If I was looking at getting a new ride... used would be under $10k... if I was looking at things over that, I'd rather something new or so close to new that it's still within 2 years of the current year and have at least 5 years left on the warrenty.
But that's me and I wouldn't be looking at anything in the EVO/STi class of cars anyway. Hell even a Fit/Yaris is a bit of a dream right now. :hsd: