Aug 13, 2013

One thing that drivers fear when they purchase a new car is the depreciation as soon as they leave the lot. We can’t escape depreciation, but we can control the decisions made at the car lot before we leave.  It is important to select a car that will retain its value so you can have a valuable trade-in in the future and you don’t feel like you are drowning in a car loan.  NC Honda dealer has the Edmunds.com 2013 vehicles that retain their values.

 

What Affects a Car’s Value?

A vehicle’s value is affected by many features:

  • Year, make, model and trim
  • Color of the vehicle
  • Maintenance and reputation of the car
  • Add-ons
  • Desirability in the market

 

Do your research before you say yes to any car that catches your eye.  If you plan on trading in your car in the future, make a choice that will catch the eye of potential buyers as well.  Read what the industry has to say about the car you are considering.

 

2013 Honda Civic

The 2013 Honda Civic Coupe was named in the Coupe category and the 4-door Honda Civic was named in the Sedan category.  The Honda Civic was acknowledged by Edmunds.com for its available powertrain options, crash tests results, and comfort.

 

2013 Honda Odyssey

Not only did the Honda Odyssey make the Edmunds.com 2013 list of recommended minivans, but it was the only minivan named on the 2013 Best Retained Value list, too.  Edmunds.com recognized the safety features, easy 2nd and 3rd row seating, and the minivan’s V6.