It’s time to reap the rewards of the mistakes of others, as we tally among the fastest-falling performance cars of the past three years.

The rule is simple: no later than 2012 model. Let us be clear from the beginning – these depreciation disasters may not yet have plateaued. Some automotive oddities or orphans could still have a lot to lose. Keep them, because we won’t select them unless they’re first good, fast cars.

Citroen DS3 D Sport

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Holden VE Commodore SS

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Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI

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Lexus IS F/Volvo S60 Polestar

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Volvo -S60-Polestar

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro

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