2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X AWD NO CVT!144,618 Miles | Stock #J1042 VIN: JF2SHABC5CH424215If you've been looking for an affordable Subaru Forester but specifically want to avoid a CVT transmission, this is the one to look at.This 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X has a traditional 4-speed automatic transmission NOT a CVT. It combines Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with the 2.5L FB25 Boxer engine, rated at 170 horsepower.At 144,618 miles, this Forester also comes with something we value just as much as the mileage: a strong documented maintenance history and substantial recent reconditioning.CARFAX HISTORYCARFAX shows 23 service history records, 2 previous owners, personal use, and Colorado ownership since 2023.CARFAX highlights include:- 2 Previous Owners- 23 Documented Service History Records- Personal Vehicle- Colorado Owned Since 2023- No Total Loss Reported- No Structural Damage Reported- No Airbag Deployment Reported- No Odometer Rollback Indicated- No Open Recalls Reported- No Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt, Fire, Flood, Hail or Lemon Title BrandsThere is one minor accident reported in April 2013 involving the right side/right rear. CARFAX classifies the event as minor damage, rather than moderate or severe.The ownership history is another positive. The original owner kept this Forester for approximately 11½ years, and the second owner has owned it since 2023. Both owners averaged considerably less than 15,000 miles per year.EXCELLENT DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORYThis isn't a Subaru with a blank CARFAX and no idea what happened during the previous 144,000 miles.There is substantial documented maintenance throughout its life.At approximately 124,000 miles, a previous dealer completed an extensive round of service that included:- Transmission Fluid Change- Coolant Flush- Spark Plug Replacement- Valve Cover Gasket Replacement- Drive Belts- Serpentine Belt- Rear Driveshaft Replacement- Lower Control Arm Bushings- Power Steering Service- Engine Air Filter- Oil & Filter Service- Steering & Suspension InspectionCARFAX specifically notes that the dealer appeared to be servicing the Forester in preparation for sale.The second Colorado owner continued regular oil changes through 2024, 2025 and as recently as July 2026 at 144,419 miles.$1,856 IN RIDGELINE RECONDITIONINGThis is where buying from Ridgeline is different.We don't simply buy a vehicle, detail it and put it online.Our service department inspected and road-tested this Forester, identified what it needed, and completed $1,856.15 in documented service and reconditioning before offering it for sale.Recent Ridgeline work includes:- New Front Brake Pads & Rotors- New Rear Brake Pads & Rotors- New Left Front CV Axle- New Front Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link- Four Bridgestone Blizzak Tires Mounted & Balanced- A/C System Evacuated, Serviced & Recharged- A/C Condenser O-Rings Replaced- New Engine Air Filter- New Cabin Air Filter- New Front & Rear Windshield Wipers- New Headlight Bulbs- New License Plate Bulbs- Fresh Full Synthetic 0W-20 Oil & Filter- BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration Treatment- BG MOA Advanced Formula Oil Conditioner- Complete Multi-Point Safety Inspection- Complete Vehicle Module Scan- Extensive Road TestThe brake work, CV axle and tire installation alone represent a substantial amount of maintenance that the next owner won't immediately have to worry about.CARFAX already reflects much of our recent work at 144,618 miles, including the brakes, tires, axle work, filters, A/C service, stabilizer link and oil change.AND AGAIN THIS FORESTER DOES NOT HAVE A CVTThat's worth emphasizing.If you've been intentionally searching for an older Forester because you don't want Subaru's later CVT, 2012 is a great year to consider.This Forester uses Subaru's traditional automatic transmission.NO CVT.You still get:- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive- 2.5L Boxer Engine- Excellent Colorado Winter Capability- Great Ground Clearance- Excellent Visibility- Large Cargo Area- Fold-Flat Rear Seating- Roof Rails- Practical, Straightforward InteriorIt's an older-school Subaru drivetrain in one of the most practical Forester body styles.FEATURES- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive- 2.5L Boxer 4-Cylinder- Traditional Automatic Transmission NO CVT- Air Conditioning- Power Windows- Power Door Locks- Power Mirrors- Cruise Control- Steering-Wheel Controls- AM/FM/CD Audio- Auxiliary Audio Input- Tilt Steering Wheel- Split-Folding Rear Seats- Large Cargo Area- Roof Rails- Bridgestone Blizzak TiresFREE 3-MONTH / 3,000-MILE ENHANCED POWERTRAIN WARRANTYUnlike many older, higher-mileage vehicles you'll find for sale, we're backing this Forester with our complimentary:- FREE 3-Month / 3,000-Mile Enhanced Powertrain Warranty- FREE First Oil Change- FREE 3,000-Mile Quality Control Inspection- Extended