Its a funny comparison. As I bought my VX, a guy was showing off his new 2002 WRX. He was split between the two as well. He got the Rex for 4 doors, gas mileage, and a little more performance. I bought my VX over a Rex for the ability to tow, 4x4, but still sporty. One guy in Huntsville, AL with a HIGHLY modded STI liked my VX as he almost bought one before he found out the STI was coming to the US. Its funny because on his dyno, my whp is almost what a Rex has, and he was pretty impressed. Of course we are comparing the 2.0 liter turbo. If it wasn't for the "fix" i get from the VX, I wouldn't have bought the 06 legacy n/a for mileage. I just wish it had VTD, DCCD, or viscous AWD. The Active system isnt as sport oriented. But, I do love it too. Best all around sedan I could have bought in my opinion. Dream of trading both for a turbo Forester sometimes... but I dont think Ill ever dump money on a new car again. It seems like such a waste of assets. Im sure both will last me 20 years or so. Either way, Ill never buy another 2wd, although my wife's 2.3 liter FWD Suzuki Aerio is quite the sleeper, available AWD, and cheap. Only Suzuki car thats Suzuki- the others are Daewoos.