High depreciation cars that are totally worth spending for

Cars with high depreciation tend to be a turn off to many, but there are quite a handful of them that are certainly worth your money. Here are some cars that might just make it worth your while to purchase despite their high depreciation.

From an economical standpoint, the best cars are the ones that suit your needs while costing the least because it simply does not make sense to purchase a more expensive car that does the exact same thing - ferry you and your family to the shopping mall.

However, if you are even a little bit inclined towards the wonderful machineries that is cars, you will probably have some opinions on which are more desirable. If you are an avid car enthusiast like us, you will probably be willing to part with an arm and a leg, figuratively of course (how else will we drive), just to buy the cars of our dreams.

Here are 10 cars that you can get under $120,000, but has a depreciation of more than $10,000. These cars may just be that financial mistake that you need to make.

1. Honda S2000 (1999-2009)

There's little reason for anyone to dislike the Honda S2000. A sleek roadster with a huge arsenal of aftermarket parts support, the engine that came with the S2000, also held the record for the highest horsepower per litre naturally aspirated engine for more than a decade. The S2000 came with performance-oriented double wishbone suspension and a 50:50 weight distribution which made it a capable platform.

2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX / Evolution IX Wagon (2005-2008)

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution started its life as a run-of-the-mill sedan that was given the race car treatment. It took over the drivetrain from the Galant VR-4 which was Mitsubishi's competition car in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with all-wheel-drive, the Lancer Evolution went on and made its mark on the world as a capable platform for not only rally as it was intended, but on paved racetracks as well.

3. Nissan Silvia S13 180SX/200SX (1989-1994)

Adored by budding drifters and professionals alike, the Nissan 'S-chassis' cars are well recognised for their tyre smoking shenanigans. While S13s came with a variety of powerplants, the ones in Singapore came with a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine. Coupled with a rear-wheel drive layout and a sleek body with iconic pop-up headlights (RS13 and RPS13), there is little doubt regarding this amazing car's status as a sports car.

4. Honda Civic Type R FD2 (2007-2011)

To create the first Type R, Honda took their Integra coupe, stiffened its chassis, tweaked the suspension, shaved some weight off and gave it more power to transform it into a track-ready machine. Throughout the ensuing years, Honda built up an excellent reputation for offering some of the best naturally aspirated engines which incorporated VTEC, their variable valve timing and lift technology. The Civic Type R (FD2) is the last of the 'pure' Type R lineage as the following Civic Type R are now turbocharged.

5. Ford Fiesta ST (2017)

Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine making 180bhp, with overboost function that pushes the output to 197bhp horsepower, the lithe hatchback is able to shoot to 100km/h in less than seven seconds. The Ford Fiesta ST is undoubtedly one of the best hot hatches in the current generation of cars, it incorporates plenty of power into a compact yet aggressively styled body.

6. Suzuki Cappuccino (1991-1998)

The Suzuki Cappuccino is a 'kei' car, which are designed to comply with Japanese regulations on vehicle size and engine capacity, in order to enjoy benefits on tax and insurance. The Cappuccino has its rear wheels powered by a three-cylinder 657cc turbocharged DOHC engine. It has a miniscule size and a cute yet sporty design, there is little reason for one to dislike these awesome cars.

7. Volkswagen Golf GTI E35 (2011)

The Golf GTI E35 is a special 35th anniversary limited edition model based on the Mk VI GTI. It comes with the engine from the Golf R of the same generation, which gives it 235bhp while also unlocking much more tuning potential. While the Golf GTI is by far the quintessential European hot hatch, the E35 takes it up another notch with its exclusivity, surely a car that should not be missed.

8. Renault Megane RS265 (2012-2017)

In the hot hatch game, Renault is not far behind. In fact, equipped with a limited-slip differential and a powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged engine making 265bhp, you'll be hard-pressed to make a choice between the Megane RS265 and a Golf GTI. The RS265 also comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the choice of many enthusiasts. It has a racy and aggressive design the sets it apart from others.

9. Volkswagen Passat R36 (2007-2010)

While the Volkswagen Passat is a handsome sedan, there isn't much about it that screams 'race car'. With the Passat R36, Volkswagen took the same body added some slight tweaks, and dropped in a huge 3.6-litre VR6 engine that makes 295bhp. This is the textbook definition of a 'sleeper car', anyone that assumes it to be an ordinary people-carrier will be surprised by its prowess. Not to forget, the unique sound that the VR6 engines make, that is surely an added motivation to get one.

10. Porsche 944 Turbo (1986-1991)

Unlike the posterchild of Porsche, this one has its engine up front. The 944 Turbo has a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine that produces 220bhp, it is able to complete the century sprint in 5.9 seconds - a remarkable feat in the mid eighties. Moreover, the 944 has a pleasing design with iconic pop-up headlights, it also has near 50:50 weight distribution, resulting in exemplary handling aspects.