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About the Subaru Forester
The basics.. The Subaru Forester
is an all-wheel-drive SUV. Introduced in 1998, it shares wheelbase and
dashboard with the Subaru Impreza, with the larger engine, powertrain and
heavy duty front brake system of the Legacy Outback.
It has been a very well received vehicle. Size and price wise it fits between the smaller Impreza and the larger Legacy and is popular with commuter, campers and small families. People appreciate the practicality, looks, strong motor, smooth ride and excellent handling.
The Forester has done very well in Insurance Institute crash tests and various consumer magazine ratings, usually earning top spots and recommended ratings.
Forester meets federal safety standards for Passenger Vehicles.
Warranties-
Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 mile
Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 mile
(2000 models)
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 mile
Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 mile
Wear and adjustment: 12 month/12,000 mile
Contents on this page
Other helpful web pages and reviews:
1999-2000
Subaru Forester Crash test from the Institue for Highway Safety
Small
utility vehicles Crash tests from many SUVs, and the Forester does
well!
Review:
'98 Forester from Edmunds.
Review:
'98 Forester from Women Motorist
Road
Test: '99 Forester S, by rideanddrive.com
Road
Test: 2000 Subaru Forester
Subaru
Forester from Knight-Ridder newspaper
AutoConnect
- Forester Review
Misc...
Recent magazine articles, links, and stuff
Consumer Reports, May 1998. Top small
SUV
Car and Driver, May 1998. #1 small SUV
from Car Talk radio: Forester
comments
Forester screensaver
for downloading
Note: I have tried to provide the initial
information so you can determine your interest in Subarus from the comfort
of your home or work.Always inspect any vehicle to be sure it has the proper
equipment.
If you're in the Seattle area and interested
in a new or used Subaru or other used vehicle please contact me.
Joe Spitz
206 769-7821
Thank you.
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Standard Equipment and Options. "o" is optional, "s' is standard, "-" is not available on that model Notes: There are very few changes for 2000. The base model has been discontinued leaving 2 models: L and S. New features
Engine, colors, cloth remain the same
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Engine
- Phase II 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, 16 valve Single Overhead Cam Boxer engine,
Horsepower: 165 hp, 166 foot pounds of torque at 4000 rpm Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition. Brakes: power assisted
Fuel: regular unleaded, 15.9 gallon
tank,
Dimensions:
Steering: variable assist rack and pinion Towing - 2000 pounds. Safety: all models have new technology
driver and passenger air bags, crumple zones front and rear,
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Automatic transmission ($800) | o | o | ||||||||||||
15" steel wheel / Tires | 205 / 70R 15 Raised white letter | - | ||||||||||||
16" alloy wheel / Tires | - | 215 / 60R 16" Raised White Letter | ||||||||||||
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S forester
adds over L model:
16" alloy wheels (L has 15" steel) Rear disc brakes (L has rear drums) Velour cloth interior (L has a harder finish) Slate lower accent (L is unpainted charcoal finish) Radio antenna inside left rear cargo area glass (L has mast ant on right fron bumper) All Weather Package: larger outside defrosting mirrors, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, limited slip rear differential Limited slip new for 2000. (not available on L) |
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Optional "Outdoor
Package I",
side-step bars (like running boards), differential skid-plate, gauge package, Forester Logo, net price after discount $879. |
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Optional "Outdoor
Package II",
Front brush guard, Gauge package, Forester logo, net price after discount $669. This is the gauge with the gauge package.
