i like the handling characteristics of FR layout. You cant just powerover an awd (unless in the dirt or wet etc.) and i want a car that is tail happy. Even if i LOVED AWD, i could never get an STi (which is my favorite) due to the HORRIBLE gas mileage. I actually went and looked at one today and loved it, the room for my shit (cargo) was incredible, but the gas mileage was the nail in the coffin im sorry to say