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AA smart car buyers know that the true value of a car also depends on what it will be worth in a few years, for that reason let's start commenting about the Saturn cars which are going out of business. Also, GM is closing its Pontiac division. The company's Saab division may shut down completely. Chrysler is likely to kill many of its underperforming models as well. Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and other automakers are also pruning their lineups.

All of that fallout, combined with the usual retirement of aging models, will soon produce a frenzy of clearance sales on cars. Automakers plan to retire nearly 50 models over the next two years, including some of the most popular cars on the market.

Here are 10 cars you can fid a good deal due to its discontinued for further years:

Toyota Matrix.
Because it has been a popular car for years, the Matrix should remain appealing for a long time. It's worth noting that the Pontiac Vibe is nearly identical to the Matrix, since the two models are built on the same assembly as part of a joint venture. And the Vibe is being discontinued as part of the Pontiac wind-down.

Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Toyota's answer to the Jeep Wrangler has been a hit with off-roaders and beach bums, but the FJ Cruiser has never garnered the mainstream appeal Toyota sought.

Honda S2000.
Honda stopped building the S2000 in mid-2009, and dealers would probably be completely sold out if not for a miserable economy.

Chevy Colorado pickup.
This compact pickup never really found its niche, with less towing capacity than competitors and a cabin that wasn't quite as refined. When outfitted with a few options, it came close in price to its big brother, the Chevy Silverado, a much more rugged truck.

Lexus SC430.
The power retractable hardtop was a marvel when this high-priced sports car debuted in 2002, and the SC has always impressed critics with its plush, precise interior. Reliability is superb. The styling hasn't changed much since the 2002 debut, but this will remain a classy ride years into the future.

Volkswagen GLI.
Technically speaking, this lively sedan hasn't been discontinued; it's merely sitting out the 2010 model year as Volkswagen winds down its current production plan and focuses on a redesigned GLI that will debut for 2011.

Hyundai Veracruz.
Competitors like the Mazda CX-9 and Chevrolet Traverse have a sportier ride or better packaging, but the Veracruz offers a lot of transportation for a fair price.

Pontiac G8.
For all of its empty promises, parent company GM truly did build excitement when it created the G8, which hits nearly every base required of a premium sports sedan: It offers muscle-car acceleration, crisp handling, good looks, and a spacious rear seat.

Pontiac Solstice.
It's relatively cheap for a vehicle with real sports-car performance. Critics ding the Solstice for a subpar interior, but you might be so delighted by the ride that you don't notice.

Mercury Sable.
The Sable's twin, the Ford Taurus, was completely redesigned for 2010, but the Sable was put out to pasture. So remaining models are built on a dated platform.

Source: The 10 Best Discontinued Cars