Porsche’s depreciation buster

Meet the remarkable Porsche Macan – the car that pays you to drive it.

Demand for the sporty SUV is so high that it appears dealers have been barred from offering customers a hefty instant profit to sell Macans back to them.

The popularity of the depreciation-defying Porsche Macan emerged during research by car information and running cost experts CAP Automotive.

It means motorists who have run a Porsche Macan for several months are looking at potential profits running into thousands, if they choose to sell, effectively turning a motoring cost into an investment return.

CAP’s Tim Bearder was told by one dealer that the only thing stopping them immediately offering to buy Macans back from customers on the same day they were sold was that Porsche forbids such a move.

He added: “There have always been a few cars that fetch more than their original cost new, when demand seriously outstrips supply.

“But we’re usually talking about situations where someone is lucky enough to be able to afford to spend £75,000 plus on a rarity, classic or supercar.

“But the Macan, starting at just under £44,000 for a standard diesel model, costs much less new than any car that would normally guarantee you no depreciation or even a return on your investment.

“Demand for the Porsche Macan began well before its launch in March 2014 and the waiting list reached almost two years in some cases. Typically, dealers will quote you around 14 months to guarantee you a car.”

The only thing that will change this situation is if Porsche decides to increase the number of Macans they produce, so that supply matches demand.