1998 Subaru Forester S Review

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1998 Subaru Forester is manufactured in Japan. It has a comfortable SPORT UTILITY 4-DR body style. The model is seating 5 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V. The model has a considerable tank size of 15.90 gallon. 1998 Subaru Forester uses 21 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 26 - 27 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 1998 Subaru Forester is 99.40 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 1998 Subaru Forester has an overall width of 68.30 in. The turning diameter of the car is 38.30 in. The length of the trim is 175.20 in. The height comes to 65.00 in. The price of the 1998 Subaru Forester amounts to only $22,195 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $19,925 USD. 1998 Subaru Forester has had 1 recall in the past 26 years.

Year: 1998
Make: Subaru
Model: Forester
Trim: S
Made In: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Driveline: AWD
Seating: 5
MSRP: $$22,195 USD
MPG: 21 miles/gallon/26 - 27 miles/gallon
Tires: 215/60R16
Tank Size: 15.90 gallon

Popular VINs

JF1SF6553WH774905

Popular VINs

JF1SF6553WH774905

Vehicle Specifications

year:

1998

Make:

Subaru

Model:

Forester

Trim Level:

Manufactured In:

JAPAN

Production Seq. Number:

704388

Body Style:

SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Engine Type:

2.5L H4 SOHC 16V

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

4-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

AWD

Tank:

15.90 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

21 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

26 - 27 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Drum | Disc

Turning Diameter:

38.30 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

215/60R16

Front Headroom:

40.60 in.

Rear Headroom:

39.60 in.

Front Legroom:

43.00 in.

Rear Legroom:

33.40 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

53.30 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.60 in.

Front Hip Room:

Not on File

Rear Hip Room:

Not on File

Interior Trim:

Beige Leather | Beige Velour | Gray Leather | Gray Velour

Exterior Color:

Acadia Green Metallic/Slate Metallic | Black Diamond Pearl/Slate Metallic | Canyon Red Pearl/Slate Metallic | Glacier White/Slate Metallic

Curb Weight-automatic:

3120 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

3040 lbs

Overall Length:

175.20 in.

Overall Width:

68.30 in.

Overall Height:

65.00 in.

Wheelbase:

99.40 in.

Ground Clearance:

7.50 in.

Track Front:

57.90 in.

Track Rear:

57.10 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

95.10 cu.ft.

Cargo Volume:

33.20 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

2000 lbs

Maximum Towing:

2000 lbs

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

4110 lbs

Maximum GVWR:

4110 lbs

Basic-duration:

Not on File

Basic-distance:

Not on File

Powertrain-duration:

Not on File

Powertrain-distance:

Not on File

Rust-duration:

Not on File

Rust-distance:

Not on File

MSRP:

$22,195 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$19,925 USD

Destination Charge:

Not on File

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Not on File

4WD/AWD:

Std.

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Not on File

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Not on File

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Not on File

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Not on File

First Aid Kit:

Not on File

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Not on File

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Not on File

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Not on File

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Not on File

Trip Computer:

Not on File

AM/FM Radio:

Not on File

Cassette Player:

Std.

CD Player:

Opt.

CD Changer:

Not on File

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Not on File

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Not on File

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Opt.

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Not on File

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Not on File

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Not on File

Automatic Headlights:

Not on File

Daytime Running Lights:

Not on File

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Not on File

Rear Spoiler:

Not on File

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Not on File

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Std.

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Other Trims and Configurations for 1998 Subaru Forester

1998 Subaru Forester L

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 miles/gallon
26 - 27 miles/gallon

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