You're not going to believe this (or maybe you will). I'm a former car guy ('99 Corvette) that sold his vette and got into sport bikes (2001 Yamaha R6, 0-100mph in 6.8s) because I'm a bit of a speed freak and I love to corner hard (vette's like to go straight fast). Well I was in Redmond recently and a co-worker of mine took me for a ride in his '02 WRX and I was floored. The acceleration was very surprising for a fairly affordable / roomy / practical car but the cornering . . . well that bordered on the relgious (remember I came from a nose heavy vette that fishtailed like mad). I am so impressed I am willing to sell my car AND my bike to put money down on an '04 STI but I'd like to know where you guys recommend going on the east coast. I can fly anywhere to receive the car but I'd rather not buy in California and drive the car 2,500 miles back to Charlotte when I pick it up . . . Charlotte has crap dealers . . . are there any along the east coast / midwest within say 500 miles that are big / wont' try to screw me? I'm in the redmond / seattle area a lot . . . any good dealers there (I could ship the car back, or just move. :-))