I decided to get a WRX instead of the STi when I wanted a brand new car. The STi's were not practical if you wanted to grow old with the car. The WRX is practical because it doesnt have the boyish blue interior and a huge spoiler. If you get a WRX, you can still keep the overall look nicer and practical when you get older by making it spoiler'less and a quieter exhaust and stuff.

I liked the WRX because of the 5 inch ground clearance and I'm not lowering the car because I live in the mountains (reason for an AWD car...)

The Evo has this racer look all the time, even bone stock. This does not help if you start a family and get older and haul groceries in. I wouldnt see anyone own an evo for 10 years. I see myself keeping my 07 WRX and its still bone stock and I expect to be keeping this for about 14 years (calculating the mileage and overall car life, 300k+ miles...)