I had a 2001 WRX bugeye,definite problems with clutches(I had heavy duty),for a performance car worst seats Ive ever
sat in,some people say I went backwards when I bought a R33 Series 2 auto,that was my choice and Im extremely happy,excellent ride,no turbo lag like the WRX,excellent engine to work on,plenty of room under the bonnet,and the added bonus is I havent had any unwanted attention from the boys in blue(followed home a few time by undercover cops when I had the wrx,maybe something to do with ram raids in my area ).Photo of WRX attached