Back then, I had about 3 options only. There was two Version 9 WRX and one Version 8 WRX.
Now why isn't there any STI in my option list? Well, that's cuz of cost.
A WRX worth roughly 20K to 24K during that period, and an STI would have cost an addition 10K to 12K. Now, there is no way, I can afford an addition 10K to 12K. So no STI for me :'(
From the adverts, the Version 9 was Automatic and the Version 8 was ... unknown. I didn't checked out the Version 8 then as my heart was set for Version 9 only.
I was actually hunting/hoping for Manual Transmission but alas my option was limited. I hand had been itching to shift for years but being a poor bastard, I couldn't be shifting any sports car till now.
There was only two Version 9 on the market then and the rest was hidden or no one was selling so the only option I had was the Automatic.
So why not wait till I find a Manual? Right? Weren't I serious about Manual??
Well, that's cuz of the approval I got to get a sports car.
It was difficult enough to get the approval, and another approval may not come by anymore if I missed this chance. So better take it while it's hot, or loose it and never know if I'll be able to get it again.
So to sum it up, my goals were:
- Buy ASAP (Rare approval chance)
- Subaru WRX (Cost Relevant)
- Manual Transmission (My Left hand prefers)
- Version 9 (Body Preference)
And here's how I review my Options back then ... starting with Option 1.
Option 1:
Subaru WRX Version 9 AT Black with 18" Lenso Rims
I didn't notice during that time that it was missing a Nose Grill Cover.
Front Nose Grill
So where's the nose?
