evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 which cars do you think deprecate the least? my list is 99 honda s2000 07 honda jazz sport 02 mini cooper s Also a 01 B5 RS4 wagon is worth more than a e46 m3! does audi hold their values better than bmw? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 S2000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Lexus, for some reason... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 ones that are already 15-20 years old and dont cost the earth to maintain, something rare or a bit special, something thats a car, not an appliance. I have never seen the point of buying a new car unless you have a business to claim back the depreciation, even then still not worth it in a lot of cases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftracewake 22 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Toyota Landcruisers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Why is the 07 Jazz Sports on your list? Its still a GD, S2000's hold their value but I've seen some pretty cheap lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Toyota Landcruisers Yeah especially the decent Lexus versions. I'd love an LX470, but they are still the best part of 50k! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 2nd hand utes. They all have heaps of kms and are still worth heaps of money. As an example: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-616603921.htm that is $60k brand new Which is equivalent to a 2006 e60 530d with 160km on it going for $65k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Toyota Landcruisers yeah those are never cheap Why is the 07 Jazz Sports on your list? Its still a GD, S2000's hold their value but I've seen some pretty cheap lately. they are still a good 15k when i'm pretty sure you can get the next shape up for that money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Classics don't depreciate. If we are talking new cars, apparently Holden Commodore Utes have the lowest depreciation rate from new. Hiaces and Hiluxes seem to do well too. Yeah especially the decent Lexus versions. I'd love an LX470, but they are still the best part of 50k! Actually no, the Lexus versions depreciate the most from new and are the least desirable being petrol and un economical, they are a lot cheaper than the toyota versions. Lexus in general depreciate heavily, as do any luxury cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Well, from your list.... Let's see S2000: It's now around 1/4 of the original new price in 15 years Mini Cooper S: It's now around 1/3 of the original new price in 11 years Jazz: It's now half of original new price in 6 years By this calculation, S2000 is the best in holding its values. Ain't those really old diesel Nissan Patrol/ Mitsi Pajero kept their value best? 20+ years old and still sells for $15k+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 +1 diesel 4x4's etc. Paid way too much for all my trucks for what they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 512 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 These ones are going up 1964 1071 Mini Cooper s 196 Xk150 jag Bmw 2002 turbo Bmw E9 bmw csl Bmw m1 Aston Martin DB5 Jag XJ220 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Is there a site that shows what it costed to buy the car new? Old Porsche 911 seems to hold there value well too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Is there a site that shows what it costed to buy the car new? Old Porsche 911 seems to hold there value well too 911's do hold good value after a few years here. I remember a mates dad brought a $230,000 750iL new back in the day, his standing joke was "I brought it on BMW's 3rd now, 3rd next year and a 3rd the year after and by the time I made the third payment it was greater than what the car was worth as a trade" Was the OP looking for a good used Japanese import and wanted advice on what to buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 which cars do you think deprecate the least? my list is 99 honda s2000 07 honda jazz sport 02 mini cooper s Also a 01 B5 RS4 wagon is worth more than a e46 m3! does audi hold their values better than bmw? Its a practicality thing, four doors are more appealing in the second hand market. I will have the same when I sell my current car (2011 Megane RS250) vs a VW Golf GTI, they cost the same new (60k) but the Golf will be worth more after 3 years because its and Automatic with 5 Doors vs my car being a Manual 3-Door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 911's do hold good value after a few years here. I remember a mates dad brought a $230,000 750iL new back in the day, his standing joke was "I brought it on BMW's 3rd now, 3rd next year and a 3rd the year after and by the time I made the third payment it was greater than what the car was worth as a trade" Was the OP looking for a good used Japanese import and wanted advice on what to buy? lol i remember that deal on the radio i've been wanting a m3 for awhile now and have been looking at other options and found certain cars that are getting older with higher km but still worth good money. That got me thinking what is a good buy in terms with deprecation or is it better to wait for the car to be over 5 years old, then the deprecation slows down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) VX Landcruisers, Landcruiser Prado's, Toyota Surf's e.t.c However, not so much the Surf's but those above are like literally driving boats. Edited September 12, 2013 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 thats it, time to buy a Landcruiser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 R32 GTR R34 GTR 6 Speed MKIV Twin Turbo Supra But sometimes we need to remember, some cars are listed way above what they are worth and are not getting sold so we can't determine what they are "worth" based on say listings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 And for older cars you need to also factor in that some depreciate then start to appreciate again. The E30 M3 did that and it looks like the E36 M3 is heading that way too. Any well maintained car will begin to appreciate eventually. The volume made originally and exclusivity (and therefore how many survive in good nick) will determine by how much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Not really... demand is a factor. A well maintained mid 90's Corolla will never appreciate in value (for example). It may stop depreciating but there's no market force to drive the price up again (supply > demand). IMHO. I realise that... What I mean is that a well maintained 90s Corolla will almost certainly appreciate in 30-40 years time as there will be very few left and certainly very few that are in good condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 A well maintained mid 90's Corolla will never appreciate in value (for example). Unless it's the Chris Amon edition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 232 Report post Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) hilux and hia-ace, vans in general get crazy money for the mileage are we comparing from new because any euro is going to lose being it started so much higher when new,how can a 911 that was 200k and is now 50k not a big depreciation compared to a corolla that went from 30 to 10 corvettes and early mustangs probably sell for more now than they did brand new, is that depreciation? biggest loss would have to be mercs or alfas I reckon,people are scared of 2nd hand alfas Edited September 14, 2013 by kwhelan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Our Ford is worth over 30 times what it cost in 1929 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
