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1998 SUBARU FORESTERVIN: JF1SF6553WH761801

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Historical Records
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Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
27 entries
Market report
Price analytics

Historical Records

Historical records may include service and maintenance records, title status (clean, junk, salvage), insurance records, number of owners, registration events and states, and other information.
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Available historical records for VIN JF1SF6553WH761801
Latest reported mileage: 125 mi
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2023-07-01
a year ago
108,392 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
2022-04-25
2 years ago
20,038 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2021-06-10
3 years ago
38,318 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Sale Record

Sale Date
10 years ago
Sold For
Location
Charleston, WV, 25313
1998 SUBARU FORESTER S
sold
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1998
TitleHidden text (Hidden text)
ODO — (Hidden text)
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$9831
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationCharleston, WV, 25313
Date
ended 10 years ago
sold for $885
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #113192

Tech Specs
Body Style4DR SPOR
ColorRED
Transmission5 SPEED MANUAL
Engine2.5L 4
DriveAll wheel drive
Fuel TypeGAS

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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YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1998 MSRP0 mi$27,395100%0%
199810,193 mi$33,826−$6,431−23.48%123.48%-23.48%
199920,386 mi$31,999+$1,827+5.4%116.81%-16.81%
200030,579 mi$29,949+$2,050+6.41%109.32%-9.32%
200140,772 mi$26,499+$3,450+11.52%96.73%3.27%
200250,965 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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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
145,000 mi$3,99515 sales
180,000 mi$3,20012 sales
185,000 mi$2,94812 sales
215,000 mi$3,49912 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
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) 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.

152.55936023683
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) 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.

2.5
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)
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
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
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

SUBARU
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
SUBARU CORPORATION
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
Series2

This data element captures additional information about series of the vehicle.

Wagon body style
Trim

Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.

S
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize")
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Subaru
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Forester
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type

Drive type stores information about vehicle drivetrain configuration. The most common drive types for passenger cars, crossover vehicles, and pickup trucks are front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and 4-wheel drive (4WD).

AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Mechanical / Transmission
Transmission Speeds

Transmission speed is a numerical field to capture the number of speeds for a transmission, such as 6 for a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.

4
Transmission Style

Transmission style provides information about the type of transmissions. The major types of transmissions are manual transmission, automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission (CVT), and dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Automatic
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

SRS Airbag
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Side Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of side air bags, typically designed for three areas of added protection: chest/torso, head, or both.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Frequently asked questions
Significant damage from flood, fire, or hail may severely affect a 1998 SUBARU vehicle's structure and mechanics, potentially resulting in a salvage title, depending on the extent of damage reported.
Total loss is usually determined when the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds a certain percentage of its value before the damage occurred, as decided by the insurance company, if such data is recorded.
Some models may depreciate faster due to factors like lower demand, higher maintenance costs, or outdated technology compared to newer versions.
Factory warranty information, if available, covers drive train and safety systems as reported by 1998 SUBARU, detailing the protection available for key vehicle components.
Yes, by law, all new 1998 SUBARU vehicles are required to display a Monroney label to provide clear pricing and feature information to consumers.
Details of airbag deployment may be documented in our reports, providing insights on any incidents that led to the airbags being activated in the 1998 SUBARU vehicle, if reported.
A VIN decoder can uncover discrepancies such as mismatches in reported and actual vehicle specifications, including year, model, and equipment, which can indicate potential fraud or errors in listings.
No, vehicle history reports do not include personal contact information of previous owners due to privacy regulations.
Sales descriptions may provide detailed narratives of the 1998 SUBARU vehicle’s features and condition at the time of each sale, highlighting potential changes and upgrades, depending on available data.
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