Infographic on Pickup Truck Resale Value

THE FACT SHEET OF TRUCK RE-SALE VALUE Pickup trucks, famous for their rugged construction, generally fair best when it comes to depreciation and retaining value US$2810 1925 Fard "Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body,"was introduced in the market. Since then the pickup truck has become a staple in American life. THINGS THAT HURT THE RESALE VALUE 2007 - 2012 CASH FOR 17% CLUNKERS PROGRAM decline NADA noted that the supply of full-size trucks up to 8 years old declined by a in dramatic 17 % some of that loss possibly attributable to the government's Cash for Clunkers program TRUCKS UP TO 8 YEARS OLD 2010 RECALLS AFFECTING RESELL VALUE Toyota recalled approximately 8,000 four-wheel drive Tacoma pickups. Experts estimated that with such recalls Toyota could face 4% to 5% 5% DECLINE IN RESALE VALUE additional depreciation value on the vehicles it currently has on the streets. 2014 12345 BEST RESALE VALUE PICKUP Based on best research and analysis process in the industry by Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards BEST MID-SIZE 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK 73.7% 61.9% RESALE VALUE RESALE VALUE after after years years BEST FULL-SIZE 2014 ΤΟYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK 63.7% 52.3% RESALE VALUE RESALE VALUE after after years years Resources: http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/best-resale-value-awards/ http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/great-depression-railroads3.htm http://blog.relayrides.com/2014/01/a-brief-history-of-the-pickup-truck/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_truc http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/02/toyotas-woes-will-c ost-owners-in-lower-resale-values/1#.VCRJApSSwdp http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/02/recall-alert-2010-toyota-tacoma.html http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2013/163_news130514_full_size_truck_res ale_values/ http://www.magnum-mfg.com