Every year, J. D. Power highlights the automobiles that retain the highest percentage of their original price after three years. Very specifically, a Vespa scooter. Across all 24 classes of vehicles considered in the Resale Value Awards, average retention value for four-wheelers was 55.7 percent. For all Vespas it was 72.1 percent, according to data from J. D. Power, giving Vespa an edge by over 16 percentage points. With the exception of collectible vehicles, Vespa scooters hold their value better than anything else on the road, including other scooter and motorcycle brands.

Source: New York Times December 27, 2018 15:01 UTC