

Wtf Is going on with tank 500 resale?
The TANK 500 PHEV is supposedly invoiced at around PKR 24 million, while the HEV, priced at PKR 22.5 million, . Both are being sold at a loss of more or less PKR 2 million or even more for hev , which makes me seriously question their resale value. If someone buys a TANK 500 today and drives it for 50,000 km , how much depreciation should they realistically expect? It seems like a bloody joke
For context, I bought a Fortuner Legender in 2022 for PKR 1.6 million and just sold it for PKR 15.5 million after driving it for over 100,000 km and completely replacing the rear door. (Yes dollar changed and the car got more expensive).I think fortuner is quite overpriced as well and it is a 4/10 car but regardless Considering how well it held its value, I’m finding it hard to justify spending that much on a TANK 500, especially with the current market situation.
It feels like there’s an oversupply of these vehicles, and I’m worried that buying one could turn into a massive financial loss in the long run. Honestly, it feels like the kind of car you buy, enjoy for a year, and then struggle to sell without taking a huge hit.
The problem is that I need a car now, so what are my actual options? Is getting a Prado a better decision, or should I be looking at something else?
Fuel economy is another major concern. A lot of owners reportedly claim that the TANK 500 averages just 5–6 km/l, which is absolutely terrible. The HEV doesn’t seem particularly convincing either and honestly feels more like a marketing gimmick than anything else. People claim that the PHEV’s gives 70–80 km of electric range, isn’t a deal-breaker, but I’m still not sure how practical it would be in real-world use.
I’m not necessarily against buying a TANK 500, but at this price, I want to know whether it actually makes sense as a long-term purchase. Am I better off taking the risk, or would a Prado or any other car be the smarter choice in terms of resale value, reliability, and peace of mind?
Also I have been monitoring multiple listings since 2 3 weeks and the price keeps getting lower and lower by multiple I mean around 50 or 60 or even more its understandable that 1 or 2 investors money is tied up and they want instant cash but the general majority of sellers, a huge RED flag in my opinion.