That hot, new 2005 vehicle you're about to buy looks good now, but is it a good investment?

Kelley Blue Book, which calls itself the top resource for vehicle pricing, took a look at the latest models to predict which will best hold their value over the next five years.

The predictions were based on market conditions, expectations about the economy and the experience of the Kelley staff.

Editors did not consider low-volume vehicles or those that cost more than $60,000 originally.

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Overall, the 10 best picks, which are expected to retain close to 50 percent of their value, are:

Acura TL
BMW 5 Series
Infiniti G35 coupe
Lexus GX 470
Mazda RX-8
Mercedes Benz CLK 320 cabriolet
Mini Cooper
Nissan 350 Z
Porsche Cayenne
Volvo XC90

Vehicles that topped their categories but didn't crack the top 10 are:

Sedans -- Honda Civic
Pickups -- Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
Wagons -- Volkswagen Jetta Wagon TDI
Minivans -- Honda Odyssey

The authors of the report also said the Chevrolet Corvette, Mazda 3 hatchback and the Volkswagen GTI narrowly missed making the top 10.

On the other hand, some vehicles are prone to lose much of their value. Those include the Pontiac Aztec, Chrysler Sebring, Jaguar X-type, Mitsubishi Diamante, Mercury Sable and the Suzuki Vitara.

Kelley said that the average value retention after 5 years is 35 percent.

Options such as sun roofs, automatic braking systems, premium stereos with CD players, alloy wheels and leather seats can increase the resale value of a vehicle.

Cars that are white, black or silver are also easier to sell for a good price.