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<------- WRX, but I guess I'm a little biased.

Tripperfx3 is correct. The 2009 WRX will go from 230hp to 265hp and supposedly the suspension is supposed to be tweaked a little more.

As of late I'm not happy the way Subaru is going with the STI. They gearing it more towards the everyday consumer/driver when it's SUPPOSED to be a "performance" vehicle to fill a niche market. Oh well, I'll stick with my "peanut eye" and be happy.

I will take AWD over FWD anyday. I had a pretty fast Civic hatch back in the day, and while it was quick it just didn't quite have the confidence inspiring grip/feel of the AWD Subaru. I have had no major problems with my 2005 Subaru since I bought it brand new almost 4 years ago.

I think both are good vehicles for the money, the best way to know which one to get... go drive them! No one here can tell you what YOU need or what you should buy, YOU need to figure that out for yourself.