I remember there being issues with ring lands on the 08 STIs, well some of them, surely some one here can elaborate on that?

58000km on a car that is 3 to 4 years old isn't too bad at all!
If you are going to track the car and give it some crap then you might find that the stronger 6 speed gearbox, DCCD and Brembo brakes might persuade you to get the STI over the WRX.

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