Resale Value
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Santa Barbara, CA
2006 Boxster
Resale Value
Where's Mercedes? Audi is better?
Top 10 Brands: Best Resale Value 2008 - KBB 5 Years % Value Retention:
1. 48.1% VW
2. 45.6% BMW
3. 45.4% Acura
4. 45.2% Honda
5. 44.9% Porsche
6. 44.4% Subaru
7. 43.2% Lexus
8. 43.1% Infiniti
9. 42.6% Audi
10. 41.4% Toyota
2008 BEST RESALE VALUE: BY VEHICLE CATEGORY
SEDAN: Honda Civic
COUPE: Infiniti G37
CONVERTIBLE: MINI Cooper
WAGON: Scion xB
HATCHBACK: Scion tC
HIGH PERFORMANCE: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
LUXURY:BMW 6 Series
PICKUP: Toyota Tundra
SPORT UTILITY: Acura MDX
VAN / MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey
HYBRID: Honda Civic Hybrid
Top 10 Brands: Best Resale Value 2008 - KBB 5 Years % Value Retention:
1. 48.1% VW
2. 45.6% BMW
3. 45.4% Acura
4. 45.2% Honda
5. 44.9% Porsche
6. 44.4% Subaru
7. 43.2% Lexus
8. 43.1% Infiniti
9. 42.6% Audi
10. 41.4% Toyota
2008 BEST RESALE VALUE: BY VEHICLE CATEGORY
SEDAN: Honda Civic
COUPE: Infiniti G37
CONVERTIBLE: MINI Cooper
WAGON: Scion xB
HATCHBACK: Scion tC
HIGH PERFORMANCE: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
LUXURY:BMW 6 Series
PICKUP: Toyota Tundra
SPORT UTILITY: Acura MDX
VAN / MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey
HYBRID: Honda Civic Hybrid
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
From: Kirkland, WA
c300
VW?!?! .... VW?!? Wha-huh? 
I wonder how much manufacturer backed financing's artificially inflated residuals factored into that study, or if those were real market prices.
I'm guessing VW Financial has been setting residuals sky high to be able to offer really attractive lease rates to push cars. I keep reading articles in the car rags about how VW is pissing and moaning that sales are so bad in NA.
I wonder how much manufacturer backed financing's artificially inflated residuals factored into that study, or if those were real market prices.
I'm guessing VW Financial has been setting residuals sky high to be able to offer really attractive lease rates to push cars. I keep reading articles in the car rags about how VW is pissing and moaning that sales are so bad in NA.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 1
From: United States
2008 R350 & 2008 C300
Something to consider: Mercedes Benz cars, specially some of the early change over models (crosses fingers with new C) such as the first two years of the current E and S classes, have had quite a few problems. This helps drive down resale on used cars and the demand isn't there for cars with known problems. I would also like to state that if your trading in a car to a MB dealership you will get more for it than if your trading it in to another manufactors dealership. Specially if they can certify it as a Starmark car. As far as VW at the top, that one left me scratching my head as well
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Mercedes quality wasn't stellar with the E class when it launched, the old C class wasn't great and even the S-class left some to be desired. Top that off with a horrible M class and there wasn't much to love about MB.
Now with the lineup almost all new (ML, S, C, CL, CLS) they will shoot up I'm sure. Tack on the new E class soon to be launched...and the Mercedes star will shine bright again. They have zero room for poor quality and know it.
Now with the lineup almost all new (ML, S, C, CL, CLS) they will shoot up I'm sure. Tack on the new E class soon to be launched...and the Mercedes star will shine bright again. They have zero room for poor quality and know it.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 6
From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Used car values
<<Something to consider: Mercedes Benz cars, specially some of the early change over models (crosses fingers with new C) such as the first two years of the current E and S classes, have had quite a few problems. This helps drive down resale on used cars and the demand isn't there for cars with known problems. I would also like to state that if your trading in a car to a MB dealership you will get more for it than if your trading it in to another manufactors dealership. Specially if they can certify it as a Starmark car.>>
Starmark has been gone for a few years now, replaced by CPO which is NOT the same.
Comparing the trade in values of my '95 C280 vs my '01 C320, with mileages, conditions and ages approximately the same, the trade-in value of my W203 was $3000 less. And of course the W203 cost more when new.
Starmark has been gone for a few years now, replaced by CPO which is NOT the same.
Comparing the trade in values of my '95 C280 vs my '01 C320, with mileages, conditions and ages approximately the same, the trade-in value of my W203 was $3000 less. And of course the W203 cost more when new.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
2008 C350
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
2014 Ghibli S Q4 & 2008 C350
I might do the same thing. I'd like to be able to consider the new E Class in a few years. But when you look at the amortization and see how slow you payoff the principal of the loan, 2yrs out (assuming you borrowed $35K at 5.85% for 60mo) your payoff about $22K with $3400 paid in interest, vs. the last two years where you only pay $870 in interest and your payments rapidly reduce the principal and therefore increase your 'equity' in the car. Let's just hope that the new C's will hold their value better than the previous models. If you know for sure you want to make a switch in a couple years, maybe a 27mo lease could serve you better?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
2008 C350
I didn't like the residuals on the lease rates. I also made a large downpayment on the C so will be paying more principal quicker (along with a 48 month payment schedule).
I also want the flexibility to keep the car if I really like it or hold off on getting the E if I don't like it and don't want to be forced to make a decision based on the expiration of a lease term. I also tend to put about 20K miles per year on the car and don't want to get nailed for extra mileage.
I also want the flexibility to keep the car if I really like it or hold off on getting the E if I don't like it and don't want to be forced to make a decision based on the expiration of a lease term. I also tend to put about 20K miles per year on the car and don't want to get nailed for extra mileage.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 2
From: Toronto, ON
2011 E350 4Matic Wagon, 2013 C350 4Matic Sedan
Same here... planning on driving the car for a few years, pass it on to my parents and get a E-class.
I guess MB's strategy of moving buyers up the foodchain is working.
I guess MB's strategy of moving buyers up the foodchain is working.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,423
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
2014 Ghibli S Q4 & 2008 C350
I didn't like the residuals on the lease rates. I also made a large downpayment on the C so will be paying more principal quicker (along with a 48 month payment schedule).
I also want the flexibility to keep the car if I really like it or hold off on getting the E if I don't like it and don't want to be forced to make a decision based on the expiration of a lease term. I also tend to put about 20K miles per year on the car and don't want to get nailed for extra mileage.
I also want the flexibility to keep the car if I really like it or hold off on getting the E if I don't like it and don't want to be forced to make a decision based on the expiration of a lease term. I also tend to put about 20K miles per year on the car and don't want to get nailed for extra mileage.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
2008 C350