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Feature group III : Keyless Entry, Woodgrain trim for the transmission lever, rear cargo cover, tail pipe cover. Price $596. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Feature group IV : Keyless entry with Security and Alarm upgrade, rear cargo cover, tail-pipe cover. Price: $526.00 | o | o | ||||||||||||
Feature group V: Keyless entry, Cargo cover, tailpipe extender. Price: $386 |
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Feature Group VI: Air Filtration system for passenger compartment, Cargo Net & Armrest Extension (loses the armrest cupholder- sigh). Price: $211.00 |
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Premium Sound Package
I. In dash CD player (you still have the standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters
(2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $905 (-) $210. discount= $695. net. |
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Premium Sound Package II. 6 disk CD changer under front pass. seat (you still have the standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters (2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier. Price : $1,294 (-) $299. discount= $995. net. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Security Group:
The Security group is
Keyless remote entry $225 with alarm upgrade $350. |
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CD player In-dash single $350 - new lower price for 2000. You still have the am/fm/cassette. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Tweeters $100. |
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Center Armrest / console $85. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Dust deflector - $110. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Cargo cover - $122. |
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Leather seating surface. $1,295 from the factory. Dealers will often be able to install equally nice, if not even nicer, leather for the same or less money. Leather seating surface with matching vinyl, inlcuding door panels. | o | o | ||||||||||||
Air filtration $85. removes the dust and pollen - which we need this year for sure...(achoo) | o | o |
2000
EXTERIOR COLORS
COLORS: COLORS:COLORS:COLORS |
L
model
gray lower accent |
S
model
slate (silver) lower accent |
Aspen White, Gray cloth | a | a |
Canyon Red (medium burgundy), Beige cloth | a | a |
Black Diamond (metallic
with cinammon undertone)
Gray cloth |
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Acadia Green (medium green), Beige cloth | a | a |
Silverthorne Metallic Gray cloth |
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Standard Equipment and Options. "o" is optional, "s' is standard, "-" is not available on that model, "a" is an available color on that model Prices and rebates click here Note: options prices are for factory installation. Dealer installed items may be higher.. New for 1999 Forester: The 1999 Forester remains much the same with some minor improvements, and front end structural strengthening. Note how well it did in the Insurance Institute Crash tests linked above! New on all models: "Phase
II" 2.5 L SOHC engine with increased torque, smoother shifting transmissions,
new technology airbags, felt lining in the storage box on the dash-board
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Engine
- Phase II 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, 16 valve Single Overhead Cam Boxer engine,
Horsepower: 165 hp, 166 foot pounds of torque at 4000 rpm Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition with 60,000 mile platinum plugs. Brakes: power assisted
Fuel: regular unleaded, 15.9 gallon
tank,
Dimensions:
Steering: variable assist rack and pinion Towing - 2000 pounds. Safety: all models have new technology
driver and passenger air bags, crumple zones front and rear,
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Automatic transmission ($800) | - | o | o | |||||||||||||||
15" wheels / Tires | 205 / 70R 15 Raised white letter | 205 / 70R 15 Raised white letter | - | |||||||||||||||
16" wheels / Tires | - | - | 215 / 60R 16" Raised White Letter | |||||||||||||||
Model reminder 1999 Forester | 1999 Forester | L model | S model | |||||||||||||||
All Weather Package, dual mode heated
front
seats, defrosting outside mirrors, windshield de-icer, left front wiper fin |
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Air conditioning with rear seat ducts |
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Power Dual left & right outside mirrors | not power | s | s | |||||||||||||||
Power Windows |
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Power Door Locks |
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Cruise Control, (price as an option - $340.) |
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rear bumper scuff protector and step pad | o | s | s | |||||||||||||||
Carpeted floor mats |
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AM./ FM / Cassette, 4 speakers, 80 watts |
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L
adds over standard Forester
ABS brakes - front disc, rear drum power mirrors, power door locks mud flaps, floor mats rear bumper cover cargo area protective tray coat hook a selection of exterior colors |
S adds over
L model
16" alloy wheels rear disc brakes all weather package- heated seats, defrosting outside mirrors and windshield wipers larger sized power mirrors cruise control in-glass radio antenna slate lower accent chromed front grill dual visor mirrors velour seat material front seatback map pockets |
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model reminder, 1999 Forester model |
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Optional "Outdoor
Package I",
side-step bars (like running boards), differential skid-plate, gauge package, Forester Logo, net price after discount $879. |
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Optional "Outdoor
Package II",
Front brush guard, Gauge package, Forester logo, net price after discount $669. This is the gauge with the gauge package. It's a dash top mounted digital compass, altimeter and barometer. It's pretty cool looking, esp. at night. If you don't get the Gauge, there is a clam-shell storage container in its place. |
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Feature group I: carpeted floor mats, mud flaps, rear bumper cover, rear cargo tray. |
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Feature group II: Cargo cover, keyless entry, cruise control, tailpipe extender. Price $726. |
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Feature group III : Keyless Entry, Woodgrain trim for the transmission lever, rear cargo cover, tail pipe cover. Price $585. | - | o | o | |||||||||||||||
Feature group IV : Keyless entry with Security and Alarm upgrade, rear cargo cover, tail-pipe cover. Price: $511.00 | - | o | o | |||||||||||||||
Feature group V: Keyless entry, Cargo cover, tailpipe extender. Price: $386 |
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Feature Group VI: Air Filtration system for passenger compartment, Cargo Net & Armrest Extension (loses the armrest cupholder- sigh). Price: $215.00 |
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Premium Sound Package
I. In dash CD player (you still have the standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters
(2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $1,025 (-) $230. discount= $795. net. |
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Premium Sound Package
II. 6 disk CD changer under front pass. seat (you still have the standard
am/fm/cass), Tweeters (2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $1,294 (-) $299. discount= $995. net. |
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Security Group: The Security group is Keyless remote entry (price alone - $225) with, or without, alarm - (incl alarm - $350). | - | o | o | |||||||||||||||
In-dash single CD player $420 (you still have the am/fm/cassette) | o | o | o | |||||||||||||||
Center Armrest / console $85. | o | o | o | |||||||||||||||
Dust deflector - $110. | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Cargo cover - $122. |
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Leather seats. $1,295 from the factory. Dealers will often be able to install equally nice, if actually not even nicer leather for the same or less money. | - | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Air filtration $85. removes the pollen - which we need this year for sure...(achoo) | - | 0 | 0 |
1999 EXTERIOR COLORS COLORS: COLORS:COLORS:COLORS |
1999 Forester | L model | S model |
Aspen White
gray lower accent on L, Slate on S. grey cloth |
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White is the only color available in this model |
a | a |
Canyon Red COLORS
(dark red)
gray lower accent on L, Slate accent on S, Beige cloth |
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Black Diamond COLORS
(metallic black with a warm undertone)
gray accent on L, Slate accent on S Gray cloth |
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Acadia Green COLORS
(medium green)
gray accent on L, Slate accent on S Beige cloth |
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Silverthorne Metallic
(silver)
gray accent on L, slate lower accent on S |
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Standard Equipment and Options "o" is optional, "s' is standard, "-" is not available on that model, "a" is an available color on that model Note: options prices are for factory installation. Dealer installed items may be higher.. New
model, first year for the Forester.
