If your going to be driving the kid around in the car... i'd hate to say but the STI i belive got a better crash test score.
I've been looking into a WRX and dreaming about an Evo. The WRX(sti included) scored safer then the Evo, but not like compairing a Saab to a Focus. Evo has the looks, better performance penny for penny over the STI. Better suspension and easier upgrades, and cheaper IMO.
STI has saftey, comfort and the cool hood scoop. I just wanted a WRX for the fact you can run about stock for stock with a GSX(about). And you don't have to fix it once a week.
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