im in the same predicament as you buddy.. i cant come to the conclusion of gettin either or... because of 06's LOOK but.. it does have a better engine.. IM tryin to decide also.. the same decision to make.. which ONE to get.. ahhhhh driving meee nuts.. i went into the dealership ron price down at south san francisco.. and he was giving me the same price as you got, he was tellin me how WRX were easy to sell.. soo dealerships were in no rush in selling them... justtt my luck... =/... i dunno.. 06 looks bother me.. because there isnt much you can change it to.. there arent any good front ends.. or kits.. that i admire.. as for 05.. thatss been my dream car.. till... THEY JUST HAD TO CHANGE THE LOOK and engine.. soo i dunno.. TELL me wat conclusion you come out with.. soo i can either follow.. or decide other wise.. CRAPP.. i dunno. 05 or 06 05!! OR 06!!! aghhhh..... better performance... but i mean... everytime i look at it.. i try and picture myself living with it... but i always change my mind... back to 05... then i think about the engine... and.. the circle keeps going.. i dunno why people always SUGGEST STI.. expecially since.. the price tag IS TOO great of a difference.. insurance included.. =/.. 06 sti looks great.. 06 wrx.. seems to be lackin... the apeal.. i dunno.. i duno i dunno.. I NEED HELP TOOOO AHHHHHHHHHH

 

Don't even question yourself get a 06 WRX if you can they
are great cars and they come with a catless uppipe and the
05 WRX doesn't.