I actually came VERY close last year to trading in the SVT for a WRX sedan with the Sti rims, shifter and instrumentation....didn't like the lag down low, but it felt very strong once the tach got above 4k. Nothing a larger wastegate, larger exhaust and blow-off valve wouldn't cure It was actually really nice to have heated seats and mirrors with the AWD

A1C Hodges, Christopher Active Duty USAF Sheppard AFB Texas;Westover ARB Chicopee, MA NECEG "Troll" formerly owned 2000 SVT Contour, with all kinds of goodies;)