Wow, they really changed the looks of those. My stepdad is on about his 3rd or 4th Subaru wagon in a row, they're great cars. His latest is actually not ugly, think it's a Legacy wagon. Great WI./MN. cars and just really swiss army knife-ish.
Todd, if every American was like you and compulsively bought new cars and MCs every year or two, the entire economy would not be collapsing. So congrats for doing your part and setting a good example.
I've only had one brand-new car in my life, (besides company cars/demos), a 1979 RX-7. Every other car I've ever owned has been free other than maintenance. The few that I sold for less than purchase price were more than compensated by the ones that went for more. Most stayed the same, I buy smart and sell before too long. (A year or two). I do nothing for the economy other than spend as opposed to saving. So I've got that going for me.
A cheap, miled-up 993 6-speed coupe could be a great car, they are pretty bomb-proof and if it was maintained it could even be trouble-free. That would be a tempting ride.