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^I firmly believe $100K will hit independent of it being an R1/R2. The reason that I say that is because outside of the forum (and its influence), there's isn't any proof that people who pay top dollar for these cars place any value on which trim the car is.
^I firmly believe $100K will hit independent of it being an R1/R2. The reason that I say that is because outside of the forum (and its influence), there's isn't any proof that people who pay top dollar for these cars place any value on which trim the car is.
While some bidders.buyers may see the R1/R2 cars as being better, many will see them all as abut the same and we know that any base car can be made into an R1 with shocks and springs and sway bars. There's really such a small difference. I think there's a very good chance we hit $100,000 USD this year. Could take till next year, but soon. Like I said years ago, this is going to follow the appreciation path of the E30 M3. I think it will surpass that "other" Japanese sports car in value...
They're weird and rare and the herd got thinned pretty hard. Now you can't have one, and you have to know what you're doing to keep one. With true sports car feel, great driving dynamics, and undeniable aesthetics the eccentricity and rarity are the classic formula for high dollar sports car. It's way more of a tinkery, looky, drivey thing than most in it's class.
Yes, it's already been proven that the trim doesn't matter too much right now. But I think any kind of special edition will be extra valuable farther in the future.
While some bidders.buyers may see the R1/R2 cars as being better, many will see them all as abut the same and we know that any base car can be made into an R1 with shocks and springs and sway bars. There's really such a small difference.
I think you are spot on. I know that people desperately want to be better than others so it doesn't sit well with some when I say that. But back in the early/to mid 2000's I was at sevenstock discussing trim levels and collectability with a mazda engineer (back when it was held at Mazda HQ) and he said something along the lines of "whatever your flavor is, we designed this car to kick ***". I actually think that's a great concept, meaning there are no wussy cars when it comes to third gens. They are all twin turbo and designed to "kick ***"
Originally Posted by gmonsen
I think there's a very good chance we hit $100,000 USD this year. Could take till next year, but soon. Like I said years ago, this is going to follow the appreciation path of the E30 M3. I think it will surpass that "other" Japanese sports car in value...
I hope you are right. Its about time this car gets the respect it deserves.
Originally Posted by Narfle
They're weird and rare and the herd got thinned pretty hard. Now you can't have one, and you have to know what you're doing to keep one. With true sports car feel, great driving dynamics, and undeniable aesthetics the eccentricity and rarity are the classic formula for high dollar sports car. It's way more of a tinkery, looky, drivey thing than most in it's class.
Remember when people used to argue the FD would never be a collectible because of its reliability and because it was "Japanese" lol...
Originally Posted by HiWire
But I think any kind of special edition will be extra valuable farther in the future.
Agreed. IMO for USDM cars the CYM (due to it's limited color & trim combo) has the best chance of fetching the highest prices. As far as the Spirit R for sure. Actually, I think some people have already paid some hefty $$ in Australia for Spirit R's.
After that BaT auction closed, I had someone reach out to me and offer me $70k for my 1181 mile MB on tan '93 Touring. Talk is cheap as they say, but I wasn't inclined to explore the matter further. So I'm unsure of how serious of an offer it was, but it's irrelevant for now as I'm finally back in the NJ area with plates on the car so I plan to enjoy it a little
After that BaT auction closed, I had someone reach out to me and offer me $70k for my 1181 mile MB on tan '93 Touring. Talk is cheap as they say, but I wasn't inclined to explore the matter further. So I'm unsure of how serious of an offer it was, but it's irrelevant for now as I'm finally back in the NJ area with plates on the car so I plan to enjoy it a little
After that BaT auction closed, I had someone reach out to me and offer me $70k for my 1181 mile MB on tan '93 Touring. Talk is cheap as they say, but I wasn't inclined to explore the matter further. So I'm unsure of how serious of an offer it was, but it's irrelevant for now as I'm finally back in the NJ area with plates on the car so I plan to enjoy it a little
You're my hero. 70k... my wife would make me sell.
Ok according to some folks on this forum, paint color, interior color, model and year just don't matter when it comes to FDs as they are all equally desired/valued.
04-29-19, 03:42 PM
100k$ rx7
