Never drove an Evo nor a STI but I almost thought about a 2015 WRX and then a light tune to make it fun but again, drove the Z and just liked the whole package overall. I'm single so 2 seats fit me fine and gives me an excuse NOT to be the one that drives everyone to lunch LOL.
One thing that I think car manufacturers are missing on is that most 'drivers' like and enjoy feeling the road; and all the magazines seem to bash cars that are like this - with the exception of the BMW
That is why I loved my G35 coupe and why after doing some suspension mods - loved the GTI and why I currently love my Z. I want to feel the road and that seems to be lost on people.