For what it is worth I drive an old spec b Legacy that I found looking very sad down south a couple of years ago. It is amazing what a new front bumper, stainless steel exhaust, brake overhaul, some 'smart' bodywork and loads of tlc has done for it.
Being an older car I don't get heavily stung for the road tax and insurance companies seem to view it very kindly too.
Now it is nicely sorted and while it will never be pretty it, it is tremendous fun!!!