Price Of Used Fisker Cars Falling Rapidly

The Fisker Karma was once a model of supreme luxury. It remains a top vehicle for motorists who want to look like high-rollers, but a recent string of problems with both the cars and the company itself is causing prices to decrease at a rapid rate. 

Fisker is facing plenty of issues that are impacting prices. According to AutoBlog, it has already laid off many of its employees and spent nearly $200 million in federal loans, and the company will likely be sold if it can find a suitor. With so much turmoil going on, many Karma owners are trying to unload their automobiles, but they aren't finding a very hospitable market. 

Although many drivers invested a lot of money in a Fisker Karma when the vehicle was at the top of the proverbial heap, the current market value for the car may be difficult for these motorists to swallow. The cars, which once commanded more than $100,000, are now selling for, at best, about 60 percent of their worth, Top Speed reports. 

"I think they are upset initially when they find out what the market is," Bill Michlin, a car dealer, told NBC News. "They know why it is and where it is, but they didn't realize it would be so low for the car." 

Dropping prices may not be good news for current owners, but it is positive for those who are shopping for a used vehicle. There are dozens of Fisker Karma models now for sale, many of them at prices that are significantly less than they would be ordinarily. 

If you're in the market for a used car, head to New Jersey State Auto Auction for a wide selection of cars, trucks and vans. The lot is filled with CARFAX-certified vehicles that can serve drivers looking for any type of pre-owned automobile.