Still, if you know where to look, a smattering of mid-engine sports cars from yesteryear have depreciated enough to be affordable. Others are bouncing back the other way once again, like Toyota's MR2.

After the Japanese automaker took ample care of its mid-size SUV and truck lineup for North America, it's time to see what they have in store for the rest of the world where the Tacoma or 4Runner ...