Saving for the future: what car to buy today to win later

Buying a car is always about saving money. Often, the most profitable car to own is not the cheapest one. It's the one that loses the least in value. Owners of such models get savings in the future, because they will not sell their car so cheaply.

WhatCar experts have compiled a list of models that lose the least percentage of their original price after three years during resale.

The most profitable cars with a low loss of value:

1. Porsche 911 GT3 (-21.5%);
2. Lamborghini Urus (-24.6%);
3. Range Rover Sport (-28.4%);
4. Mercedes-Benz G-Class (-32.9%);
5. Land Rover Defender (-33.1%);
6. Volkswagen California (-34.1%);
7. Range Rover (-37.8%);
8. Bentley Flying Spur (-42.4%);
9. Range Rover Evoque (-44.9%);
10. Porsche Cayenne Coupe (-46.6%).

As you can see, the rating is dominated by premium and even luxury cars. As a rule, they are much cheaper due to low demand in the secondary market and unique specifications tailored to the first buyer.

The cars in this study were saved by their age. Three years is not a long time, and often the cars still have a warranty and low mileage.