A good Spec C is a mighty machine - find one with the lux pack gives you aircon, elec windows, c/locking.

Have had most quick versions of Evo/Impreza/cossie and the Spec C with some upgrades was superb and the one I would go back to and keep ( even compared to my Type 25 and Evo 9 GT / 3 door Cosworth).

Nothing like a normal Sti to drive. Bullet proof engine and drive train.
Standard 2004 Spec was only 280 bhp but it's easy to have a safe 340/350 and Grt rid of the horrible JDM suspension and put some AST with White line anti roll bars and you have a car that is as quick as anything on A/B roads.

Bit noisy on motorway trips, horrible to drive if you are tired or hungover.
But mine would do 26 mpg at 70-80 in 6th.
Dccd, quick rack and LSD all help make it special to thrash.

Also had an s202 which was an early special ed' spec C bug eye which had the rare Sti tuned suspension which didn't come with the blob eye Spec C but did on the Hawkeye (expensive) Spec C.

The AST and adjustable anti roll bars felt similar to the S202 a bit more compliant for our bumpy roads.

A good Spec C is a mighty machine find one with the lux pack gives you aircon, elec windows, c/locking which you need on a daily. My Evo 6 Rs TME had no creature comforts was a pain to use on the road.