"Automobiles depreciate the instant they leave the lot. The first biggest drop in depreciation happens in those first few minutes. Cars depreciate in value as the years pass. If a car has a high resale value, than they depreciate less. The reason is that a person is more likely to buy them, so they retain their value
. longer.http://www.money-zine.com/Calculators/Auto-Loan-Calculators/Car-Depreciation-Calculator/"