Since my scooby got stolen and smashed I bought an FRS Mk2 to keep me occupied while I build another scooby and I must say it is a phenomenal car and really impressed me for front wheel drive.
Standard FRS Mk2 vs Standard impreza sti, having driven both....back roads FRS would win, on the motor way FRS would win, off the line Impreza would have it, for looks the FRS wins. A modified impreza is a total different matter of course.
However, i'd replace it with my "modified" impreza in a heart beat!