The car is very fun to drive. It handles well with responsive steering. One of the few cars that still maintains a manual transmission. The cabin build quality could be better with some rattles developing after 45k miles and a lot of plastic in the interior. Overall the turbo charged engine, manual transmission, and great handling make it a fun car to drive.

Previously I owned a 3 series BMW, and I test drove a lot of cars and this one was the car that stuck out to me the most. Everything about this car screams driver experience and fun. The boxer engine and stock exhaust sound absolutely fantastic. The transmission system feels flawless. Handling and responsiveness are definitely there. Everything feels like it belongs to a high-performance car. I have zero buyers remorse with this car, and when the time comes to replace it, I will almost definitely be in the market for another WRX. If you are looking for a fun and reliable all-wheel drive stick shift with four doors, this is your car.