I test drove the new STi earlier this year and really didn't like the feel of it, it feels way too light for how fast you're able to go. I think I wanted a more grounded feeling, not like I was about to go airborne. But it was a lot of fun to drive, handles pretty well and the jump from 2nd to 3rd gear was a blast.
The X is a great speeding vehicle though. I was driving back to school from Denver and hit 130 in Utah, still handled perfectly. Why anyone would consider getting anything other that a Bimmer is beyond me...