Notable Cars & Trucks of 1998: The 1998 Subaru Forester
The 1998 Subaru Forester
Made in JAPAN for Subaru, the Forester for 1998 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $19,995 USD with a dealer cost of $18,034 USD.
Forester Dimensions
The 1998 Forester has standard length of 175.20 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. The Forester rides 65.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.50 inches. Front headroom is 40.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a radius of 38.30 inches. It uses 205/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 99.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Forester comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3040 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 1998 Forester's 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine has been rated at 21 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $19,995 USD with a invoice price of $18,034 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Cruise Control, CD Player, Leather Seat, Alloy Wheels.
Exterior color choices include Acadia Green Metallic/Gray, Black Diamond Pearl/Gray, Canyon Red Pearl/Gray, Glacier White/Gray with interior choices of Beige Cloth, Beige Leather, Gray Cloth, Gray Leather. The Forester seats 5 people with 43.00 inches front leg room.
Subaru Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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