Cheap now, but going to be worth a mint
Discussion
Thinking back to when I passed my test in the very early 80's, you could buy any number of Mk1 or Mk2 Escorts for a couple of hundred quid. Capris, Grannys, Cortinas, in fact pretty much any Ford.
Also, very cheap at that time were Mk2 Jags, then suddenly they became popular, to the extent that Jaguar themselves started making them again in the form of the S-type. They've dropped a bit since, but are still up there.
Of today's cars I really can't think of a single car that is going to be worth a mint in years to come - but the chances are I will have owned it!! D'Oh!
Possible contenders:
Volvo V70
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Peugeot 407 Coupe
Citroen C2 - not the VTR/S but the lower spec models
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Seicento
Also, very cheap at that time were Mk2 Jags, then suddenly they became popular, to the extent that Jaguar themselves started making them again in the form of the S-type. They've dropped a bit since, but are still up there.
Of today's cars I really can't think of a single car that is going to be worth a mint in years to come - but the chances are I will have owned it!! D'Oh!
Possible contenders:
Volvo V70
Peugeot 406 Coupe
Peugeot 407 Coupe
Citroen C2 - not the VTR/S but the lower spec models
Fiat Barchetta
Fiat Seicento
I've been looking at 406 coupes myself, mainly because I have the saloon and love it. The coupe would be brilliant in v6 form, and still rather comfortable and practicle.
However, I don't think they could appreciate in price. Peugeot as a brand has completely lost its image, and as a result I don't think pistonheads of tomorow will look at it and say, "ahhh, a classic coupe from the late nineties"
If they could rework their brand image then yes, I suppose such a pretty coupe could fetch a bit of money in the future, but I highly doubt people would be able to look past the 107, 307 ect.
I will suggest that the newer (02-03) coupes in a decent colour, low mileage and good condition will retain their price, or maybe rise slightly, but I feel that the brand name is going to hold them up.
For the record, I doubt that will apply to 206s/306s ect as they belong to an era of popular french hatchbacks, and have their own category to sit in.
Edit: I have the change under the sofa, but I think (A fellow pistonhead also advised this) I would be better saving my money for my snowboard season and emergencies, and waiting until I'm 21 until I get something nice and sporty. If I wasn't so sensible, I would have bought this: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
However, I don't think they could appreciate in price. Peugeot as a brand has completely lost its image, and as a result I don't think pistonheads of tomorow will look at it and say, "ahhh, a classic coupe from the late nineties"
If they could rework their brand image then yes, I suppose such a pretty coupe could fetch a bit of money in the future, but I highly doubt people would be able to look past the 107, 307 ect.
I will suggest that the newer (02-03) coupes in a decent colour, low mileage and good condition will retain their price, or maybe rise slightly, but I feel that the brand name is going to hold them up.
For the record, I doubt that will apply to 206s/306s ect as they belong to an era of popular french hatchbacks, and have their own category to sit in.
Edit: I have the change under the sofa, but I think (A fellow pistonhead also advised this) I would be better saving my money for my snowboard season and emergencies, and waiting until I'm 21 until I get something nice and sporty. If I wasn't so sensible, I would have bought this: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Edited by matthias73 on Monday 27th February 13:59
Major Fallout said:
MGB's
Yep 100% they are going to double in value in the next few weeks!* Maybe even more!!*
Yep 100% they are going to double in value in the next few weeks!* Maybe even more!!*
- Please please be true!
OP, your right...but then as a mechanic who works on Classic motors and modern classics...I would say that...
Seriously though...How many Lada's do you see, Seincento's as you say.....
I know many good motors got scrapped under Labour's scrappage scheme which is shameful and some of my garage business colleagues have priced car repairs out of reach for some and made some repairs "uneconomical" so decent motors get binned for a couple of hours of work by a Willing spanner man.....
Many garages get reluctant to fettle cars and spend time on minor repairs....all they want is max profits rather than work turnover...(slight rant over)
As OP says worth getting a car as a "toy" for the future.....
I have a '93 Cinquecento I picked up, a 900 cc one, I picked up 5 yrs ago off an elderly chap....
Think on and an example....How many Fiat Stilo do you see...already many have gone...
Early Tigra, Suzuki Alto (many get binned, rear brakes cost ££ if you don't look after) and Mazda Demio are my tip.... Any one else..
Seriously though...How many Lada's do you see, Seincento's as you say.....
I know many good motors got scrapped under Labour's scrappage scheme which is shameful and some of my garage business colleagues have priced car repairs out of reach for some and made some repairs "uneconomical" so decent motors get binned for a couple of hours of work by a Willing spanner man.....
