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Kerry

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 10:24

corrado vr6 storm
mk1 lotus elise
old BMW, like a CSL, or a 2002, from the 70's (might be out of price range)

tbh no car is really an investment, you have to find something that for some reason will be sought after in years to come. Plenty of enthusiasts for mk1 escorts as said already


AK

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 09:49

shite, just realised....

I kinda have two oldtimers on my hands :/

The skyline is 18 years old.


AK

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 09:46

Datsun 240Z!


myke

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 09:03

i'd be getting a merc sl450 or something if i was in this position


aron

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 08:26

mk1 escort mexico / rs1600 or mk 1 lotus cortina

you wouldn't lose money on either imo.


jr

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 08:00

Like robin said, and going back to fords, there are loads and loads of specalists still, and parts, despite possible cosworth tax, are still cheap

which i dont think can be said for the lambo


RichR

posted on 28th Jul 08 at 07:30

Lotus Elan; relatively new but the prices have increased year on year for he past 3/4 years


AK

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 22:29

my current want are a ferrari 512BBi but they have shot up from 40k to 70 k in a few years :( I want a ferrari though.

How about a lambo Jalpa? They have interested me before... nice V8 :D



Keep pondering turning my 911 into an RS rep too, but unsure about it. Maybe see if there is need for much work on it... If it needs a bit do it, if not, dont.


AK

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 22:11

while they may go down in value, they dont free fall like a new vaux off the forecourt :lol:

I've had the 911 for 3 years now i think. It comes out in the summer, usualy does about 1000miles a year, sometimes less. Its got under 80,000miles on the clock and is pretty much standard. Its starting to need a freshen up. I keep it in a climate controlled bag over the minter months.

All in all its not a bad car for being 27years old. Its needing some expensive work soon though :S New heat exchangers.



I dont think i'll have lost any money on what I paid, but i got it all a pretty cheap 'family' price. Prob worth about 10k now. Was 18k new, have the original sale docs etc.


LeeM

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:58

my mums cousin has just bought an e30 m3, is sweet


Colin

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:46

quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
E30 M3, they are slowly starting to creep up in value again :mad:


Or one of those!! Most seem to be priced higher than 3-4yrs ago!!


Colin

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:45

A nice clean Escort Cosworth with minimal mods in a good colour should return a good resale, would be fun for the weekends too!!


Daniel_Corsa

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:43

E30 M3, they are slowly starting to creep up in value again :mad:


LeeM

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:42

escort cosworth gets my vote!


Robin

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:40

quote:
Originally posted by wilson_sri
For any car to be a investment it really needs to be bought with very low miles. THen locked away in a carcoon for 10 years plus.


Depends what you mean by investment.

I didn't lose any money on my mk1 Golf, it was a better investment than a more modern car.


Theham85

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:40

Aye get a mk1 escort, they seem to hold value and they are brilliant wee cars


Welsh Dan

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:36

A Lotus Esprit?


wilson_sri

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:26

For any car to be a investment it really needs to be bought with very low miles. THen locked away in a carcoon for 10 years plus.


koolkorsa

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:20

Yes obviously it's not guarenteed that they'll go up in value - I'm not buying one as a investment but would be nice to find something I liked that would hold it's value well. Will have a look at the old fords now cheers robin.


Robin

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:19

An old Ford, something like an Escort RS2000/Mexico/RS1800/RS1600/Twin Cam, Lotus Cortina, would be my choice for an investment.

They've been steadily going up in value for years with no sign of stopping.


jr

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:18

as ainsley said

but as im here, a RS500, just look at the prices


ainsley_brader

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:18

classis cars can actualy depreciate especially in the currenct climate!


koolkorsa

posted on 27th Jul 08 at 20:15

I'm looking at selling my car and having a run of the mill a3 tdi or golf tdi or similar for work (15k miles a year) and then getting something a bit flasher and fun for the weekend. Would get very light use possibly only 2 or 3k miles a year - I'm willing to spned up to £15,000 on it.


Ideally I'd like something that won't depreciate rapidly or even better something that would appreciate in value. Really haven't looked into classic cars before but was looking for some input on what cars may hold their value or appreciate in value? Must also be rare and look special. Any input / ideas would be great.