STi_Bandit Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Saw this baby at the weekend what a beauty and i cant afford it dammmm[:'(] I even like the number plate Martin http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/classicdd....TV312976_1a.jpg
Rice Rocket Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Thats been in there for a while if am right, was HiSOOB not interested in buying that one at one point? Nice car but not my cuppa tea. RR
des_curran Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 I went to see it with a m8 late last summer as he was thinking of parting his evo 6 against it, but the salesman didnt seem to have any answers to the questions we asked[*-)] nor could he show us the advertised service history, or where the £3500 worth of ice was, as all we could see was an alpine headunit and 6 disc changer.
Gumball Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Gleaming example of a subaru. If i owned that car i wouldnt sit behind anyone, drive it too fast or mod it in anyway. 22B in my opinion is the nicest, best car that subaru ever produced even better than the STI8 uk[]
st3ph3n Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Looks good, but couldn't justify the money I think.
clutdav Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Looks good, but couldn't justify the money I think. I have to agree with you on this one st3ph3n - it is a lovely looking machine but you can pretty much get a new STi9 or 10 for that money. Dave
st3ph3n Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 You'd get a run-in demo or a euro import STI for that money. Probably with change left for hookers and black jack.
ANDYJDMSTI Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Looks good, but couldn't justify the money I think. I have to agree with you on this one st3ph3n - it is a lovely looking machine but you can pretty much get a new STi9 or 10 for that money. Dave the pair of you obviously do not appreciate what the 22B is. In my eyes it will always be the best looking, most iconic Impreza going.......no matter what they bring out in years to come!!! As for the money???........16 officially imported to the UK and a limited build of cars worldwide. You are buying a legend and i for one think it is worth every penny. No other Impreza even touches this one, not even the other limited edition models. []
paulc555 Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 I think you are correct ricey.... Jamie did go to look at this one, but I think he backed of for one reason or another.......[:#]
iain_spink Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 I also looked at that car before buying my 22B. This car is not mint, in fact it's far from it. Paintwork was very poor and had lots of scratches and scuff marks. It drove like a complete pig as well. I totally agree with every word Des said: salesman knew very little about 22B's (which he admitted to be fair),the service history was 'unavailable' , and the 3.5k stereo seemed a somewhat optimistic valuation. In short, I didn't like anything about it at all and was not the type of 22B I was looking for. Regarding the comments on the huge purchase price of 22B's, I too had the dilemma of whether to spend well over 20k on a 6yr old car with no warranty etc, etc, or whether to be 'sensible' and buy a brand new STI with full warranty that no one has ever thrashed around.(could've got one for £18750). In the end ,for me, it was no contest, as I have always lusted after the 22B's stunning looks and enjoy the individuality that comes with owning a fantastic piece of motoring history.
st3ph3n Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Perhaps as someone who has only known about the 22B for a short period of time, who indeed has only been a scooby owner for 16 months, it has less of a hold on me. I understand how rare the UK models are, and indeed the imports and why it is more sought after than any other model. But I just couldn't justify that money I'm afraid.
doorman Posted April 3, 2006 Posted April 3, 2006 Then again, could someone tell me wat would loss more money 05 STI or 99 (T) 22B over the years??????
STi_Bandit Posted April 3, 2006 Author Posted April 3, 2006 Could also invest in a P1 as they seem to hold there value well, seen a few at the 17k mark Martin
oobster Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 Would they take my left testicle as payment? Coz i would have that, oh yes. But it would be a waste, coz i'd have to put it in a garage and never drive it incase i got it dirty or stone-chipped it.
Gumball Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 Then again, could someone tell me wat would loss more money 05 STI or 99 (T) 22B over the years?????? i would hazard a guess at the 05 sti losing more money than the 22b
dan_jess Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 22B everytime! Ther the ultimate impreza! If i had the money, i wouldnt even look at a newage STi, it would be 22B everytime! Its an iconic car! 2 me its like the Escort Cosworth, i wud love to own either of them. Plenty of cars turn heads, but u know when 1 of these passes u!
john mac Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 Totally agree with Dan Terzo,i've had scoobs for 9 yrs and this model still makes me lick my lips, its a subaru icon,probably the nearest looking to a real rally car subaru have produced,just look at those arches[],the 22B will always be in the history books up there with the Quattro's,Integrale,6R4 and the Escort Cosworth,pure Rally pedigree and you really have to see a quality example in the flesh to really appreciate it.
STi_Bandit Posted April 4, 2006 Author Posted April 4, 2006 I have to agree with both of the above the 22B was the Ultimate Impreza to have, To aculluy own one of these machines would be a dream come true, giving the choice id take the 22B over my STi every time. Also found nice website about them. www.22b.com Martin
derek_robertson Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 This one is a minger IMHO,you have to look far & wide to find a minter...........still looking & taking my time........treading with caution!!!!! Not many good one's left out there. Del
vicki Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 The car has been in that garage since before Christmas. I popped in for a look months ago.
STi_Bandit Posted April 4, 2006 Author Posted April 4, 2006 Who also rembers the top gear report on the 22B mmmmmm enjoy :-) http://youtube.com/watch?v=4j7gH7NIdQI&search=22b
paddy247 Posted April 4, 2006 Posted April 4, 2006 22b for me aswell, I would pay the money for it no probs, One day[]
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