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Base price plus
destination ($495),
factory or dealer installed options, taxes and registration fees. These are Pacific NW Region prices. |
$18,695.
(+$495 dest.) +$800. for auto. trans |
$19,995
(+ $495. dest) +$800. for auto. trans |
$22, 195
(+ $495. dest.) +$800. for auto. trans |
Engine
- 2.5 liter 4 cylinder 16 valve Double Overhead Cam Boxer engine
Horsepower: 165 hp and 162 foot pounds of torque at 4000 rpm, Fuel system: Multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition with 60,000 platinum plugs. Brakes:
Fuel: regular unleaded, 15.9 gallon
tank,
Dimensions:
Steering: variable assist rack and pinion Towing - 2000 pounds. Safety: all '98 models have 2 'new technology' air bags, crumple zones front and rear, side impact door beams, child safety rear door locks, tinted glass |
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Automatic transmission ($800) | - | o | o |
15" wheels / Tires | s 205 / 70R 15 raised white letter | s 205 / 70R 15 Raised white letter | - |
16" wheels / Tires | - | - | s 215 / 60R 16" Raised White Letter |
Model reminder 1998 Forester | 1998 Forester | L model | S model |
Cold Weather Package, dual mode heated
front
seats, defrosting outside mirrors, ($300) |
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Air conditioning with rear seat ducts |
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Power Dual left & right outside mirrors ($225) | s non power | o | s |
Power Windows |
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Power Door Locks |
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Cruise Control, (price as an option - $340.) |
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rear bumper scuff protector and step pad |
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Carpeted floor mats |
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AM./ FM / Cassette, 4 speakers, 80 watts |
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L
adds over standard Forester
ABS brakes, (front disc, rear drum) power door locks mud flaps, floor mats rear bumper cover cargo tray coat hook |
S adds over
L model
16" alloy wheels rear disc brakes all-weather package larger sized power mirrors cruise control in-glass radio antenna slate lower accent chromed front grill dual visor mirrors velour seat material front seatback map pockets |
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model reminder, 1998 Forester model |
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L model | S model |
Optional "Outdoor
Package I",
side-step bars (like running boards), differential skid-plate, gauge package, Forester Logo, net price after discount $879. |
o | o | o |
Optional "Outdoor
Package II",
Front brush guard, Gauge package, Forester logo, net price after discount $669. Gauge It's a dash top mounted digital compass, altimeter and barometer. It's pretty cool looking, esp. at night. If you don't get the Gauge, there is a clam-shell storage container in its place. |
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Feature group I: carpeted floor mats, mud flaps, rear bumper cover, rear cargo tray. |
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Feature group II: Cargo cover, keyless entry, cruise control, tailpipe extender. Price $726. |
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Feature group III : Keyless Entry, Woodgrain trim for the transmission lever, rear cargo cover, tail pipe cover. Price $585. | - | o | o |
Feature group IV : Keyless entry with Security and Alarm upgrade, rear cargo cover, tail-pipe cover. Price: $511.00 | - | o | o |
Feature group V: Keyless entry, Cargo cover, tailpipe extender. Price: $386 |
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Premium Sound Package
I. In dash CD player (you still have the standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters
(2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $1,025 (-) $230. discount= $795. net. |
o | o | o |
Premium Sound Package
II. 6 disk CD changer under front pass. seat (you still have the standard
