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Used 2017 Subaru Forester for sale
2.0i XE CVT
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€17,880
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Could suit you if…
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You prefer a higher seating position: this SUV/crossover type may suit. Try getting in and out; the body shape alone does not prove extra seats or four-wheel drive.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- You need certainty about this particular car: type-level advice cannot confirm its condition. Ask for service records, an insurance quote and an independent inspection.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This generation Forester uses Subaru's naturally aspirated petrol boxer engines paired to the Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical AWD — that combo is simple and durable but relies on regular oil and transmission fluid care. There is no DPF or AdBlue on petrol models, so short trips are less troublesome than with diesel, but CVT service history and oil-change records are useful to confirm good upkeep.
- CVT behaviour and service history — watch for slipping, shuddering or delayed pull and ask if the transmission fluid has ever been changed
- AWD/drive-train noise — test for unusual centre-diff or rear diff noises and ensure 4WD system feels smooth under cornering
- Engine oil leaks or high oil consumption — check around valve covers and oil seals and confirm regular oil-change intervals were followed
- Suspension and wheel bearings — listen for knocks over bumps, check for uneven tyre wear and play at the front hubs
- Body and underbody corrosion around rear arches, sills and boot floor — look under the cargo area and around wheelarches for bubbling or repair work
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.