Depreciation dodging

[BigT]

I think we're all agreed that anything in decent order that is 20 years old will hold its value and probably appreciate. This is due to the relative scarcity of such examples I would think.

Also something that has shed 90% of its value already probably won't move much more. Take for example a MY2000 Mercedes. With plenty of miles on it you can pick one up for £5K. It'll be worth that still in a few years provided you maintain it well. This 2004 city rover mentioned above is also an example of this.

Trying to think of something 10 years old or less, that is worth more than 10% of its new price and that won't depreciate much is a more difficult task.

I think the CSL is a given. 996 is also a good shout. I also wonder whether my Z4M has that much further to go over the next few years. Examples going for £15K now and the previous generation Z3M is not that far below despite being at least 5 years older in most cases.

 

[shauncr91]

Just a thought, TVR's seem especially good at depreciation. Example: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2065023.htm

This is the cheapest Sag on PH atm, and has only lost ~£14k in 5 years, pretty good going if you ask me. Probably due to the fact they are very much an enthusiast's car and in short supply.

 

[EddScott]

Decent spec Intergrale's are a safe bet I reckon.

Maybe E30 M3s, Golf Rallyes, Clio V6?

Biggest mistake I ever made was buying Impreza number 2 and not an Integrale.

Chap in london had one in that dark blue colour (forget what its called) for £6K. I drove one at Walkers and wasn't overwelmed with the drive. Drove a P1 that afternoon and decided to get another scooby. At the time there was a Verde York available for £8K. I reckon £20K wouldn't be completely out the question now.

The scoob lost me money, the Integrale has probably doubled. And thats in about 3 or 4 years.

I might be wrong but classic Impreza MIGHT just start holding their value with the possibility of appreciation in about 4 years time. A mint, standard UK turbo is basically the 205GTI of the 90s. I'm looking at a one owner 77K miles mica blue UK turbo at £3K. If its kept minty mint I don't think it will lose too much more and might go up eventually.

 

[mjt]

I think I'll do well with my Z3 Coupe.
It's only got 47k on it and it's full FBMWSH etc, and I think I got it for an excellent price, so I can't really see losing all that much on it.

However, I also can't see myself selling it. Certainly not within the next 5 years, anyway..
I don't think I could trust myself with anything quicker

 

[Peerzy]

EK9 Civic

 

[daz]

The scoob lost me money, the Integrale has probably doubled. And thats in about 3 or 4 years.

I think Integrale owners did well out of that Top Gear episode a year or two ago. Probably increased values 10-20% overnight.

 

[NathanE]

Bought mine for £22,250 in July in as-new condition. via a dealer Saw another dealer advertising an identical car (but with triple the mileage) at £23,500 the other week. So mine has already appreciated

There were only 100 made, mind

 

[Joshy]

I think the "playstation generation" cars are the next big things. The previous generation grew up watching E30 M3s and RS500 dominating race tracks, and the generation before that watched MK1/MK2 Escorts dominate rally stages, and as a result a decent example of any of those cars will cost a pretty penny today. For my generation it was all about watching the likes of Skylines and Supras dominating Gran Turismo .

Decent UK Spec Six speed Supras do change hands for upwards of ten grand. Think about that for a second. A Toyota that is cracking on being 18 years old trading for £10,000+, and honestly I can't see prices going much lower given how few were produced and how highly prized they are amongst enthusiasts.

Buy an unmodified, low mileage Skyline GTR or Supra TT, keep it that way and I'd be genuinely surprised is you didn't make a healthy profit on it in the next 5/10 years.

Over the next couple of years the boys who grew up idolizing such car are going to become the men with the financial backing to actually buy and run them in real life. Who's to say that they aren't going to get all misty eyed just like the previous two generations?

 

[DM]

I think the "playstation generation" cars are the next big things. The previous generation grew up watching E30 M3s and RS500 dominating race tracks, and the generation before that watched MK1/MK2 Escorts dominate rally stages, and as a result a decent example of any of those cars will cost a pretty penny today. For my generation it was all about watching the likes of Skylines and Supras dominating Gran Turismo .

Decent UK Spec Six speed Supras do change hands for upwards of ten grand. Think about that for a second. A Toyota that is cracking on being 18 years old trading for £10,000+, and honestly I can't see prices going much lower given how few were produced and how highly prized they are amongst enthusiasts.

Buy an unmodified, low mileage Skyline GTR or Supra TT, keep it that way and I'd be genuinely surprised is you didn't make a healthy profit on it in the next 5/10 years.

Over the next couple of years the boys who grew up idolizing such car are going to become the men with the financial backing to actually buy and run them in real life. Who's to say that they aren't going to get all misty eyed just like the previous two generations?

No, because kids these days are daft

 

[MikeHiow]

EK9 Civic

You joke, but things like the EK9 and DC2 aren't likely to move much. Good examples are becoming harder to find.

The only risk here is the difficulty of selling bad examples dragging the prices down, but this will only go so far.

 

[Westyfield2]

Peugeot 205 GTI. Can get a reasonable example now for £1200-£2000, and it'll hold that money all day long

Yeah they seem to be staying the same the last few years.

I did point out to Dad recently how much his T16 would be worth now.... but he pxed it many years ago .

Caterhams are (or were) one of the least depreciating cars you can buy. Buy a new Superlight for £35k and sell it on a year later for about... £35k.

I bought mine for £14k three years ago and it's now worth about £12k - can't complain really

Yeah cateringvans seem to hold their value ridiculously well. Whereas Westfields just lose their value massively!

 

[Joshy]

No, because kids these days are daft

If you look hard enough you'll find one or two with a bit of sense .

I imagine the rest will be out getting finance deals on a Brand New Audi RS3 ,

 

[Michael Myers]

like drexel i dont think my golf is going to lose any money if im lucky

 

[Maxeh]

I think the Rallye will only go up in value mate.

 

[Matmulder]

I'm picking this up at the weekend:

Clicky

Prices have gone up considerably in the past 2-3 years, and with the French grabbing whatever comes up for sale (I narrowly beat 2 French guys to this one, and I had to be quick!) and then converting them to LHD, prices will only continue upwards - not to mention many dissappearing into collectors garages, and those being 'converted' to Honda/Power, leaving few original VHPD's behind.

If anything, if it continues to appriciate as it has done, this could well be 'free' motoring

 

[wozza2k]

New style Mini's used to hold their value well, not sure anymore though

 

[Michael Myers]

I'm picking this up at the weekend:

Clicky

Prices have gone up considerably in the past 2-3 years, and with the French grabbing whatever comes up for sale (I narrowly beat 2 French guys to this one, and I had to be quick!) and then converting them to LHD, prices will only continue upwards - not to mention many dissappearing into collectors garages, and those being 'converted' to Honda/Power, leaving few original VHPD's behind.

If anything, if it continues to appriciate as it has done, this could well be 'free' motoring

only needs one word:

Awesome

 

[loltim]

I avoided depreciation on my e36 325i,

Cos you only owned it a week?

 

[[TW]Fox]

You joke, but things like the EK9 and DC2 aren't likely to move much. Good examples are becoming harder to find.

The only risk here is the difficulty of selling bad examples dragging the prices down, but this will only go so far.

Have you got one yet? What happened to that, I thought the time had come?

 

[BIGWEB]

The 15K 996. and 20-25k turbo
Ferrari 355 and 360
Elise S1
Intergra's
Tvr as a whole.
Noble M12
Alfa GTV
Mk1 Mx-5
Lotus Elan

All safe places to put money. Some of those will have high running costs.