by Gabrielle DeSantis

Buying a brand-new pickup truck could quickly become a financial nightmare if you don’t stop and consider your vehicle’s future resale value. Let’s face it. While most consumers often finance a new truck with the intent of keeping it long-term, a sizable portion decides to upgrade after just a few years. As a result, picking a truck that’ll hold its value can seriously pay off, even in the short term.

To help with this, Kelley Blue Book compiled a list of the top 3 models with the predicted resale value after a five-year period. Instead of running through dozens of models, we’ll look at the best options within each segment. Spoiler alert, two of the top three are Toyotas.

Best midsize truck: 2021 Toyota Tacoma

Starting off this list of trucks with the best resale values is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. If you’re a fan of midsize trucks, this result won’t surprise you. In fact, the Tacoma is so popular that buyers are willing to pay over MSRP for one given the recent new-vehicle shortage.

Regardless of which trim level you go for and how much you end up paying, the Tacoma is a solid choice long-term. That’s because KBB estimates that this midsize model will retain at least 55.8 percent of its original value after five years. For context, NerdWallet estimates that most cars will lose at least 60 percent or more of their value during the first five years. As a result, the Tacoma is a solid buy.

When looking at the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, it’s not hard to see why it has one of the best resale values around. Unlike most brand-new trucks, the Tacoma doesn’t feature a complex powertrain. Instead, you get a body-on-frame design, robust styling, and a naturally aspirated engine that’ll last forever.

Best full-size truck: 2021 Toyota Tundra

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Next up in this list of trucks with the best resale values is another contender from Japan with the 2021 Toyota Tundra. While the Tundra hasn’t received any major powertrain updates for over a decade, this is actually a good thing. Like with the Tacoma, the Tundra’s simple-yet-robust powertrain ensures that customers routinely see long-term ownership experiences with minor issues.

As a result of these upsides, it won’t surprise you to learn that the Tundra should retain around 59 percent of its original value after five years. Aside from beating the industry average by a considerable amount, this Toyota has the best resale value of any brand-new truck, says KBB.

As mentioned earlier, this is especially significant because this Japanese truck is beating the best America can put out, despite being 14 years old.

Best heavy-duty truck: 2021 GMC Sierra HD

Rounding up this list of trucks with the best resale values is one of America’s largest and more powerful offerings with the 2021 GMC Sierra HD. With a max towing rating of 36,000 lb, the Sierra HD is equally capable as a daily commuter or a work vehicle. As a result of this robust construction, you might want to buy one and keep it for a considerable amount of time.

If you decide to pull the trigger on one, KBB estimates that it’ll retain around 56.8 percent of its value after five years. If you intend to utilize it as a work vehicle, you can even trade up after a few years while paying a lighter penalty than all of its competitors.

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

The rising prices of new and used cars lately have made it hard for some car buyers to find the right car for their needs. Most car shoppers are looking for a good deal, and if you happen to be an enthusiast that’s into Japanese sports cars, then it can be tough nowadays. However, all is not lost. There are still some popular Japanese cars that can still be bought for less than $10,000. Here are 10 of the fastest examples.

Acura Integra

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No, we’re not suggesting to peruse the classifieds for an Acura Integra Type R. There’s no way you’ll even find one of those for less than $25,000 nowadays. Fortunately, you can still find a non-Type R Integra for around $3,000 to $5,000, depending on its condition. The lower-trim Integras came with a 140-hp, 1.8-liter engine, while the upper-trim Integra GSR came with a 170-hp engine. Both of those platforms are great for either modifying or just having fun while driving it daily.

Honda Del Sol

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Honda Del Sols are getting a little harder to find, but you can still find them for less than $10,000 when you do. The Del Sol was based on the 92-95 Honda Civic and was in production until 1997. Does this car sound old? It is, but luckily, OEM replacement and aftermarket parts for it are cheap and it’s easy to make a Del Sol fast with a little bit of money.

The first-generation Toyota MR2

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The first-generation Toyota MR2 was in production from 1984 to 1989. It featured a lightweight, wedge-like design, a responsive engine, and a 50/50 distribution for agile handling. Considering the age of the car, it could be tough to find a clean one. But hold out and you’ll enjoy the featherweight thrills that this plucky little two-seater has to offer.

Mazda RX-7

Sure, rotary engines can be tough to maintain and they aren’t very efficient. But nothing beats the sound and feel of revving one up to the stratosphere to get to wherever you’re going quickly. The first two generations of the Mazda RX-7 came with naturally aspirated versions of the rotary engine and can still be found for under $10,000. However, don’t go looking for a third-gen RX-7, you could be in for some sticker shock.

Nissan 350Z

Produced from 2003 to 2009, the Nissan 350Z is a crowd favorite among Japanese car enthusiasts. Heralded for its potent V6 engine, sharp handling characteristics, and rear-wheel drivetrain, the 350Z is a great option if you’re looking to spend less than $10,000.

Mitsubishi Eclipse

Yes, finding a Mitsubishi Eclipse in any shape or form is rare nowadays. But if you can find a second-generation Eclipse, then you’ll be very happy. Not because it’s a fun tuner car that can be upgraded easily, but also because you’ll likely spend a lot less than $10,000 on one. Possibly even less than $5,000.

Mazda Miata

Out of all of the cars on this list, a Mazda Miata should be the easiest to find. The automaker has sold millions of copies since the car debuted in 1990, so there are plenty of used ones to go around. And while it might only have about 100 hp to start with, the Miata can be modified and engine swapped to your liking. Possibly for less than a total of $10,000 as well.

Toyota Celica

There are plenty of older Toyota Celicas to be found, however, you’ll want to find a seventh-generation example, if possible. According to The Things, the last iteration of the Celica GT-S was powered by a 2ZZ engine that produced 180 hp and revved to 8,000 rpm. If that doesn’t like fun, we don’t know what does.

Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed3 was based on the Mazda3 at the time but featured a potent turbocharged 2.3-liter engine that pushed out 256 hp. What’s even better is that it also had a six-speed manual transmission, which made it fun to drive. But what’s even better than that is that you can currently find them for sale for under $10,000. Now that’s a deal.

Honda Civic Si

While you might not be able to find one of the newer Honda Civic Si models for under $10,000, you can still find the 2002 to 2005 models for that cheap. Those hatchback versions featured a European build quality, a 160-hp engine, and agile handling.

If you want something newer, then you can even find a 2006 to 2011 model for under $10k. That version had a higher-revving, 200-hp K20 engine that’s revered by many as one of the best engines the automaker has ever created.

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