Im also younger at 21 years old. I came from a MY00 WRX to a 6MPS.
Reason - It fitted the 'quick' bill aswell as being unique and comfortable everyday for us (me and my wife)
Hoenstly, i really really really miss my wrx, S14 etc etc these kinds of cars. i still havent grow up as such and still would like an STI or EVO. But when the wife or kids, long trips and comfort\equipment come into it....
Then i could not find a better car for the money than a 6 MPS!
The cars i would consdier swapping for my MPS would be things like a R34 GTR, V35 350GT, EVO 9 or 10 etc etc.... These cars are all WAY over the money of a MPS...
The reason why i compare it to these cars...?
The MPS has very 'new' styling and interior design compared to most 2005+ cars out there for that price range.
Perhaps a 32 GTR..? No, the reason why? Interior design is getting on, doesn't have a trip computer, sunroof, 6 speed, cruise control etc etc etc.
Why not a R34 GT-T? Again, doesnt have the creature comforts the MPS has and isnt as quick stock and 6cyl rego lol
A 6,7,8 EVO? I would be fine driving it day in day out but if we wanted to take the car out on the weekend\trips etc then i KNOW my wife would usually just say lets take the Outlander as its easier and more comfortable!
True, chuck a STI, EVO into a corner and it feels so much more composed but if your needing to grow up and still want to have a bit of fun and smash the odd SS off the lights.... a 6MPS will have them taking a second look
Then again, Take a look at some of the US Mazdaspeed6's! Far from grown up!