Had my STi8 20 weeks now.
Never having owned a scoob before, I was torn between it and an EVO8.
Still had doubts before it was delivered, but since then I have enjoyed every minute of driving the car except that it tramlines on the roads here like crazy.
Driving the car is a considerable effort due to having to concentrate all the time to keep it on track.
Having said that, on the right stretch of tarmac the grip, sure footedness and the way it plants the power are great.
I don't worry about theft here as car crime is very low. The car was supplied without an alarm never mind an immobiliser.