Why is 22B so expensive?

Why is 22B so expensive?

 

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Why is 22B so expensive?

How much is a 22B worth?

Is the Subaru 22B legal in the United States?

What does 22B mean?

What engine is in the 22B?

What is the power of a 22B?

What engine is in a Subaru WRX?

How many Subaru Impreza 22Bs were made?

What is the best year for the Subaru Impreza?

What is the most expensive Subaru model?

What is the cheapest Subaru car?

Are Subarus cheap to fix?

Which Subaru is the best to buy?

Why is 22B so expensive?

 

The beauty of this car is more than superficial thanks to a larger 2.2-liter engine. Needless to say, these cars were in high demand – especially as production was set at 399 for Japan only. Each unit was reportedly assigned within 48 hours, making the Subaru 22B the best-selling car of all time.

 

How much is a 22B worth?

 

And the prices reflect that. Just a few years ago, a legitimate 22B prototype could only cost $142,559. And a year earlier, we estimated the high end of a regular 22B's valuation to be around $100,000. Get ready for what Appreciating Classics wants for this example: $370,000.

 

Is the Subaru 22B legal in the United States?

 

It was mainly dedicated to the Japanese market, with 400 units sold in Subaru's home country. All sold out within hours of going on sale. Only 24 examples were built for export markets, 16 in the UK and five in Australia. The Subaru Impreza 22B was not offered in the United States.

 

What does 22B mean?

 

This is a special WRX edition with the wide body of the 1998 Impreza WRC rally car and a special 2.2L engine, brakes and suspension. Only a few were made. At the time, Subaru's main sponsor was 555 cigarettes, and 22B stands for "555" in hexadecimal.

 

What engine is in the 22B?

 

The 22B had the EJ22G engine (note that internal Subaru hardware indicates the closed deck block was from a Version III EJ20G). This means the displacement has been increased from 2.0 L (1,994 cc) to 2.2 L (2,212 cc) and bored out to 96.9 mm (3.81 in).

 

What is the power of a 22B?

 

280 hp

 

What engine is in a Subaru WRX?

 

2.0L 4 cylinder

 

How many Subaru Impreza 22Bs were made?

 

Only 400 numbered Impreza 22B STs were built – that's number 196 – and now you have the chance to own not just a piece of Subaru history, but one of the most brilliant cars ever made.

 

What is the best year for the Subaru Impreza?

 

2017

 

What is the most expensive Subaru model?

 

The Subaru STI S209 is the most expensive Subaru ever at nearly $65,000. The ultra-limited 2019 Subaru STI S209 will retail for $64,880 — including the $885 destination charge — making it the most expensive Subaru ever available from the factory.

 

What is the cheapest Subaru car?

 

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Forester 2021. Starts at. MSRP of $24,795.

Impreza 2021. Starts at. $18,795 MSRP.

Crosstrek 2021. From. $22,245 MSRP.

Legacy 2021. Starts at. $22,895 MSRP.

Ascension 2021. From. $32,295 MSRP.

2021. Crosstrek Hybrid. Begins to.

WRX 2021. Starts at. MSRP of $27,495.

2020 BZ. Begins to. MSRP of $28,845.

Are Subarus cheap to fix?

 

Yes, Subarus are more expensive to repair. At least compared to national brands, they are. Subaru engines are also prone to head gasket failures, and replacing catalytic converters can cost significantly more than the same part from national brands.

 

Which Subaru is the best to buy?

 

CR and IIHS say the best Subaru models are the Subaru Forester (2016 or newer), Subaru Outback (2013 or newer), Subaru Crosstrek (2018 or newer), Subaru Impreza (2014 or newer) and Subaru Legacy ( 2013 or newer) are. .