Swedish manufacturer Volvo has a reputation – look, it’s not bad, but there is a certain stigma about being a Volvo driver! Due to this, Volvo luxury sedans are often left out in the cold within the American car market. Sometimes your product just doesn’t resonate 100% with the consumer! Whilst their SUVs do well in the States, their Sedan cousins just seem to miss the mark.
Due to this lack of interest, this has caused a depreciation in value – at an alarmingly fast rate! For example, a 2010 S80 Volvo, which upon its release went for a cool $45,000, can now be found at a second-hand dealer or online for as little as $11,000. For a luxury European sedan, that really is quite the bargain! If you’re looking for some authentic European engineering and some nice features for a good price, look no further than the S80!
$10,000
Okay so next up is the Hyundai Sonata. We’re throwing it back to the 2014 model – though since then, it’s had a number of revisions that have… somewhat improved the aesthetics of this car. The mid-sized offering from Hyundai isn’t exactly the sexiest or most appealing car, but you know what, don’t judge a book by its cover! But in saying that, when it’s up against the better-looking Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo, it’s a bit difficult to go for the Sonata.
Slightly frumpy, it’s more friendly than fierce, but in saying that it’s actually pretty handsome when it’s rolling on the road! With some great features, great MPG ratings and being pretty cost-efficient, this could be a nifty buy! These slightly older Sonata models can be found at pretty much any second-hand dealer, for a palatable $10,000 – depending of course on your budget!
$15,000
Audi strikes again, this time with its more economical medium-sized luxury sedan, the A6. Following its release, the A6 has received rave reviews – stylish, comfortable, and a high-performing vehicle! Boasting cool features and a 335 HP engine, it’s as slick as it is punchy! Initially being released for $50,000, you can now pick one of these babies up for less than a third of the original price – just $15,000! Sure, it would be rather nice to be part of the Audi drivers club.
Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Well, what are you waiting for? Go on down to the second-hand dealer or online and find yourself a luxe bargain!
$10,000
The quintessential car for the English vehicle enthusiast, nothing is more iconic in British racing circles than the Mini Cooper. Sure, Mini Cooper was reinvented in 2001 under new owners BMW, but many hatchbacks and crossovers are still built in the company’s plant in Oxford, United Kingdom. With some going for as much as $45,000 brand new, there’s certainly something in waiting a few years and grabbing one second hand.
$10,000
Subarus certainly have a reputation: often for street racing! But no, with this particular model of Subaru, we’re looking at something more spacious and maybe with a little less horsepower? The 4-door Subaru Legacy was created to tick off both boxes of providing comfort AND style. We think they did a pretty good job of it! With a punchy 170 HP engine, it’s got the grunt, but also has the tech which makes it super driveable even in 2019! Its intelligent all-wheel-drive system allows for a smooth transition from city driving to off-roading.
Fun fact: did you know that from their initial release price of $27,000, you can pick up one of these babies for less than half of that? Yep! These days, if you do your research and spend a couple of hours browsing the second-hand market, you can easily find one for around $10,000!