You're possibly better off with a widebody WRX hatch for the fun factor. The VA chassis WRX didn't have many issues on launch, so some pretty standard advice applies: buy the newest one you can ...

It brought both broader appeal and sharper performance to the badge. As the VA-chassis WRX takes its final bows, here’s a look back at the breed. When the VA arrived in 2014 as a 2015 model ...