I just got out of a $90k HSV and was looking at a used $90-100k Audi when I thought stuff it.
If I'm going to loose 50% of a car's value say over 3 years then I'd rather loose 50% of $50k than 100k.
Hence I pick up my new WRX tomorrow and will still have fun and enjoy it just as much.
Just my opinion.
With the money left over I'm considering something like a 1958 Belair that won't devalue like a modern car