Why do SUVs have higher resale values than cars?

**pajerokid** · January 12th, 2006 08:10 PM

In support of Niky's argument, look at the resale of the Expedition.

Mas mura pa sa Gen2.5 Paj in some cases.

**OTEP** · January 12th, 2006 11:27 PM

Depende din iyan sa SUV. But SUV's defy aging better than sedans which are often victims of fashion and were designed to be 'uso' during their time. The '88 Pajero is still handsome today. The '88 Galant does not exude the same appeal (unless maganda restoration).

Also, when SUV's grow old, they become toys. When cars grow old, most get junked.

Sa market natin malakas demand for SUV's because of the aforementioned reasons. But never ako nagsisi for getting an SUV. It has served its purpose well and was well worth the price.

**finchy18** · January 13th, 2006 12:02 AM

IMO, one simple reason is that SUV's are much bigger and a lot of people can fit in to. its about power and durability.

**Chip** · January 13th, 2006 12:14 AM

all of the above. plus one other thing, we pinoys are inherently SUV-crazy. i guess this is because of the terrible driving conditions (lubak the size of a tractor tire) and flooding here na in some areas, an SUV becomes a necessity, not a luxury. plus a lot of us like going home to our provinces where a lot of the small roads are not that well paved and the inclines are pretty steep so kelangan din. so mataas talaga demand for them and those that cant afford the brand new ones opt for the second-hand ones. supply and demand.

**oldblue** · January 13th, 2006 02:09 AM

Ford SUV's suffered the same fate as euro cars like volvo and audi. sa sobrang takot ng 2nd hand buyer na baka magastos i-maitain ang mga ganito type of cars. less ang demand so napipilitan ang owners ibagsak ang presyo kung desperate ibenta.

but I still envy those people driving around with 1st gen expeditions, iba ang trato talaga sa kanila even sa golf course, sa mga bldg. driveways, sa traffic etc ...

in fact in some weddings White Ford Expeditions are being used as bridal cars hehehe

**KCboy** · January 13th, 2006 02:14 AM

a real suv 4x4 will be priced higher and demand more value in the used car market than any sedan, even if a newer model of the suv came out, it is and will always be a 4x4, that's why there value will always be higher than any used car in the market.

**Karding** · January 13th, 2006 02:27 AM

Currently sa US, napakababa ng resale value ng SUVs dahil sa gas prices.

saka kung mas marami ang Accord kaysa sa Pinas, malamang mas mahal ang resale ng CRV.

"Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility"

**niky** · January 13th, 2006 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Also, when SUV's grow old, they become toys. When cars grow old, most get junked.

I was going to agree, then I thought... what about Honda Civic Hatchbacks and Toyota Starlets?... so I was going to object, but then I remembered their resale value...

...so I still agree. :lol:

**oldblue** · January 13th, 2006 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by niky

I was going to agree, then I thought... what about Honda Civic Hatchbacks and Toyota Starlets?... so I was going to object, but then I remembered their resale value...

...so I still agree. :lol:

very true.

**ale828** · January 14th, 2006 06:44 PM

supply and demand. its primary driving force for car sales economy. Which is why in 1-2 years time cars like the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda 3 can still hold better value than their equivalent competitor. In fact i predict the Fortuner to have one of the best resale values for any SUV sold here.