second hand car prices falling Page 1174

Yes—used car prices in Australia have been easing since the pandemic peak, as new-car supply recovered and interest rates sobered everyone up.

Falls aren’t uniform: EVs and luxury models have slid hardest, while popular utes and mid-size SUVs are stickier, especially low‑kilometre examples with full history.

Expect sellers to negotiate more, but truly tidy cars still command a premium, and regional demand can buck the trend.

Want a reality check? Browse Tradingpost and compare asking prices to recent sales, watch days-on-market, and pounce when a listing lingers longer than a meat pie at a vegan picnic.