2001
Forester standard equipment and options.
"o" is optional, "std" is standard, "na"
is not available on that model
New 2001 features
2001 Colors
This is the first re-design of the Forester.
The front and rear have been mildly re-designed,
with new colors and seat material, 3 rear headrests, 3 rear shoulder belts.
New top of the line model S Premium includes,
for the first time in a Forester, side airbags and factory sunroof.
New standard equipment
all models:
outside temperature gauge in the dashboard
new dual front cup holders
one speed rear intermittent wiper
3 rear headrests
rear seat middle should harness
wider 60-40 split fold down rear seat to accommodate
the 3rd headrest
rear outside shoulder harness height adjustable
leather manual transmission shift-boot
see-through front head-rests
new cloth patterns and colors
new lower accent ridges on the body-cladding
new front grills
new clear plastic (not glass!) headlight
covers
re-designed rear lights with higher back-up
lights
height adjustable rear shoulder belts
2 trip odometers (instead of one)
new rear hatch closing grip handle
Alpine keyless entry and alarm
new colors.
and there is more.... The S has
a standard in-dash CD changer, variable delay wipers, leather steering
wheel and more. Scroll down for more info.
Gone: no more reclining rear seats,
no more 2nd position for the rear cargo cover, no more radio mast antenna
for L model
New on L model: outside temperature
gauge in the dashboard, radio antenna built into rear side glass, 3 rear
head-rests and shoulder belts, rear should belts height adjustable, dual
front cup holders, ridged body-side cladding, clear plastic headlight lens,
new front grill, new taillights, intermittent rear wiper, new colors
and seat material... and more see above..
New on S model: new standard AM/FM/Cassette/in
dash 6 disc CD changer, new Alpine keyless remote, redesigned 5-spoke alloy
wheels, variable delay front wipers, leather steering wheel, shift knob,
and parking brake handle, body colored mirrors, leather shift knob, steering
wheel, brake handle, 3 rear head-rests and shoulder belts, rear shoulder
belts height adjustable, dual front cup holders, lower Titanium Pearl accent
replaces Slate, clear headlight lens, new colors and seat material
New model: S with Premium Package adds:
front side-impact airbags, large sunroof, gold accented alloy wheels, one
color mono-tone paint scheme
Warranty:
3yr/36,000 bumper-to-bumper
3yr/36,000 mile Roadside assistance covers
breakdown, towing, tire repair, lock-out, out of gas etc
new for 2001
3year/36,000 service adjustment (adjustment performed one time)
new for 2001
3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty covers keyless remote battery, brake
pad/shoe linings, clutch disck lining, wiper blades
5yr/60,000 miles powertain
Tune-up, Spark plug replacement
3yr/30,000.
2001
Forester prices
prices
include the $495. destination charge
msrp: manufacturer
suggested retail price
your purchase
price may be less, contact your local dealer
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Rebates: There are no rebates
at this time
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Model
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Manual trans
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model code |
Automatic trans
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model code |
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Forester L model
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$20,790
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1CA |
$21,590
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1CB |
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Forester S model
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$23,390
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1CC |
$24,190
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1CD |
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Forester S with premium package
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$24,390
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1CE |
$25,190
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1CF |
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2001
Forester
Standard
Equipment
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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
Forester L model - 4 channel ABS.
Vented front disc with dual caliper piston and rear drum.
Forester S model - 4 channel ABS. Vented
front disc with dual caliper piston and rear disc.
Fuel: regular unleaded, 15.9 gallon
tank,
EPA economy:
Manual - 21 city / 28 highway
Automatic - 22 city / 27 highway
Automatic.
Dimensions:
Minimum Road Clearance: 7.5"
Turning radius: 38.3 feet (circle)
Overall length: 175.2", wheelbase 99.4"
Curb Weight: 3020 - 3120 pounds, depending
on model etc
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,
side impact door beams, child safety rear
door locks, tinted safety glass
Ok. So you've decided to get a Forester.
