The 10 Best & Worst Residual Performers of 2008

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Last week Vansdirect.co.uk published the top 10 most popular fleet vehicles (click here).  This week we bring you the best and worst residual performers according to Parker's Guide. 

If you bought one of these, you should get a higher percentage back when you come to sell it or trade it in*:
  1. Toyota Aygo (05 on), £1,515
  2. Citroen C1 (2005 on), £1,865
  3. Fiat 500 (2008 on), £1,907
  4. Smart Fortwo Coupe (2007 on), £1,936
  5. Peugeot 107 (2005 on), £2,110
  6. Kia Picanto (2004 on), £2,245
  7. Mini Hatchback (2006 on), £2,300
  8. Mitsubishi i (2007 on), £2,358
  9. Perodua Kelisa (2002 on), £2,378
  10. Perodua Myvi (2006 on), £2,491
However, if you purchased one of these then you may be upset to learn about your huge losses*:
  1. Maybach 62 (03 on), £128,899
  2. Maybach 57 (03 on), £116,423
  3. Rolls-Royce Phantom (03 on), £78,418
  4. Bentley Arnage (98 on), £63,247
  5. Ferrari 612 (04 on), £60,429
  6. Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG (02 on), £57,580
  7. Aston Martin DBS (08 on), £50,998
  8. Daimler Super Eight (07 on), £47,867
  9. Bentley Continental GT Coupe (03 on), £43,027
  10. Aston Martin DB9 (04 on), £40,244
*Figures indicate the cash loss in value during 2008