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2001 Subaru Forester, SF5
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$12,950CA$17,953£9,576A$18,099€11,166¥1,989,272
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Smart buyer checklist
Treat this as two groups. Required items protect you from payment loss and fraud — if a seller resists any of them, walk away. Ideal items help you assess the car's condition; when one is missing, factor it into your risk and your offer rather than treating it as automatic fraud.
Requiredfraud and payment-loss prevention
- Confirm title status. Clean, salvage, rebuilt, or no title — and the title's jurisdiction — should be clear before you wire.
- Confirm the car is importable to your location. That's your homework, not the seller's; if the import path is unclear, step back and verify before paying.
- Read the bill of sale before you wire. "As-is" with no warranty is normal; anything that removes inspection or payment protections is a red flag.
- Use a third-party escrow service; never wire to a personal account. For dealer sales, a wire to the business account named on the invoice is normal; for private-party sales, use escrow.
Idealvehicle-condition diligence; factor missing items into risk and price
- Ask for the export certificate. If the car was exported from Japan recently, the deregistration document can help confirm provenance and timing.If unavailable: certificates for older imports are often filed away, so absence is a risk signal, not automatic fraud.
- Ask for underbody, engine bay, and rear-quarter photos. Those areas reveal rust and repair work that hero shots can hide.If unavailable: the car may still be in transit or storage; review existing media and ask for fresh shots once it's accessible.
- Consider a third-party pre-purchase inspection (PPI). A specialist inspection can catch issues that change the price.If unavailable: a PPI is often not feasible while the car is still overseas, so price the added uncertainty instead of treating it as proof of fraud.
AI Summary
- No major dents, dings, or scratches; normal age-related wear and small imperfections
- Starts, runs, and drives well
- Clean overall, very little wear, front and rear seats in excellent condition with no tears or stains
- Low mileage at 35,449 mi on the odometer
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Listing
Listing details
- Listing ID
- JDM-69J-E2AT
- Listed
- VIN
- Available on request
- Currently in
- Irmo, South Carolina, United States
Specifications
Vehicle details
Description
2001 Subaru Forester Factory RHD 4WD Mail Route Wagon STK #5531 This 2001 Subaru Forester is a factory right-hand-drive Japanese import SUV available at Japan Direct Motors in Irmo, South Carolina. With its RHD layout, automatic transmission, 4WD drivetrain, low mileage, and practical compact wagon body, this Forester is a useful option for rural mail carriers, daily driving, local delivery, or anyone looking for a clean and unique Japanese import SUV. It has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. Vehicle Highlights 2001 Subaru Forester…
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Factory right-hand drive 2.0L gas 4-cylinder engine Automatic transmission 4WD 57,050 km / 35,449 miles Compact SUV body style VIN: SF5155531 Clean South Carolina title ready to transfer About This Subaru Forester The Subaru Forester is a practical compact SUV known for its useful size, comfortable driving feel, and all-weather capability. This Japanese-market Forester adds a factory right-hand-drive layout, making it a good fit for rural mail carriers who want curb-side access in a smaller SUV. Its compact footprint makes it easy to maneuver on tight roads, driveways, and mail routes, while the enclosed cargo area provides useful space for mail, packages, tools, groceries, or everyday gear. With 4WD and an automatic transmission, this Forester can also work well as a daily driver, small business vehicle, local delivery vehicle, or weekend-use Japanese import. Exterior Condition The exterior presents well overall and still has a good shine. Like any 25+ year old vehicle, it has normal age-related wear and small imperfections, but this Forester is very clean overall with no major dents, dings, or scratches. Interior Condition The interior is clean overall and shows very little wear for the age. The front and rear seats are in excellent condition with no tears or stains. The dash, interior trim, carpets, floor mats, cargo area, and headliner all present well, giving the cabin a clean and well-kept feel. Powertrain and Driving This Forester is powered by a 2.0L gas 4-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission and 4WD. It starts, runs, and drives well, making it a practical choice for mail route use, daily driving, local delivery, or weekend use. Title, Import, and Location This vehicle has been legally imported from Japan and comes with a clean South Carolina title ready to transfer. It is available at Japan Direct Motors near Columbia, South Carolina, and can be seen, purchased, and driven home today. Stop by during business hours, or call/text ahead at (803) 622-8962 with questions, availability, or to set up a test drive.
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