Top 10 future collector cars - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mikem53 · 06-07-2013, 04:34 PM

LA times article has the BRZ/FRS twins in the group for most likely
to become a future collectors car. Along with the Audi RS5, Corvette 427 vert,
Viper, P Cayman S and a few others..

http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...&gallery=large

I should have bought two ! One to beat on and one for investment purposes

strat61caster · 06-07-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikem53

I should have bought two ! One to beat on and one for investment purposes

Very few cars actually make money in less than 20 years. Early 911's are incredibly hot right now (~$40k for a perfect show quality example) and they're JUST now breaking even ($6k originally in the late '60's), and don't forget the decades in between when you could buy them in "reliable" condition for less than 1 grand. Same with Mustangs and Camaros and just about every other recognizable "classic" car that was made with any kind of mass production.

It's a neat idea but don't expect any serious renown for another 40+ years.

gily25 · 06-07-2013, 05:03 PM

They ran a similiar article in my local paper...eh I hope to be 75 telling my grand kids I had one of these cars and showing them pictures...I don't care if I still own the car or have "broken even" it'll just be a wicked story.

Mikem53 · 06-07-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Very few cars actually make money in less than 20 years. Early 911's are incredibly hot right now (~$40k for a perfect show quality example) and they're JUST now breaking even ($6k originally in the late '60's), and don't forget the decades in between when you could buy them in "reliable" condition for less than 1 grand. Same with Mustangs and Camaros and just about every other recognizable "classic" car that was made with any kind of mass production.

It's a neat idea but don't expect any serious renown for another 40+ years.

i wasnt serious about buying a car for investment purposes.. I've bought too many over the years to know that cars cost you..
however.. they are a good investment when it comes to thrills and enjoyment.. I like this car alot because the cost to fun ratio is one of the best deals out there.

shirker · 06-07-2013, 05:12 PM

But there's the Ford Focus ST in the ranking as well...there goes all credibility, right out the window

shellslinger · 06-07-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shirker

But there's the Ford Focus ST in the ranking as well...there goes all credibility, right out the window

+1 I don't think that car belongs on there

Don Ivey · 06-07-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shellslinger

+1 I don't think that car belongs on there

Have you driven one?

supra2nv · 06-07-2013, 05:56 PM

BAC Mono

fatoni · 06-07-2013, 05:59 PM

this is one of those things where "collectors car" has a super liberal definition.

Mikem53 · 06-07-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fatoni

this is one of those things where "collectors car" has a super liberal definition.

Agreed.. to some extent. I can see this purist type of sports car becoming a
classic some years down the road.. It has its appeal..

Luis_GT · 06-07-2013, 06:32 PM

10 series will be worth a pretty penny in the future then...

4U-GSE · 06-07-2013, 06:48 PM

While I love my FR-S to death, I would look at the retail history of the S2000 for guidance on where our cars are heading. 5 years from now we'll probably be looking at 60% of what they were originally worth. Maybe 20 years from now an FR-S in perfect condition will be worth what was originally paid... maybe.

For a true future classic look up prices for a used BMW 1M. Only 740 were sold in the U.S. with sticker prices when new usually 20K-30K above MSRP. You need exclusivity to have a future classic. The Integra Type R is another great example. Very limited production and if you can find one that's unmolested it will cost a good amount. Aren't there about 30,000 FR-S and BRZ in America already after just 1 year?

Tromatic · 06-07-2013, 07:14 PM

Pretty much why I decided to leave mine stock, rather than turn it into some ugly-ass "ricer".

Mikem53 · 06-07-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tromatic

Pretty much why I decided to leave mine stock, rather than turn it into some ugly-ass "ricer".

After modding many cars over the years.. There is much to be said for leaving it stock. As I will do with this one..

06-07-2013, 04:34 PM	#1
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Top 10 future collector cars LA times article has the BRZ/FRS twins in the group for most likely to become a future collectors car. Along with the Audi RS5, Corvette 427 vert, Viper, P Cayman S and a few others.. http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...&gallery=large I should have bought two ! One to beat on and one for investment purposes

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4U-GSE Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S MT Ultra Marine Location: East Coast Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While I love my FR-S to death, I would look at the retail history of the S2000 for guidance on where our cars are heading. 5 years from now we'll probably be looking at 60% of what they were originally worth. Maybe 20 years from now an FR-S in perfect condition will be worth what was originally paid... maybe. For a true future classic look up prices for a used BMW 1M. Only 740 were sold in the U.S. with sticker prices when new usually 20K-30K above MSRP. You need exclusivity to have a future classic. The Integra Type R is another great example. Very limited production and if you can find one that's unmolested it will cost a good amount. Aren't there about 30,000 FR-S and BRZ in America already after just 1 year? __________________ 2006 Corolla XRS 2ZZ-GE 2013 Scion FR-S 4U-GSE

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