You just bought your new vehicle. You knew what you wanted, did your research, negotiated your best price, and navigated the finance and insurance department. You know your hard work paid off. Your best calculations show you saved at least a couple thousand dollars. Then, with a huge smile, you drive your brand new vehicle off the dealer's lot…And, wham!

Your brand-new vehicle just lost 10% of its value as soon as you began your happy drive home. How can this be? Why does this massive depreciation happen? Most importantly, what can you do to prevent it?

Depreciation on Jeeps is Lower than Any Other Vehicle

Depreciation happens. On average, new vehicles lose approximately 10% of their value as soon as you take them home, another 10% to 20% by the end of the first year, and about 15% every year after that. A sure strategy to minimize depreciation is to buy a Jeep from Davis CDJR in Yulee, FL.  

Jeep Reputation and Durability Lower Depreciation

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Jeeps have been long-known as rugged, dependable, and fun-to-drive vehicles. Over the years, Jeeps also have a reputation of being the vehicle least impacted by depreciation, protecting your new vehicle investment.  

What makes Jeeps Depreciate Slower than Other Vehicles?

Jeeps have been in the service of the military since the early days of World War II, protecting and carrying troops over the most rugged terrain imaginable. And surviving the drive. That same longevity, ruggedness, and performance is also part of the civilian Jeep's DNA. The design of Jeeps as a vehicle able to survive war, makes it a more reliable and dependable vehicle than any other car or truck out there. And that reputation for soundness of design and durability make it more valuable over time.   

As a matter of fact, a 2013 study by iSeeCars found that out of millions of used vehicles sold, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the Jeep Wrangler showed the least amount of depreciation (held their value better) than any other vehicle after five years of ownership. To quote the study, "Jeeps earned the top two spots on the list, with the four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited having the lowest five years depreciation followed by its two-door counterpart, the Jeep Wrangler, by a fraction of a percentage point. Jeeps are known for retaining their value due to their enduring popularity, as well as their durability and performance across all terrains."  


"Mods" Personalize Your Jeep and Reduce Depreciation


Another important factor in keeping Jeep depreciation lower than any other vehicle is its ability to be modified. Well-built, affordable accessories can be purchased from Jeep dealers like Davis CDJR to personalize your Jeep and help maintain its value. Let's take a look at the most important and popular modifications that help stem depreciation are below.   

Winch from Davis CDJR Reduce Depreciation

Many great days of four wheeling have been ruined by guiding your Jeep where it shouldn't go. Be it a stream, pond or, deeper-than-normal trail tracks, sometimes pulling your Jeep out of an all-terrain mess is necessary.   

Enter the winch. By attaching your winch end to a stable tree or some other fixed structure, you can free your Jeep from deep mud and save your day in the process. Not only will a winch save the day, but it will save you many dollars on depreciation.  

Depreciation Gets Run Over by Bigger, Beefier Tires

Let's face it, most tires that you first drive your Jeep home with are not ideal for exploring unknown trails. Bigger, beefier tires with deep, gripping tread will help you have more fun while securing your ride and your dollars from depreciation.  

Lift Kits Ease the Depreciation Hit

Along with bigger tires, a lift kit will accommodate larger, all-terrain tires and allow you to navigate many of the higher obstructions and deeper trail gouges that you come across, bouncing around unexplored country trails with ease. This modification with protect your investment from depreciation pitfalls as well.  

Accessories That Protect Against Depreciation

Skid plates, front brush guards, nerf bars, running boards, and sidesteps are all mods that can protect your Jeep off-road. They also add value, thus reducing depreciation of your original Jeep investment.  

Avoid Depreciation and Purchase a New Jeep from Davis CDJR in Yulee, FL

 


When you purchase your Jeep from Davis CDJR of Yulee, FL, you not only protect your investment from depreciation, but also secure many fun and reliable years of driving. Contact us today to test drive the safest investment on and off the road!

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Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Yulee

464037 State Road 200
Directions Yulee, FL 32097-8645

  • Sales: 904-432-3606
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