Market Watch: Here Are The Most Popular Cars On Carousell

We’ve done at least 5 editions of popular used cars features - some sensible options while others leaning towards the more aspirational end of the spectrum. Well, online window shopping won’t hurt, but the temptation is always there to pull the trigger.

This shortlist of 3 cars are family oriented, but not common choices. Which we are applauding, because we want to see more diversity on the roads. And based on annual depreciation, they don’t entirely burn holes in wallets, too. In an era where electric motors form talking points, unique internal combustion cars we reckon can still garner proper attention.

2010 Audi A4 3.2 FSI

Depreciation: S$11,700 per year

Piloting a familiar car with a less mainstream engine sounds like a ticking time bomb, but when it comes to VW Group cars, there’s a sense of assurance that workshops can handle the nitty gritty. Audi’s A4 needs no introduction.

Most are powered by a 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre turbo, but those looking for more spice (and a more intoxicating soundtrack) could opt for a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre V6. 265hp and 330Nm are not small figures, but with power sent to both axles, you’ll get to enjoy typical Audi surefootedness.

2008 Toyota Mark X

Depreciation: S$13,000 per year

A rear wheel drive Toyota product (that ain’t a Lexus) needs to be savoured. Before the GR86, there was a certain first-gen Mark X, possibly living under the shadows of the Toyota Crown and Lexus GS. Its perception in Singapore was more positive - plenty of examples were seen in the late noughties, parallel imported.

This example is as rare as hen’s teeth on our island now - 2.5-litre V6 with 218hp and 260Nm, fuel capacity of 70 litres, claimed 12km/l (on a good day!). We don’t really see new sedans nowadays, let alone a luxury-leaning one. Grab one if you can!

2016 Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT-S

Depreciation: S$12,600 per year

We don’t see many cars with air scoops on bonnets nowadays. Even if we do, they're mostly for aesthetic purposes. Performance-leaning variants have them to feed air into the turbo’s top-mounted intercooler. And when we think of air scoops, Subaru’s always in conversation.

Sure, it’s no EJ20 rally monster, but the Levorg is charming in its own way, with a wagon form factor and sufficient punch (168hp and 250Nm) to steer you out of difficult situations. This example is tastefully modified, just like the good old days.

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