wise comments above
4x4 is the best built one,nicest to drive as a normal car,better engine wise,cooling etc,thicker roll bars,vented rear brakes,better turbo,stronger block
but i had 2 before i bought the rwd and wouldnt look back now
dont think a 4x4 will be in better nick cause its newer,both my 4x4 saphs had sills and chassis legs welded,where my 3-door sat looking sorry for itself for 5 years in a drive and the chassis legs were solid
although other areas now showing signs of age
defo drive both see what you think
everybody says the t5 box in rwd is great and good for 400bhp,but i dont know anyone who has one that didint crunch syncros etc
both my 4x4 saphs were stage 3 and both mt75s took it,but anything over that youd have to spend the same as buying the car again on a decent box