I think you should stick with the STI still. Trust me, everyone at school will be talking about you. You'll be so popular, it's not even funny. The STI is super fast, plus, it has an adjustable launch control or something like that, some doohicky thingamajig, something that helps you to get off realy quick when you need it. Built for speed. 300HP, AWD, turbo charged. That sounds so nice. It's water cooled too. If you can't get that, then get the next best thing. The Lancer Evolution RS is dirt cheap at $26,000. Not bad for 289HP??? The top of the line is like the Evo MR. More race accessories. That's about it.
Older people are the ones who like the Cobra's and Mustangs. For you and I, we go for the hot imports. Looks too sexy.