2008 AutoBlog Residual Value Study

[Audi Junkie]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/21/big-surprise-honda-and-acura-have-best-residual-values/

[Source: Automotive Lease Guide]

Industry Brand Residual Value Rankings
Rank Brand
1 HONDA
2 SUBARU
3 VOLKSWAGEN
4 TOYOTA
5 NISSAN
6 MAZDA
7 SUZUKI
8 SATURN
9 PONTIAC

Luxury Brand Residual Value Rankings
Rank Brand
1 ACURA
2 LEXUS
3 AUDI
4 INFINITI
5 LAND ROVER
6 BMW
7 PORSCHE
8 MERCEDES BENZ

 

[FowVay]

Under the luxury brand residual it appears that every German brand made is represented.

It shows that they're desireable even with their poor reputation for reliability.

I know that I have owned Mercedes, BMW, and VW and it's tough to replace them.