USA Today Article About Retention Value of Autos.
Yesterday's (Thurs., Aug.26) USA Today had an article in the Money section about which vehicles retained their value the best. "Eurpoean and Japanese cars and trucks likely will retain the most value over the next 5 yrs. according to Kelley Blue Book". Specifically: the BMW 5 series, Mini-Cooper, Acura TL, Infinity G35 coupe, Mazda RX8, MB CLK 320 Cabriolet, Nissan 350Z, Volvo XC90, Lexus Gx 470, and the Porshe Cayenne will retain the most value over the next 5 yrs. "The AVERAGE new vehicle is worth 30% of its purchase price in 5 yrs. according to Kelley Blue Book".
If the average SSR buyer paid $45,000 for their SSR that means it would be worth $13,500 in just 5 yrs. according to this report. I just can't see that happening. Time will tell of course but I can't imagine a vehicle as sharp and unique as the SSR selling for $13,500.
The worst vehicles as far as losing the most value in 5 yrs. were listed as: Pontiac Aztec, Chrysler Sebring sedan, Jaguar X-types, Mitsubishi Diamante, Mercury Sable, and Suzuki Viatra.