Which are the top selling car models globally? Find out here
Depreciation busters: the cars with the strongest residual values
Volkswagen Golf: 66% retained value
VolkswagenShow Thumbnails
1 of 10
The moment you buy a new car you have to be prepared to take a big hit on depreciation. It's a fact. But what if you wanted to try and cushion the blow as much as possible? Here are the top 10 cars, according to Glass's Guide, that hold onto their value best after three years of ownership.
Ah, the trusty VW Golf. You know when you buy VW's benchmark hatchback that you're going to be left with something that will readily sell on three years down the line - which benefits used values. In ubiquitous 2.0-litre TDI diesel guise, the Golf will hold 66% of its purchase price.
Expert guide to buying a VW Golf
Buy a VW Golf on Auto Trader
On Bing: see pictures of the VW Golf
related stories on msn
5Comments
22/12/2011 11:26
22/12/2011 16:49
23/12/2011 00:32
From a man who KNOWS !.
The LEAST depreciating car is an older model, kept in good usable condition, where they reach a levelling off low plateau and if still looked after, will start to rise in value again.
Another even better deal is an untidy machine that you are prepared to detail and spend some TLC on. These go UP in value quite quickly.
Or you can buy a newer car from this list and watch it depreciate, consoling yourself that it just loses money slower than the other money pits.
Peace.
22/12/2011 12:57
27/12/2011 13:10
We have (because we cannot afford a new car) a 2001 Ford Focus Ghia . It has done no more than 68000 miles in ten years, We have it serviced regularly and last year had a new Cam belt fitted and 4 new tyres, the last ones were in 2008. It is comfortable roomy and fast. Also it is solid,Not quite so stylish but it is reliable.
Report
Are you sure you want to delete this comment?
Latest Cars videos
Image Search for Volkswagen Golf: 66% retained value on Bing
Image
1
of
1
See more results
results by
More on msn Cars
Daihatsu’s Charade looks like a boring econo-box city car. Let us assure you, it isn’t.
Lexus’s new IS has got the looks, but falls short due to some uninspiring engines
Photo diary: backstage at the 2013 International Mini Meeting in Italy
The car stories of the Hollywood actors at Cannes Film Festival
Renault teams up with F1 champions Red Bull Racing to create a very special new Megane Renaultsport
Auto Trader reports searches for white cars have soared by 600%. We round up white car hits and misses
It may not look much different, but BMW’s slick 5 Series has been upgraded for 2013
The rants and raves of Top Gear's most famous son...
The world’s most fuel efficient cars gathered in Amsterdam recently for a battle of the eco warriors…
Skoda’s facelifted Superb is the thinking man’s Mercedes S-Class
Aston Martin celebrates its 100th anniversary with a radical one-off concept car
