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​Depreciation and Diecast Cars

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Depreciation and Operating Costs         

Depreciation is the single biggest cost of car ownership, with almost every new car dropping a minimum of one-third of its value in the first three years, and a significant number shedding more than half.  

Small cars, compact SUVs, and some luxury SUVs, fare well on the second hand market. 

Resale heroes, cars that hold their values

How much and how quickly is your car depreciating? 

​Biggest losers     Luxury deals of the decade

"A lot of people are surprised, if not a bit shocked, at the total cost of owning and operating a vehicle," says Michael Case, chief engineer of vehicles at the RACV.  Depreciation Society

RACV and NRMA Vehicle operating costs

RACV calculates vehicle operating costs for a number of popular new vehicles. The calculations include the cost of financing the vehicle, depreciation, scheduled services, registration, insurance, fuel, tyres, etc. 

The calculations are provided as a guide to the cost of owning and operating a vehicle over a five year, 75,000 km (15,000 km per year) period.  

www.racv.com.au/Primary/OperatingCosts

Motor Vehicle Values  

www.redbook.com.au     
www.glassguide.com.au

Diecast cars

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_car

Car toys are growing in value, depreciation is not a major problem.  Matchbox toys can fetch up to $4000. 

Models Get Big Bucks
Big Market For tiny Cars
www.biante.com.au      
www.classiccarlectables.com.au
www.modelmania.com.au
www.motorfocus.com.au
www.replicars.com.au
www.vincediecastcars.com.au
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