Classic's Crap

[classicman]

http://autos.aol.com/article/general...25104709990001

IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, has announced the all-new 2009 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, which recognize current and upcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now. Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typically a car-buyer's primary expense during ownership, these awards, like all of kbb.com's new and used vehicle information, are designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions.

Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book Residual Value Guide researched by an expert staff of automotive market analysts. These prestigious awards honor vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original retail price after five years of ownership. Low-volume vehicles and vehicles with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of more than $60,000 are excluded from award consideration, except in the luxury and high-performance categories.

2009 Best Resale Value by Brand
Model Residual Value Percentage
1. Honda------------44.5
2. Toyota-----------42.7
3. Volkswagen------40.9
4. Subaru-----------39.4
5. Lexus-------------38.7
6. BMW--------------38
7. Infiniti-------------37.3
8. Acura-------------36.8
9. Audi---------------36.5
10. Nissan-----------36.5


Maybe this is why the "Big three" are in trouble. Not one car in the top ten! Not one.