A few cars depreciate very less in value. And some depreciate very fast. In terms of savings it makes maximum sense to buy the former cars new and the latter used. One of my friends bought a 2009 SX4 Vvt zxi run around 20k kms for 5 lacs. Innovas on the other hand have spectacular resale. Someone on team bhp posted that they sold a 1.4 lac kilometer run innova for 7 lacs.That is why newly launched cars turn out to be gambles. If it becomes a hit, you will lose very less when you sell it. If it is a dud, you are screwed. Depends on your luck.