Step 2? Contact Joe Spitz
206 769-7821
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Feature
2001
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Forester
L
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Forester
S
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Forester
S Premium
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| Automatic transmission
($800) |
o |
o |
o
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| 15" steel wheel / Tires |
205 / 70R
15 Raised white letter |
- |
-
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| 16" alloy wheel / Tires |
- |
215 / 60R
16" Raised White Letter |
215 / 60R 16" Raised White Letter |
Standard equipment
on all 2001 Forester models
All wheel drive
Anti-lock brakes, 4 channel
Power windows
Power door locks
Power outside mirrors
Air conditioning
Cruise control (new for 2000)
Fog lights
Cupholders: 3 front, 2 rear
3 rear shoulder belts
Height adjustable outside shoulder harness
(front and rear)
3 rear headrests
Intermittent front wiper washer
Rear one speed intermittent wiper-washer
Rear defroster
Tilt steering column
See-through front head rests
Full Size spare tire under cargo floor inside
vehicle
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AM./ FM / Cassette, 4 speakers, 80 watts
Leather manual transmission shift boot
Roof rack
Height adjustable drivers seat, with lumbar
support
Interior dome light (delayed off), rear cargo
light,
Maps lights with sunglass holder
3 under-carpet rear cargo storage bins
4 cargo tie-down hooks,
12 volt rear cargo area power outlet - plug
Tachometer, low fuel light, coolant temp.
gauge
Outside temperature gauge
Automatic off headlights
Mud flaps
Floor mats
Split folding rear seats
Raised back-up lights (reverse lights)
Plastic headlight covers
2 trip odometers (2 reset able trip odometers
instead of one)
Tinted glass
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2001 S Forester adds
over
L model:
the new 2001 S model 5-spoke Alloy Wheel
(not S Premium wheel)
16" 5-spoke alloy wheels (L has 15" steel)
Rear disc brakes (L has rear drums)
Velour cloth interior (L has a slightly 'harder'
finish cloth)
Leather wrapped steering wheel, parking brake
handle, shift knob (in addition to leather manual trans. shift boot)
Titanium lower accent (L is unpainted charcoal
finish)
Body-colored outside mirrors
Variable delay front wipers (L has one speed
intermittent)
6 disc in-dash CS player (in addition to standard
cassette)
Keyless entry system (Alpine system not the
same as 1998-2000)
All Weather Package: large outside defrosting
mirrors, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, limited slip rear
differential (package not available on L model)
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2001 S Premium adds
over S
Power sunroof: tilt up, or retract, with
sunshade
Gold accented alloy wheels (similar wheel
used on 1999 S models without gold accent, not the same as the S model)
Side air-bags, front only
Mono-tone paint: all moldings, trim, and
bumpers are body colored
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OPTIONS, 2001 Forester
prices are factory or port
installed.
Dealer installed prices
may be higher due to labor and parts costs.
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| 2001
Forester Options |
L
model |
S
model |
S
Premium model
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Security Group, L model (code FO7)
Keyless entry, security alarm upgrade
$360 |
o
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na
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na
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Interior Upgrade Group, all models,
(code: automatic transmission F24 beige,
F25 gray, manual transmission F26 beige, F27 gray)
Auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass,
Armrest extension, rear cargo net, Woodgrain trim (auto)
$529. |
o
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o
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o
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Exterior Appearance Group, all
models
Fender flares, Rear spoiler
$484. |
o
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o
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o
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Protection Group:
L, S Premium models, (code F22)
brush guard- black, rear differential
protector,
hood deflector, rear window dust deflector
$654. |
o |
na |
o
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Protection Group:
S model, (code F23)
brush guard- gray, rear differential protector,
hood deflector, rear window dust deflector
$654. |
na |
o |
na
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Feature Group I, L model (code
F1B gray, F1C beige)
Keyless entry, Security alarm upgrade,
Luggage cargo cover, custom tail-pipe tip: $521 |
o
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na
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na
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Feature Group II, L model
(code: F2I beige, F2J gray)
Keyless entry, Luggage cargo cover, custom
tail-pipe tip
$336. |
o
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na
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na
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Feature group III
: S, S premium models, (code F3E beige, F3F gray)
Auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass,
Security alarm upgrade, Luggage cargo
cover, custom tail-pipe tip
$529 |
na |
o |
o
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Feature Group IV
: all models, (code F4C beige, F4D gray)
Air filter, rear cargo net, armrest extension
$191. |
o |
o |
o
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2001
Forester options
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L
model
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S
model
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S
Premium
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Premium Sound Package
I, L model. (code: F30)
In dash CD player (you still have the
standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters (2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.
Price : $911(-) $216. discount= $695.
net. |
o |
na |
na
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Premium Sound Package
II. L model (code: F31)
6 disk in-dash CD changer (you still have
the standard am/fm/cass), Tweeters (2), Upgraded speakers, subwoofer and
amplifier.
