Jun 27th, 2008 by RJ Menezes
Residual value. It’s a term often uttered, but rarely really understood. It could mean the difference between a good purchase and a money pit. Residual value is what makes your car purchase a good long-term investment, not just a good buy the day you pick it up from the dealer.
Edmunds.com has released it’s newest list for the top ten cars with the best residual value. The list includes the percentage of its original value that each vehicle is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000. Edmunds residual value percentages are based on each car’s national True Market Value® (TMV) price, plus typical options and destination charge.
Here is the top ten list:
1. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman — 56.4%
2. 2008 Mini Cooper — 53.1%
3. 2008 BMW M3 — 52.8%
4. 2008 Lexus IS F — 49.6%
5. 2008 Scion xB — 49.2%
6. 2008 Volkswagen R32 — 49.0%
7. 2008 Infiniti G37 — 47.2%
8. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette — 47.1%
9. 2008 BMW 1 Series — 47.0%
10.2008 Volkswagen Eos — 47.0%
For more information, check out Edmund’s site by clicking the link here: http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/
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