Subaru RB320, WRI,P1, RB5,22B

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I am looking to get a limit edition Subaru , something that is very low mileage and that will hold most of it's value.
Where do I start any info on which cars I should look for and which dealers are recommended by the community .

Thanks in advance for your time.

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drumsterphil said:

Having owned both a 22B and an RB5 try these guys first -

RB5/RB320 either www.rb5oc.co.uk or www.rb320oc.co.uk

22B - www.22b.com (although imo this is more a site for techies to hang out rather than being a dedicated site for the 22B).

Failing that try the SIDC or Scabbynet oops, I mean Scoobynet.com

Thank you

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WR1 Shane said:

Plenty of info on WR1's on the Owners Club Forum and occasionally some cars for sale:

http://www.wr1oc.co.uk

Thanks for that will take a look

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rb5er said:

Quite a huge difference in price between this cars. Whats your budget?

The 22b really is the most special production impreza but prices reflect this.

No budget restraints , but looking for something fun to drive that won't lose too much money in the future. 22b I have on my short list

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GravelBen said:

Take a look at type-ra.co.uk as well.

Cheers will do

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Evil.soup said:

Can't believe I am saying this as a Scooby fanboy but with that kind of "any budget" thinking.......................................................why not a GTR?????

I have owned R32, R33 and R35. Loved the R32 and 33 but I was very disappointed with the R35 and found no enjoyment from driving it . Very very quick but sold out before they started to depreciate.

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juggers said:

If you want a rare scooby that will hold it's value go for a Jap spec ltd edition.

RA-R technically the fast's Impreza ever made think theres only two in the country will cost the best part of £22k-30k depending on condition and mileage
S204 again only a couple in the country, but require you to be of a slim build to get into those £5k carbon fibre bucket seats some of these came with ceramics brake to
And then theres the R205 and there is only one in the country and that is mine

Due to the current exchange rates trying to bring one of these cars over will cost you more than what they go for in the UK and becuse of this they are commanding strong residual values not to mention the rarity and performance of these machines.

Thanks I spent 18 years working in Japan and speak Japanese so I may source one myself or get one of these in the UK.

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Evil.soup said:

The Hawkeye RA-R would be my choice if the GTR doesn't ring your bell but getting hold of one would be extreamly difficult!! I know the owner of one of the few that exists in this country, although i have not seen it around for some time now, hope nothing has happened to it??! It really is wonderful though!!

Thanks I have owned all the GTR's would only have another R32 as I feel there is value in a mint one of those.
Hawkeye RA-R looks fun !

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RB Will said:

Or a Litchfield Type 25

Yes good but will it appeal to non uk buyers ? Whereas P1 and RB22 would I think

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xxgomxx said:

P1 will appreciate in cost in the near future I'm sure.

Phil

Yes P1 if I could find a good low mileage one would tick all the boxes

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juggers said:

Have you driven these to spec c,spec c type ra, S202,S203, S204, R205 and S206?

Having owned a WR1 and driven a p1 and 22b I can honestly say the newage cars are far better IMHO. The 22b is a true classic with true rally pedigree however in terms of performance the newage special editions S202,S203,S204,R205,S206,spec c Type ra and the RA-R leave it behind.

The ultimate garage sleeper and weekend trip to the shops is the 22B.
The ultimate impreza for road and track would be either the RA-R,R205 and S206.
The ultimate road going impreza would be the S204 due to the great suspension setup and the interior(carbon bucket seats worth £5k)
Either of the above will hold there value and command strong residuals.

A wr1 rb320 and sti Cosworth is not a special edition none of these cars rolled of the production line at fuji heavy industries. They are a products of the franchise owner in your country. People round the world will not know of a WR1, RB320 because they have there own ltd editions in their country however everyone knows about the "real" special editions tuned by "STI" which come from Japan.

That's my 2 pence worth.

Edited by juggers on Wednesday 15th February 13:50

Thanks very useful info for me to take on aboard .

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Vixpy1 said:

Buy a decent Sti 5 or 6 Type R, Bar the 22b they are by far the most enjoyable Subaru's to drive, and if you get a good one you are unlikely to loose muh money.

Thanks good valid point