2.5xs! Clean Carfax! Pano Moonroof! 6-disc! Cruise! Htd Seats! Alloys! 73k Mi!!! on 2040-cars

2003 Subaru Forester 2.5XS

**Loaded Low-Mileage All-Wheel Go-Anywhere Car!**

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Clean CARFAX! Clear Title! Extra-Clean In & Out!

Moonroof! HTD Seats! Premium Audio w/6-Disc! Keyless!

Symmetrical AWD! 5-SPD! Alloys! Cruise! Right Colors!

Standing tall with low miles, legendary capability, and a litany of features like heated seats, a moonroof, and premium audio, this gorgeous two-owner Forester XS will leave you impressed!

With a turn of the ignition, the 2.5l flat-four comes to life bringing to bear 165hp for peppy acceleration and impressive performance in congested urban traffic or out on the open road. Paired with a slick-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox for an engaging drive, this fun-to-drive Forester returns an exceptional 27MPG highway. With its signature industry-leading Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, this Forester makes quick work of any road imperfections in any weather at any time. Its sure-footed traction is enhanced with increased ground clearance to make moderate off-roading a breeze. And like all Subarus, this Forester showcases incredible versatility with a wide-opening hatch revealing a cavernous cargo hold equipped with split-folding seatbacks, rear underfloor storage, and a vinyl cargo shade.

Five passengers enjoy the ride on plush woven cloth upholstery with ample headroom and legroom all around. Dual heated buckets up front feature a driver's height adjuster and a useful center storage console with a place for everything. A host of conveniences include a glass electric panoramic moonroof, climate control, a premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo w/6-disc changer, remote keyless entry, power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise, leather-wrapped tilt wheel, electrochromic rearview, and so much more.

Safety is ensured with 4-wheel antilock discs, dual front airbags, and side-impact airbags. Outside, 16" alloys, foglamps, a useufl roof rack, and rear spoiler accentuate this Forester's rugged-and-ready appearance.

Florida-owned for most of its life and carrying a clear title and clean CARFAX, this gem was recently traded-in at Proctor Subaru in Tallahassee and is the perfect all-season family chariot. This impressive low-mileage Forester XS is in excellent condition inside and out with a tidy interior free from major wear, a clean exterior, and strong-running drivetrain. With a clean CARFAX and clear title, this 73k-mile Forester won't be for sale for long. Drive home this beauty today!

**THIS CAR COMES WITH TWO (2) SETS OF KEYS AND KEYLESS ENTRY FOBS AND OWNER’S MANUAL SET**

**Please call or text Brian @ 727-226-3097 for more information, schedule an appointment, or to make an offer!**

SPECIFICATIONS:

165hp 2.5l Flat-4

5-Speed Manual Gearbox

Automatic Climate Control

Dual Heated Seats

Dual Recliners

Driver’s Height Adjuster

Glass Electric Panoramic Moonroof

6-Speaker Premium AM/FM/CD Stereo w/Weather Band

In-Dash 6-Disc Changer

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Power Mirrors

Cruise Control

Heated Windscreen

Remote Keyless Entry

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

Overhead Console

Tilt Wheel

Dual Vanity Mirrors

Variable-Speed Wipers

Electrochromic Rearview Mirror

Center Console w/Storage

Split-Folding Seatbacks

Rear Electric Defroster/Wiper

16” Alloys

Foglamps

Roof Rack

Rear Spoiler

4-Wheel Antilock Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Dual Front Airbags

Side-Impact Airbags

…And More!

VIN: JF1SG656X3G725305

MILEAGE: 73,078 Miles

Final bid does NOT include $299 Dealer Fee or Sales Tax, Registration, Title, or Shipping costs. Vehicles are purchased AS-IS unless otherwise noted. Please contact 727-226-3097 for details. Thanks! :)

A little about us…

We have been in the wholesale and retail used car business since 1987, always located in the beautiful Palm Harbor/Tarpon Springs area of Tampa Bay. Throughout the years, we have earned a reputation among both wholesale dealers and retail clientele for offering clean, high-quality, ‘front-line-ready’ vehicles at fair prices.

We hand-select all of our inventory and – thanks to our relationship with captive finance companies, major dealer-only wholesale auctions, new car franchise dealerships, and local credit unions/finance companies – are able to offer an ever-changing array of desirable and unique used vehicles with the best and most attractive options and colors.

As a CARFAX ADVANTAGE Dealer, history reports are always available free of charge.

We are ready to assist in all aspects of your vehicle purchase, from local registration to nationwide shipping and overseas export.

Buying Locally? Come visit us at our convenient Palm Harbor location 7 days a week. As a FL-licensed and bonded motor vehicle dealer, we are ready to make your registration and titlework hassle-free and easy.

Buying From Out of State? We have experience in out of state transactions and can provide you with the appropriate temporary registrations needed to drive your vehicle until you can register it locally. Want to have it inspected? No problem! We’re open to independent 3^rd-party inspections. Cars are cars – we have nothing to hide!

Importing to Canada? Bid with confidence knowing we can ensure your vehicle is RIV-admissible, recall-cleared, fully-compliant, and that we can assist in having all documents at the border ready for your crossing!

Shipping? We have direct access to a nationwide network of regional and nation transporters and vehicle haulers. We do NOT go through a broker like DAS or UShip, rather we deal with transport companies and owner/operators directly to ensure you get the BEST possible price for your shipping with NO markup!

Want to drive it home? We’re located minutes away from Tampa International and St. Pete/Clearwater International Airports and can arrange for you and your family or friends to be picked up upon arrival at no charge. Fly in and drive home OR stay locally and enjoy everything our Florida Gulf Coast has to offer!

Feel free to call us anytime at 727-226-3097 (call or text) or 727-943-3742 (office) with any questions.

Thanks for the opportunity to do business with you!

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