[Nick Koan]

I've had the Falken Ziex ZE-912 on my car for two years now as all-season tires, and used them all last summer cause I never swapped my wheels. When they were new, they were pretty good in the snow (for an all season). Right now, though, they feel pretty average. I also had a set of the previous version, the 512, and they were about the same, but wore out very quickly. The 912 was supposed to last longer and so far has done a good job. I would say they are above average, especially for the price, but they aren't anything spectacular. Probably a decent upgrade over RE-92s or whatever craptastic tires came on the 3.

If you do decide to trade it in (even though it doesn't look like it) the options are:
2006 Spec B is limited edition, red leather, 5-speed
2007 - 2009 Spec B have the 6-speed
2007 Spec B has the black/blue interior like the STi, but its all leather
2008-2009 Spec B has all black interior and also the new power selector stuff. 08-09 also has minor exterior styling modifications that make it look better IMO. Or, maybe I've been staring at my 05 for so long, it just looks old to me.
All 05-09 non-spec B Except for the aforementioned styling bump in 08, and minor other enhancements, these cars are exactly the same. Different years offer different color packages, and that's about it.

Personally, if I was looking, I'd chose the 07 Spec b, unless I could find a good deal on an 08 or 09. The 2010 has a different 6 speed than the STi and some people are calling significantly weaker too. The look of the 2010 has grown on me, and the overall package looks pretty good, but I don't think I'm ever buying a brand new car again (unless its totally worth it).