ResaleValue


Toyota tops Kelley Blue Book best resale value awards

According to the experts-of-such-things at Kelley Blue Book, the average vehicle will only retain about 35 percent of its original value after the initial five-year ownership period, often making depreciation the greatest expense incurred by drivers over that time period. That's a hefty chunk of change to be sure, so a vehicle's anticipated resale value should be of prime concern when shopping for your next car or truck. Since 2003, KBB has published its Best Resale Value Awards, which seek to inform consumers of projected resale value for ... Read more →

Remember that whole 'bankruptcy will kill GM and Chrysler residuals?' Not so much. Chris Shunk

Back in late 2008, auto executives from General Motors and Chrysler warned of dire consequences in the event that one of their companies was forced into bankruptcy proceedings. With the help of the ...

Group says Chrysler resale value slips 6% in week following bankruptcy filing Michael Harley

Tipping after Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy, the automaker's Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep branded vehicles are facing rapidly dwindling resale values according to a research group. In a report by ...

Toyota's residual values seen falling more than competitors Sam Abuelsamid

One of the strongest selling points that Japanese brand vehicles like Toyota and Honda have had going for them over the past decade or two has been the stronger resale values that have resulted from ...

Maybach leads luxury segment... in depreciation Noah Joseph

Anybody want to buy a used Maybach? Hello? The idea may sound entirely preposterous – an anathema, even, to the brand's nouveau riche market – but it may be the best way to get your hands ...

Sorry, your SUV is now worthless 1 year ago on Autoblog

Thinking of trading your gas-guzzling SUV in for something smaller, a bit more fuel efficient? You are not alone. The rocketing cost of gasoline, and diesel fuel, is having a ripple effect on the SUV market. With consumers trading in their behemoths by the thousands in exchange for more frugal ...

Best convertible resale value: Ferrari F430, followed by... VW Eos... diesel 2 years ago on Autoblog

It is well known by now that decisions made around convertibles don't follow rational rules. That's why Britain, a place with some of the least agreeable weather in the world, has made some of the most appealing convertibles ever seen, though perhaps not the most reliable. Convertible resale values ...

KBB announces 2007 Best Resale Value Awards 3 years ago on Autoblog

It's the oldest criticism of buying new versus used – drive that fresh-from-the-factory 2007 model off the dealer lot and instantly chuck 5 - 10% of your investment right out the window. The minute its front wheels touch Main Street USA your brand new car becomes used. This is why resale value ...

Yo Quiero Research Integrity: Kelley Blue Book partners with Taco Bell to talk residuals 3 years ago on Autoblog

Here's an odd one of dubious merit: Kelley Blue Book's marketing research division has partnered with Taco Bell under the guise of studying the effects of in-car eating on vehicle residuals. Yes, that probably bears re-reading. The car valuation guide experts have teamed up with fast ...






Autoblog Podcast #156: Paukert comes back for more! 

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert chat and give each other grief. Merriment ensues.

 
 

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