I've owned my 2003 Subaru WRX for 8 yrs and I've never had so much fun driving as I have in this. The biggest selling point is it's performance for the dollar.

Manual Transmission with a Short Shift kit turns you from a "commuter" into a DRIVER. Constant grip in every weather condition from dry to wet to snow. You constantly grin, ear to ear, watching other drivers "white knuckle drive" our Canadian winters with their front wheel drive cars.

The car has been incredibly reliable, and only required routine maintenance (oil, tires, brakes, etc..) during my ownership.

I'd recommend owning a WRX to anyone who considers themselves an automotive enthusiast.