Future Classics Thread

[MikeK]

anyone mention the E46 ZHP?

[Julien]

anyone mention the E46 ZHP?

are you related to fredk?

[agent]

ASC McLaren Mustang

[E30 Wagen]

Nissan S14/S15 cars. If only fucktard drifters would quit trashing them and killing off their availability because I really, really, really want one. An FC RX7 would make me happy too, though.

basically anything rwd or awd from the late '80s to early '00s will be "classics." Any exception will be something like the Toyota Celica GTS or any unmodified Honda/acura Vtak things

[Julien]

Nissan S14/S15 cars. If only fucktard drifters would quit trashing them and killing off their availability because I really, really, really want one. An FC RX7 would make me happy too, though.

basically anything rwd or awd from the late '80s to early '00s will be "classics." Any exception will be something like the Toyota Celica GTS or any unmodified Honda/acura Vtak things

I really think those will be cult cars. think of it this way

e30 325is = cult car
e30 m3 = classic that significantly appreciates over time

maybe i'm not using good terminology to distinguish between the two

[MikeK]

are you related to fredk?

Sadly, yes.

[FredK]

Sadly, yes.

[E30 Wagen]

maybe i'm not using good terminology to distinguish between the two

Yeah, it's hard to define a "classic" from a "cult" car. I'm just looking at what the chassis design is. Guys seem to have this compulsion to modify cars to their liking anyway so whatever model is considered a classic is usually a moot point; some people see a clean e30 m3 as an awesome car just the way it is and others only see them as a base for a ridiculous engine swap. In the end it comes down to the individual and what they like. There's so many cool cars out there and they all have a fan base, so I don't think there's a distinguished few that will be "classics," only cars that are "better."

[ThatOneEuroE30]

what about the early miatas? They can be had for cheap but I have a feeling they will start becoming like the e30s harder and harder to find clean examples.

[JasonC]

91-02 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk
96-02 Chevrolet Camaro SS

And its GMC Syclone. A Cyclone is a Mercury ;)

[Julien]

Yeah, it's hard to define a "classic" from a "cult" car. I'm just looking at what the chassis design is. Guys seem to have this compulsion to modify cars to their liking anyway so whatever model is considered a classic is usually a moot point; some people see a clean e30 m3 as an awesome car just the way it is and others only see them as a base for a ridiculous engine swap. In the end it comes down to the individual and what they like. There's so many cool cars out there and they all have a fan base, so I don't think there's a distinguished few that will be "classics," only cars that are "better."

What i'm really trying to distinguish between the two is appreciation. Some cars will gain value irregardless of shape however others will only see moderate gain in value because they are super minty/low mileage/modded. I guess the main difference is availability and pedigree

Think of the price difference between a 1990ish
325is
mtech2 cabrio
m3

In the usdm the mtech2 cabrio (with an auto) was the most expensive new and had the lowest production value. However in terms of value it's much closer to a clean 325is than an m3 because of "pedigree"

The main point of this thread is to illustrate what cars are a great buy as an investment.


That all said some models in my list contradict this so i'd probably have to shift them around. I'd also welcome any feedback on asian and american cars since i'm mostly clueless on them :wgaf: lol j/k

[///M0F01SD]

Can the Merkur xr4ti qualify?

Also I think the 1st gen CL63 AMG Black Series

[evommm]

i would add 3 more to future classics
Datsun 240z
benz 500e Porsche designed motor
and 1988 944 turbo S
Mike

[318kid]

Here are a few I think could appreciate/hold their value.

Z4 M Coupe
Lotus Elise will hold value for clean examples
Volvo C30 (Low build volume)
Audi A3 Hatch
Audi A6 Avant
2000-2006 Ford Excursions with the 7.3l diesel won't loose much more value.

[blue plates]

Only the 2004 lotus Elise, came bare bones built to race