Subaru 22B or Lancia Integrale Evo 2?
Discussion
Not driven a 22B, but it's probably better on paper. The integrale has arguably the better image. You can park an integrale next to a supercar and it won't look out of place and get just as many admirers, including the driver of the supercar.
Not sure which I'd have. You can find good evos for near half that though, but not easy.
Not sure which I'd have. You can find good evos for near half that though, but not easy.
Just had a quick google and found an old scoobynet thread from 2009 where a UK model 22b was for sale for 25 grand
http://www.scoobynet.com/subarus-for-sale-442/7964...
Interesting because the previous owner had sold it for the same money some time earlier.
Personally I'd choose the Subaru, easier to source parts for, a wider audience for when it comes to sell it and generally I think it would offer a better all round experience. Tough to choose between the two though, because intergrowlers are very very nice...
http://www.scoobynet.com/subarus-for-sale-442/7964...
Interesting because the previous owner had sold it for the same money some time earlier.
Personally I'd choose the Subaru, easier to source parts for, a wider audience for when it comes to sell it and generally I think it would offer a better all round experience. Tough to choose between the two though, because intergrowlers are very very nice...
Baryonyx said:
I'd want the Integrale despite the fact I reckon the 22b will be more likely to appreciate. I'd have to drive it on the continent though unless it was a RHD conversion.
With something as quick as an Integrale it's not as much of an impediment as you might think. I seem to remember reading that the steering is dreadful on the conversions as the steering arm angles are all ballsed up.Owned both (well almost: the Integrale was "only" a 16v).
Both brilliant. Evo 2 looks more dramatic and can be had in different colours.
However, if I had to choose one it would be the 22B. Faster, better handling, more grippy and rarer.
From an ownership point of view the 22B is also more reliable. You just get in it and drive anywhere, whereas with the Integrale you're always listening out for something to go wrong or worrying about the advent of corrosion in the bodywork when the weather turns. The Lancia would be better suited to a classic car fan, with a bit of hands-on nouse.
I think the 22B's time is coming from a value point of view. I made about 500 quid on mine: bought for 20.5K and sold for 21K a couple of years later. Prior to that I sold my Integrale 16v for 7K. Both of course are worth a good deal more today.
Both brilliant. Evo 2 looks more dramatic and can be had in different colours.
However, if I had to choose one it would be the 22B. Faster, better handling, more grippy and rarer.
From an ownership point of view the 22B is also more reliable. You just get in it and drive anywhere, whereas with the Integrale you're always listening out for something to go wrong or worrying about the advent of corrosion in the bodywork when the weather turns. The Lancia would be better suited to a classic car fan, with a bit of hands-on nouse.
I think the 22B's time is coming from a value point of view. I made about 500 quid on mine: bought for 20.5K and sold for 21K a couple of years later. Prior to that I sold my Integrale 16v for 7K. Both of course are worth a good deal more today.
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