I would go crown vic all day bro. Think about the long term. Thing will last for YEARS. Gas really isnt bad at all. It will take regular octane instead of premium for the wrx so the annual fuel cost might be cheaper on the vic believe it or not. LX is a great find.

Either car has a big following online.

Vic seems like the better deal and it is clean as fawk.

Can always T5 swap it down the road so you can be slamming gears.

I'd get the VIC!