Nice choice! I also came from a 2002 WRX & BMW 335i actually.
Here is my bugeye
I have good memories of it and regret not keeping it. However, I agree, reading what you have said about it since your mind is still fresh...I think apart from a few things like speed, the 86/BRZ are better in every other aspect.
I'm more interested in how the 2018 STI compares to our cars.

