One group prefers high residuals, as do the manufacturers.
A second group is interested in low residuals. The reason is they want to buy a cheap car. The lower the residuals the better.
The third group doesn't care whether residuals are high or low.
Where is the problem?
High residuals are desirable to all buyers at every level. A new buyer likes to know he is not going to lose money and a second hand buyer like to know he is not going to lose money.
High residuals also make the repair/restoration option viable. Why repair/restore something that will be unsaleable. It is no surprise that it is a wise investment put 10,000 GBP into a Morgan Three-wheeler that cost 85 pounds originally. In the States, $25-40k into a 1964 Plus 4 is common. High residuals have made preserving the marque sensible for 100 years.
I can't see is much in an argument whether high residuals are good for a tiny marque or not. The question is why they are disappearing in some moggie areas and models.
Lorne
