just found insurance at last. looking to buy my first impreza turbo. looking to spend about 7k. that are quite a few models to go for. mcrae, terzo, catalyna normal turbo. what should i go for and what i should i look out for.

Well the models you listed bar the turbo were limited editions so u may or may not be able to find them anyway!!!. RB5 is a good model if you can find 1!

i am just looking for a good model. not jap. what colours look best and what year to go for

When u say not jap do u mean not an import? Most colours look good on scoobs!!!!