Notable Cars & Trucks of 2008: The 2008 Subaru Forester
The 2008 Subaru Forester
Made in JAPAN for Subaru, the Forester for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $21,195 USD with a dealer cost of $20,015 USD.
Forester Dimensions
The 2008 Forester has standard length of 176.60 inches and a width of 68.30 inches. The Forester rides 65.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 215/60R16 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 3140 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Forester's standard 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 20 miles/gallon city driving using a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $21,195 USD with a invoice price of $20,015 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $645 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. Forester optional equipment may include CD Changer, Subwoofer, Cargo Net, Rear Spoiler, Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror.
Exterior color choices include Aspen White, Dark Gray Metallic, Garnet Red Pearl, Newport Blue, Obsidian Black Pearl, Steel Silver Metallic, Topaz Gold Metallic with interior choices of Desert Beige Cloth Interior, Graphite Gray Cloth Interior. The Forester seats 5 people with 43.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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