Subaru Impreza 22B STi
1998–1999
Lowest price
£155,000
Since 2020
Median price
£160,500
Since 2020 · n=4
Highest price
£187,001
Since 2020
Sold cars
4
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 4 lots
Based on 4 verified auction results
£160,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-3.1%
12-month change
Buy
Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
£152,045
-5%
5-Year Forecast
£149,454
-7%
Estimates based on 4 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Subaru Impreza 22B STi is trading at a median of £160,500 in the UK market, down 3.1 percent over the past twelve months. With only four recorded transactions in that period, the market shows minimal recent activity, though the current signal indicates a buying opportunity at depressed levels. The car appears to have bottomed out after a period of downward pressure.
This is one of the rarest Subarus ever produced, with only 424 units built globally and fewer still in the UK. The 22B STi holds a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating—a tier reserved for icons—yet moderate desirability has constrained recent demand relative to its scarcity. The gap between rarity and current collector appetite has created the present valuation dip.
Transacted cars show an average mileage of 26,697 miles, suggesting these examples are being preserved rather than driven. The low usage is typical for appreciating classics of this caliber and supports the vehicle's status as a stored investment piece rather than regular transport.
Liquidity remains thin with zero active listings currently tracked. The four sales in twelve months represent the upper boundary of annual transaction volume for this model, indicating that buyers and sellers operate in a restricted, relationship-driven market rather than a liquid public one. Execution can take time and requires patience on both sides.
The base projection models a continued decline to £152,045 over three years and £149,454 over five years, implying a further 5.3 and 6.9 percent erosion respectively. This downside reflects the current depressed collector sentiment, though the scarcity and pedigree of the platform suggest any recovery would be sharp once market psychology shifts. The present weakness appears cyclical rather than fundamental to the car's long-term standing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£160,500
- Annual appr. rate-3.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£1,300
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£6,100
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£165,750
- Avg Mileage at Sale26,697 mi
- Recent Price Range£155,000 – £187,001
- Total Sales Tracked4
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.