http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...-/261549615033

 

don't think thats a uk spec one

 

Cheap car but would need loads of money spent on it ,still desirable though.

 

It's not, it say import in the advert

 

Be a cheap car if it ends at circa 15k imo

 

doesn't look much wrong with it, soon could be tidy with some tlc, least it has original alloys

 

Car looks ok, and had a 2 engine rebuild in its life, but its the 180km on the clock that puts people off.
Shame really as it would make a great everyday car if you was not bothered about the mileage and maybe it has a bit to many miles to keep as a mint collectors car,but as MattyB1983 said if it sold for 15k would be a cheap car!!!

 

What's the 'special turbo from Japan' a vf?

 

The 22B just used a VF series turbo, I think from memory it was the 23.

 

* That's changed to 180K MILES in the Q&A.

He's justifying it by saying that although the clock is in mph the car certainly doesn't have the look and feel of a 180K miles car.
Only the second owner (who, note, spends a lot of time out of the country) and they can't say definitely whether it's miles or not.

Anyone estimate how much the rebuild and turbo would have cost?

Aftermarket downpipe - yet the owner insisted on a genuine replacement turbo from Japan ?

The owner's rarely in the country yet a daily driver to London has managed 180K something or other ?????????

Rebuild 500Km (miles?) ago - why?
Why do that if you intend to sell the car - unless it was needed of course.

Who rebuilt it?
Where's the mapping info?

Don't forget - the advertiser is in the car business, going by the email address.

Finally, come on (figure of speech, not having a go at anyone, apart from seller) - they know it's a limited edition, they clearly know what the car is, and they try to flog it on e-bay ???????????????????????

Oh - not that many enthusiasts using e-bay is there?

So, I'm Joe Public. I Google 'Subaru 22b' and Lord Above ! these cars are going for 25 or even 30K !!!!!!!

Oh alright I lied - I'm actually cynical Sid.

 

Right the miles are due to his wife driving it every day a car company is selling it on behalf of the owner.

Mapping info why its standard ?
rebuild why lolol same reason every subaru gets built every 30k miles lol

Cant sell a car with a broken engine thus re build then sell .

Hope this clears up a few of your qs ..

ps i dont know the seller or the garage in question.

 

Absolutely no disrespect I don't know the seller etc. either but I'm not giving myself reasons for them to sell. If I'm a prospective buyer they need to give me reasons not to walk away.

Advertiser says he's selling on behalf of a family member.
Also, it was used daily for 'the most part of its early life'.

To me that implies that the car has lain idle for a few years (owner's rarely in the country remember).

2 rebuilds, last 500 ago, so reasonable to assume 1st rebuild was at 90K?

Apparently the owner believes 'performance cars are designed to be driven' (despite mainly motorway miles apparently) and the implication is that they have - is that a reason for 1 or both of the rebuilds?

And how come the windscreen trim is missing? - screen hasn't come out has it?

There's a horrible scenario that covers an engine rebuild and replacement screen (trim damaged) and replacement downpipe. However, that would also involve other issues that aren't mentioned in the ad, so perhaps I am far too cautious.

I hope it has been in the hands of a true lover and will be passed to another, but please Mr Advertiser give us every reason to believe that.

I applied the same test when buying my current car (as indeed I do with every car I look at). Remarkably I couldn't find a single question to ask of the seller (apart from checking that what was in the ad was correct, in a diplomatic way).
That's how to sell.

All devil's advocacy apart, let's hope this is a genuine opportunity for someone to pick up a - sorry, the - classic at a snip, even if some work might be needed.

 

Before this turns into a bunfight can I just inform a certain person that Big Fud knows more about 22Bs than most of us have forgotten

 

As a 22B owner I personally think the ad is extremely poor. It's a half assed attempt at it. I agree with LWC, if you're selling a car, think from the buyers perspective.

Only an enthusiast will pay £16-£18k for it and then more than likely spend a fair bit tidying it up.

When I bought mine I knew its history, the seller advertised it documenting it's complete life history and I took a punt. I knew it needed a few quid spent on it but now it's done I think I have a well specced and clean 22B.

 

I know the UK spec 22B would be worth more as it will be a UK registered car but why should it make much difference if you was to get a clean import version? (Still a rare car)

 

Only 12 UK cars I think so rarity .

 

There weren't many differences in the grand scheme of things. The UK 22B had a longer final drive, de-restricted speed limit, crystal headlights with height adjustment, driving lamps instead of covers, UK spec rear lights, Thatcham cat1 alarm, better stereo and special mats. There was extra anti corrosion treatment. Type UK and Prodrive badging too.

 

16

 

9 left.

 

Yikes. Down to single figures

 

Be interesting to know how many jdm ones are left

 

There used to be an owners list over on 22b.com but it was removed.

 

Last time i checked i sold my uk was 9 left as stated and 188 jap ones redg.

 

Wow quite a big difference but still a very rare breed in either form. Did they make any for the euro or usa market?

 

Heres a bit from wikipedia. If you believe the article it looks like at least 50 22b's were imported...

In 1998, Subaru of Japan produced a widebody, coupe WRX STI called the "22B STI" produced between March and August 1998. The 22B was used to commemorate both Subaru's 40th anniversary as well as the third consecutive manufacturer's title for Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship. On the release of the sales, all 400 Japanese units sold out from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the report.[6] Another 24 were produced for export markets—16 for the UK, along with another 5 for Australia, and 3 prototypes. The 16 cars imported to the UK were modified by Prodrive, with longer gear ratios, and UK specification lights. Because 50 22Bs had already been imported privately into the UK, Subaru had to wait until 1999 to register the 16 officially imported cars under the VCA's Single Vehicle Approval scheme.

 

Aside from the 16 official UK cars, three numbered 000 were made for Colin Mcrae, Nicky Grist and David Lapworth. There was one car issued to the US No 13 () which was a demonstrator for Subaru USA.

 

Was lucky enough to get to sit in colins old 000 car.

 

Hasn't the Sultan of Brunei or some Arrab King have a cool grey colour car too?

 

I know Prince Naz has one in his garage

 

And Ryan Giggs!!!