I'm 47. I daily drive my 997.2. And, personally, I think at 32 you are too young for a Lexus.

 

I got rid of two Lexus cars before I learned my lesson. Way too boring. Go with WRX

 

I owned a 2004 WRX STi for all of two months before I sold it to get my RS6. The STi was entirely too cheap and boy-racer for me (I'm only 29). I used to lust after the STi in my early 20's, but at some point I got tired of tinny Japanese cars. I've driven every WRX from the bugeye on; the 2015 is definitely the best WRX of them all. That being said, I still can't get down with it considering what else is on the used market for the same price.

Have you considered a new or CPO A4 Premium Plus with the sport package? It's like a grown-up's version of the WRX. Little less power and a little more weight, but considerably more refined and attractive-looking. An ECU tune and some nice wheels make a big difference.

Heck, you could probably get an S4 for about what your GS350 cost... They're still available with a manual and they are a beast! I had one with MMI navigation, B&O sound and the sport differential while I sold Audis. When the used ones dip below $30k I'll probably replace my RS6 with one.

 

911 as DD...?

The biggest problem is the golf club. I thought about getting cayenne or panamera. Not ready yet. I guess eventually I will hop in one of those.

 

Fold down the rear seats. Golf bag fits right in.

 

Oh.... I am gonna try this right now. That will be awesome. Thanks.

 

I know four people who are your age or older that have WRXs. 3 of them own STIs and one owns a WRX. They all seem to love the cars and have no issues driving them.

One of them was in a similar situation where he has a sportier sedan and wanted to relive his youth with a more fun car. I don't think he has any regrets.

There are some used E90 M3s around. Keep an eye out and you can find one.

 

I went to the dealer with intention of buying WRX and test drove it again. I just can't stop denying how clutch feels so ****ty.

Would it become some what porsche like if I replace the stock with any racing clutch?

Thanks.

 

You might even be able to do a pedal adjustment. The BRZ owners had the same complaint; featherweight clutch. There's a DIY on the pedal adjustment that supposedly makes it a tad firmer without interfering with normal operation. A heavier duty clutch would certainly make a difference.

 

Personally, since daily driving my STi since the age of 17 (now 26), I have no real complaints. Coming from driving Audi's (B5 A4, B6 A4 S Line, B7 A4 S Line) to my Subaru, I never looked back. From all sorts of terrain that car has seen, it has proven over and over again to me why I own and daily drive it. Now, with having done a complete build on it, it's completely unrealistic as a daily driver as the comfort (with the little that it had) has gone out the window. I say little as it's the first gen STi that hit the states, 2004, and comfort was not their selling strong point. The 2016 has come a long way to appealing to a crowd where comfort is more important. Having experienced daily driving a 2008 STi and even taking a spirited drive in a 2015 STi and WRX, it's amazing to me how they've finally pinned down a chassis to handle the power without sacrificing comfort. Even gearing. I know you said you don't like the clutch feel and I have heard that from a few people as well. The shifting in the new transmissions just feels so much smoother to me. This is all just personal opinion of course. Ultimately, as for a daily driver I would go for it.

Funny story about age. When I went in to do my taxes earlier this year with my usual guy, I found out he has a big turbo build WRX (his wife wanted it) and his daily is an E85 converted '15 STi. He's over 50. We had a huge discussion about how it seems to be against the norm to see older gentlemen driving these cars.

 

I actually did some research about the clutch. I found so many noise complaints. Any suggestions?

 

There's a thing on Reddit here about it. Is this what you're referring to?

I'm not sure if it's a clutch issue per say. I think the complaint more so has to do with shifting. (Correct me if I'm wrong). The 2015 STi went to a mechanical linkage for shifting, which made the shifting feel so much better to me compared to my 2004. The WRX has the regular cable linkage. Mechanical is essentially better. As far as suggestions, I'm not too sure. Maybe look into the CVT model instead of the manual? It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out. Maybe reach out to some WRX owners on Subaru forums like NASIOC and see what advice they may have.

 

Yes... But some people were saying that they were stuck on 1st and had to pull over... I will further look into it. Thanks.