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Ask yourself....what modifications do I plan on performing? I actually like both cars, but with the Z you have an excellent powerplant to start off with. Wards 10 best engine for many years. I would venture to say the STi prob appeals to the younger crowd (in general). I've seen "sleeper" Z's and totally tricked out Z's but most STi's I've seen look about the same. Can't say much about driving an STi.....haven't tried it. The Z handles nicely. My .02 cents.