2002 Subaru Forester L
JF1SF635X2H748377
No longer listed since around Jan 16, 2023
Last listed by DriveFive Auto · LANCASTER, SC
- Last asking price
- $2,995
- Odometer
- 215,477 mi
- On the market
- 20 months
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by DriveFive Auto
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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2002 Subaru Forester L
VIN JF1SF635X2H748377
Market price range
Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 17, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
2002 Subaru Forester L for sale near LANCASTERSC
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Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JF1SF635X2H748377, spanning 20 months.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DriveFive Auto | LANCASTER, SC 29720 | $2,995 | 215,477 mi | 2023-01-14 | 1369 d ago |
| private seller | Lancaster, SC 29720 | $2,995 | 215,000 mi | 2022-12-28 | 1378 d ago |
| BBS AUTO SALES | Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708 | $3,495 | 197,000 mi | 2021-05-22 | 1973 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JF1SF635X2H748377Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 Subaru Forester likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2002 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2002 Subaru Forester 4-DR.
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POWER TRAINCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD.NHTSA campaign 02V282000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2002 Subaru Forester from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2002 Subaru Forester over the last 6 months — the market softened $647 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4,995 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,792 |
| August 2026 | $4,097 |
| September 2026 | $4,995 |
| October 2026 | $4,348 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Subaru Forester L (this car) | $3,848 | 14 | — |
| 2004 Ford Explorer | $2,725 | 2 | −$1,123 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | $3,450 | 2 | −$398 |
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator | $3,462 | 2 | −$386 |
| 2004 Lexus RX | $5,425 | 2 | +$1,577 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27,344 | $37,807 | 100% | 627 mi |
| 2025 | 2,833 | $31,994 | 85% | 18,194 mi |
| 2024 | 2,380 | $28,998 | 77% | 33,671 mi |
| 2023 | 2,945 | $27,489 | 73% | 41,175 mi |
| 2022 | 1,234 | $24,760 | 65% | 60,028 mi |
| 2021 | 1,592 | $22,250 | 59% | 69,373 mi |
| 2020 | 1,838 | $21,168 | 56% | 75,034 mi |
| 2019 | 1,587 | $18,992 | 50% | 84,843 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
