In the used car market across Russia, French brands and the premium Korean label Genesis hold the top-selling positions. Dmitry Rogov, founder of RogovMobil, highlighted this trend in a conversation with SocialBites.ca, noting his company specializes in selling vehicles from South Korea, Europe, and Japan. He adds that transacting these cars can stretch beyond a month in the current climate. Citation: SocialBites.ca.
The buyer often leans toward older Japanese models rather than a newer Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, or DS vehicle. The perception that these brands earned a reputation for unreliability makes owners cautious about parting with them, while Genesis, despite its rising status, struggles to find buyers due to its relatively recent entry into the market and lack of a long-standing history comparable to established names like Mercedes-Benz. Citation: SocialBites.ca.
Rogov identifies particular French models as the most challenging to move: the Peugeot 508 and Peugeot 2008, the Citroën C5 and C-Crosser, the DS3 and DS4, and the Renault Talisman. He notes that selling these units can take from several months to as long as a year, depending on the vehicle and market conditions. Citation: SocialBites.ca.
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