We've been over the Mazda6 style hatch, and I agree with you that fastback works for both of us. But I thought we were talking about the impreza hatch vs. impreza sedan here, and I will take the sedan style over the hatch style any day. I'm not saying you're wrong, just different. I don't need or want the utility of the impreza hatch, I do want the power, transmission and suspension of the STi.
I'm still wondering though: why is a 2 door ok vs. a 3 door, wouldn't the same principals apply for you?