Warranty Options Available up to 3 Years / 36,000 MilesWHY BUY FROM RIDGELINE AUTO BROKERS?We aren't just a used-car dealership. We're also a full-service automotive repair facility.That changes how we approach the cars we sell.When our initial road test found warped brakes, suspension concerns, a clicking CV axle and an A/C issue, we didn't pass those problems along to the next owner. We repaired the vehicle before putting it up for sale. Those original findings are documented on our inspection report.That's the Ridgeline difference.WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAYOur reputation is one of the biggest reasons to buy from us. We're proud to be a 5-Star Google Rated dealership and repair facility, and our customers regularly mention the same things: honesty, transparency, quality vehicles and standing behind what we sell. Buying a used car at this dealership was an amazing experience from start to finish. The process was simple, fast, and stress-free. The staff was honest and helpful. Every car on the lot is in great shape and of very high quality. Tessa and Justin run an honest business delivering complete transparency and are people you can actually trust to tell you things straight. Justin kept his word on everything he committed to doing and I never worried about him going back on his promises. I will be taking my vehicles to Ridgeline for oil changes, detailing, mechanic work, etc... anything they offer because I know I can trust them to do a thorough job.And we're not just here for the sale. Customers continue coming back to Ridgeline for maintenance and repairs long after they purchase their vehicles.RIDGELINE AUTO BROKERS6367 Arapahoe Rd Boulder, CO 80303Call Justin or Tessa: 303-442-4141Se Habla Español Tessa is available to assist our Spanish-speaking customers.Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM 5:00 PMWeekend Availability: We regularly meet customers by appointment and are open select Saturdays from 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Please call ahead so we can make sure someone is available to assist you.Quality Vehicles. No Dealer Fees. 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Leather Seats,Seating capacity: 5,Driver seat direction: Driver seat with 6-way directional controls,Passenger seat direction: Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls,Front head restraints: Height adjustable front seat head restraints,Front head restraint control: Manual front seat head restraint control,Front anti-whiplash head restraints: Anti-whiplash front seat head restraints,Rear seats fixed or removable: Fixed rear seats,Rear seats: Rear bench seat,Rear seat folding position: Fold forward rear seatback,Folding rear seats: 60-40 folding rear seats,Rear head restraints: Height adjustable rear seat head restraints,Rear head restraint control: Manual rear seat head restraint control,Rear head restraint control: 3 rear seat head restraints,Door trim insert: Cloth door trim insert,Headliner material: Cloth headliner material,Headliner coverage: Full headliner coverage,Floor covering: Full carpet floor covering,Panel insert: Metal-look instrument panel insert,Door panel insert: Metal-look door panel insert,Console insert material: Metal-look console insert,Interior accents: Chrome interior accents,Rear seatback upholstery: Carpet rear seatback upholstery,Climate control: Manual climate control,Air conditioning: Yes,Cabin air filter: Cabin air filter,Rear under seat ducts: Rear under seat climate control ducts,Steering wheel material: Urethane steering wheel,Steering wheel tilt: Manual tilting steering wheel,Tinted windows: Light tinted windows,Armrests rear: Rear seat center armrest,Armrests front center: Front seat center armrest,Manual driver seat controls: Driver seat manual reclining fore/aft control and height adjustable control,Manual passenger seat controls: Passenger seat manual reclining fore/aft control and height adjustable control,Floor coverage: Full floor coverage,Passenger doors rear left: Conventional left rear passenger door,Door mirrors: Power door mirrors,Rear cargo door: Liftgate rear cargo door,Passenger doors rear right: Conventional right rear passenger door,Visor driver mirror: Driver visor mirror,Visor passenger mirror: Passenger visor mirror,Beverage holders: Front beverage holders,Rear seat direction: Front facing rear seat,Floor console: Full floor console,Floor console storage: Covered floor console storage,Overhead console: Mini overhead console,Overhead console storage: Overhead console storage,Glove box: Locking glove box,Seatback storage pockets: 1 seatback storage pocket,Door bins front: Driver and passenger door bins,Door bins rear: Rear door bins,Cargo floor type: Carpet cargo area floor,Trunk lid trim: Plastic trunk lid trim,Cargo tie downs: Cargo area tie downs,Cargo light: Cargo area light,Concealed cargo storage: Cargo area concealed storage,Cruise control: Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls,Fuel door: Manual