2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X

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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Steel Silver
    Interior Color
    Graphite
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Body/Seating
    SUV/5 seats
    Fuel Economy
    20/26 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    4-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Engine
    2.5L SOHC i-Active Valve Lift System
    VIN
    JF1SG656X8H731283
    Stock Number
    28438-1A
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    The highlights

    • Automatic temperature control
    • Power moonroof
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Heated front seats
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Rear window wiper
    • Security system
    • Power driver seat
    • Alloy wheels
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Roof rack

    A closer look at what’s included

    Included Options
    • 4.44 Axle Ratio
    • 16" 8-Spoke Alloy Wheels
    • Front Sport Bucket Seats
    • Cloth Upholstery
    • AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash 6 Disc CD Changer
    • 4 Speakers
    • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
    • Front beverage holders
    • Weather band radio
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Speed control
    • Security system
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Rear window wiper
    • Rear window defroster
    • Rear seat center armrest
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Power windows
    • Power steering
    • Power moonroof
    • Power driver seat
    • Power door mirrors
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Passenger door bin
    • Panic alarm
    • Overhead console
    • Outside temperature display
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Leather steering wheel
    • Illuminated entry
    • Heated front seats
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Front reading lights
    • Front fog lights
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Driver door bin
    • CD player
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
    • Alloy wheels
    • AM/FM radio
    • ABS brakes
    • Tachometer
    • Roof rack
    • Leather Shift Knob
    • Front Bucket Seats
    • Air Conditioning
    • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
    • 1-touch down
    • Air conditioning
    • Automatic temperature control
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front beverage holders
    • Illuminated entry
    • Overhead console
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power moonroof
    • Power windows
    • Rear beverage holders
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Alloy wheels
    • Four wheel independent suspension
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front tires: 215/60HR16.0
    • Power steering
    • Rear anti-roll bar
    • Rear tires: 215/60HR16.0
    • Speed-sensing steering
    • Wheel size: 16"
    • CD player
    • CD-MP3 decoder
    • Speaker type: performance
    • Weather band radio
    • Front center armrest: w/storage
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Heated front seats
    • Leather shift knob
    • Leather steering wheel
    • Manual driver lumbar support
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Power driver seat
    • Rear seat center armrest
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Cylinder configuration: H-4
    • Drive type: all-wheel drive
    • Engine liters: 2.5
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 20mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 26mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
    • Horsepower: 173hp @ 6,000RPM
    • Limited slip differential: viscous
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
    • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
    • Torque: 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
    • Transmission: 4 speed automatic
    • Variable valve control
    • Approach angle: 22 deg
    • Departure angle: 21 deg
    • Ground clearance (min): 206mm (8.1")
    • Ramp breakover angle: 19 deg
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Rear cargo: liftgate
    • Roof rack
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors
    • Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
    • Curb weight: 1,445kg (3,185lbs)
    • Engine bore x stroke: 99.5mm x 79.0mm (3.92" x 3.11")
    • Engine displacement: 2.5 L
    • Engine horsepower: 173hp @ 6,000RPM
    • Engine torque: 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
    • Exterior body width: 1,735mm (68.3")
    • Exterior height: 1,651mm (65.0")
    • Exterior length: 4,486mm (176.6")
    • Front headroom: 991mm (39.0")
    • Front hiproom: 1,311mm (51.6")
    • Front legroom: 1,107mm (43.6")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,359mm (53.5")
    • GVWR: 1,882kg (4,150lbs)
    • Interior cargo volume: 869 L (31 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,943 L (69 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,583L (91.2 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 937mm (36.9")
    • Rear hiproom: 1,311mm (51.6")
    • Rear legroom: 856mm (33.7")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
    • Towing capacity: 1,089kg (2,400lbs)
    • Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
    • Wheelbase: 2,525mm (99.4")
    • Display: analog
    • Front fog lights
    • Front reading lights
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Outside temperature display
    • Rear window defroster
    • Rear window wiper
    • Tachometer
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 4 wheel disc brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    Come test drive this 2008 Subaru Forester!

    Packed with features and truly a pleasure to drive! This model accommodates 5 passengers comfortably, and provides features such as: power moon roof, turn signal indicator mirrors, and power windows. Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 170 horsepower, and all wheel drive keeps this model firmly attached to the road surface.

    We have the vehicle you've been searching for at a price you can afford. Please don't hesitate to give us a call.

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    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book Logo4.5out of 5 overall
    • 5.0

      Sleeper

      by Gray mare on 10/26/2025 8:59:11 PM

      Great vehicle through heat and blizzard. Safe for senior and newbe driver. Looks pretty darn good inside and out.…
    • 5.0

      The Best Bang 4 Buck

      by Zane on 10/23/2025 7:13:52 PM

      My 05 Forester has been my favorite car I've ever owned. It's extremely easy to work on, yet also reliable. Over 3 years I've had no major repairs, and have never been left stranded. It handles very well for the size, and is extremely capable in all types of weather. I will own this car until it falls in half; Not because I have to, but because I want to!…
    • 4.0

      Nice $2007 All wheel drive and fully loaded

      by Kath on 4/12/2024 10:01:23 AM

      Fully loaded all wheel drive heated seat electric driver seat huge sunroof, fold down back seats. Wow!…
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