BADVIN vehicle history report for
1998 SUBARU FORESTERVIN: JF1SF6351WH769155
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
10 records
VIN Decoder
27 entries
Market report
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Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN JF1SF6351WH769155
Latest reported mileage: 702 mi
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2023-03-29
a year ago
64,835 mi
Vehicle serviced
40,000 mile service performed
40,000 mile service performed
2022-05-09
2 years ago
15,946 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
2019-07-10
5 years ago
48,824 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
VIN Factory Options
Found 126 factory options in 37 categories
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
- A/C
Audio
- AM/FM Stereo
- Cassette
Brakes
- ABS
Convenience
- Fog Lamps
- Front Reading Lamps
- Luggage Rack
- Power Outlet
Drivetrain
- All Wheel Drive
Engine
- 4 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
- Floor Mats
Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
Locks
- Power Door Locks
Safety Features
- Child Safety Locks
Tire - Front
- Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
- Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
- Conventional Spare Tire
Window
- Power Windows
Equipment Details
MECHANICAL
- 2.5L (150) DOHC 4-cyl 165hp engine
- 205/70R15 all-season SBR tires
- 4-wheel independent HD suspension
- All-wheel drive
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Full-size spare tire
EXTERIOR
- Fog lights w/stone shields
- Rear bumper step pad & cover
- Roof rack
- Splash guards
INTERIOR
- Air conditioning
- Cargo area light
- Cargo area subfloor storage compartments
- Driver seat height, tilt & lumbar adjusters
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, clock, (4) speakers
- front/rear carpet floor mats
- Headlights off via ignition switch
- Overhead console w/maplights & storage
- Pwr windows w/driver-side auto down
- Rear seat head rests
- Removable rear cargo tray
- Split folding & reclining rear seat
SAFETY
- Child safety rear door locks
- Driver & front passenger air bags
- Impact-collapsible steering column
- Side-impact door beams
Chassis
Brakes
- Brake ABS System - 4-Channel
- Brake Type - Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.7 x 0.94 in
- Rear Drum Diam x Width - 9.0 x 1.38 in
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 15.9 gal
Steering
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.4
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 19.0
- Steering Type - Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 34.7 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 37.4 ft
Suspension
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 32 mm
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 32 mm
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - 0.75 in
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.51 in
- Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Lower L-Arm
- Suspension Type - Rear - Strut-Type
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Parallel Link
Tires
- Front Tire Size - 205/70SR15
- Rear Tire Size - 205/70SR15
- Spare Tire Size - 205/70SR15
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 165 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
Weight Information
- Base Curb Weight - lbs
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
- Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
- Spare Wheel Material - Steel
- Spare Wheel Size - 15 x 6.0 in
Dimensions
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 - 66.1 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 - 38.6 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height - 34.3 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 36.9 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 - 66.5 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 - 32.3 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
- Height, Overall - 62.8 in
- Length, Overall - 175.2 in
- Liftover Height - 21.5 in
- Min Ground Clearance - 7.5 in
- Rear Door Opening Height - 31.1 in
- Rear Door Opening Width - 42.5 in
- Track Width, Front - 58.1 in
- Track Width, Rear - 57.1 in
- Wheelbase - 99.4 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors - 68.3 in
Interior Dimensions
- Front Head Room - 39.6 in
- Front Hip Room - 51.4 in
- Front Leg Room - 43.0 in
- Front Shoulder Room - 53.5 in
- Passenger Capacity - 5
- Passenger Volume - 95.1 ft³
- Second Head Room - 39.6 in
- Second Hip Room - 50.9 in
- Second Leg Room - 33.4 in
- Second Shoulder Room - 53.6 in
Powertrain
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity - 6.5 qts
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 520
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 85
Engine
- Displacement - 2.5L/150
- Engine Type - Gas Flat 4 Cyl
- Fuel System - SFI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 165 @ 5600
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 162 @ 4000
Mileage
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 21 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - MPG
Transmission
- Clutch Size - in
- Drivetrain - All Wheel Drive
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) -
- First Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Reverse Ratio (:1) -
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Trans Type -
Summary
Summary
- Body Style - 4 Door
- Vehicle Name - Subaru Forester
Vehicle
Vehicle
- Country of Origin - Japan Subaru Passenger Car
- EPA Classification - 4WD Special Purpose
| Year | 1998 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 9963 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $490 |
| Location | Syracuse, NY, 13204 |
| Date | ended 5 years ago sold for $763 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
sale information provided by user #25892
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Tech Specs
| Color | White |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 FI DOHC 16V F4 |
| Cylinders | 4 Cyl |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Year | 1998 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 2201 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $632 |
| Location | Syracuse, NY, 13204 |
| Date | ended 5 years ago sold for $633 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
sale information provided by user #109703
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Tech Specs
| Color | White |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 FI DOHC 16V F4 |
| Cylinders | 4 Cyl |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 410 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1998 SUBARU FORESTER in 1998 was $27,395.
The average price for used 1998 SUBARU FORESTER nowadays in 2024 is $4,700 which is 17% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,193 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 1998 SUBARU FORESTER model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.
Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 SUBARU FORESTER in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 MSRP | 0 mi | $27,395 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
| 1998 | 10,193 mi | $33,826 | −$6,431 | −23.48% | 123.48% | -23.48% |
| 1999 | 20,386 mi | $31,999 | +$1,827 | +5.4% | 116.81% | -16.81% |
| 2000 | 30,579 mi | $29,949 | +$2,050 | +6.41% | 109.32% | -9.32% |
| 2001 | 40,772 mi | $26,499 | +$3,450 | +11.52% | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2002 | 50,965 mi | $24,744 | +$1,755 | +6.62% | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| → Visit 1998 SUBARU FORESTER depreciation page to see full data. | ||||||
Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 SUBARU FORESTER by mileage and number of sales.
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| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 145,000 mi | $3,995 | 15 sales |
| 180,000 mi | $3,200 | 12 sales |
| 185,000 mi | $2,948 | 12 sales |
| 215,000 mi | $3,499 | 12 sales |
| → Visit 1998 SUBARU FORESTER depreciation page to see full data. | ||
VIN Decoder — 27 records
Engine
Displacement (CC)
Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
2500.0
Exterior / Body
Body Class
Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
SUBARU
Model
Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.
Forester
Model Year
If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.
1998
Note
Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.
Body Type: Sport Wagon
Plant City
This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
OTA
Plant Company Name
This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
FHI
Plant Country
This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
JAPAN
Plant State
This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
GUNMA
Wagon body style
Internal
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Mechanical / Transmission
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Frequently asked questions
Ownership history, including the number of previous owners and how long they owned the vehicle, can indicate how well the 1998 SUBARU vehicle was maintained, if such records are available.
Gray market status, if noted, indicates the 1998 SUBARU was imported outside official channels, potentially affecting its compliance with local regulations and parts availability.
Yes, you can use the window sticker to check if a 1998 SUBARU FORESTER has certain safety features, as it includes details on safety equipment and any related safety package options.
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Regularly checking your vehicle's VIN for updated information, such as recall or service updates, is advisable, especially after announcements of new safety issues.
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