Top 10 Cars People Will Regret Buying The Most After 12 Months

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[00:00:00]The Buick Enclave starts the list because it's exactly the kind of vehicle people buy thinking they're making a safe grown-up choice. Quiet cabin, big footprint, upscale look, nice badge for the price. But here's the thing, CarEdge gives it a D- minus value rating, projects 58% depreciation over 5 years, and says it holds just 42% of its value with an average new price around 53,700.

[00:00:27]On top of that, Buick is already using lease deals from $499 a month up to $1,750 cash back and 0.9% APR financing to help move it. Buyer takeaway, it looks calm and premium, but the long-term value story is not nearly as calm. At number nine, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and this one is sneaky because the regular Wrangler is actually a resale machine. The problem is the 4xe does not behave like the normal Wrangler. CarEdge projects 59% depreciation for the Wrangler 4xe over 5 years versus just 29% for the gas Wrangler, and Jeep is already advertising up to $4,000 in cash back and 0% APR on the Wrangler lineup.

[00:01:12]That sounds good until you realize the electrified version has not held onto the same magic as the regular one, and Jeep has not even confirmed the 2026 Wrangler 4xe details yet. So, if you want Wrangler vibes without first owner pain, the gas version looks a lot safer.

[00:01:29]Number eight is the Honda Prologue. This is where badge trust gets dangerous. A lot of buyers hear Honda and assume the resale and ownership story will take care of itself. But CarEdge projects 64% depreciation over 5 years, says the Prologue holds just 36% of its value, and ranks it near the bottom of popular vehicles for retention. Then it gets worse. CarsDirect says the 2026 Prologue is already available from $249 a month with 0.99% APR and up to a $2,500 financing bonus, and Honda just slashed Prologue pricing by $7,500, nearly 16% at the start of this April.

[00:02:11]This is why buyers get trapped. When prices move that fast, first-year regret can show up almost immediately. At number seven, the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

[00:02:20]This thing looks slick, modern, and more expensive than it really is, which is part of the problem. The styling sells a premium story, but the numbers do not back it up. CarEdge projects 60% depreciation over 5 years, and says it keeps only 40% of its value, while current deals have already dropped to lease offers from $489 a month with 1.9% APR. There's a catch, though. A vehicle that new should not already feel this negotiable unless the market is still trying to figure out what it really wants to pay for it. The buyer takeaway, sharp design, soft value. Number six is the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This is where it gets interesting because on paper, this should be one of the easiest EVs to recommend. It has a recognizable name, decent range, lots of availability, and a familiar brand, but the market is waving a red flag. CarEdge projects 57% depreciation over 5 years, and says it holds just 43% of its value. And its April national slowest-selling list shows 550 days of supply with over 4,100 on lots, and only 338 sold in the last 45 days. Ford is also using lease offers from $259 a month up to $8,000 in cash back and 0% APR with up to a $7,500 financing bonus. The market is telling you something here. This is not a scarcity buy. By the way, when you're ready to start researching a new or used car, truck, or SUV, visit quotes.everymandriver.com.

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[00:04:01]There's also a direct link below this video. Real quick, if you're finding this helpful, hit like. All right, let's keep going. At number five, the Ford F-150 Lightning. This is a big one because the regular F-150 name should be a safety blanket, but the Lightning does not get treated like the gas truck.

[00:04:20]CarEdge projects 56% depreciation over 5 years, and says it keeps just 44% of its value. And in March, it was the slowest-selling truck in America with 250 days of supply, 4,000 for sale, and only 700 sold over the last 45 days.

[00:04:38]Ford is now offering lease deals from $250 a month up to $10,000 in cash back, 0% APR financing, and bonus cash as high as $9,500 on some model year offers.

[00:04:50]That sounds great until you ask the real question, why does a truck with the F-150 badge need that much help? Buyer takeaway, cool truck, but first owner pricing is still risky. Number four is the Chevrolet Silverado EV. This is where the dollar risk starts getting serious. CarEdge gives it an F value rating, projects 61% depreciation over 5 years, and says it keeps just 39% of its value. In March of this year, it had 199 days of truck inventory with almost 2,000 for sale, and only 429 sold in 45 days, and current 2026 deals still show lease payments from $739 a month with financing from 6.59% APR with no cash incentives. That's not the full story, though. The real danger here is buying a very expensive EV truck before the market has clearly settled on what one should be worth. My verdict, this is premium truck money with first-generation uncertainty baked in.

[00:05:53]At [clears throat] number three, the Toyota Mirai. This is where it gets painful because the Toyota badge normally screams low-risk buy. The Mirai is the exception. CarEdge projects an astonishing 84% depreciation over 5 years, says it holds just 16% of its value, and ranks it dead last among popular vehicles for value retention.

[00:06:16]CarEdge also estimates a 5-year cost of ownership above 81 grand. That's right, 81,000.

[00:06:23]While CarsDirect shows the 2026 Mirai at 53,000 with no lease deals and no cash incentives in the sample market.

[00:06:32]Meanwhile, the 2025 Mirai had previously needed a $35,000 finance subvention rebate and 0% APR for 72 months. This is why buyers get trapped. It's not just a car issue, it's a market liquidity issue. At number two, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. This vehicle is a first-year regret machine because it sells a luxury truck fantasy at a price point where buyers stop being forgiving. CarEdge gives it an F rating for value, projects 57% depreciation over 5 years from an average new price just over 103,000, and says it keeps just 43% of its value.

[00:07:11]Then the inventory picture gets ugly.

[00:07:13]CarEdge reported 463 days of supply in February, one of the worst numbers in the country, while current deals still show lease offers from $859 a month and only up to $1,000 in cash back. That mismatch is brutal. Huge sticker, slow movement. Weak long-term value. The buyer takeaway, if you want one, never buy it like it's hot, buy it like it's sitting. At number one is the Volkswagen ID.4. CarEdge projects 63% depreciation over 5 years, and says it holds just 37% of its value, but the real headline is inventory. According to CarEdge, in April of this year, the ID.4 showed an absurd 1,295 days of supply nationally with 921 on lots, and only 32 sold over the previous 45 days. That according to cars.com.

[00:08:08]Volkswagen is also already offering up to 3,000 in cash back and financing as low as 1.9% APR. That is not normal early cycle strength. That is the market screaming that pricing and demand are not lining up. My verdict, this is the kind of vehicle that can make a buyer feel regret before the plates even arrive. The big lesson here is simple.

[00:08:30]First-year regret usually does not come from one bad review. It comes from buying too early, paying too much, or assuming a badge will protect you from ugly market math. So, do not just shop the vehicle, shop the leverage, shop the inventory, and resale risk as well. And for more buyer-first videos like this, click subscribe. We'll see you in the next one. One final note, if you are in the market for a new vehicle soon, great. Connect with your local dealership and price and test drive at least three different vehicles. A vehicle's strengths and weaknesses can only be discovered when you are behind the wheel. My reviews can be good, but you need to test drive these yourself.

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