaced in the time I’ve had it, and its 20 years old! Currently at 146k miles. Hope to see my specific Forester reach up to the >250k miles mark like many others!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

still going after 277K miles

March 14, 2022
By Chad from Missoula MT
Owns this car

I am the sole owner of a 2004 Forester XS which is still going at 277,000 miles. It has proved to be a reliable car with proper maintenance, and have trusted it so far on many backcountry and off-road adventures. By 2022 standards, the car is just adequately powered, but I was able to tow a #1800 trailer many a time. The engine required an extensive rebuild at 185K miles, which is typical for a Subaru, and the transmission was swapped out for low-miles used transmission at 250K miles - surprising good considering its life history. Road noise/air leaks around the windows are the biggest problem. The sunroof actuator broke mid-life, which was disappointing. Otherwise, a quality car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
See all 49 consumer reviews
Explore the 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Similar cars at this dealership

Used
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
155,287 mi.
$3,999
Used
2005 Toyota Highlander Base
226,589 mi.
$2,499
Used
2007 Honda Pilot LX
188,621 mi.
$2,999
Used
2009 Mercury Mariner I4
148,204 mi.
$2,999
View all cars at this dealership
Ad

Car shopper resources

Cars.com Disclaimer: The information on vehicles provided in this service is supplied by the seller or other third parties; Cars.com is not responsible for the accuracy of such information. Cars.com provides this service and materials without representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Click here for more details.

Bluetooth® is a registered mark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin, Germany.

Call
Check availability

Contact seller

Check availability

By clicking here, you authorize Cars.com and its sellers/partners to contact you by text/calls which may include marketing and be by autodialer. Calls may be prerecorded. You also agree to our Privacy Notice. Consent is not required to purchase goods/services.

We value your privacy. Cars.com Privacy Notice

  • Want to sell or trade-in your car fast? Get a free Instant Offer from local dealers.
  • Tell us about your car and get a free Instant Offer within minutes.
  • Schedule a car inspection with the dealer.
  • Use your Instant Offer to trade-in your car.
Get your Instant Offer