you can now pick up a Audi A4 b6 turbo quattro for mid 20 - 30's (avant if you are looking for wagon)
the pre 02 caldina looks poo and i doubt 03 onward will be any cheap
it really makes me wonder why imports?
when i had my S13 or r33 5,6 years ago
there were nothing in the market provide similar options, performance and style for under $60,000
imports were the obvious choice, as a shitty E36 318i costs more than a R33 gts-t
now they are no longer the most money for value
I still own one only because I am passionate about skyline
if I have to make a sensible change I would have a decent look around before I consider an import again