Those are just people perception. Actually, all cars brand does not has second hand value nowaday. People who buy vios in early this year 2013, will lost at least 10K after 6 months because toyota are running promotion discount of 10K for vios (just to clear old stock and preparing for new incoming vios model).

My friend honda city less than 3 years, lost 30++K due to new model. Mean each year he suffer 10K++ lost.

Car Models are coming out fast nowaday and crazy discount are throwing out everywhere, how can we expect cars still has good RSV.

IMHO, just buy what car you like, do not too concern on the RSV.