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Cars that will be worth a fortune in the future.

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    #32
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    The Alfa Romeo 156 has to be one.

    And the Rover 75.

    In the uk, the gta prices are rising, however all other 156's are at the bottom. I don't think the standard 156 will be worth much in the future. When mint alfa 75's 3.0 v6's struggle to make 3k pounds (remember in most alfisti minds it's the last real alfa) what hope does the 156 have? Of course I hope you're wrong, just looking at prices for the 75 v6, 155 and 164 super tells me otherwise.

    916 gtv's have bottomed out, however, good low mileage twinsparks are making 5k plus at auction while good gtv cups are making 7-8 k plus.


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    #33
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Jaguar XJ40 and XJ300. Even last year you would see them for €800 or less with a new NCT and now it would be very strange to see any under €2000.

    Toyota Levin AE111. Very clean ones are nearly making €3000 now :eek: when they were under €2,000 2-3 years ago.

    Citroen BX 16Valve. like gold dust now (and always) but will be worth serious money soon. I think every BX will climb in value a lot too.

    Merc W140 S-classes I think are about to rocket up.

    First gen Imprezas too.

    I would think that all of these would be worth strong money in the next 5 or so years


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    #34
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    A car has to be somewhat rare in the first place to be worth big money in the future. Also a lot of the cars mentioned are practically classics already. If you're talking which of today's cars, I.e. very recent models that are already produced in small numbers that's easy: anything with a 2L+ petrol engine. :D


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    #35
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I think coupes (not hatchbacks that are called coupes, actual 2 door cars with a boot) are gonna be worth a lot as most manufacturers have abandoned the idea.


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    #36
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    First requirement is rarity.


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    #37
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    I have a friend who seems to think his 99 bog standard Merc C180 will be worth a fortune in a few years. Personally I wouldn't see the appeal with paying big money for a car like that.


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    #38
    Tail Docker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,954 ✭✭✭Tail Docker


    Anything without an ecu or complex electronics. The "car tinkerer" of the near future will still need a plaything,and having to try and sort unavailable electronics like BCMs, will be a non runner, so if it is stylish, simple to repair and work-on-able, it will be like gold. Personally, I have started buying and storing civics and celicas, a couple of mr2s and a skyline, I'll get a few more skylines and probably a supra or two. I intend adding another 10-15 cars to that and waiting for a bit...call it a pension. I also agree 100% on the starlet/glanzas. Just look at what 205 gti prices have done recently..


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    #39
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    obezyana wrote: »
    I have a friend who seems to think his 99 bog standard Merc C180 will be worth a fortune in a few years. Personally I wouldn't see the appeal with paying big money for a car like that.

    It won't, but the 190E Cosworth versions are worth decent money - rarity and performance.


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    #40
    goz83
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭goz83


    I reckon some grey japanese imports will hit the money over here. And the Mitsubishi FTO in manual GPX or GPvR variants, made in small numbers will be worth a few quid. Pre 2010, they were commanding 10 times what they are getting now, with insurance largely to blame on top of tax. My BIL picked up a lovely gpx in Galway 2 weeks ago for €370 !!!

    On average, they sell for around €1000 for the above variants in good nick. I see them rocketing in the years to come.


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    #41
    projectgtr
    Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    Surprised it hasn't been mentioned, definitely a clean OEM Civic Type R EK9, the first of the Type R civics they are rocketing up in price both here and in Japan, note I said clean OEM though.


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    #42
    RandomAccess
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭RandomAccess


    Mk1 focus RS
    3 Door 1.6 99 reg ford focus in silver and mint condition.
    A car that changed the game doesn't need to be a special edition.
    Mk2 focus RS, probably already have a cult following.
    Mini Cooper S (first of new ones) in mint condition.
    Clean lancer evolution models 4 to 6
    Toyota Corolla 20V, just because they were so popular as imports years back.

    Mkv Golf Gti edition 30
    RenaultSport clios and meganes in good condition. Though would be more coveted in the UK.

    If you bought a few of those and took them out occasionally, you would have a great collection of toys and they are all at the bottom of depreciation and would be sought after as rare soon. Or so I would think.


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    #43
    Buzz Killington the third
    Closed Accounts Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Buzz Killington the third


    An unabused UK Spec Supra TwinTurbo or 3000GT/GTO TwinTurbo will make big money in a lot of countries where registration of Jap grey imports isn't allowed. Scandinavian countries for example.

    An Exige MK1 will continue to rise for years to come.


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    #44
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    It won't, but the 190E Cosworth versions are worth decent money - rarity and performance.

    Aye but try telling him that :D iv a shoe box at home that will gain more value than is Merc. It is in pristine condition he paid 1200 for it last year he thinks he will get way more than that when he sells it in a few yrs time


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    #45
    Mandzhalas
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭Mandzhalas


    Honda Prelude. third generation


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    #46
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I don't think used japanese cars will ever be rare, I reckon there'll always be a stream of jdm imports


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    #47
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I don't think used japanese cars will ever be rare, I reckon there'll always be a stream of jdm imports

    Less than 70,000 FD RX7's ever made, many lost to drifting, trees and total engine failure.
    A Spirit R is always going to be expensive, especially in ten years time.

