After my experience with my96 classic JDM Subaru Impreza WRX and my mates Impreza plus countless people I met/spoke to from Scoobynet some years ago I'd have to disagree with that completely.
Exactly Dan.
Stick to stock (ish) power levels, service correctly & I have heard they can be very reliable cars.
well, what i meant was, can't go wrong as they are a great car, in that sense in my defense