Many garages get reluctant to fettle cars and spend time on minor repairs....all they want is max profits rather than work turnover...(slight rant over)
As OP says worth getting a car as a "toy" for the future.....
I have a '93 Cinquecento I picked up, a 900 cc one, I picked up 5 yrs ago off an elderly chap....
Think on and an example....How many Fiat Stilo do you see...already many have gone...
Early Tigra, Suzuki Alto (many get binned, rear brakes cost ££ if you don't look after) and Mazda Demio are my tip.... Any one else..
lescombes said:
OP, your right...but then as a mechanic who works on Classic motors and modern classics...I would say that...
Seriously though...How many Lada's do you see, Seincento's as you say.....
I know many good motors got scrapped under Labour's scrappage scheme which is shameful and some of my garage business colleagues have priced car repairs out of reach for some and made some repairs "uneconomical" so decent motors get binned for a couple of hours of work by a Willing spanner man.....
Many garages get reluctant to fettle cars and spend time on minor repairs....all they want is max profits rather than work turnover...(slight rant over)
As OP says worth getting a car as a "toy" for the future.....
I have a '93 Cinquecento I picked up, a 900 cc one, I picked up 5 yrs ago off an elderly chap....
Think on and an example....How many Fiat Stilo do you see...already many have gone...
Early Tigra, Suzuki Alto (many get binned, rear brakes cost ££ if you don't look after) and Mazda Demio are my tip.... Any one else..
Still 37,000 Stilo's out there from a peak of 41,000 Seriously though...How many Lada's do you see, Seincento's as you say.....
I know many good motors got scrapped under Labour's scrappage scheme which is shameful and some of my garage business colleagues have priced car repairs out of reach for some and made some repairs "uneconomical" so decent motors get binned for a couple of hours of work by a Willing spanner man.....
Many garages get reluctant to fettle cars and spend time on minor repairs....all they want is max profits rather than work turnover...(slight rant over)
As OP says worth getting a car as a "toy" for the future.....
I have a '93 Cinquecento I picked up, a 900 cc one, I picked up 5 yrs ago off an elderly chap....
Think on and an example....How many Fiat Stilo do you see...already many have gone...
Early Tigra, Suzuki Alto (many get binned, rear brakes cost ££ if you don't look after) and Mazda Demio are my tip.... Any one else..
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/combined/fiat_stilo
I've often wondered about the niche models. Ten years ago I owned a '93 Sapphire Cosworth, which I sold at that time for around the same amount they go for now. At the moment I have a DC2 ITR, and while relatively speaking good ones do command a premium, I wonder what one will be worth in another ten years? As said, no one really anticipated what an old Escort would be worth eventually, its all down to what is popular at the time. Pretty much like anything, not just cars.
doogz said:
Saab 900's? The old ones with the longl mounted engine as opposed to the later GM ones? Maybe.
The verts in excellent condition are 5 figures from a dealer with the tin top T16S being high 4 figures. Some of the ones in Europe are up for twice that!There is a lot of tat out there though, rust is the big issue especially driveshaft tunnels are door bottoms. Prices are definitely on the up.
I don't see petrol getting any cheaper, so unless it's something very special, anything thirsty will be cheap until it becomes a real classic.
Having said that, my thoughts would be:
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo - still seem cheap compared to other similar cars of the same era (quattro, BMW M3 etc)
Maserati 3200
Ford Puma (Especially the Racing version)
I wouldn't be expecting big money in a short time though!
Having said that, my thoughts would be:
Lancia Delta Integrale Evo - still seem cheap compared to other similar cars of the same era (quattro, BMW M3 etc)
Maserati 3200
Ford Puma (Especially the Racing version)
I wouldn't be expecting big money in a short time though!
Otto said:
I don't see petrol getting any cheaper, so unless it's something very special, anything thirsty will be cheap until it becomes a real classic.
Petrol prices will skew all the classic prices. I can only see thirsty cars rising if they are really sought after (stuff like 911's). Otherwise I see fun, simple cars being in demand- I'm thinking Puma, MK1/2 MX5's, Elise etc.
I can't see anything Vauxhall being sought after in the future TBH
Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
Nova GTE, Astra GTE, Calibra Turbo, Tigra. All average car's when new and other than in vauxhall fanboy circles I'd imagine they'll remain that way. Just not interesting/special enough.
Mint Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo/Alfa GTV 3.0 Cup cars I can see going up in value as they have a certain "something" about them.
Roman said:
Any original shape Mini
I looked at the prices of these yesterday and was shocked. If you see a nice one going cheap buy it.Non integrale Delta's go for peanuts. The prices can only rise. But I am biased. I think the MGF will be worth something one day, well, thats what I keep trying to convincing myself.
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