Need help wth ideas of future classics

[smallsmalls81]

I have been looking for a nice future classic roadster but doesn't have to be a roadster

Making a long list such as:

Nissan 350 Z, only colour I like it in is black.

BMW Z3M, looks nice but finding a good one is hard.

BMW E36 M3 no

S2000, only like it in black with red leather, 2004 and 2005 model but hard to come by, I don't like the price of the insurance on these.

Golf R32 MK4, used to like them but gone off them.

Alfa 147 GTA didn't like the thought of it if went wrong.

Subaru not keen on them.

EVO not my type of car.

Lotus Elise yes I would but my friend has one and want something different.

VX220 N/A yes I would but only with low mileage

I have been looking for the right car, for over a year now and I can't come up with anymore ideas. Hope you guys can help? My budget is £8000 to £10000

[Alex]

Out of your list, I'd choose the S2000 or VX220. I'd also consider the MK3 MR2.

[smallsmalls81]

Alex said:

Out of your list, I'd choose the S2000 or VX220. I'd also consider the MK3 MR2.

MK3 not to my taste

[Alex]

Ooh, you're fussy.

They're a bit common, but superb machines and currently very cheap: Porsche Boxster?

[smallsmalls81]

Alex said:

Ooh, you're fussy.

They're a bit common, but superb machines and currently very cheap: Porsche Boxster?

Lol, yes I am. Porsche Boxster S yes I would but, why people say its a girls car I don't know? I must admit I never see guys driving them.

[Alex]

I've got it!

Jaguar XK8 Convertible

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[mickyveloce]

Mercedes themed thread from me as follows.

. 1. R129 SL. Well preserved (like many of the owners) examples are getting sort after and collectable. Probably the most under rated car around at this time.

2. C36 , 190E 2.3/2.5. These well made little saloons are firming in price as they're great to drive and have sensible running costs.

. 3. Early SLK? Possibly a wildcard entry, but a pleasant reliable year-round future classic.

[Mellow Yellow]

TVR Chimaera? Insurance shouldn't be too bad as long as it's not your everyday runner. Prices are only going to go up.

[Alex]

mickyveloce said:

1. R129 SL. Well preserved (like many of the owners) examples are getting sort after and collectable. Probably the most under rated car around at this time.

Very good call. £10k could even get you into a 500.

[Alapeno]

If you could stretch the budget a little, I can see the Mini GP becoming fairly sought after in years to come. Some may disagree though.

[tapkaJohnD]

I was sure it woud be a classic, but the Isuzu Piazza (US - Impulse) just sank into the Quicksands of Time. Especially in UK set-up, it was grand car, ahead of its time and of course designed by Guigiaro.
JOhn

PS Image upload not working, so see: http://www.isuzuperformance.com/isupage/gallery/gi...

[9mm]

smallsmalls81 said:

I have been looking for a nice future classic roadster but doesn't have to be a roadster

Making a long list such as:

Nissan 350 Z, only colour I like it in is black.

BMW Z3M, looks nice but finding a good one is hard.

BMW E36 M3 no

S2000, only like it in black with red leather, 2004 and 2005 model but hard to come by, I don't like the price of the insurance on these.

Golf R32 MK4, used to like them but gone off them.

Alfa 147 GTA didn't like the thought of it if went wrong.

Subaru not keen on them.

EVO not my type of car.

Lotus Elise yes I would but my friend has one and want something different.

VX220 N/A yes I would but only with low mileage

I have been looking for the right car, for over a year now and I can't come up with anymore ideas. Hope you guys can help? My budget is £8000 to £10000

With the possible exception of the BMWs, I think everything on your list will continue to fall in value before you can hope for any appreciation.

[mike9009]

9mm said:

With the possible exception of the BMWs, I think everything on your list will continue to fall in value before you can hope for any appreciation.

I disagree. I think the Elise and VX220 should now be fairly depreciation proof. Mk1 Elises have started to appreciate, you rarely see them much below £7k which has probably been like that for 5-6 years. VX220s are rarer and good examples are already appreciating (especially the turbos). The NAs have dipped down to about £5k for ropey or high mileage examples.

Personally, I would love another VX220 - a real event to drive, rare, cheap to service and good to look at. There would be a temptation to buy a modified supercharged example - but I think an original NA with original sports exhaust would take my money ...

Mike

[lowdrag]

Ignoring the cars, black was the in colour and has been for a few years, although every car I see in a showroom seems to be white now. But you might regret it in the future when your car becomes a classic.

[Edmundo2]

I think S1 Elise and Z3m coupe most likely to be future classics of that list ?

[swisstoni]

Given the OP's choosiness I would buy something I really liked and then hope for the best.
To keep a car for a long time you really have to like it a lot. Otherwise you are not going to forgive its foibles and inevitable problems for long enough to find out whether it reached 'classic' status or not.

[johnxjsc1985]

Early low mileage Jaguar XKR.

[bencollins]

Buying a car for the long term is a bit like finding a wife.
Had one ten years just like this, VERY reliable and galvanised, with a pert bottom.

[CRA1G]

Might be a bit biased,but on the BMW thought......

840 Sport

Z3 M Coupe

E36 M3 Evo Convertible

[johnxjsc1985]

bencollins said:

Buying a car for the long term is a bit like finding a wife.
Had one ten years just like this, VERY reliable and galvanised, with a pert bottom.

are you talking about your wife or your car?.