bostnwhalr
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Probably that and the $85k MSRP doesn't help. Looking on Autotrader, used ones seems to come down in value faster, %-wise.
4Runner Depreciation
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Probably that and the $85k MSRP doesn't help. Looking on Autotrader, used ones seems to come down in value faster, %-wise.
bostnwhalr
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One of the beautiful (and obvious things) about low depreciation is that for those financing their 4Runner is built in equity in case you decide to sell or trade-in on a newer vehicle. So many people who finance their vehicles are upside down for a while, owing more than the loan balance. Doesn't happen as much with the 4Runner.
Here's a question. Which 4Runner model do you think will have the best resale value?
Here's a question. Which 4Runner model do you think will have the best resale value?
NuclearN8
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The Land Cruiser holds it's value better than any other luxury SUV and better than just about any other luxury vehicle but let's be honest... that's not saying much. A 45% deprectiation after 5 years still means you're losing close to a 4Runner SR5 or Trail in price (85,000*.45=38,250 lost after 5 years)...
It's all relative, percentage is about the same or a little better than the 4Runner though
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bostnwhalr
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Love the Baby Beanie reference. Maybe the color has something to do with it? I could see the Inferno, Quicksand and Cement colors garnering some attention over the longer haul? I saw my first Quicksand TRD Pro last week. Definitely stood out.
Brandonium
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In addition to that question, which models are the most produced? TRD Pro is the least and I would say that SR5 and Limiteds are the most? That would make Trail versions #2 in least produced? I'm not sure to be honest.
No, that's just extreme dealer stupidity. I drive by them every day. But if they can find someone to buy it, then it's extreme consumer stupidity. They were selling brand new Land Cruisers for $73,999. If anyone is looking for a bargain.
Toffees
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Dealers get incentives from the manufacturer to sell new, so they can (sometimes be more flexible). Still surprising they'd go that low in either case. Resale is a better indicator of a vehicle's value than initial cost (there's your 20-second economics lesson).
Not discounting low depreciation (especially when you have the unfortunate need to make an insurance claim), but wondering who here is planning on selling or trading their 4Runner in 3 years?
Brandonium
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based on my limited search for local, used, 2013+ 4runners the answer appears to be not many. In fact, that is my current assumption for the low depreciation; supply of used vehicles not meeting demand because no one gets rid of them constantly like many other cars.
Toffees
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Indeed. I considered flying to Milwaukee for a certified used because I had trouble finding many that met my 3rd row specs.
Brandonium
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I have two friends with Gen4 4Runners. Both over 200k and neither of them plan on getting rid of them. They plan on keeping them and getting their next vehicle (One a Subaru, the other either a Jeep or another 4R).
I see my fair share of SR5's and Limiteds here but there's only one TRDP in town that I have seen consistently and I believe I saw a Trail Premium a few weeks ago but that was my first sighting.
I see my fair share of SR5's and Limiteds here but there's only one TRDP in town that I have seen consistently and I believe I saw a Trail Premium a few weeks ago but that was my first sighting.
Lightenup_bro
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One of the initial reasons I started looking into the 4runner line. Then I fell in love.
I had to order mine to get one with 3 rows. All the 3 row variants in the area were RWD.
