I usually go with motul 300 for the fluid. Has worked well for me and helps going into 1st while moving. Everyone has been talking about a syncromesh thats also suppose to be awesome.

the transmissions aren't as bad as everyone says. No they aren't the greatest, but the guys who rally them use stock transmissions and do just fine. And trust me, they beat on their cars all day long. I've had my 02 since oct, stock trans, 140k miles when I got her, changed my fluid before once my first race in November (now been through 4 races, one all day test and tune, and over 20k miles) and it's doing just fine.

The headlights are good and you won't have any trouble selling them.

check into accessport if you are looking for engine management.

If you are interested at all in rally you can check out dirtyimpreza.com they have tons of information or PM me.