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5 Best & Worst Depreciating Vehicles


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Washington DC February 27, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that next to purchasing a home, buying a car is one of the toughest financial decisions a person will ever have to make. And today's topsy-turvy economic climate makes that decision even more complicated.

According to a recent consumer attitudes study, 64 percent of respondents intend to buy a vehicle in the next three years. However, consumers want to spend less and test the pre-owned, or used, market more. As a result, choosing a ride that will maintain a greater amount of its value over the average car ownership period (5 years) is more important than ever.

To help consumers make sound decisions, MSN Autos compiled a list of vehicles with the best and worst resale values based on their original manufacturer's suggested retail price.

The five best are all international makes, with the Mini Cooper at number one, retaining 67 percent of its sticker price over 3 years. The worst was the Ford Freestar, retaining only 27 percent.

Click Here to see how MSN ranked by car brands by their retention rates.

MORE HELP: Total Costs(Including depreciation) Compared By Brand, Model, Owner's Location and Length of Ownership