Used vehicle prices seem to be more “recession-resistant,” according to Tom Kontos, chief economist for ADESA, and 2011 was no exception as wholesale prices remained “steady as she goes.” Retail used vehicle sales have now more than recovered the ground they lost during the recession and had their best year since 2006 (27.6 million in 2011 versus 24.5 million in 2009 and 27.4 million in 2006).