Glossary / General

depreciation

128 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Depreciation means cars lose money as they age; the older a car gets, the less it’s worth.

Technical Definition

Depreciation is the loss of a vehicle’s value over time, often measured as a percentage of its original price.

Hear It Discussed

"Every year you budget 10 K for the next five years must be a different car, no repeats. So after a year, you can sell that car factor in about 20% reduction in value."
COTA LIVE - All Questions | Episode 1,048 Everyday Driver Car Debate 08:14

"It's actually not horrible depreciation given what actual sale prices are. It's an expensive minivan."
Ferrari’s New Fake Gated Manual, Fiat Topolino & Why Doug Won't Buy a Supercar! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 40:57

"No, they don't depreciate. [1861.0s] They can lose a little bit. [1864.5s] They do, but the thing is they actually do."
This Unicorn Diesel Manual Slicktop Wagon Is One of Sacco’s Best — Carmudgeon Ep 240 w Jason Cammisa The Carmudgeon Show 31:00