These 2 Toyota SUVs Retain Massive Value While Rival Prices Collapse
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Dan Clougher is an automotive journalist and former classic and sports car dealer with hands-on experience across luxury, performance, and collector vehicles. Before joining CarBuzz, he managed his own showroom and worked with both independent and franchise dealers, specializing in classic and high-end models. Since 2023, Dan has contributed to HotCars and CarBuzz, producing news coverage, buyer’s guides, and in-depth features on classic and modern cars. His work draws on a practical understanding of the used and collector car markets, with a focus on value, rarity, and historical significance.
It's a story that's been told a thousand times, but one that's important to understand and painfully true: cars are getting way more expensive. Buyers today are spending in excess of $50,000 on average when the time comes to upgrade to a new model. That's a lot of money, no doubt, and so making the right decision on a financial level is hugely important. There are two ways to go about getting the best bang-for-buck when it's time to buy a new car. One choice is to get something cheaper because there are still sub-$25,000 options out there for families.
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