Best vehicle to buy new and used and both.

https://www.iseecars.com/cars-to-buy-used-study

The Tacoma seems to do well all the way around.

The Tesla Model 3 looks like it's nearly as good of an investment as the automaker's bonds. The in-demand model lost an average of just 2.1% of its original sale price, making a strong argument for spending extra to get that new-car smell.

The Toyota Tacoma, which is often at or near the top of the residual value lists, was second at 4.2% and followed by the Kia Telluride (5.7%), which was the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger tied for fourth at 7.1%, which represented losses of $3,373 and $2,416, respectively.

 

Thanks Jimmy for that article, I thought about buying used, but living in the rust belt with the Tacoma frame rust problems, I know how well my Tacoma frame was cared for from day 1, so I'm glad I didn't buy used.