Thanks for the replys guys and/or gals!
Here's the thing about the RX-8 vs. STi discussions my wife and I have:
Things we enjoy about the 8:
1) The look 8
2) It's silky smooth acceleration and lively engine
3) The refined 8 interior and seating
4) The great interest rate on the loan we have for the 8 - it is about 1 percentage point less than what we would be able to get on any new purchase
She dislikes the following about the STi:
1) The spoiler
2) The 'bling bling' wheels
These are what I enjoy about the STi:
1) the AWD performance
2) the improved gas mileage
3) the safety features of the Impreza class
So, its really a toss up - but I found a used STi, silver, with the gold wheels (urk) for about $30,000