22B WRC for sale
25 January 2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyspanners
may not be the fastest any more but is the most desirable.
Originally Posted by jd5217
I have a 420bhp o4 sti uk and would still have the 22b if i could
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25 January 2008, 02:17 PM
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The first rule of the 22b club is you don't talk about the 22b 
Seriously though its all about personal taste, I really don't like the shape, feel or look of new cars, not only Scooby's but new cars in general. I also have a tendency for iconic cars.
The 22b is and will be for a long time the pinnacle Subaru to own.
I have had the pleasure to drive in a lot of Subaru's, new and old, and there is nothing like a good classic hence why I bought a P1.
Seriously though its all about personal taste, I really don't like the shape, feel or look of new cars, not only Scooby's but new cars in general. I also have a tendency for iconic cars.
The 22b is and will be for a long time the pinnacle Subaru to own.
I have had the pleasure to drive in a lot of Subaru's, new and old, and there is nothing like a good classic
hence why I bought a P1.
25 January 2008, 08:29 PM
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The proof of the desirability of a car is in it's market value. The 22B's value is well above that of an ordinary impreza of the same age, ergo it is of special value. And rightly so, I would have a Google and looks at the History and Engineering that went into these cars if you really want to know what makes them so good.Think that only 16 were officially imported into the UK, and some of them were company cars used by the Rally Drivers and Prodrive.
27 January 2008, 07:32 PM
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Why on earth would you want to pay 25K or even the 18K for a 10 year old Jap car?
Firstly the interior will be ugly as hell & out dated.
Probably also be full of the 20+ dials the previous 3 owners have had fitted.
Seriously though.
Plus a new age car is going to be quicker, more refined, much more pleasant inside.
Cheaper to insure and run
Firstly the interior will be ugly as hell & out dated.
Probably also be full of the 20+ dials the previous 3 owners have had fitted.
Seriously though.
Plus a new age car is going to be quicker, more refined, much more pleasant inside.
Cheaper to insure and run
Totally and utterly Clueless!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28 January 2008, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dazdavies
Totally and utterly Clueless!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is/was a 10 year old 22B car here for sale - i'm sure you could probably pick it up for 25K
Shall I forward you're name to them?
Originally Posted by RUDDY
just because a cars is 10 years old why does it have to be a shed? a new age sti in ten years time wont be worth more than 6 grand if your lucky.
I didn't say it would be a shed, just that the interior would be ugly as hell & outdated.
Plus I don't have any intentions on having a 10 year old car either.
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28 January 2008, 03:14 PM
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To be honest, while I acknowledge the important role that the 22B has played, if I was looking to spend that sort of money on an Impreza i'd rather add a bit more and get a Spec C Ra-R.
I must be the only person who gets Urban's point.
I must be the only person who gets Urban's point.
28 January 2008, 03:27 PM
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No, I get his point too. I'd take it one step further and say if you're going to spend £25k on a car, no Impreza new or old would feature on my list. I've been fortunate enough to have owned 2 £30k Imprezas, a 22b being one, and I have to say VFM wise they are leagues below certain £6k Imprezas that will do much the same but won't win the scoobymeet carpark bragging prize.
Yes the 22b is the pinnacle of Impreza ownership, but you soon tire of worrying about panel damage or a rebuild. For sheer praticality and performance, I now own the best Impreza I've had, a W reg 4 door classic, modded naturally Not bad for a car that cost less than 7k all in (including rebuild and mods)
Yes the 22b is the pinnacle of Impreza ownership, but you soon tire of worrying about panel damage or a rebuild. For sheer praticality and performance, I now own the best Impreza I've had, a W reg 4 door classic, modded naturally
Not bad for a car that cost less than 7k all in (including rebuild and mods)
28 January 2008, 03:33 PM
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Whilst the 22b is one of, if not the best lOOking and desirable imprezas, i would still get something newer.
I couldn't keep the 22b standard, thus retaining value.
28 January 2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
No, I get his point too.
Originally Posted by GazTheHat
No, i do too. I'm with urban to a degree
Thats 4 of us now
Shaun
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28 January 2008, 03:35 PM
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No, I get his point too. I'd take it one step further and say if you're going to spend £25k on a car, no Impreza new or old would feature on my list. I've been fortunate enough to have owned 2 £30k Imprezas, a 22b being one, and I have to say VFM wise they are leagues below certain £6k Imprezas that will do much the same but won't win the scoobymeet carpark bragging prize.
Yes the 22b is the pinnacle of Impreza ownership, but you soon tire of worrying about panel damage or a rebuild. For sheer praticality and performance, I now own the best Impreza I've had, a W reg 4 door classic, modded naturally Not bad for a car that cost less than 7k all in (including rebuild and mods)
Yes the 22b is the pinnacle of Impreza ownership, but you soon tire of worrying about panel damage or a rebuild. For sheer praticality and performance, I now own the best Impreza I've had, a W reg 4 door classic, modded naturally
Not bad for a car that cost less than 7k all in (including rebuild and mods)
29 January 2008, 08:10 AM
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Is it my computer screen or soes the bonnet on the link 22b look a very slightly different shade to the wings and the rest of the car?
And why the hell would you want to spoil it with livery?
And why the hell would you want to spoil it with livery?
29 January 2008, 08:23 AM
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Think 25K is a bit steep, particularly as they paid 18K for it !
But - a low mileage, original good condition 22B probably will hold its value and increase over time. Look at any iconic cars ( E-Type, GT40, Countach, DB5, Escort Cosworth etc... ) and they all hold their value and become more desirable with age.
No other standard model Imprezas, new or old, are going to increase in value with age as they are too common.
But - a low mileage, original good condition 22B probably will hold its value and increase over time. Look at any iconic cars ( E-Type, GT40, Countach, DB5, Escort Cosworth etc... ) and they all hold their value and become more desirable with age.
No other standard model Imprezas, new or old, are going to increase in value with age as they are too common.
29 January 2008, 11:49 AM
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Whilst I still like the 22B, £25K buys you a lot of car. Yes, it's an iconic piece of motorsport history.
But a big dose of reality salts here - it's a 10 yr old car that would only appeal to a die-hard enthusiast.
ALL IMHO
dan
But a big dose of reality salts here - it's a 10 yr old car that would only appeal to a die-hard enthusiast.
ALL IMHO
dan
29 January 2008, 12:59 PM
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It's not that difficult to see why they're still so expensive though ...£50K (£40K JDM's) when new, limited to only 400 or so & probably the best looking Impreza ever. Doesn't really matter what it goes like when it has all of the above
But i wouldn't pay £25K for one & agree with nutta ...as it's not the most capable Impreza (it's not even the most capable classic imho)
But i wouldn't pay £25K for one & agree with nutta ...as it's not the most capable Impreza (it's not even the most capable classic imho)
29 January 2008, 01:34 PM
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I bought mine because I couldnt get a good escort RS 1800,in my opinion they are the next best rally car to the escort,so thats why I got mine.you say that you wouldnt pay 25 for a 22b,so hears a new one for you to be going on with,would you pay 40 grand for an escort RS 18,the best ever rally car 
its all down to the person if thats what they want let them do it.
its all down to the person if thats what they want let them do it.
29 January 2008, 02:05 PM
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at least you can see and look after your investment if thats what you have it for,I got mine because ive always wanted a rally car
and I had a bug in my head for along time to get one just to keep,and now Im lucky to be in a position to have one but I must admit it dose me head in incase it gets marked or dented thats why its in a bubble
and I had a bug in my head for along time to get one just to keep,and now Im lucky to be in a position to have one but I must admit it dose me head in incase it gets marked or dented thats why its in a bubble