There is nothing surprising about the drop, it happens with every new automobile.
37.5% drop is the basic % I use for 1-2 years autos, retail $, less when sold to dealers or on the wholesale market.
Helped a friend's daughter sold a 2 yr old Honda Civic. $10K, new $16K, -37.5%.
2 yr old MB S500, new $80K, now $50K, -37.5%.
So on and so forth, all about the same. Except with most American brands, the damages can often be worse in the first few months to a year, such as Cadillac 02-03 sedans, which are on the last leg of its life. You can buy 03 Cadi sedans $25K, new $40K, 37.5% drop in 1 year.
The high resale value in the first 6 months is common among HOT brand new models with waiting list, that lasts 6-9 months, only a matter of time everything will fall back into places in the chain of supply and demand.
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