2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Turbo AWD – 68K Miles – Clean CA Title – Stock – No Accidents

VIN: JF1SG69684H766358
Mileage: 68,202 miles
Title: Clean California Title – In My Name
Registration: Current through May 2027
Smog: Valid California Smog Certificate in Hand
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Exterior: Burgundy
Interior: Black Leather
Accident History: No Accidents

Up for auction is my 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Turbo AWD with only 68,202 miles.

This is not your ordinary Forester. The 2.5XT was Subaru's turbocharged performance version of the Forester, combining the practicality and versatility of a compact SUV/wagon with a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine, Subaru All-Wheel Drive, and surprisingly strong performance.

The 2004 model year marked the introduction of the turbocharged Forester 2.5XT in the U.S., and these early XT models have developed a strong enthusiast following. Finding a low-mileage, completely stock and unmodified example like this one is becoming increasingly difficult.

This particular Forester has just 68,202 miles, a clean California title in my name, no accident history, current California registration through May 2027, and a valid California smog certificate in hand.

2.5XT TURBO PERFORMANCE

The heart of the 2.5XT is Subaru's turbocharged 2.5-liter DOHC boxer 4-cylinder engine, factory rated at:

210 Horsepower @ 5,600 RPM
235 lb-ft of Torque @ 3,600 RPM
2.5L Turbocharged Boxer 4-Cylinder
DOHC 16-Valve Engine
Variable Valve Timing
Automatic Transmission
Subaru All-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel ABS
Regenerative— wait, wrong car. Definitely no regenerative braking on this Subaru!

Unlike the regular Forester of the period, which produced 165 horsepower, the XT received a significant performance increase to 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque.

The result is a very unusual combination: the usefulness, visibility and cargo capacity of a Forester combined with the power and character of a turbocharged Subaru.

Fuel economy is approximately 17 MPG city / 21 MPG highway / 19 MPG combined under the EPA's revised methodology.

COMPLETELY STOCK / UNMODIFIED

One of the biggest selling points of this particular Forester is that it is COMPLETELY STOCK AND UNMODIFIED.

This vehicle has not been tuned, lowered, modified or turned into a project car. The turbocharged drivetrain remains in its factory configuration.

Anyone familiar with older turbo Subarus knows how difficult it has become to find an early Forester XT that hasn't been extensively modified.

This one remains the way Subaru intended it.

The dashboard is currently completely clear with NO warning lights or error lights illuminated.

LOW MILEAGE

The vehicle currently has only:

68,202 MILES

For a 2004 vehicle, the mileage is exceptionally low.

At approximately 22 years old, that works out to only around 3,100 miles per year on average.

Low-mileage, stock examples of early turbocharged Subarus are getting harder to find, especially ones with a clean title and no accident history.

BLACK LEATHER / SUNROOF

This Forester is nicely equipped with a Black Leather interior and power sunroof.

Interior features include:

Black Leather Seating
Power Sunroof
Heated Front Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Shifter
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Split-Folding Rear Seats
Factory Audio System
Rear Cargo Area
Excellent outward visibility

The combination of Burgundy exterior over Black Leather gives this XT a great period-correct appearance.

FACTORY 2.5XT FEATURES

The 2.5XT was the performance-oriented version of the Forester and came very well equipped.

Features include:

2.5L Turbocharged Boxer Engine
210 Horsepower
235 lb-ft of Torque
Subaru All-Wheel Drive
Automatic Transmission
Black Leather Interior
Power Sunroof
Heated Front Seats
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Heated Exterior Mirrors
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Shifter
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Air Conditioning
Split-Folding Rear Seats
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Window Wiper
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel ABS
Front Side Airbags
Daytime Running Lights
Practical rear cargo area
Full-time Subaru AWD capability

EXTERIOR CONDITION

The vehicle is finished in Burgundy and presents extremely well for its age.

Most importantly:

NO DINGS
NO DENTS
NO ACCIDENTS

The car retains its factory, understated appearance and has not been modified.

That's part of what makes these early Forester XTs so much fun. At first glance, it looks like a practical Subaru Forester, but underneath is a 210-horsepower turbocharged boxer engine and Subaru AWD system.

It's a true sleeper from an era when Subaru was producing some very interesting performance vehicles.

INTERIOR CONDITION

Inside you'll find a Black Leather interior with a power sunroof.

The interior offers the practicality the Forester is known for, including folding rear seats and a large rear cargo area, while the leather interior and XT equipment make it considerably nicer than a basic Forester.

The dashboard is clear with no warning or error lights illuminated.

TITLE / VEHICLE HISTORY

This Forester has a:

CLEAN CALIFORNIA TITLE

The title is currently in my name.

The vehicle has NO accident history.

California registration is currently paid through:

MAY 2027

For California buyers, I also have a:

VALID CALIFORNIA SMOG CERTIFICATE IN HAND

This should make the transfer process much easier for the next California owner.

WHY THE 2004 FORESTER 2.5XT IS SPECIAL

The first-generation U.S.-market Forester XT is an interesting piece of Subaru's performance history.

Subaru essentially took the practical Forester formula and added a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine producing 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque, creating a vehicle that could haul people and cargo while offering significantly more performance than buyers expected from a compact SUV/wagon.

Today, the early 2.5XT has developed an enthusiast following because of its unusual combination of:

TURBOCHARGED BOXER POWER

SUBARU ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

COMPACT SIZE

PRACTICAL CARGO SPACE

LOW-KEY SLEEPER APPEARANCE

EXCELLENT VISIBILITY

STRONG PERFORMANCE

And, increasingly important today, this particular example is:

COMPLETELY STOCK.

With only 68,202 miles, this is not the typical heavily modified, high-mileage turbo Subaru.

If you've specifically been looking for an early Forester XT, you already know how difficult clean, stock examples are becoming to find.

AUCTION DETAILS

THIS IS A 7-DAY RESERVE AUCTION

Auction Starts:
Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time

Auction Ends:
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time

The auction will run for exactly 7 days and is being offered with a reserve price. Buy Now Price is $11,000, that will forego the reserved auction and you will automatically be the new owner of this Subaru.

The vehicle is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed or implied unless otherwise specifically stated in this listing.

This is a used 22-year-old vehicle, so normal cosmetic wear consistent with its age and mileage should be expected.

Prospective buyers are encouraged to perform their own inspection and due diligence regarding the vehicle's condition, registration, financing, insurance and transportation before bidding.

Please review the entire listing and all photographs carefully before placing your bid.

PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER AND THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET.