According to a recent survey conducted by the automotive magazine WhatCar?, Volkswagen vehicles retain more of their original value than the industry average. Volkswagen vehicles retained 42.2 percent of their original value after three years of ownership, whereas the industry average is 41.7 percent.
While these numbers may seem a bit unnerving, it's important to remember that all new cars typically lose 20 percent of their original value the minute they're driven away from the dealership -- and then another 10 percent during the course of the first year of ownership. That's it's important to consider the vehicle's resale value after 36 months of ownership, once these arbitrary fluctuations in value have settled down and vehicles can be valued based on their actual performance and demand.
For example, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R was recently named one of Kelley Blue Book's top models in the Best Sporty Compact Car category, earning praise for its all-wheel drive performance and power. The experts at Kelley Blue Book were able to forecast that the Golf R will have a resale value of 55.0 percent of its original value after 36 months of ownership, which is significantly higher than the average car.
At Fairfield Volkswagen, we offer a great selection of high-quality pre-owned vehicles for you to choose from. Before we place any of them for sale, we put them through a rigorous inspection process to make sure that they're worthy of a place on our lot. In addition, we have a specially-selected inventory of pre-owned featured vehicles, which are offered at extremely competitive prices. These cars are likely to sell fast, so if you see one you like you should be prepared to act fast!
To speak with an associate and learn more about our inventory of pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles, stop by our showroom at 6065 Dixie Highway in Fairfield, OH.