OP it sounds like a WRX is more practical for you since it snows where you live.
I have a stock 2012 wrx, I’m the original owner, with 110k miles with zero problems. The only thing I had to replace was my clutch at 82k miles. It still drives the same at 9 miles in the clock until now.
With some good blizzacks winter tire, the awd will hook up like no other. I highly recommend it since it is inside your budget. The four door practicality and ample space is nice. I have a 2” inch hitch I use to haul trailers and a roof rack system. Also it’s a great DD.
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