I had a 2002 WRX (with the bug-eyed headlights) for about a year. I used it as my daily driver.
I'd still have it, but, once I saw the 2004 Acura TL, I had to get one. I traded the WRX for the TL.
WRX's can be a lot of fun as long as you keep them wound up. It was a blast on snowy roads...