Cool, I think I've been a member for about a year and only have 20 posts, been busy reading'.
I have heard complaints about the thin paint and I don't know if this one is different but I have not noticed it *schrug*.
I see your point about waiting a year after a redesign. I'm not sure as to any changes that will be made to the 2003 other than bringing more over

. The only reason we bought this one was the limited availability and we needed a car.
The next WRX, and yes there will be another, will hopefully be a 2003 in sliver or if the funds are available an STi.