    I'd say the same about S15's, less than 40,000 made, even less Spec R and they're getting cheap enough to drift so that will weed out the bad ones and you'll be left with a lower number of good ones.

    Sure look at Escorts, farm cars that because of Rally are now worth a mint in good nick.


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    #48
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I don't think used japanese cars will ever be rare, I reckon there'll always be a stream of jdm imports

    Agreed.

    Something like a Honda NSX will retain value but will never be hugely expensive.


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    #49
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Less than 70,000 FD RX7's ever made, many lost to drifting, trees and total engine failure.
    A Spirit R is always going to be expensive, especially in ten years time.

    I'd say the same about S15's, less than 40,000 made, even less Spec R and they're getting cheap enough to drift so that will weed out the bad ones and you'll be left with a lower number of good ones.

    Sure look at Escorts, farm cars that because of Rally are now worth a mint in good nick.

    A stock RS1800 is worth big money - getting north of STG£70k these days.

    A really good Sierra RS500 is not far off that either.


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    #50
    Buzz Killington the third
    Closed Accounts Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Buzz Killington the third


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Agreed.

    Something like a Honda NSX will retain value but will never be hugely expensive.

    90's NSX's are hovering around the 30k stg mark. There's a 04 car that's just over €65k. A type R NSX is like gold dust.


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    #51
    colincork
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭colincork


    Mk5 fiesta Zetec s ( the 1.6)

    These are getting rare in their original form as most are either converted to a puma lump, rotten or scrapped

    There was one for sale past year in cork for €500 and I really regret not buying it


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    #52
    djimi
    Registered Users Posts: 13,238 ✭✭✭✭djimi


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I don't think used japanese cars will ever be rare, I reckon there'll always be a stream of jdm imports

    They might not be rare, but good condition JDM imports I think will go up in value at least somewhat. I can see a good condition stock DC2 for example being worth a few quid in 10 years or so, when good condition stock examples become more rare.


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    #53
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    There's a weird stigma against Japanese cars. **** them if they don't enjoy them, more for us. :)


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    #54
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Less than 70,000 FD RX7's ever made, many lost to drifting, trees and total engine failure.
    A Spirit R is always going to be expensive, especially in ten years time.

    I'd say the same about S15's, less than 40,000 made, even less Spec R and they're getting cheap enough to drift so that will weed out the bad ones and you'll be left with a lower number of good ones.

    Sure look at Escorts, farm cars that because of Rally are now worth a mint in good nick.

    Aye and look at integrales, the most successful rally car ever and yet so cheap bar the evo's.


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    #55
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    quadrifoglio verde wrote: »
    Aye and look at integrales, the most successful rally car ever and yet so cheap bar the evo's.

    That's Lamcia for you though, people have little faith in them.
    Thing about the Integrales is besides the higher spec cars, there's not much to write home about.

    With the FD3S and the S15 Spec R you've got a lot to write home about.


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    #56
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    E39 M-Sports


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    #57
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    CianRyan wrote: »
    That's Lamcia for you though, people have little faith in them.
    Thing about the Integrales is besides the higher spec cars, there's not much to write home about.

    With the FD3S and the S15 Spec R you've got a lot to write home about.

    You've got a lot to write home about in any integrale. The problem for lancia is that not many associate it with rallying. Ask most to name a rally car and they'll mention the audi Quattro or ford escort, yet everyone forgets about the stratos, the 037, the integrale or the s4.
    Funny old world really.


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    #58
    Buzz Killington the third
    Closed Accounts Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Buzz Killington the third


    Moneymaker wrote: »
    E39 M-Sports

    You mean M5?


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    #59
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    quadrifoglio verde wrote: »
    You've got a lot to write home about in any integrale. The problem for lancia is that not many associate it with rallying. Ask most to name a rally car and they'll mention the audi Quattro or ford escort, yet everyone forgets about the stratos, the 037, the integrale or the s4.
    Funny old world really.

    Everyone forget the Stratos? Are you serious? :eek:
    It's only one of the most famous rally car of all time.

    I've no doubt the proper cars are great but the majority of them are rusty old A-B's.
    Fun in the same way a standard early Golf is but the GTI is the one people will want, ya know?


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    #60
    Dartz
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Dartz


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Have noticed NA MX5's taking a bit of a hike in the last year.
    Clean early models are getting rarer than I thought and I'm now tempted to buy another one, a really clean one and keep it standard while my blue one gets the race car for the road treatment.
    The great roadster bargain is taking a turn it seems!

    On a similar note, FD3S RX-7 would make a great investment now. If you could get a Spirit R and store it I could see you make a mint.
    Not sure the RX-8 will ever be quite as successful.

    Most 8's end up being left for dead when the motor finally goes. Or broken for parts otherwise. They're common because they're new, but they won't be common in 5 to 10 years.


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    #61
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,024 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    E39 any of them


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