Pricing

Last bid

US$275

Pre-loss value

US$6,103

Repair estimate

US$4,821

The repair estimate is 79% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 100%

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Pricing

Last bid

US$275

Pre-loss value

US$6,103

Repair estimate

US$4,821

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Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$275

Est. auction feesUS$298

Estimated totalUS$573

Estimate — auction fees only; excludes taxes and transport.

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 88% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

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Lot details

Lot #: 60019296
Sale date · Ended: Sep 15, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Storage location: DUNN, NC
Primary damage: SIDEAll Side damage lots
Secondary damage: UNDERCARRIAGE
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$4,821
Odometer: 176844 mi
Trim: 2.5XT
Engine: 2.5L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: SILVER
Body style: 4DR SPORT UTILITYAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: NC - RALEIGH
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Exempt
City: DUNN
Postal code: 28334 5446

Full vehicle specifications

Make: SUBARU
Model: Forester
Model year: 2005
Trim: 2.5XT
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Drive train: AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Displacement: 2.5 L
Transmission: Automatic
Gears: 4
Manufacturer: SUBARU CORPORATION
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMSep 2011
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

NHTSA crash test

Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.