Contact me for special discount buying programs. All my vehicles are competitively priced and discounted. Introduced in 1998, it shares wheelbase and dashboard with the Subaru Impreza, It shares the larger engine, powertrain and heavy duty front brake system with the Legacy Outback. It has been a very well received vehicle. Size and price wise it fits between the smaller Impreza and the larger Legacy and is popular with commuter, campers and small families.
People appreciate the practicality, looks, strong motor, smooth ride and excellent handling.
The Forester has done very well in Insurance Institute crash tests and various consumer magazine ratings, usually earning top spots and recommended ratings. The 1999 model was stiffened and strengthened and did very well in crash tests. The 2001 model was introduced early, in February 2000. All models get daytime running lights, dual mode rear wiper, the rear cargo cover is standard now, and S model lower accent is now Graystone Metallic. Forester meets federal safety standards for Passenger Vehicles .