Does MSRP matter on used cars

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Originally Posted by Range

So this question came up when I was talking to a friend. Where do you draw the line when it comes to MSRP numbers and used cars. As in say I brought a new S-Class for $120,000. I drive a “$120,000” car. This is a $120,000 car. “Look at my $120,000 car” etc.

Since they depreciate so hard within the first couple of years, can you still logically say you own a “$120,000” car even if you paid like $60,000 on a 4 year old model?

I see 2 ways this could go. I paid $60k, the car is still as nice as a new $120k s class, thus I “have a $120k car”

The other way I see it, is like a older S class for $10,000. Can you still say it’s a $100k car when it’s old and only cost $10k?

Just curious on the logic behind it.

The MSRP on a used car is of little interest to a buyer. The NADA prices are most effective when buying used and also the carfax report.

[robrobrob]

Originally Posted by notnamed

Not quite but it's up there.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ation/?slide=1

#1 Nissan Leaf
#2 Chevrolet Volt
#3 BMW 7-series
#4 Benz S-Class
#5 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid
#6 BMW 6 series
#7 BMW 5 series
#8 Benz E-Class
#9 Jaguar XJL
#10 Chevrolet Impala

Not sure if this is accurate. It seems as if they determine deprciation to MSRP. Most of the those cars didn't sell for sticker.