2006-07 Honda Civic Si or 2002-03 Subaru Impreza WRX?

Some vital details:
1. It's my first car
2. I love driving
3. I live in Maine
4. They are both around $7,000
5. I will probably add some mods to them at some point in time.

I would go with the wrx. I think it looks better than 06-07 si. You could also upgrade the wrx with stock sti parts from people upgrading their sti's. Awd doesn't hurt either.