10 Cars That Are Shockingly Worth More Used Than New

In today’s market, some cars are so high in demand that their used prices actually exceed the cost of buying them new. These models have strong resale value, limited supply, and massive buyer interest. Here are 10 cars experts say are now worth more used than new.

Toyota Tacoma

Okay so, this one doesn’t even surprise me anymore. The Toyota Tacoma is like… the unofficial gold standard for used trucks. People love them so much that used ones sometimes cost more than new ones. Like, how? You can find 2-year-old Tacomas going for $40,000 when a new one’s maybe $38K. It’s basically truck inflation. But hey, they last forever, hold value like crazy, and everyone wants one, so yeah… it checks out.

Porsche 911

Now this one’s wild. The Porsche 911 is one of those cars that somehow defies logic. Normally sports cars drop in value faster than your motivation on a Monday morning, but nope the 911 just keeps climbing. Especially the manual ones or special trims. A new 911 is like $120K easy, but used ones? Some actually go for more now. Especially during that whole pandemic car shortage. Honestly, it’s kinda insane but also… I get it. It’s a 911.

Honda Civic Type R

The Type R situation is straight-up crazy. You buy one new for around $44K, but then a year later people are flipping them for $50K, $55K, even $60K. Why? Because they’re rare, fun, and totally overhyped in a good way. It’s this perfect mix of performance and reliability that people obsess over. Not gonna lie, I’d love to drive one, but I wouldn’t pay extra just for the bragging rights.

Toyota 4Runner

Yeah, another Toyota. Shocker, right? But the 4Runner’s like a legend. It’s tough, practical, and looks cool in that rugged, old-school way. People are like, “Why buy new?” when a used one costs pretty much the same sometimes more because Toyotas age slower than bottled cheese in a fridge. Around $45K for a new one, but good luck finding a used one under that. People hang onto these things forever.

Subaru WRX

So the WRX… man, that thing’s got a loyal fanbase. Like cult-level loyal. It’s not the prettiest, but it’s fun, fast, and all-wheel drive, which means people use it for everything from snow runs to weekend drag races. New ones hover around $32K, but used ones? All over the place. You’ll see some older WRXs selling for ridiculous prices just because they’re clean and manual. Subaru fans are built different, I swear.

Jeep Wrangler

The Wrangler is like… that one friend who just never loses popularity. Doesn’t matter what year it is, these things always sell. They’re so overbuilt and recognizable that people will happily buy a 3-year-old one for the same price as new, like $40K or more. And sure, they’re kinda noisy, maybe not the most comfortable, but brand love is real. Plus, you can take off the doors. That’s gotta count for something.

Chevy Corvette

Now the Corvette is funny because it wasn’t always like this. Used to, they’d depreciate like any other sports car, but then the C8 came out mid-engine, supercar looks and boom, demand exploded. New ones are low $70Ks, but good luck getting one at sticker. Dealers mark ‘em up, used ones list higher, and everyone still wants one. I mean… it’s America’s sports car, how can you not?

Tesla Model Y

Yeah, okay, electric car time. The Model Y shocked everyone because used ones were actually more expensive than new ones for a while. Supply issues, long wait times, all that nonsense. So people paid more just to skip the wait. Like, spending $65K for a used one when new was $58K. Makes zero sense on paper, but in Tesla land? Totally normal. It’s comfy, quick, decent range and I guess worth the hype if you’re patient enough to get one now.

Lexus GX

The GX is a weird beast. Technically an old-school SUV, but people love it precisely because of that. Body-on-frame, V8, serious reliability, and it’s got that “rich uncle who goes camping” vibe. New ones are around $60K, but used ones? Still crazy expensive. Like, $55K for one that’s five years old. It just holds up that well. It’s like everyone suddenly decided it’s the best mix of luxury and toughness, which, fair enough.

Toyota Land Cruiser

Alright, had to end with the king of resale. The Land Cruiser. These things are investment vehicles literally. You could buy one for $85K, drive it for five years, and still sell it for more than you paid. It’s absurd, but it’s also the most dependable, go-anywhere machine ever made. I’ve seen 15-year-old ones going for $50K easy. It’s like buying property that happens to have wheels.