Why didn't you just put them both on one post??

I'd go for an 8 personally, you could pick up a decent specd car for 15k so NO need to spend a few k on it like you've said, just buy it done..

My Evo 8 FQ330 was a cracking car, superb handling, power wise i think you'll be fine to around 360-370, i'm sure others will tell you too..

If i was you, id go and test drive an STI and an Evo, i know which one you'll buy...