I would take an 08 JDM sti over an 05 JDM sti any day.
The only thing I dont like about the 08 AUS Spec Sti is the 257. Everything else would be better. The hatch is a personal choice...
Whats the wheelbase diamensions on the 08 sti? What is its track? Wonder if it has any different suspension geometry and different cams,
ECU upgrades etc etc..