Forester STi conversion to manual not cheap

and a pain in the arse sourcing all the necessary parts if you try and do it on the cheap

The XS (cross sport) is a good alternative though and with the option pack they are very STi looking
I went for the Legacy GT BH5 Twin Turbo(needing an auto) and have been happy with it, preferred it to the drive of the forester to be honest
Depending on the age of the vehicle your looking for I would suggest either:
1: Legacy GT Spec B (BP5) (Twin Scroll mmmm)
2: Impreza WRX STi A-Line
Impreza A-line should tick all your boxes

If you like the hatch that is....