Impreza easily.

Far easier to live with and use every day.

I'm a big Evo fan, and for some people and some occasions they can be a better choice, but for a fast road car for £5k, Impreza all day long.

There are some dogs about thanks to pikey owners who don't understand what the cars are all about and just ragging them without correct maintenance, but for £5k you've got the pick of TONS of good ones, all kinds of different models.

For a daily driver, I'd be looking at new age WRX's