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10 Sports Cars That Hold Their Value (With Pictures)
Ed Malaker
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When purchasing a sports car, one of the best things that you can do is to choose a model that holds value so you can get most of your money back when you trade it in or sell it. If you haven’t had time to do much research, keep reading as we list several of the most popular sports cars that depreciate slowly and inform you about each one.
The Porsche 911 is one of the most popular sports cars of all time, and it has a reputation as a dependable speedster that’s small in size but holds its value well. Most of these cars lose only 8% of their value after 3 years and maintain a resale value of $192,573, making it the top shorts sports car that depreciates slowly.
The Mazda Miata is a great choice when you’re looking for a car that retains its value. Many of these cars will only lose about 10% of value after 3 years and will retain a resale value of $31,223, making them much more affordable than the Porsche 911.
Chevy Camaro is a popular American sports car that provides drivers with plenty of horsepower in an attractive package. Most Camaros are 14% of their value after 3 years and will be worth approximately $41,474. While this car is more expensive than the Mazda Miata, it has more cargo space, and you can transport more than two people at a time.
4. Subaru Impreza WRX
Image credit: Subaru Impreza by Toby_Parsons, Pixabay
The Subaru Impreza WRX is an excellent sports car that is especially popular with younger generations. It’s lightweight, has a turbocharged engine, and looks amazing, which is why it depreciates slower than many other vehicles. Many owners find that their WRX loses only 14% of its value after 3 years and still retains a resale value of $31,171.
The Ford Mustang is an American car that has been around for many years. It has good acceleration and handles turns nicely, and you can choose from many attractive and sporty paint jobs. It usually loses only 20% of its value after 3 years and maintains a resale value of $39,243.
The Nissan GT-R is the first of several vehicles on this list to have a depreciation rate of 21% after 3 years. This vehicle has a resale value of $125,277, so it’s one of the more expensive options, but it’s a pleasure to drive and is attractive to look at. It includes plenty of safety features and a Bose premium audio system and delivers 600 horsepower.
Many Subaru models have a reputation for holding their value. The Subaru BRZ provides high performance in a relatively inexpensive package, and it only loses 21% of its value after 3 years, maintaining a resale value of $25,493. In addition, it provides the driver with 228 horsepower to the rear wheels, and you can get it with an automatic or manual transmission.
The Dodge Challenger is a popular muscle car that often has a sporty paint job and a large V8 engine. It delivers 807 horsepower, the most of any production car, so it’s a great choice if you need something fast. It holds its value well and loses only 21% after 3 years, maintaining a resale value of $41,827.
The Nissan 370Z is a small but quick car that depreciates slowly. The powerful V6 engine provides plenty of power, and its low profile helps make it more aerodynamic, so it hugs the road, is easier to control, and saves gas. After 3 years, it loses only 21% of its original cost and has a resale value of $38,409.
The BMW M8 is an attractive vehicle with a powerful engine that delivers up to 617 horsepower due to the twin-turbo V8 engine. It can reach 129 mph in a quarter mile while remaining comfortable and fun to drive. It depreciates only 25% in 3 years and has a resale value of $75,497.
Summary
When looking for a sports car that depreciates slowly, it’s tough to beat the Porsche 911 because it only loses 8% of its value after 3 years. However, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a close second, depreciating only 10% after 3 years. Interestingly, many of the most popular sports cars depreciate the same amount, with the Nissan GT-R, Subaru BRZ, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z all depreciating 21% after 3 years.
Featured Image Credit: Toby_Parsons, Pixabay
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Ed Malaker
Ed Malaker is an experienced writer who has brought his knowledge to a wide range of blogs, including home improvement, guitars, computer programming, tools, fitness, and pets. If you don't catch him writing, you can usually find Ed working in the garden or taking on DIY projects around the house. Ed’s also a talented musician, spending time composing music for independent films or helping people fix their guitars.
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