am/fm/cass), Tweeters (2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $1,294 (-) $299. discount= $995. net. |
o | o | o |
Keyless remote entry (price - $225) With alarm - $350. | - | o | o |
In-dash single CD player $420 (you still have the am/fm/cassette) | o | o | o |
Center Armrest / console $85. | o | o | o |
Cargo cover - $122. |
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Dust deflector - $110. | o | o | o |
Leather seats. $1,295 from the factory. Dealers will often be able to install equally nice, if actually not even nicer leather for the same or less money. | - | o | o |
Air filtration $85. removes the pollen - which we need this year for sure...(achoo) | - | o | o |
1998 EXTERIOR COLORS COLORS: COLORS:COLORS:COLORS |
Forester base | L model | S model |
White COLORS
gray lower accent on L, Slate on S. grey cloth |
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White is the only color available in this model |
a | a |
Canyon Red COLORS
(dark red)
gray lower accent on L, Slate accent on S, Beige cloth |
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Black Diamond COLORS
(metallic black with a warm undertone)
gray accent on L, Slate accent on S Gray cloth |
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Acadia Green COLORS
(medium green)
gray accent on L, Slate accent on S Beige cloth |
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For Links
to my pages for all other models, both new and older, with Warranty, Maintenance
Schedules, Towing, prices and rebates, Plus related Subaru and general
links
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Model | Engine | overall
length x width x height
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Ground
Clearance
in inches |
cargo
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rear seat up/down |
Turning
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98-99 Subaru Forester | 2.5
4 cyl
165 hp 1998-162 ft lbs torque 1999-166 ft lbs torque MPG- auto trans: 21-26 |
175.2 x 68.3 x 65.0 | 7.5 | 33.2/64.6 | 38.3 ft | |
96-99 Subaru Outback |
165 hp (1996 155 hp) MPG- auto trans: 21-26 |
185.8x67.5x63. |
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Toyota Rav
4 door, 4 wd |
2.0L 4 cyl 127 hp | 163.8 x 66.7 x 65.2 | 7.5 | 26.8/57.9 | 38 ft | |
Suzuki Sidekick 4 door 4wd | 1.6L 4 cyl 95 hp or 1.8 4 cyl 120 hp | 158.7 x 64.4 x 66.5 | 7.5 | 21.0/45.0 | 35 ft | |
Kia Sportage 4dr 4wd | 2.0L 4 cyl 130 hp | 170.3 x 68.1 x 65.0 | 7.9 | 25.8/55.4 | na | |
Honda CRV | 2.0L 4 cyl 126 hp | 177.6 x 68.9 x 65.9 | 8.1 | 29.6/67.2 | na | |
Jeep Wrangler | 2.5L 4 cyl 120 hp or 4.0L I-6 181 hp | 153. x 66.7 x 71.1 | 8.5 | 11.5/38.9 | 39 ft | |
Jeep Cherokee 4dr 4wd | 2.5L 4 cyl 125 hp or 4.0L I-6 190 hp | 167.5 x 69.4 x 64.0 | 8.1 | 32.9/69.0 | 38 ft | |
Isuzu Rodeo 4wd | 3.2L V-6 205 hp | 184.1 x 70.4 x 68.8 | 7.1
or more depending on tire size |
33.0/81.1 | 40ft | |
Ford Explorer | 4.0L
V-6 160 hp or
4.0L V-6 215 hp or 5.0L V-8 215 hp |
188.5 x 70.2 x 67.7 | 6.7 | 42.6/81.6 | 40.ft | |
Chevy Blazer | 4.3L V-6 190 hp | 183.3 x 67.8 x 64.2 | 7.5 | 37.3/74.1 | 50 ft | |
Toyota 4Runner | 2.7L 4 cyl 150 hp or 3.4L V-6 183 hp | 178.7 x 66.5 x 69.3 | 9.8 | 44.6/79.7 | 39 ft | |
Nissan Pathfinder | 3.3L V-6 168 hp | 188.5 x 70.2 x 67.7 | 7.2 | 42.6/81.6 | 40 ft | |
Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4.0L I-6 185 hp or 5.2L V-8 220 hp or 5.9L V-8 245 hp | 177.2 x 70.7 x 64.9 | 8.3 | 40.9/79.3 | 39 ft | |
Mercedes Benz ML320 | 3.2L V-6 215 hp | 180.6 x 72.2 x 69.9 | 8.4 | 44.7/85.4 | na | |
Lexus RX300 | 3.0L V-6 220 hp | 180.1 x 71.5 x 65.7 | 7.7 | 39.8/75.2 | na |
These pages are by Joe Spitz who is soley responsible for content..
These pages are done to help you determine
your interest in Subaru. Always inspect any vehicle to be sure it has the
proper equipment.
I would like your business if you're in
the market for a new or used Subaru, or any other sort of vehicle we might
have.
Thank you.
Joe
Spitz
Anytime: 206 769-7821
Also, suggestions and comments related to this web page are welcomed.