fuel door release,Driver foot rest: Driver foot rest,12V power outlets: 3 12V power outlets,Door locks: Power door locks with 2 stage unlocking,Keyfob keyless entry: Keyfob keyless entry,Valet key: Valet key,Tailgate control: Tailgate/power door lock,Keyfob cargo controls: Keyfob trunk control,Tachometer: Tachometer,Clock: Digital clock,Temperature display: Exterior temperature display,Folding door mirrors: Manual folding door mirrors,Engine temperature warning: Engine temperature warning,Battery charge warning: Battery charge warning,Low level warnings: Low level warning for fuel and brake fluid,Key in vehicle warning: Key in vehicle warning,Door ajar warning: Rear cargo area ajar warning,Oil pressure warning: Oil pressure warning,Trip computer: Trip computer,First-row windows: Power first-row windows,Third-row windows: Fixed third-row windows,Second-row windows: Power second-row windows,One-touch down window: Driver one-touch down window,Wipers: Variable intermittent front windshield wipers,Rear window defroster: Rear window defroster,Rear windshield: Fixed rear windshield,Beverage holders rear: Rear beverage holders,Day/Night rearview mirror: Day/Night rearview mirror,Rear windshield wipers: Rear windshield wipers,Front reading lights: Front reading lights,Variable panel light: Variable instrument panel light,Headlights on reminder: Headlights on reminder,Trip odometer: Trip odometer,Ignition type: Mechanical,Basic warranty: 36 month/36 000 miles,Powertrain warranty: 60 month/60 000 miles,Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 month/unlimited,Roadside warranty: 36 month/36 000 miles,Electronic stability control: Electronic stability control system,Brake type: 4-wheel disc brakes,ABS Brakes: 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes,Brake assist system: Brake assist system,Headlight type: Reflector headlights,Headlights: Halogen headlights,Auto headlights: Auto off headlight control,Running lights: Daytime running lights,Multiple headlights: Multiple enclosed headlights,High mount stop light: High mounted center stop light,Front impact airbag driver: Driver front impact airbag,Front side impact airbag driver: Seat mounted side impact driver airbag,Overhead airbags: Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags,Front impact airbag passenger: Passenger front impact airbag,Front side impact airbag passenger: Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag,Occupancy sensor: Airbag occupancy sensor,Number of airbags: 6 airbags,3-point seatbelt: Rear seat center 3-point seatbelt,Height adjustable seatbelts: Front height adjustable seatbelts,Seatbelt pretensioners: Front seatbelt pretensioners,Illuminated entry: Illuminated entry,Instrumentation display: Analog instrumentation display,Low tire pressure warning: Low tire pressure warning,Immobilizer: Immobilizer,Security system: Security system,Seatbelt pretensioners number: 2 seatbelt pre-tensioners,Child door locks: Manual rear child safety door locks,Interior courtesy lights: Fade interior courtesy lights,Number of door entry light(s): 2 door entry light(s),Remote panic alarm: Remote panic alarm,Illuminated ignition switch: Illuminated ignition switch,Speakers: Standard grade speakers,Speed sensitive volume: Speed sensitive volume,Antenna: Integrated roof audio antenna,Speakers number: 4 speakers,Body panels: Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams,Number of doors: 4 doors,Bumpers front: Body-colored front bumper,Bumpers rear: Body-colored rear bumper,Grille style: Grille with chrome bar,Window Trim: Black side window trim,Door handle material: Black door handles,Special paint: Monotone paint,Spare tire: Compact spare tire with steel wheel,Spare tire location: Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor,Door mirror type: Standard style side mirrors,Door mirror style: Black door mirrors,Windshield trim: Black windshield trim,Alternator Type: Alternator,Battery type: Lead acid battery,Battery run down protection: Battery run down protection,Radiator: Radiator,Powertrain type: ICE,4WD type: Full-time AWD,Drive type: All-wheel drive,Traction control: All-speed ABS and driveline traction control,Suspension: Standard ride suspension,Suspension ride type front: Independent front suspension,Suspension type front: Strut front suspension,Front anti-roll: Front anti-roll bar,Springs front: Front coil springs,Shock absorbers: Gas-pressurized shock absorbers,Suspension ride type rear: Independent rear suspension,Rear anti-roll: Rear anti-roll bar,Springs rear: Rear coil springs,Rear Springs: Regular grade rear springs,Steering: Hydraulic power-assist steering system,Steering type: Rack-pinion steering,Ventilated brakes: Front ventilated disc brakes,ABS Brakes: Four channel ABS brakes,Suspension type rear: Double wishbone rear suspension,Tailpipe: Stainless steel quasi-dual exhaust,Locking hub control: Permanent locking hub control,Emissions: LEV II emissions,Emissions tiers: Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions