Kits don't keep any resell value compared to a full time production company. And if anyone really needs a clue, I think high gas prices are here to stay. (please no -right wing political response,... please!!!!) These vehicles, along with the hybrids and cells are the future for routine town travel, I think. And will keep a good resell value. Like all vehicles,.. I advise buying used, rather than new. And it will be awhile until these vehicles show up as such.