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About the Forester

The basics.. The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel-drive SUV.
Introduced in 1998, it shares wheelbase and dashboard with the Subaru Impreza,
It shares the larger engine, powertrain and heavy duty front brake system with 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.

The 1999 model was stiffened and strengthened and did very well in crash tests.
The 2001 model was introduced early, in February 2000. The front end, rear end, dashboard, lower body cladding was all mildly redesigned, with new colors, cloth, and the introduction of a new top of the line S Premium model including side air-bags and a factory sunroof

Forester meets federal safety standards for Passenger Vehicles.


Maintenance:
Oil changes intervals: 3,750 miles with normal driving, 7,500 miles with light driving
Minor service: every 15,000 miles - inspection, tire rotation (best 9-12,000 miles), air and other filter changes as necessary.
30,000 mile service with major fluids and filter change and starting with 2000 Models replace spark plugs
60,000 miles - repeat 30,000 service, on 1998-9 models spark plug replacement
105,000 miles replace timing belt.

Warranties-
Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles
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 disc lining, wiper blades
Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 miles
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles
Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 miles

Subaru 2001 Forester S sunroof closed
This photo shows the sunroof closed and how large it is.  I measured it 27.5" x 27.25".
Yes, that is me inside and yes, it was raining when we took this one.

2001 Foresterstandard 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
    Rebates: There are no rebates at this time
    Model
    Manual trans
    model code
    Automatic trans
    model code 
    Forester L model
    $20,790
    1CA
    $21,590
    1CB
    Forester S model
    $23,390
    1CC
    $24,190
    1CD
    Forester S with premium package
    $24,390
    1CE
    $25,190
    1CF

    2001 Forester 
    Standard Equipment
    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

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    Feature 2001
    Forester L
    Forester S
    Forester S Premium
    Automatic transmission ($800)
    o
    15" steel wheel / Tires 205 / 70R 15 Raised white letter 
    -
    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

  •  
  • 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
  • 2001 S Forester adds over L model:


  • 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)

  •  
    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
     

    OPTIONS, 2001 Forester
    prices are factory or port installed. 
    Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and parts costs. 
    2001 Forester Options L model S model
    S Premium model
    Security Group, L model (code FO7)
    Keyless entry, security alarm upgrade
    $360
    o
    na
    na
    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
    o
    o
    Exterior Appearance Group, all models
    Fender flares, Rear spoiler
    $484.
    o
    o
    o
    Protection Group: L, S Premium models, (code F22)
    brush guard- black, rear differential protector, 
    hood deflector, rear window dust deflector
    $654.
    o na
    o
    Protection Group: S model, (code F23)
    brush guard- gray, rear differential protector, 
    hood deflector, rear window dust deflector
    $654.
    na  o
    na
    Feature Group I, L model (code F1B gray, F1C beige)
    Keyless entry, Security alarm upgrade, Luggage cargo cover, custom tail-pipe tip: $521
    o
    na
    na
    Feature Group II, L  model (code: F2I beige, F2J gray)
    Keyless entry, Luggage cargo cover, custom tail-pipe tip
    $336.
    o
    na
    na
    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
    Feature Group IV : all models, (code F4C beige, F4D gray)
    Air filter, rear cargo net, armrest extension
    $191.
    o o
    o
    2001 Forester options
    L model
    S model
     S Premium
    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
    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
    Premium Sound Package III, S, S premium models (code: F32)
    Tweeters, Upgraded speakers, Subwoofer/amplifier
    $555 (-) $160 discount= net $395
    na
    o
    o
    CD player, L model (code EYA)
    In-dash single $356 - You still have the am/fm/cassette.
    o na 
    na
    CD changer, in dash L model (code: EYC). You still have the am/fm/cassette. $520
    o
    std
    std
    Tweeters (code DXB) $100.
    o
    o
    o
    Subwoofer/amplifier (code: DWB) $260
    o
    o
    o
    Upgraded speakers (code DWA) $195
    o
    o
    o
    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
    Leather Shift Knob (code: manual IWC, auto. IWD), $45
    o
    std
    std
    Woodgrain trim, (code: manual IWH, auto. IWG) $210
    o
    o
    o
    Air filtration  (code K1A) $55
    removes the dust and pollen - which we need this year for sure...(achoo)
    o o
    o
    Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass (code: KYE) $183
    o
    o
    o
    Armrest extension (code: KWB beige, KWC gray) $94.
    o
    o
    o
    Dual power sockets (code: NWE) $ 88
    o
    na
    na
    Rear cargo net $42
    o
    o
    o
    Rear Luggage cargo cover (code: O1A beige, O1B gray) $122.
    o
    o
    o
    Rear differential protector (code: PXB) $88
    o
    o
    o
    Rear window dust deflector (code: LWC) $115
    o
    o
    o
    Hood deflector (code: P1B) $72
    o
    o
    o
    Brush guard, black (code:L, S Premium: P1D) $379
    o
    na
    o
    Brush guard, gray (code:S model: P1E) $379
    na
    o
    na
    Side underguard bar -running boards, (code: PWD) $350
    o
    o
    na
    Wheel locks (code MSV) $38.
    o
    o
    o
    Fender Flares (Q1C) $189.
    o
    o
    o
    Alloy Wheels (HWA) $595
    o
    std
    std
    Rear Spoiler
    o
    o
    o
    Keyless entry (code R1B) $175
    o
    std
    std
    Security alarm upgrade (code R1C) $185
    o req. keyless 
    o
    o
    Trailer hitch (2000#), wiring harness, receiver (code LWG) $295
    o
    o
    o
    Sport Grill 
    o
    o
    o
    2001 Forester Colors
    Sedona Red, Blue Ridge, Black Diamond, Aspen White, Sierra gold,Silverthorn,
    Acadia Green
    Forester  L
    Forester S
    Forester S Premium package
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Silverthorn Metallic gray lower bodyside cladding, gray cloth
    code: slv, J6
    na
    monotone
    gray cloth
    code:sil, 92
    Black Diamond Pearl
    na
    na
    monotone,
    gray cloth
    code: blk, 1E

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