Price : $1075 (-) $280. discount= $795.
net. |
o |
na |
na
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Premium Sound Package III, S, S premium
models (code: F32)
Tweeters, Upgraded speakers, Subwoofer/amplifier
$555 (-) $160 discount= net $395 |
na
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o
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o
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CD player, L model (code
EYA)
In-dash single $356 - You still have the
am/fm/cassette. |
o |
na |
na
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| CD changer, in dash L model (code: EYC).
You still have the am/fm/cassette. $520 |
o
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std
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std
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| Tweeters (code DXB) $100. |
o
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o
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o
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| Subwoofer/amplifier (code: DWB) $260 |
o
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o
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o
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| Upgraded speakers (code DWA) $195 |
o
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o
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o
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Leather seating surface.
(code: J1A beige, J1B gray)
$1,295 from the factory. Dealers are able
to install leather seat surfaces with matching vinyl, including door panels.
A variety of colors, |
o |
o |
dealer instl. only and
not recommended by SoA due to side
air-bags
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| Leather Shift Knob (code: manual IWC,
auto. IWD), $45 |
o
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std
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std
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| Woodgrain trim, (code: manual IWH, auto.
IWG) $210 |
o
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o
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o
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Air filtration
(code K1A) $55
removes the dust and pollen - which we
need this year for sure...(achoo) |
o |
o |
o
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| Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass
(code: KYE) $183 |
o
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o
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o
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| Armrest extension (code: KWB beige, KWC
gray) $94. |
o
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o
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o
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| Dual power sockets (code: NWE) $ 88 |
o
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na
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na
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| Rear cargo net $42 |
o
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o
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o
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| Rear Luggage cargo cover (code: O1A beige,
O1B gray) $122. |
o
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o
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o
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| Rear differential protector (code: PXB)
$88 |
o
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o
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o
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| Rear window dust deflector (code: LWC)
$115 |
o
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o
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o
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| Hood deflector (code: P1B) $72 |
o
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o
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o
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| Brush guard, black (code:L, S Premium:
P1D) $379 |
o
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na
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o
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| Brush guard, gray (code:S model: P1E)
$379 |
na
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o
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na
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| Side underguard bar -running boards, (code:
PWD) $350 |
o
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o
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na
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| Wheel locks (code MSV) $38. |
o
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o
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o
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| Fender Flares (Q1C) $189. |
o
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o
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o
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| Alloy Wheels (HWA) $595 |
o
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std
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std
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| Rear Spoiler |
o
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o
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o
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| Keyless entry (code R1B) $175 |
o
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std
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std
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| Security alarm upgrade (code R1C) $185 |
o req. keyless
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o
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o
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| Trailer hitch (2000#), wiring harness,
receiver (code LWG) $295 |
o
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o
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o
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| Sport Grill |
o
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o
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o
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2001
Forester Colors
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Sedona Red, Blue
Ridge, Black Diamond, Aspen
White, Sierra gold,Silverthorn,
Acadia Green |
Forester L
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Forester S
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Forester S Premium package
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Acadia Green Metallic
(sort of a medium green) |
gray lower bodyside cladding, beige cloth
code: gre, G2 |
Titanium Pearl lower bodyside cladding,
beige cloth
code: gxt, R1 |
na
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| Aspen White |
gray lower bodyside cladding, gray
cloth
code:whi, J6 |
Titanium Pearl lower bodyside cladding,
gray cloth
code: wxt, K2 |
Monotone,
gray cloth
code: whm, 1E
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Blude Ridge Pearl
(sort of a royal blue) |
gray lower bodyside cladding, gray cloth
code:bld, R7 |
Titanium Pearl lower bodyside cladding,
gray cloth
code:bxt, R4 |
na
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Sedona Red Pearl
(medium red, not burgundy, not bright
red) |
gray lower bodyside cladding, beige cloth
code:red, R6 |
Titanium Pearl lower bodyside cladding,
beige cloth
code: rxt, R3 |
monotone,
beige cloth
code:rsp, RH
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Sierra Gold Metallic
(pale yellow/gold, a popular color) |
gray lower bodyside cladding, gray cloth
code: gld, R5 |
Titanium Pearl lower bodyside cladding,
gray cloth
code: GXL, R2 |
na
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| Silverthorn Metallic |
gray lower bodyside cladding, gray cloth
code: slv, J6 |
na
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monotone
gray cloth
code:sil, 92
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| Black Diamond Pearl |
na
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na
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monotone,
gray cloth
code: blk, 1E
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This
photo shows the sunroof closed and how large it is. I measured it
27.5" x 27.25".