I did it. Twenty years later I am back in a WRX. I really like this car. Not sure I will modify it other than brakes and suspension because it rides perfect for a slightly sporty DD. Night and day difference vs the '02 I blew up. Zero regrets so far. A GR Corolla would have been nice, but there is no way it is $16,000 nicer than this. I almost want to buy a second one to modify.