Had my WRX for about a year now, and my only qualms stem from the cheesy *exterior* -- the paint. It literally can be nicked with a fingernail (or a ski-gloved hand, soft-plastic ice scraper, or rubber bike handlebar) -- ask me how I know. Compared to the paint on any of my german cars, it don't.

But then, I'm the guy who special-ordered a U.S.-spec BMW with cloth interior, no cruise control and manual A/C controls, so when it comes to interiors, don't get me started on CHEESE CONTENT.