Our Review: 2000 Forester from Subaru
The Subaru Forester for 2000
Made in JAPAN for Subaru, the Forester for 2000 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $20,095 USD with a invoice price of $18,324 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine in the 2000 Forester has been rated at 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 27 - 28 miles/gallon highway out of a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $20,095 USD with a invoice price of $18,324 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Forester comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3170 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Forester Dimensions
In 2000 the Forester has an overall length of 175.20 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. It sits a total of 62.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.50 inches. Front headroom is 40.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a turning radius of 34.70 inches. It uses 205/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 99.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, Keyless Entry, CD Player, CD Changer, Subwoofer.
Exterior color choices include Acadia Green Metallic/Gray, Aspen White/Gray, Black Diamond Pearl/Gray, Canyon Red Pearl/Gray, Silverthorn Metallic/Gray with interior choices of Beige Leather, Beige Woven Cloth, Gray Leather, Gray Woven Cloth. The Forester seats 5 people with 42.90 inches front leg room.
Subaru Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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