Reading things like this makes me happy that I went with the standard WRX. The interior was creaky at first, but not so much anymore, and the ride is pretty comfy. Plus, I saved the $15K premium for a car that I’d never use to it’s full potential. Occasionally the wife drives the WRX, and though she won’t admit it, I…

Nice teeth too...

She’s kinda hot!

Hah! When I was in high school, the thing to have was a pager.

Old post, but had to comment... my first car was also a hand me down Dodge Ram Prospector, thought I think it was an ‘85. Had many similar experiences to you in it, it would appear. Are you me?

I came across two old beaters in a vacant lot the other day. It was night time, so I couldn’t read, but there was paper work on the seat, and keys in the ignition. One started, but could barely move 10 ft before the transmission refused to engage. Wondering if this was a similar situation. “Take my car please!”

I’m pretty sure that I’ve seen sedan ST’s of the Focus variety.

Freddy, I know this is an old article, and you just sold it, but I followed your ebay link and the first listing was a red ‘99 VR4. Is it your old one? (Edit) Looking at the photos, I’m pretty sure it is yours.

Snoop FTW! I love obscure Wire quotes.

Well then... with the exception of today when I nearly broke my left big toe, I’m glad that I bought a manual. Today though, I really wish that I had an auto trans car available to me. Every time I shift it feels like someone is whacking my big toe with a hammer.

It’s the same in the ‘08 Saab that I drove.

Damn. You beat me to it.

What about the WRX with the CVT? Is that one not a “performance” tuned CVT?

I recall either seeing photos of, or actually seeing classic AT cars (US made, 50's/60's era that had push button trannys. I could not tell you an exact year, make, model or anything.

Why does there seem to be such a huge backlash against lab grown diamonds?

I never got the prejudice against lab grown stones. What makes natural ones so special? Is a CZ a lab grown stone, or cut glass?

Rumor has it that if you want an STi as a DD, you’ll need monthly visits to the chiropractor.

A WRX with a CVT

I have a small Hypnotoad sticker top and center on my back window.

Guessing either banker or house flipper.