Lady Noto is moving to Ithaca, NY for a one-year internship, so I may buy a US-spec WRX and save a few bucks. She's excited for free shipping and no duty for all her Victoria Secret purchases.
Women.
The base WRX is actually more expensive if you buy it from the U.S. after you factor in the 6.1% duty.
The exchange rate isn't in our favour right now either.
nuh uh uh - you're assuming I'll be purchasing a base model for export. Silly Oliver and 1TSX.
Nope, I'm going loaded (incl navi and keyless access) and titling the vehicle in NY state as Lady Noto has residence there (and is a US citizen, actually). It may involve a Subie-swap (me getting the Forester, her the WRX) for the first few weeks, but thereafter, the car shall be mine, mine, all mine (for $34,490 incl destination)! Muahahahahaha!
By the way, everybody, here's a must-read (2015 WRX and STi Dyno-ed):
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/car-comparison-tests/2015-subaru-wrx-vs-sti