What is a 2016 Chery J2 worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old Chery J2 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 J2 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 82% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 23 636 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 20 268 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 14 903 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 8 733 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 413/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 27 564 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 23 636 | +R 3 928 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 20 268 | +R 7 296 to newest | See value → |
2016 Chery J2: common questions
What is a 2016 Chery J2 worth in South Africa?
Around R 23 636 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 25 763 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 21 509. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 20 800.
Is a 2016 Chery J2 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 82% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 23 636 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 8 733 more. As a orphan & discontinued model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2016 Chery J2 cost new?
About R 129 900 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 18% of that.
What would financing a 2016 Chery J2 cost monthly?
At R 23 636 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 413 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.