Used 2003 SubaruForester XS
- Exterior Color
- Silver
- Odometer
- 180,000 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 21/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine
- H-4 cyl
- VIN
- JF1SG65693H740565
- Stock Number
- HY18887W
Subaru
Forester
Highlighted Features
- Automatic temperature control
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window wiper
- Alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors
- Roof rack
Included Packages & Accessories
- 4.11 Axle Ratio
- 16" Alloy Wheels
- Front Sport Bucket Seats
- AM/FM/WB Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer & Cass
- 4 Speakers
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Front beverage holders
- Weather band radio
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Tilt steering wheel
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead console
- Outside temperature display
- 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
- Automatic temperature control
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Alloy wheels
- AM/FM radio
- ABS brakes
- Tachometer
- Roof rack
- Leather Shift Knob
- Front Bucket Seats
- Cassette
- Air Conditioning
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Detailed Specifications
- 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 windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- 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"
- AM/FM radio
- CD player
- Cassette
- 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
- 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: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
- Horsepower: 165hp @ 5,600RPM
- Limited slip differential: viscous
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Transmission: 5 speed manual
- Approach angle: 25 deg
- Departure angle: 21 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 191mm (7.5")
- Ramp breakover angle: 19 deg
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Roof rack
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Two-tone paint
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,404kg (3,095lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 99.5mm x 79.0mm (3.92" x 3.11")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 165hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,730mm (68.1")
- Exterior height: 1,651mm (65.0")
- Exterior length: 4,450mm (175.2")
- Front hiproom: 1,311mm (51.6")
- Front legroom: 1,107mm (43.6")
- Front shoulder room: 1,359mm (53.5")
- GVWR: 1,882kg (4,150lbs)
- 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
- 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
- Panic alarm
Dealer Notes
2003 Subaru Forester 2.5XS
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.5Out of 5
- 5.0
Exceeded my highest expectations
By R and T Mom | on 5/23/2025 3:22:05 PM
I've had my 2000 Subaru since December '99 when it was first available at a dealership in Los Angeles. I chose the Subaru Forester because I liked (and actually really loved) everything about it - most especially the 360° visibility, responsive acceleration at any speed (0-60!), as well as the look and comfort of the car. On top of everything else, the handling in Lake Tahoe area during harsh winter conditions was always impressive! Always! The amount of maintenance money I've spent on that car over the last 25 years has also been highly impressive, because it's been so minimal. The only two ways the car could be improved is (1) metal, rather than plastic, timing belt, and (2) the radio control panel. First was around $1,000 to replace every 100,000 miles. Second was something I learned to live with quite easily. It will make me a little sad to give up this phenomenally reliable and fun-to-drive car. Thank you Subaru!!!… - 5.0
Fabulous car!!! I’m still driving it and love it
By Virginia | on 4/9/2023 12:59:35 AM
The 1998 Subaru Forester all wheel drive has the best engine that Subaru ever made! It always runs and is always reliable! Love this car!!!… - 5.0
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By Dave | on 11/18/2022 4:10:41 AM
Love this car. If I had any complaints is that cars aren't still built like this one today. For the minimal effort I've put in this girl is still pulling at 250,000 miles. Given to me by a person who thought they bought a dud of a car and decided to fork out a $20,000 loan for a new caf, I think this was the best score I've ever made.…
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