Speaking of going backwards, let's buy a 15 year old Subaru engine :dumb:
Can't really go wrong with either of the 3 choices. All hold value very well, perform very well and would be a lot of fun. Imprezas have a ton of room in them, so it'd be a tough choice vs the r but I think I'd get the r. Focus would be dead last for me, not even on the list.