Well my friend wanted to test drive a WRX and I decided to tag along. I have to say that car is fukin impressive. The turbo kicks in at 3k and the car just pulls nasty. The handling is great for it being stock and the tires grip good too. The ride quality is not as bad as people make it out to be. My car dropped on 19s is so much worse. I think my car dropped on stocks is still worse than stock WRX ride. Interior is ok. Definitely equipped as a true enthuasist's car. Overall i was thoroughly (sp) impressed its a great car for the money and with the kind of aftermarket it has you shouldn't get bored with that car for a long while.

 

everything you said i completely agree with.. the interior is not near the luxury of the acura but its a blast to drive and you feel the turbo pull but b/c its awd it is a different type of acceleration... you just look back and say to yourself "damn, we are hauling ass!" without really feeling it. i drive on some pretty twisty roads on my way to work and where the acura was starting to sway in the wind at 45-55mph the wrx pulls smooth at 60-65 w/o any body roll. o.. and did i mention its built in JAPAN!!!????!! (only time will tell if that truly makes a difference in build quality, mine only has 1000 miles.. too soon to tell)