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2003 Subaru Forester
Invoice: $19,044 - $20,987
Miles Per Gallon
City: 21 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.5L H-4 165 HP
Extensively revised for 2003, the secondgeneration Subaru Forester adds sports appeal and improved handling. The new Forester is roomier than before and comes with new features that move its image slightly upscale. Yet it still combines fuel efficiency, cargo room, safety, and the foulweather advantages of allwheel drive. Introduced in the 1998 model year, the Forester miniSUV soon became a household word. Subaru's answer to the Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4 carved a niche and achieved respectable sales. The Forester looked more rugged than Subaru's Impreza sedan and less like a wagon than the Outback. It also boasted a relatively high ground clearance, respectable stowage space for gear and a fourwheeldrive system adopted from Subaru's world champion rally cars. The fivepassenger Forester is part of a mixed heritage. Although Subaru has sold the bestselling imported wagon in the U.S. for nearly 20 years, the brand has not been easily categorized. Buyers have traditionally gone to Subaru for reliability, but just as many nowadays are more interested in performance. The Forester attempts to combine the best of both worlds. It works well as a grocery getter, and excels as a backcountry runabout for family camping trips. It's more powerful than the small SUVs in its class and is backed by a legendary fourwheeldrive system. It's also great on gas and comfortable enough for cross country road trips.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2003 Subaru Forester, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2003 Subaru Forester for less money than when it was new. If the 2003 Subaru Forester was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2003 Subaru Forester is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2003 Subaru Forester will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2003 Subaru Forester is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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