22B Prices ??

[craig79]

Been killing a wee bit o time in work looking

at all the different models of impreza. As with most of the subaru

community, fell in love with the 22B - what a machine !!

Remember a while back that these still go for 15k approx,

is this still the case (the wee wheelies are turnin' []) ??

Craig.

[craig mac]

One at Sunnyhill motors 20k

[oobster]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/116988.htm - £24,000

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/166706.htm - £22,000

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/172351.htm  - £18,995

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/173325.htm - £15,995 (this one is a Cat D) 

[craig79]

Cheers lads, so i was a wee bit off wi the 15k then[:$]

What are these things like to live with, i know they've got

stiffner suspension and closer ratio g/boxes but in real life

how are they ? I mostly nip about town, furthest i've been

on a dualer with my car is edinburgh. Would be handy if someone on here

could comment ?

Thanks again.

[ANDYJDMSTI]

Drop Del (SCOOBAY) a pm as he has one in Ayrshire.

[oobster]

There's also a guy up the east coast somewhere that has one...

http://forums.sidc.co.uk/members/twentytwobee.aspx 

[ANDYJDMSTI]

and there is Arbroathsmokey

[colin_ross]

Let me put it this way. There are 2 types of Subaru drivers, those that drive 22B's and those that want to.

[craig79]

Let me put it this way. There are 2 types of Subaru drivers, those that drive 22B's and those that want to.

That tells me loads [] Know what you're saying tho, there's always

gonna be wanna be dreamers and there's always gonna be the unsure

information hunters - i'm the latter. The main reason for the interest is

you drive around and frankly get bored of seeing the same old impreza

models. We all want better things eh suppose it's just a question of

how bad you want it ?

[exvaux]

buy a V5 or V6 type R a lot cheaper,very similar and if you can live with the close ratio box and stuff in that then you can live with a 22b

[AlanG]

imo the only thing special about is that you have something different from the norm.

Driving it feels no different from any other classic. The interior is familiar surroundings, gearbox, acceleration etc etc. All typical of the jap sti stuff.

One of the only ways you know it's different from the ordinary Impreza's is when you step outside and see the difference. You don't really notice it when you're in the driving seat. ( and yes, i have driven them, very low mileage too)

[craig79]

Learning all the time here - so you rekon the type r is a similar

kind of car then. Sorry for the novice questions never driven a classic.

Think it's the 'rawness' of classics that appeal to me at the mo if

that makes sense ? I'm feeling with the blobs you feel a bit more detached

from the driving experience. Really appreciating the info lads, thanks.

Craig.

[Chris Reside]

[:^)]

Learning all the time here - so you rekon the type r is a similar

kind of car then. Sorry for the novice questions never driven a classic.

Think it's the 'rawness' of classics that appeal to me at the mo if

that makes sense ? I'm feeling with the blobs you feel a bit more detached

from the driving experience. Really appreciating the info lads, thanks.

Craig.

I think i may be able to help you on this one or maybe i've just seen an opportunity to help us both out.[] In august im gona be changing nappies for the 1st time (wish me luck)[+o(] of course im very happy with it being my first [] im also sad that having a V4 type R isnt the most practical car [:^)] & so im looking to sell come august/september if you are interested []

[Fee]

Is it not the case that the 22b is a 2.2l, but has a smaller turbo than the TypeR so the two of them kind of make the two cars pretty much even power wise?

 I had a typeR....loved it

Would love a 22b, but can't really justify spending £10k more just to have wider arches.

I looked at them a couple of years ago and there were a few for sale for £16k ish, it would seem that they have gone up in value since then

[craig79]

Cheers Chris, not saying no mate, it's just that it's a very fresh idea i've

got at the mo, i'm pretty prone for making rash decisions according to

the missus[] My plans are; do a bit of background checking, possibly

even sit me a.rse in a classic and just see if they are actually for me. As I

said, alot will be depending on getting in one at some stage and of course

finding what kind of type r's you get for what type of money. All the best with

the wee addition mate, m sure you'll be fine []. Outta interest got any pics of the motor ??

Craig.

[craig79]

Is it not the case that the 22b is a 2.2l, but has a smaller turbo than the TypeR so the two of them kind of make the two cars pretty much even power wise?

 I had a typeR....loved it

Would love a 22b, but can't really justify spending £10k more just to have wider arches.

I looked at them a couple of years ago and there were a few for sale for £16k ish, it would seem that they have gone up in value since then

Pretty good point there Fee, it's prob the snobbery in me getting out [].

For me it's prob a status thing - i'm in the same boat though it's alot o wonga

to dish out for a bit of nostalgia ?? (would be flippin' great tho !!)

Craig.

[Chris Reside]

Cheers Chris, not saying no mate, it's just that it's a very fresh idea i've

got at the mo, i'm pretty prone for making rash decisions according to

the missus[] My plans are; do a bit of background checking, possibly

even sit me a.rse in a classic and just see if they are actually for me. As I

said, alot will be depending on getting in one at some stage and of course

finding what kind of type r's you get for what type of money. All the best with

the wee addition mate, m sure you'll be fine []. Outta interest got any pics of the motor ??

Craig.

No probs mate, got to keep your options open eh, if i can work out how to put some pics up for you i'll do it as soon as

[craig79]

Cheers buddy, as for the photies it's a doddle - even i managed it []

Go to here :

http://photobucket.com/

Then click on the 'join' button - it's free by the way.

Once you've joined, upload your photos onto photbucket.

You will see wee versions at the bottom of the screen if done right.

Below the picture there will be three boxes one of which is

the 'URL Link', copy this text (in the longer box) and use this when

you want to add the image to a post in SIDC, bob's your uncle !!

Craig.

 

[Chris Reside]

seems easy enough uncle bob i'll give it go []

[Fee]

they are friggin beautiful

part of me still wants one....

hmmmmmm

[craig79]

Meant to say you insert the text you've copied into the 'Image URL'

box thats in the 'insert/edit image' icon (the wee tree icon beside the smiley face)

Sorry for all the details - really p.issed me off when I couldnae do it. Hope it

all makes sense []

Craig.

 

[craig79]

Fee, saw that one mate, it's a cracker aye !! Pistonheads have alot on there

at the moment.

Craig.

[exvaux]

3 cars i always wanted were a V5 type r,22b and a WR1,got the typeR,salary review in august so i might be in line for a new car early next year,as alan said theres no real difference inside or in performance with the late model classics and the 22b your payin for the rarity,type Rs they made 1000 of each,wr1 made 500 of each and the 22b only 400.

[Chris Reside]

Cheers mate, not very good with this technical stuff.  Here's a few pics.

 

 

 

 Got plenty pics if you want any more. 

 

Let me know what you think

 

 

 

[wrxchris]

i think the best way to look at it is like this, if i had enough money, id have one just sittin in the garage, just so that i had one, but id have a v6 type r as my everyday use!