Used 2008 Subaru Forester for SaleNationwide
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Only show listings that include dealer fees- Year:
- 2007
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Exterior color:
- Satin White Pearl
- Interior color:
- Brown (Desert Beige)
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 76,157
- Stock #:
- 261355A
- VIN:
- JF1SG65677H732485
2007 Subaru Forester
2.5XS
76,157 mi
$10,190
- Year:
- 2008
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Red
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 97,208
- Stock #:
- 8300
- VIN:
- JF1SG67698H708364
2008 Subaru Forester
2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
97,208 mi
$9,995
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 139,339
- Stock #:
- 637728
- VIN:
- JF2SH64689H776377
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Limited
139,339 mi
$7,394
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Satin White Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray (Aurora Platinum Cloth)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 177,000
- Stock #:
- 785233
- VIN:
- JF2SH63659H785233
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
177,000 mi
$4,995
- Year:
- 2008
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Steel Silver Metallic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Graphite Gray
- Transmission:
- 5-Speed Manual
- Mileage:
- 116,158
- Stock #:
- 8G732188
- VIN:
- JF1SG65628G732188
-$54,215
2008 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
116,158 mi
$60,240
$6,240
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 105,895
- Stock #:
- 9H791056
- VIN:
- JF2SH61629H791056
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
105,895 mi
$5,745
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 186,346
- Stock #:
- 750781
- VIN:
- JF2SH64669H750781
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Limited
186,346 mi
$4,700
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Red
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 137,089
- Stock #:
- s4212
- VIN:
- JF2SH63659H760767
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
137,089 mi
$7,244
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 59,603
- Stock #:
- 9205
- VIN:
- JF2SH64639H796083
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Limited
59,603 mi
$11,452
- Year:
- 2008
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 182,366
- Stock #:
- 26-108
- VIN:
- JF1SG66668H721350
2008 Subaru Forester
Sports 2.5X
182,366 mi
$5,394
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Exterior color:
- Topaz Gold Metallic
- Interior color:
- Off Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 70,674
- Stock #:
- 39897
- VIN:
- JF2SH63669H775195
-$755
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5X Touring
70,674 mi
$11,950
$11,195
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Exterior color:
- Camellia Red Pearl
- Interior color:
- Off Black
- Transmission:
- 5-Speed Manual
- Mileage:
- 95,686
- Stock #:
- RH711572
- VIN:
- JF2SH63619G711572
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5X Touring
95,686 mi
$8,699
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 151,910
- VIN:
- JF2SH63669H744416
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
151,910 mi
$5,949
About 2008 Subaru Forester
overall
It may be boxy, but the Forester's shape makes perfect sense.
The Forester was slightly updated a couple of model years ago with a facelift and a new rear end, but a meaningful generational change is due out the following year. For now, we get the same boxy-but-beautiful shape we’ve come to love over the years.
As Subaru’s small crossover, the Impreza-based Forester competes in a crowded segment that includes the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but it’s the AWD Subaru that comes out feeling like the true athlete of the group.
That sporty sensation comes with somewhat unrefined road manners, but the Forester has enough stability where it counts to be comfortable in most circumstances. Where the Subaru comes up a little short against its competition is in fuel economy, where it lands much closer to the SUV side of the spectrum than it does to the car side. That said, new car buyers wanting a more rugged experience will be happy, and won't have to give up everything to get it.
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 110,948
- Stock #:
- 744537
- VIN:
- JF2SH63679H744537
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
110,948 mi
$6,449
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 102,360
- Stock #:
- 10035
- VIN:
- JF2SH64629H790212
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Limited
102,360 mi
$8,675
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 132,900
- Stock #:
- 9H785886
- VIN:
- JF2SH63669H785886
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
132,900 mi
$6,100
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Steel Silver Metallic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Platinum Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 122,357
- Stock #:
- S-787628
- VIN:
- JF2SH61619H787628
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
122,357 mi
$4,596
- Year:
- 2008
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gold
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 155,824
- Stock #:
- 701978
- VIN:
- JF1SG63618H701978
2008 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
155,824 mi
$5,799
- Year:
- 2007
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Interior color:
- Gray (Graphite)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 145,557
- Stock #:
- T706943
- VIN:
- JF1SG65627H706943
2007 Subaru Forester
2.5XS
145,557 mi
$6,373
- Year:
- 2008
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Brown (Beige)
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 127,030
- Stock #:
- 703229
- VIN:
- JF1SG63638H703229
2008 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
127,030 mi
$5,599
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 163,487
- Stock #:
- 284
- VIN:
- JF2SH64669H719529
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
163,487 mi
$4,995
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Gray (Steel Silver Metallic)
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Platinum Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 194,879
- Stock #:
- G55330A
- VIN:
- JF2SH63659H783613
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X Premium
194,879 mi
$4,248
- Year:
- 2009
- Make:
- Subaru
- Model:
- Forester
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 170 hp 2.5L H4
- Exterior color:
- Green
- Combined gas mileage:
- 23 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Manual
- Mileage:
- 141,763
- Stock #:
- BSUT9G794592
- VIN:
- JF2SH61609G794592
2009 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
141,763 mi
$8,385
2008 Subaru Forester test drive
overall
It may be boxy, but the Forester's shape makes perfect sense.
The Forester was slightly updated a couple of model years ago with a facelift and a new rear end, but a meaningful generational change is due out the following year. For now, we get the same boxy-but-beautiful shape we’ve come to love over the years.
As Subaru’s small crossover, the Impreza-based Forester competes in a crowded segment that includes the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but it’s the AWD Subaru that comes out feeling like the true athlete of the group.
That sporty sensation comes with somewhat unrefined road manners, but the Forester has enough stability where it counts to be comfortable in most circumstances. Where the Subaru comes up a little short against its competition is in fuel economy, where it lands much closer to the SUV side of the spectrum than it does to the car side. That said, new car buyers wanting a more rugged experience will be happy, and won't have to give up everything to get it.
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Keith M
Reviewed a 2008 Subaru Sports 2.5X on Sep 11, 2008
I love this car! My Forester survived 40,000 in one year and toughed it out through its first Alaskan winter. It has performed flawlessly and has never been stuck in the snow. It gets excellent traction in all types of foul weather and has fairly good gas mileage. Overall, my Forester has been a great car with no problems.
Mark S
Reviewed a 2008 Subaru Sports 2.5XT on Jun 14, 2008
The car is unassuming until you get up close. The STi body kit and rims give it an aggressive look and the WRX engine gives it plenty of pep. The interior is spartan but comfortable, no overload of electronic gadgets (aside from the AUX in port on the dash - which I love). I took it on a 1,000 mile road trip with two dogs and was very happy with how it rode and handled, especially in snowy weather.
Ryun s
Reviewed a 2008 Subaru Forester on Aug 8, 2022
Good car and value just ran into a few small issues that should have been addressed before I got the car other than that because I know how to work on cars its not a big issue
Albert C
Reviewed a 2008 Subaru Sports 2.5XT on Jul 1, 2009
Love the car all around.. looks amazing. it handles perfectly on corners not much body roll which is fantastic for an suv but that is thanks to the boxer engine that it has. The front hood scoop gives it a very egressive feel to it what also is attractive. the sun roof is huge. It goes all the way back to the second row
2008 Subaru Forester Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2.5 XS Premium | -- |
| 2.5 XT Limited | $27,895 |
| 2.5XS | -- |
| 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | $26,695 |
| Sports 2.5X | $21,695 |
| 2.5 X Premium | $22,695 |
| 2.5 X | $21,195 |
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