Best and Worst Cars that Hold Their Value

Some people have enough disposable income to meet the issue of broken down cars head on, but for the rest of us it helps to know which cars hold their value the best and which ones are the worst. Interestingly enough, this issue is bigger than you may think. If you have two cars of equal size and performance but opted for the cheaper one, the money you saved initially may later be used for maintenance cost. So you have to be careful. Below is a list of the best and worst cars that hold their value. Generally, this list is based on things such as reliability, gas mileage and resale value after five years.

Best:

Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Subaru Forrester, Volvo XC70,Lexus ES 350, Mazda 2, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Touring, Volkswagen Jetta, Mitsubishi Lancer.

Worst:

Toyota FJ Cruiser, Chevrolet Aveo, Ford F250, Volvo S60, Cadillac DTS, Nissan Titan, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Jeep Liberty, Ford Ranger XLT, Mitsubishi Eclipse.

This list is by no means extensive and was compiled from a series of reliable Web sites. The bottom line is to do your research before deciding which car to buy. Most car owners keep their cars for roughly five years and in that time, the value depreciates. All cars and their values depreciate but some are better at holding their worth than others. This is something to consider if you’re planning on trading up in five years so use this list as a jumping off point to determining the best car for you and your family.