This is the perfect time to buy a new Subaru WRX STI in Britain, as the Japanese car maker has dropped the MSRP to under £27K. At £26,995 this is a bargain in the world of performance cars. We’re talking about a powerful rally-bred car with tons of racing pedigree. Granted, it looks a bit dated, but the STI is still a very good driver’s car.

The standard car comes with with 320 ps and 450 Nm of torque, but for an extra £1,599 you can have the 340R power upgrade with an ECU upgrade kit that boosts the power up to 340 ps and 490 Nm of torque. That means a 0 to 60mph time of just 4.7 seconds. All models come with Subaru’s advanced All-Wheel Drive technology, Torsen rear differential, fully-independent front and rear suspension and four-door saloon practicality.

Still, if 27 grand is still a lot for you, the STI can be financed at under £300 a month.