Maybe both

So long as that's a hatch/kammback, and not a stupid, useless stubby trunk.

I would've gone with Mazda instead of an Impreza for compact cars. A bit higher end and I would choose the WRX/STi over the Mazda3Speed. Looking forward to the WRX Concept into production although the tweaks between now and then could drastically change the car's appearance.

...I did the same thing in 2011, which is just affirming I made the right choice.

It is essentially a mini CX-5.... same platform. That being said, the CX-5's handling is great.... and it will be wonderful hunkered down to the ground!

I havent driven the 2014 IS yet, but I have driven a 2014 6 Touring with a manual. It was a very nice car. I wouldn't buy it in the current motor, I have a feeling the Diesel will be the better motor. There was no desire to go. The manual was a great transmission but the throttle is tuned to ECO and you feel it. Maybe…

Let's just get one thing straight. Most millennials aren't cheap. They're poor. huuuuge difference. Otherwise, i agree with you entirely.

In re to safety, it's funny that folks use the worst-case F350 T-Bone scenario to buy bigger and safer cars, but they never take sensible steps to ensure their safety (e.g. seatbelts, putting down the cell phone, not driving like an asshole).