The Subaru WRX is forecast to retain 55.2 percent of its value after 36 months
You know it all too well. When you buy a new vehicle, it depreciates as soon as you drive it off the lot. Often in the first year of ownership, your brand spanking new car can drop to just 60 percent of what you paid. Buying a car isn’t an investment.
But that doesn’t mean you have to lose a ton of money when you buy a car. Kelley Blue Book, perhaps the most renowned automotive valuation company out there, has done their research. And according to KBB, here are the top 10 vehicles to buy if you’re concerned about resale value.
10. Subaru WRX
The ONLY car on the list is the Subaru WRX. Every other vehicle is a truck or SUV. But the Subaru earns its place with its cult-like following. As one of the most impressive AWD cars available, the Subaru WRX is sought after by safety-conscious drivers and tuner enthusiasts alike. A unique interior and the impressive Boxer engine, not to mention the acclaimed WRX STi, are top features.
The Subaru WRX is forecast to retain 55.2 percent of its value after 36 months and 45.4 percent after 60 months.
9. GMC Canyon
Truth be told, this shouldn’t be a surprise. The latest incarnation of the Canyon brings sexy back to the business-class lineup. The gorgeous front grille is the nicest in the segment, and the Canyon is an honest-to-goodness truck, not a weak-sauce SUV variant. Want it in diesel? Yup, it’s got that too.
The 2017 GMC Canyon is expected to retain 59.8 percent of its value after three years and 47.2 percent after five years.
