Quote Originally Posted by Dingo Jellybean

Yes, every new car will take that hit. But again, we don't plan to sell the car in a year of buying it. When most people buy cars, they plan to own the car for at least 4 years, with an average of 6 years. I plan to own the car for about 7 years or until 150000 miles. My mother owned an 98 Integra for 7 years before buying a new TSX (or NSX or RSX...whatever those Acuras call it) in early 2005. We all expect that depreciation value and are willing to accept it.
I don't know if you're expecting to get rid of it at 150,000 just to buy a new car or what, but it will probably last twice that long Hondas are great cars, and my mom has one with over 200,000 miles, and it hasn't required any major repairs. It's probably 10 years old, too, so yours will be even better.