I don’t know if you have noticed, obviously not, but Hondas hold their value rather well. Now, no $17k is not money well spent & is a bit over the top, not sure where you got that from, but they do go for $8k-$10k no problem, same with a clean turbo B series car.
But take a clean(minimal rust, if any), 150k+ mileage, 92-00 Civic 5spd for example. They will go for $1,500-$4,500 no problem depending on condition, mileage, etc.