When my son moved to California 3 years ago he bought a new V8 Mustang for about $28,000. The exchange rate was about $1.5 / £ at that time, so he paid about £19,000.
It was a basic, low spec dealer forecourt car so doesn't have any bells or whistles. It isn't remotely sophisticated or refined and has a bit of a drink problem, but at that price its residual value isn't really relevant. When / if he comes back to the UK I am sure that he could bring it with him and sell at very little if any loss.
Value for money and character it has by the bucket load.
