17th Nov 2010, 10:53
"Resale values on the Fusion are already skyrocketing, and have easily surpassed the import competition."
It's all in the timing. The best time to buy a car is when the CEOs of the big 3 fly to Washington to beg for bail out money. Roughly a year and a half later everything is back to normal.
17th Nov 2010, 08:32
"Resale values on the Fusion are already skyrocketing, and have easily surpassed the import competition."
First of all NOTHING is skyrocketing in value in this economy, let alone any car. The Fusion is on par with the resale value of most other cars in its class, and not some incredible standout like you'd have people believe. The Camry has had recall issues, so yes in the short term they are only on par with the competition instead of the usual above. KBB can confirm this easily for you.
As far as buying Fusions for more than you paid for yours years ago... well I don't know where you live. Around here, used Fusions are pretty much the same value wise as everything else, and have lost about the same value. You may just live in an area that warrants overpricing on these cars, because people are willing to pay it?