And if you actually want a 5 door Impreza that handles well through corners, the 2001 model was the last of the light ones. The newer models all have more power, but they are significantly heavier - which is why I ended up getting a 2001. And it is slowly being modded so will have more power soon.

The new ones do have much more soundproofing, if you like that kind of thing, but I am just not a fan of their cornering - on twisty UK roads they just can't cut it. Bloody good off the line though (the STi's anyway, not the standard WRX - so if you get a WRX, think about modding for performance )