Maybe it's 4 years then, I remember reading a Consumer reports article on best resell value models and the mini was at the top. They mentioned 50% but perhaps it was 4 years. It wasn't less than that.

 

If you look at the link I just posted, 5 year retained value is estimated to be 53% for the Mini, you weren't wrong.

 

i got my used 04 6sp gt for $20,400. i loved that someone else paid most of the depreciation for me. having said that:

CLAM DOWN PEOPLE AND ENJOY YOUR CARS!

if you wanted to invest in a car, you should have gotten an old classic car, fixed it up and sold it for a profit, but obviously there was something about the rx8 that you wanted so freakin' enjoy it. if you really want a return on your "investment," park it for 30 years or so, keep it in good condition and sell it at a profit to an enthusist around 2036 or so. i'm sure they'll pay top dollar for a well kept 8 with under 50k miles on it.

the resale value of a 13 year old rx7 gt is still around $10k, and people are still managing to get $15-$20k for them depending on the condition. they're not going to make the 8 forever.

if you're letting something like this come between you and the enjoyment of your car, then you probably shouldn't have bought one in the first place.

 

REALLY !? WHERE !?

LET ME FIND IT ....

*Edited* Well, mine is a 05 and the A/C really sucks .... grrrrr .....

Im going to try some mods posted a while ago next month .... too busy this month.

Thanks, tho