OT,
>>is it the STI? I was looking at it a few years ago but chose another car instead. Always wondered how the STI would be in day-to-day use.<<
No, it's just the WRX wagon. I love it. The WRXes have been improved a bit over the years. The STI seemed a little much to me. I needed something all-weathery & versatile, having enough room to haul camping and climbing gear, with the punch to make use of short passing lanes on mountain roads, and do some minor off-roading. The WRX does all this quite well.
What did you end up getting?
Regards, RockRat