# What modern autos will someday be classics? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 20, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790 "2008-05-20T20:05:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/21 "2008-05-21T02:59:07Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Are you high? LOL! I was thinking the same thing. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/22 "2008-05-21T03:59:53Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > I honestly don’t feel that many of the 90 and up cars will truely have a high collector status. The cars now don’t have a look that stands out from the crowd that you KNOW what it is from a glance. > > A lot of the 80’s GM muscle is coming up in price, but nothing in comparison to the 50’s and 60’s cars. > > Have you truely owned a car from the 90s up that you wish you could own forever? I can’t say there is one that I had to have. > > Granted there are some cool cars, but I don’t see them as collectible $$$ cars. > > Just my opinion. I dunno, the GNX is up over 100k right now for a low mileage stocker. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/23 "2008-05-21T04:46:08Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > I dunno, the GNX is up over 100k right now for a low mileage stocker. Well, that is a rare exception. Very limited quantity high performance from the factory. Awesome car in my book. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/24 "2008-05-21T04:55:37Z")
definitely the supra/rx7/300zx/3000gt cars ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/25 "2008-05-21T06:09:53Z")
I have been looking at e30 M3s lately and can’t believe the prices! It is hard to believe that any 80s-90s cars will be worth anything because the cars before and after are so much better. It’s not like the e30 M3 was really that great, beautiful, etc. I don’t know I guess I just can’t see spending so much money on a car that is weak by todays standards. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/26 "2008-05-21T06:14:51Z")
I think a lot of the new “HP wars” cars will be classics some day simply because gas prices and EPA mandates are going to end the HP war pretty soon. Big HP MBs, BMWs, Vettes, Mustangs, GTO. The 400-500 HP club is going to shrink pretty fast in the next 30-40 years. The Viper almost definitely now that Cerberus has decided to kill it. ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/27 "2008-05-21T06:31:13Z")
03-04 Cobra Saleen stangs esp S281 Sc and S281E’s unmolested 93 fox body cobras Ls1 F bods that havent been butchered C5 Z06’s dare i say… gasp… 04+ SRT4 neon ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/28 "2008-05-21T07:25:37Z")
I just read in _Car and Driver_ about a guy who bought a $90K 1990 ZR-1 Corvette brand new, took it home, and essentially never drove it. Stored it in a climate-controlled garage, kept all the factory materials, and used it as his investment. He just sold it to a _C&D_ editor for @ $29K. :lol: Moral, cars that haven’t already depreciated and then gained value make uncertain investments. That said, there are some cars here that have been mentioned (Terminator Cobras, BMW M3s, Vipers, etc) that will end up being pretty hot 25 years from now. Rarity alone does not a classic car make :fyi: Gude thread :tup: ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/29 "2008-05-21T07:43:49Z")
Yeah, if this thread is just to speculate for the fun of an automotive discussion cool. If any of you are seriously thinking about trying to buy a car as an investment you’re crazy. For every car that becomes a classic and appreciates in value there are 100’s that simply fade into history. But do it anyway. Most of the cars we’re talking about are ones I wouldn’t mind owning when I tire of the GTO. I need terrible investors to buy them today and never drive them in the rain/snow so 5-10 years from now I can buy them from you in near perfect condition for their greatly depreciated value. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/30 "2008-05-21T08:00:25Z")
In 30 years how much is it going to cost to fill up the tank on your classic car? ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/31 "2008-05-21T08:04:50Z")
By then nobody will want oil because everything runs on electrohydraulic E85 fuelcell turbobiodiesels, so gas will cost $1.10 a gallon. 😃 :tinfoilhat: ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/32 "2008-05-21T08:05:55Z")
Isn’t the world going to end in 2012? My point being, there is no way to speculate on this. There is a niche for everything. Look at Corvairs. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/33 "2008-05-21T08:10:44Z")
Yeah, I guess “classic” can mean many things. Any(most) BMW is worth preserving but does that make it a classic? I guess was thinking “collector” when I first read this. I don’t think there are any Porsche 550 spiders or Mercedes Gullwing produced in recent years. ---
**Author:** ![black02satsc2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/black02satsc2/32/5259_2.png) [@black02satsc2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/black02satsc2)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/34 "2008-05-21T08:31:03Z")
i say my good ol saturn s-series. just because its tupperware and awesome like that. ---
**Author:** ![See4Ways](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@See4Ways](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/See4Ways)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/35 "2008-05-21T08:32:27Z")
im going with the 1g dsm. when dsm’s started coming around they were quality performance from the factory then faded out because mitsubishi didint want people to buy eclipses over the upcoming evo. thats why the 3g and 4g eclipses are total piles when it comes to performance. plus in 20-30 years almost every dsm will be broken, and the only ones that will remain will be in a garage and all owned by gary burch. He will be modding the remaining ones and his now infant child who will then be our age now, will be pwning the streets in a totally solid 9 second 1g talon or eclipse. :hitit: ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/36 "2008-05-21T08:43:50Z")
I would say 1st gen USDM Evos and STis…Def MK4 Supra, FD RX-7s, 300zxtt, Prolly new Shelby, vipers, 1st Gen z06 what are they C5s ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/37 "2008-05-21T09:15:57Z")
No exotics? Is Porsche exotic? Based on your stipulations I would just choose the highest performance cars that aren’t considered exotics. Soooo, what are the top performers since 1990 that aren’t exotic?:gotme: ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/38 "2008-05-21T09:18:45Z")
Depends on the direction the industry heads. If we go the way of europe, with all new cars becoming roller skate diesels, the niche market for old V8 performance cars that are grandfathered in will get huge. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/39 "2008-05-21T09:28:15Z")
03-04 Cobra Maybe GT500’s? Vipers ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790/40 "2008-05-21T10:31:05Z")
A clean stock un-modded low mileage 2-door Civic, hatch, or Integra. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-modern-autos-will-someday-be-classics/48790.md?page=3)