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 sits at a median of £160,500 in the UK market, down 3.1 percent over the past year, though the BUY signal and bottomed-out status suggest current weakness may present entry opportunity rather than further decline.
The modest sample of four sales tracked over twelve months underscores the extreme scarcity of this market. With only 424 units produced globally, the 22B STi commands Holy Grail collectibility status, though moderate desirability and thin liquidity mean transactions are sparse and timing-dependent.
Cars transacting in this period average just under 26,700 miles, reflecting the investment-grade ownership typical of the segment. The low mileage norm speaks to how carefully these machines are stewarded once they reach collector hands.
The three-year projection suggests a base case decline to £152,045, a further 5.3 percent softening, while the five-year outlook points toward £149,454, or 6.9 percent below current levels. These modest downside forecasts, paired with medium confidence given the thin sample, indicate stabilization rather than sustained deterioration is the base expectation.
The absence of active listings at present and the scarcity fundamentals mean any realistic buyer should prepare for patient search and negotiation against a narrow pool of sellers. The 22B STi occupies a niche where rarity and collectibility are unquestioned, but near-term price support remains tenuous without stronger desirability momentum.
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.