Residual value


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 ...

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 ...

Big Surprise: Honda and Acura have best residual values Chris Shunk

The residual value of a car or truck can be a tricky proposition. The age, mileage, general condition and segment of of the vehicle makes a big difference in determining its value, and so does its ...

Industry in trouble when Toyota writes down leases 1 year ago on Autoblog

Due to a miserable U.S. car market, Detroit automakers are losing billions from lower than expected residuals on leased vehicles. Since the residuals on Motown metal are traditionally below that of the Japanese competition, many industry insiders thought that Toyotas in this country world were ...

Cost of owning a car crests $1/mile on some models 2 years ago on Autoblog

We've all seen the ads in the newspaper or in commercials that say you can get a new car with zero money down and only $299 per month. Quick math tells you that even after taxes and destination, you're only paying about $4,400 the first year to own a brand new car. A recent study by consulting ...

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 #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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