Mercedes-Benz models lead the field for resale value

[The Boss]

Mercedes-Benz models lead the field for resale value

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the SLS AMG super-sports car have the lowest value depreciation in their segment, and have accordingly been dubbed the “2014 residual value champions” by the German internet news magazine “Focus online”. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz vehicles proved to have the highest value retention in a 2010 study by the motoring magazine “Auto Bild”, an independent assessment confirming a major financial advantage. According to the residual value forecast by “Focus online”, the Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY will be the upper medium-class car with the lowest value depreciation in three years time. As a used car the saloon will still achieve 53.5 percent of its current new value, easily taking the top position in this important segment. In terms of absolute euro figures, Mercedes-Benz also has the lowest value depreciation in this vehicle segment.


In three years time, admirers of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will still have to pay 59 percent of the new price for a used example. The exciting gull-wing model therefore not only offers the latest technology, outstanding performance and a thrilling driving experience, but is also an excellent financial investment as a “2014 residual value champion”. A look back at history confirms this prospect, as very high prices are nowadays paid for the legendary gull-wing of the 1950s.

The rankings for the “2014 residual value champion” tables are the result of calculations by the Saarbrücken-based market research institute Bähr & Fess Forecast. This highly respected company has regularly examined the residual values of used vehicles on the basis of numerous data for many years. On behalf of “Focus online” the institute established which vehicles could be expected to have the highest residual values if purchased new in October 2010 and resold in October 2014.
At the beginning of this year the motoring magazine “Auto Bild” already gave its “Value Champion 2010″ award to the Mercedes-Benz E, C, S and R-Class for the highest value retention in their segment. This confirmed the findings of studies that have regularly shown Mercedes-Benz vehicles to be among those with the highest value retention.

 

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In three years time, admirers of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will still have to pay 59 percent of the new price for a used example.

Hmmm, that may be considered 'good' compared with other new cars. But, it isn't 'good', really, is it?

Anyone who buys one, will loose, according to your figures, 41 percent over 3 yrs! when they could have bought an equally exciting / quality / fast / practical / stunning / as good car, for that same initial outlay (or less), that would have not decreased in value at all!!! E.g. Classic Lotus, Mercedes, Jag, Ferrari, Porsche, whatever, you need and no the maintenance and repair bills, do not make the up difference, in any way.

Why, on earth do people do it (unless company/someone else is paying), I admit, I am so glad they do, because that creates bargain's for those (like me), who like value for money (that they work hard for).

If you are a Multi-Millionaire, then, yes, it does not matter.
But, a mere Millionaire? That is not so much these days, in GB.

Why do people spend so much, to loose so much, in 3 years. When, they could spend the same, buy an equally (or actually much more) exciting and good car, for the same money and not loose anything at all in depreciation?

I know, I am likely to get slated for my opinion, by many. But, I would really like to know the answer, as, unless you, are genuinely a multi-millionaire or the company is paying, why would you do it?

The millionaires I know well, and there are several. Made their money by counting every penny - they do not waste anything. They drive cars either on lease through the Business they own, or older cars that will not loose money.

Just interested, thats all. Perhaps, someone can enlighten me, as to why a wealthy person would spend such a lot, knowing they would loose 41% over 3 years (+ the other running costs, or even HP/interest charges?). I don't get it.