Kode 0 And Kode 57

The Kode 0 broke cover at last year鈥檚 Pebble Beach Concours d鈥橢legance, as a retro-inspired supercar with modern underpinnings. Designed by Ken Okuyama, the man behind some legendary creations such as the Ferrari Enzo, it is based on a Lamborghini Aventador, to which it adds a custom carbon fiber bodywork. The Kode 0 initially changed hands for a 7-digit figure, and now it鈥檚 being sold again. The ad posted by ClassicCarDriver reveals that the one-off supercar is still in pristine condition, and has barely been driven since it was unveiled in mid-2017, with the odometer showing just 2,200 km. 1.34 million / 鈧?1.17 million). The same seller is also in possession of the Kode 57, a Ferrari 599-based creation, which uses the same 6-liter V12 engine, massaged by Novitec to deliver 700 PS. It鈥檚 the vehicle that preceded the Kode 0, has 21,700 km on the clock, and its condition is being described as 鈥渘ew鈥?

It seems like there are some SUVs that hold their value much better than others, managing to avoid the depreciation that plagues almost every new vehicle in the first few years after it rolls off the lot. Let's take a quick look at 10 SUVs that hold their value. Acura buyers are a loyal lot, and the Acura MDX is one of the most popular vehicles in the Japanese brand's showroom. It's also known for staying well clear of dealer repair bays, giving it strong cachet amongst luxury-seeking shoppers who don鈥檛 want to worry with frequent warranty claims. For 2016 the Acura MDX has seen a nine-speed automatic transmission grafted on as standard equipment alongside its 290 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and it also enjoys an improved all-wheel drive system as an option. Fuel mileage for the five-passenger SUV is listed at 19-mpg city and 27-mpg highway. The Lexus NX, like the MDX, is another reliable premium SUV, albeit a much smaller entry-level compact model.

Helping to keep resale value high is that fact that the NX is a relatively recent introduction from the brand, giving it its first compact sport-utility vehicle ever and opening up a new market for Lexus. The NX is available in both turbocharged (200t) and hybrid (200h) editions, but it's the turbo model with its 235 horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and lower price point that leads the way in keeping its value on the secondhand market. For many families, the compact SUV conversation begins and ends with the Honda CR-V. This compact people mover has enjoyed decades of dominance thanks to its affordable window sticker, its large and useful interior, and its ability to stay out of the repair shop. So strong is Honda's reputation for reliability that the CR-V has become sought after as a used car, driving its resale value up past most of its competitors. In addition to offering seating for five, the 2016 Honda CR-V provides 185 horsepower from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, optional all-wheel drive, and 29-mpg in combined driving. The Toyota Highlander is a full-size family SUV that offers seating for up to eight passengers across three rows.

It's also reliable and available in a hybrid edition, which increases its appeal as a used vehicle and pushes up pricing. The Toyota Highlander's entry-level 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is good for 185 horsepower, but given that its fuel mileage is almost a match for the more powerful 270 horse 3.5-liter V-6 that's also available with the vehicle, we recommend skipping it. You'll get 21-mpg combined with the six-cylinder Highlander, which is just one mile per gallon less than with the four-cylinder model. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class appears to defy the standard criteria that apply to SUVs that hold their value. Here is an ultra-expensive luxury vehicle that guzzles gas and relies on an architecture that's decades old鈥攜et still commands strong attention as both a used and new model. The key is the rarity of the G-Class, as production remains low enough to stoke the fires of those attracted by its exclusivity.