I just went from civic to a sti and its definetly a lot more costly. Have to figure in insurance, which was rediculous. Gas, 4 wheel allignmenst, Tires (awd seems to eat up tires more than my fwd car), maintaning differentials, all the damn oxygen sensors. I have had to deal with all this within the first 6 months and I almost started regretting the purchase because I was close to not being able to afford it all. And with such a nice newer car you don't want to skimp out on any of this. but in all seriousness insurance is no joke with these cars, hella expensive.