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Top-end trims can be perceived as the ones to avoid in terms of a return on investment, but that's limited to smaller cars according to Mitchell: "[They] are generally worth more in the larger more expensive executive cars or 4x4s, but not the smaller superminis.
"Cars with a sporty badge such as GT, GTI, SRi, FR etc. are generally worth the investment as a used buyer will be happy to spend the extra money when it is three or four years old as it is seen as more of a sporty-performing and handling model."
"Don't bother with top-end specs until you get to the likes of a BMW 5-series or Mercedes E-class," counters Wright, "then specs like M-sport and AMG come into their own with used buyers looking for these types of packages that set their car apart from others.
"It's also worth looking at the bottom-end spec - but don't go for an entry-level executive car or 4x4 as it simply won't cut the mustard in a physical auction at three or four years of age."
As for equipment that is likely to prove fruitful in future, Henstock reckons modern connectivity and safety features will perform well: "Going forwards, connectivity, data and safety are likely to be critical, giving drivers live information about their journey so blockages and accidents can be avoided, for example, as are an increasing number of driving aids from parking to auto-stopping to avoid accidents."
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