I would never buy a new car”, is a sentence that quite a few drivers have said at least once. If we take into account the fact that, the moment the car “leaves” the showroom, its price automatically becomes lower, this attitude is understandable. Used car prices have risen significantly over the past two years. According to data from the Chamber of Commerce of the Republika Srpska (RS), the prices of used cars are increasing by about 30 percent, Forbes writes.
Various factors contribute to this increase, and some of the key ones certainly relate to the global shortage of semiconductors, which has resulted in reduced production and longer car delivery times.
In addition, the high costs of transport and logistics, especially the import of cars into the country, further increase prices, which was especially present during 2023 due to the increase in fuel prices, which, in a domino effect, also led to an increase in the prices of transport and car parts.
Rising prices of raw materials like steel and plastic, which are used in the production of cars, are also contributing to the rise in prices.
A year ago, the average price of Skoda Octavia in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was about 15 thousand BAM. However, currently, the prices of this brand of vehicle have increased and range between 17 and 18 thousand BAM. Volkswagen Golf is the second most sought-after brand in BiH. Today, the VW Golf VI ranges between 13.5 and 14.5 thousand BAM.
The most popular site for buying and selling in BiH, olx.ba, was researched, and an interesting niche of the auto industry, used cars of the most luxurious brands, whose price follows their image were found. For example, for more than 700,000 BAMyou can become the owner of a three-year-old Ferrari, or a Mercedes-Benz for 450,000 BAM, registered for the first time in 2010.
Below is a list of the most expensive used cars that you can buy in BiH.
Model: Ferrari F8 Tributo
Price: 740,000 BAM
Year of first registration: 2021
Model: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe
Price: 450,000 BAM
Year of first registration: 2010
Model: Porsche 911 GT3
Price: 449,000 BAM
Year of first registration: 2022
Model: Mercedes-Benz SL 230 Pagoda
Price: 435,000 BAM
Year of first registration: 1967
Model: Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG Manufaktur
Price: 425,000 BAM
Year of first registration: 2022
