like the last poster said, i don't think that depreciation should be your main concern when getting a car that isn't exactly a minivan. However, if you'd like to know, i bought my '04 Crossfire 8 mo. ago, with 30k on it, (with replaced, brand new tires.) for $16,990. Whoever owned it may have driven it a LITTLE on the heavy side, but its practically mint cond. ppl who aren't familiar with Crossfires NEVER think its 3 years old.
...so i guess that you could be right about the depreciation factor, - though i don't see why such an awesome little car wouldn't hold more value.
However, i personally am going to enjoy my xfire to the fullest, and worry about how much of my 16, 990 im going to get back after many, many years of driving.
tall_girl