Future Classics reaching their bottom value
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Jaguar XJS, a couple of years ago there were plenty around for shed money, they all seem to start around 5k now for one that's mechanically sound.
coldsnap said:
Saab Viggen (well, i hope so)
How much do they go for? Always wanted one and I've seen the 2.0T hot aero's with the same bumpers for under a grand! 0llie said:
Clio 172 Cup (was looking at these the other day, they seem superb value)
Clio Trophy
As already mentioned, VX220
I have a 2003 '03' 172 for sale, what value do you think it's worth? dark met blue, 80k miles, excellent condition in and out, full history. Standard apart from aftermarket exhaust.Clio Trophy
As already mentioned, VX220
Lowtimer said:
You'd probably have said that about the Mark 1 Granada in the 1990s, and you'd have been wrong. Eventually the very few remaining tidy examples of humdrum everyday cars do start going back up in value. They don't become stupidly expensive but they do find a level. Mark 1 and 2 Cortina. Corsair. Opel Ascona and Commodore.
I agree to an extent. Given enough time to result in genuine scarcity of good examples, most things will find a level and then perhaps go up a bit given the laws of supply and demand. But in my view, a Ford Granada is an old car, not a classic (caveated to say that this is my entirely subjective view).lauda said:
Lowtimer said:
You'd probably have said that about the Mark 1 Granada in the 1990s, and you'd have been wrong. Eventually the very few remaining tidy examples of humdrum everyday cars do start going back up in value. They don't become stupidly expensive but they do find a level. Mark 1 and 2 Cortina. Corsair. Opel Ascona and Commodore.
I agree to an extent. Given enough time to result in genuine scarcity of good examples, most things will find a level and then perhaps go up a bit given the laws of supply and demand. But in my view, a Ford Granada is an old car, not a classic (caveated to say that this is my entirely subjective view).Classic doesn't have to equal cash value.
Did the Mark 1 Granada hit rock bottom? Is it collectable? This is the question.
Mk1 focus rs based on values being pretty steady and how RS fords have traditionally gone
Original R53 mini gp works. Values starting to creep and have read several reviews comparing with new gp2 and favouring the gp1 as a more special car
Phase 1 v6 Clio. Again prices have already started to climb and well just look at Renault 5 turbo 2 prices now !
Bmw z3 m coupe. Definite future classic in my opinion. A marmite car to some but very desire able I think
Original R53 mini gp works. Values starting to creep and have read several reviews comparing with new gp2 and favouring the gp1 as a more special car
Phase 1 v6 Clio. Again prices have already started to climb and well just look at Renault 5 turbo 2 prices now !
Bmw z3 m coupe. Definite future classic in my opinion. A marmite car to some but very desire able I think
Almost no cars ever rise significantly in value once you adjust for inflation. Just a handful of the very rarest manage to acquire the same highly valued status as artworks and such like. Even then, they usually need some sort of "heritage" to generate real value.
One man's future classic is most peoples old tat. Most old cars are fun to see now and again but you wouldn't really want one.
One man's future classic is most peoples old tat. Most old cars are fun to see now and again but you wouldn't really want one.
untakenname said:
Jaguar XJS, a couple of years ago there were plenty around for shed money, they all seem to start around 5k now for one that's mechanically sound.
Prices are all overr the place; ones needing work either side of 2k, dealers about 5k, great examples even more. coldsnap said:
Saab Viggen (well, i hope so)
How much do they go for? Always wanted one and I've seen the 2.0T hot aero's with the same bumpers for under a grand! I've been looking for one for about 3 months, a coupe, ever since one overtook me!
I always liked Saabs, but had to get one, so come Sunday i'll hopefully be driving up the M6 in one
Z4M, without a doubt (already holding strong the last 2 years). Moreso the coupe though.
VX220, without a doubt (already going up in value over the last year or so). I think the turbo will actually hold as something very special, rather than the NA.
Mk3 MR2, perhaps. Rare, never had a successor, and quite 'specialist'.
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VX220, without a doubt (already going up in value over the last year or so). I think the turbo will actually hold as something very special, rather than the NA.
Mk3 MR2, perhaps. Rare, never had a successor, and quite 'specialist'.
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