Future Classics Thread

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I'm trying to highlight future classics which have hit or are close to their lowest value right now.





sounds like this one has already come up in price



all these have already come up in price. i guess 190e cosworth can still be had for a bargain though.





great list, many belong in the cult car group

Couple more American cars that come to mind is the dodge neon srt-4 and someone's gotta help with the name I forgot it but it's the dodge truck made in mid 2000's with the v10 viper engine.

[M-technik-3]

To me classics are shorter number production runs. If your gonna include the Neon then lump in a Colbalt SS or a Saturn Redline. Most will giggle at those. Sorry my nickel on that, Viper sure will.

[Julien]

To me classics are shorter number production runs. If your gonna include the Neon then lump in a Colbalt SS or a Saturn Redline. Most will giggle at those. Sorry my nickel on that, Viper sure will.

good criticism, which ones would you tug from the classic to the cult list or vis versa?

- e39 m5
- e46 M3
- e46 zhp
- z3 M coupe (s54 especially)
- x5 4.Xis
- mk4 R32
- Mk4 337/GLI/20th
- Ap1 s2000
- 2000ish GTO
- EVO 8
- FD RX7
- Mazda Speed 6
- b5 s4
- tt 225
- Terminator Cobras
- E55 AMG
- 355
- 575/550
- GMC Cyclone/Typhoon
- Impala SS
- Cobra R
- Viper ?
- SRT4 Neon
- 996 ?

these next five would only qualify in OEM/low mileage form since they are already pretty old and haven't appreciated very much yet:
- 190e Cosworth
- FC RX-7 Turbo
- DSM, AWD turbo, 1g/2g, Galant VR4
- 3000GT/Stealth VR4
- e36 M3
any others...?

edit:

I also thought of listing a series of cars that may not appreciate significantly but are "cult-ish" enough to just flat-line in value over time

- e46 manual touring
- mk4 manual TDI
- b6/b7 wagons
- e46 330i manual
- mk4 vr6/1.8t
- Rx8
- Audi 200
- Mercury Marauder
- F-150 Lightning

[Conki]

I don't think the E34 M5s are going lower in value either. Or are they already getting pricier? I just started looking at them, and they aren't cheap, that's for sure.

[Deltron Dirty30]

I'd think the 1M will go down a in a few years and maybe later come back up, no?

i think the 1M will hold its value then eventually appreciate as time passes by.

[M-technik-3]

Mazda Speed 6 nothing overly special
Audi TT Think it's too common of a car.

[Julien]

Mazda Speed 6 nothing overly special
Audi TT Think it's too common of a car.

mazda speed 6 is turbo awd and pretty rare, no?

I was on the fence about the TT 225. the only thing that tipped me over the edge of listing as classic is that iconic design which inspired many other audi designs and the 225 will be the one to get.

[blue plates]

1975 VW Rabbit
84 GTI
S1 Scirocco
early westy mk1 rabbits


as my sig says..

[M-technik-3]

What generation? First one was just a v6. Like the TT but would never consider buying one, hated trying to look out any window and the new beetle is very much like that feels like your riding in a bathtub.

Like having decent visibility. Why TT/ Beetle would never be on my list.

[Julien]

1975 VW Rabbit
84 GTI
S1 Scirocco
early westy mk1 rabbits


as my sig says..

with these all being over 30 years old they are already classics

[Julien]

What generation? First one was just a v6. Like the TT but would never consider buying one, hated trying to look out any window and the new beetle is very much like that feels like your riding in a bathtub.

Like having decent visibility. Why TT/ Beetle would never be on my list.

v6 TT came out in 2004. first was AWP in 2000 (180hp) then AMU in 2001 (225 hp)

[BobombETA]

Fun idea for a thread!

edit:

I also thought of listing a series of cars that may not appreciate significantly but are "cult-ish" enough to just flat-line in value over time

- e46 manual touring
- mk4 manual TDI
- b6/b7 wagons
- e46 330i manual
- mk4 vr6/1.8t
- Rx8
- Audi 200
- Mercury Marauder
- F-150 Lightning

VR6 Jetta/Golf are pretty common. I'd say the VR6 Corrado could qualify though.

From wiki:
Auto Express magazine describe it as "Regarded as one of VW’s best-ever drivers’ cars".[2] The VR6 model was listed as one of the "25 Cars You Must Drive Before You Die" by the British magazine, Car and 'By far the most desirable version of the Corrado' by Auto Express.[2] In MSN Autos 'Cool Cars We Miss' feature they listed the Corrado among its top eight "Gone but not forgotten: a short list of cars once loved, still missed", describing it in the following manner: "The VW Corrado VR6 is coveted because of its seductive styling, road handling capabilities and its role as trailblazer, introducing the VR6 to the American market."[3]

[BobombETA]

I'd also add:

Porsche 944 Turbo
Porsche 968 CS
Porsche 928 GTS
Acura NSX
Lotus Esprit

or are they cult cars as well?

[rturbo 930]

I'll also add WRX STis, and maybe Lancer Evos as well.

[Brinkley]

Where is the MR2 man? As far cars that could be considered future classic or cult car they belong.
Certainly more than an e46 touring :)