I wouldn't have been poor buying it, actually a car payment is the last of my debt as I have just about paid off my student loans. Still, a paid off Legacy is every bit as nice, and I really like mine. The STi is the car I have always wanted, a close second is a 1992 Legacy wagon with the 2.2 and a 5 speed. I just saw a chance at a really nice one, and being the waffle that I am needed someone to talk me down.