1998 Subaru Impreza 22B from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Nothing except I needed new spark plugs after 20,000km because I absolutely thrashed it.

The 22B is the best all round car for under $200,000 blowing away things like Evo's and the odd Skyline GTR, and even Porsches.

You guys are so lucky in other parts of the world, you guys actually get the full blown 22b STi. Here in Canada we get the useless 2.5RS, it's an accountants performance car. Looks like Colin McCraes daily driver, performs like Moms Volvo 240 Station Wagon. I'd give one of my kidneys for a 22b, any takers?

Finally this year Subaru gave us the WRX, well, WRX Diet. The looks are horrid and the performance decent. I am looking to get a 2.5RS and getting a 22b engine from Japan to turn my Subbie into a Mustang, Camaro and Corvette killer, HEHEHE :)

22b's are overrated (sure there way better than a run of the mill rex) and overpriced for what they are. I know of a few better ways to spend that money.

Although I'm not sure exactly where you are, but I am thinking New Zealand due to the fact that they aren't allowed on the road in Australia.

I would give anything to be able to own a 22B. There were only 4 of those beauties imported into Australia. I mean they allow Ferrari's on the road and look at those. WHY not allow a 22B. This car is just so damn good that no one here can even drive it. What's the deal.

Well maybe I should move to New Zealand and buy one because the pleasure of driving one of those would be the best feeling in this world. Especially to beat a GTR or even an EVO at the lights. :)

Saw one for sale in auto trader 85 thou NZ

"I am thinking New Zealand due to the fact that they aren't allowed on the road in Australia."

subaru finally did get around to do the ADR (australian design rules) changes at a cost of $7000.

How much were the Subaru 22b's when new?

Also, what BHP did they come with standard..?

I've driven a 450 bhp 22B and it was brutal - 0-100 in under 10 seconds easily! Only comes with around 280 hp as standard, but the block can take a lot more. A lot lighter than the newer models as well.