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BIG FUD 30 August 2010 07:50 PM

22b or sti 2008
 
Right need some help ive got my 22b for sale and have been offered a mint 2008 sti with some nice mods + cash my way.What i need is some advice and what your thoughts are on this.Ive never had a new shape sti thats why i need some advice and guidance.Both cars are to be used as a second car and used very rarely.

Regards
fud.

22b
http://i37.tinypic.com/33c9quf.jpg
2008 sti
http://i34.tinypic.com/16j55qp.jpg

Brun 30 August 2010 07:54 PM

For me - never in a month of Sundays.
If it was to be my only car however - my head may have to rule my heart.

Brun 30 August 2010 07:55 PM

.....having said that - i'm only in a position to own one car and if i had the option then i'd still have the 22 :D

FUNNKYMONKEY 30 August 2010 08:08 PM

22b all the way mate, complete no brainer tbh

rickya 30 August 2010 08:11 PM

If the 2008 sti was a JDM then I would have a think otherwise 22b all the way mate. Apart from anything else you'l lose a shed load on depreciation on the 2008 sti compared to nothing on the 22b

Mikkel 30 August 2010 08:13 PM

22B is starting to look very dated, but it is a lovely looking car. A true classic.

I've never liked the hatch, so it would be a no brainer for me. Swap it for an Exige if you fancy a change :)

Mikkel 30 August 2010 08:13 PM

22B is starting to look very dated, but it is a lovely looking car. A true classic.

I've never liked the hatch, so it would be a no brainer for me. Swap it for an Exige if you fancy a change :)

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 08:16 PM

Im 6.4 and 21 stone exige is out the question. people are pm me asking if im nuts lol

-Nic- 30 August 2010 08:20 PM

Are you nuts? ;););)

If it was me I'd keep the 22B :thumb:

B0DSKI 30 August 2010 08:23 PM

With the engine problems the Hatches have and the fact the 22B is by far the best looking and most iconic Impreza ever made these really is only one winner

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 08:26 PM

Dam the poll is 100% 22b didnt think this my self .Also i thought that when the new shape has a re map its fine after? Or am i wrong.

Im getting the 2008 at a decent price so if i keep a month which is long for me will i loose much?What value would you put on it? 2008 2 owners 27k miles warranty till jan 2011.

beef-on-the-bone 30 August 2010 08:26 PM

it will purely be a toy and special occasion car, so it's got to be the 22b...........

rossdj1983 30 August 2010 08:28 PM

is this a trick question?

youll never lose money on the 22, the sti will drop like a rock

B0DSKI 30 August 2010 08:31 PM


Originally Posted by BIG FUD (Post 9574095)
Dam the poll is 100% 22b didnt think this my self .Also i thought that when the new shape has a re map its fine after? Or am i wrong.

Im getting the 2008 at a decent price so if i keep a month which is long for me will i loose much?What value would you put on it? 2008 2 owners 27k miles warranty till jan 2011.

Remap will fix the underlying problem. But it's still got chocolate pistons. The CDB on the 22B is bulletproof, the EJ257 in the hatch aint lol

Moley 30 August 2010 08:31 PM

Depends what you want to use it for.

If you're going to be doing 10k miles per year as an every day car then i'd say the 2008 STI.

The 22B is obviously a great car, but i'd be scared to put the miles on it.

wrathchild_78 30 August 2010 08:39 PM

lol you have a car that is ultra rare and has all the googies from STI and yet you are considering to accept a potent, civilized STI 2008....

what can I say....you must be nuts.....

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by Moley_WRX (Post 9574108)
Depends what you want to use it for.

If you're going to be doing 10k miles per year as an every day car then i'd say the 2008 STI.

The 22B is obviously a great car, but i'd be scared to put the miles on it.

You as my insurer know the answer lol:lol1: 37k on the 22b at the minute with full uk history from day 1.Not bad for 12 1/2 years old hey.

jayallen 30 August 2010 08:44 PM

The 22B is up for sale anyway so its not like its a wrench to let it go, if the deal is right for you then why not....Now....If it was a case of someone offering the 2008 STI for a deal on the 22B when it wasnt for sale..............Not a bloody chance!!!:D

seddomyster 30 August 2010 08:45 PM

22b mate. like the best classic ever made. you will regret swapping it years to come. you may never get one again

scooby1929 30 August 2010 08:46 PM

The 22B could still go up further in value but the STI hatch like others have said will plummet. If it was me I would prefer the 22B especially as it not your every day car.

Goodluck

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 08:47 PM

...........
 

Originally Posted by jayallen (Post 9574143)
The 22B is up for sale anyway so its not like its a wrench to let it go, if the deal is right for you then why not....Now....If it was a case of someone offering the 2008 STI for a deal on the 22B when it wasnt for sale..............Not a bloody chance!!!:D


What you just said is exactly right and this is why i put the poll up.The deal is right thats why im having a hard think about it but the poll has made it alot harder now lol.

As for the questions am i nuts i do take medication for psychiatric issues yes.

Ps if i dont go for 2008 i will remove the advert on my 22b .

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by seddomyster (Post 9574149)
22b mate. like the best classic ever made. you will regret swapping it years to come. you may never get one again

Its the 4th one ive had but 100% the best bye far.

alanbell 30 August 2010 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by BIG FUD (Post 9574161)
Its the 4th one ive had but 100% the best bye far.

so you will not find a better one, keep it. :thumb:

seddomyster 30 August 2010 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by BIG FUD (Post 9574161)
Its the 4th one ive had but 100% the best bye far.

ha ha ok well it may be the last one you drive lol. why dont you test drive it then you will know if its the right decision to do a deal

richie001 30 August 2010 08:56 PM

22b any vote for the MY08 is :cuckoo:

seddomyster 30 August 2010 08:57 PM

also are these the models that need a new ecu flash?

belliott69 30 August 2010 09:27 PM

if you did get rid of the 22b big fud, how long would it be until you started looking at another one, if its sooner rather then later then don't bother getting rid. i know if i was in your position that 22b would of never seen the for sale part on here if its as tidy as you say.

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by belliott69 (Post 9574265)
if you did get rid of the 22b big fud, how long would it be until you started looking at another one, if its sooner rather then later then don't bother getting rid. i know if i was in your position that 22b would of never seen the for sale part on here if its as tidy as you say.

What you think let me know.remember 12 years in england.
http://i34.tinypic.com/15s3960.jpg

BIG FUD 30 August 2010 09:34 PM

Its staying far to many people saying keep it and am i crazy lol i would like to thank every one for taking part and giving me all the advice that was needed.

G-string 30 August 2010 09:35 PM

gotta be the 22b mate keep it.


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