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And this plastic VS metal thing intimating that todays cars won't last as long? Plastic is a worse landfill nightmare than metal any day - it will be there for ya forever.... |
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my guess is current limited production hi perfomance cars cars like the STI, SVT Cobra, etc will be collector cars. i think our current trend towards a new car every few years will also contribute to the lack of 2000's era cars in 2050. for all we know EVERY car now could be a collector because it may just be the last generation of pure internal combustion engines. as far as finding electronic parts in the future to make things work, it'll be a small niche industry like the ones that sell parts for Model T's etc. I'm assume people 50 years more advanced will be able to re-create a circuit board in their garage using an at home automated circuit design kit </sci-fi>. at the very minimum they'll be able to reverse engineer something. |
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Naw. You might see some mileage restriction on cars with ICEs, but I doubt you see them banned outright. We haven't seen any bans on pre-emmissions standard vehicles. |
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Hm, I agree the 2008 1er might become a classic, but I don't know how much stock I put in the author's opinions, did you check out the rest of the list?
Acura TSX #1? Is there ANYTHING special about that car?.. Pontiac G8? Anyone else agree? 1. Acura TSX: This could be the car that the young “tuner car” enthusiasts of today choose to purchase as their “tuner collector” of tomorrow. 2. BMW 1-Series Twin Turbo: This is a new car launch that has the right ingredients: superior engineering, affordable price, nimble and fast performance. 3. Chevrolet Camaro: Just like the new Mustang and Challenger, this is a retro throwback that will stand out as a collectible bowtie down the road. 4. Dodge Challenger SRT: Mopar enthusiasts have been waiting a long time for this much anticipated tribute to one of the icons of the muscle car era. 5. Ford Flex: This is a different (and we think cool) vehicle for Ford this year. It is edgier than the Edge, and still caters to the growing crowd who cannot decide between a station wagon, mini-van or SUV. 6. Ford Mustang: The 2010 Mustang will be available in early 2009. Even though this is a refresh of the current retro model, it has features never before offered on a Mustang. The interior creature comforts such as dual climate control, impressive stereo/navigation systems, and a back-up camera make this more than just an American muscle car. 7. Mini Clubman S: The Clubman is a slightly larger version of the already popular Mini. Mix this new model with the performance of the “S” model Mini and we’re certain this will have a following by collector car enthusiasts. 8. Pontiac G8 GXP: This new affordable family sedan with a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds definitely stands out in a segment filled with many not-so-exciting competitors. 9. Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe: The Solstice has been out for several years now, but only in the form of a convertible. The convertible has been positively received and we predict the first year for the new Coupe version will stand out in the future as well. 10. Nissan 370Z: Throughout the nearly 40-year history of the Z car, these always seem to gain collectible status. The new 370Z appears much less an evolution of the previous 350Z and more of a tribute to the original Z car design. We like this Z and expect you will too. |
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Terrible list though, really... |
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01-19-2010, 09:34 PM | #33 |
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And fairly simple to replace for a skilled tech, which are and will be plentiful then too.
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I just restored a 1970 Fiat 124 spider.
2 years, a full electrical upgrade, motor and tranny rebuild. I open the hood and I know where every little nut and bolt resides. We only covered the floor in one bay of my garage to do the work. I look inside the hood of my 135...and just close it back down. Even my 318ti is a bear to get parts for. I just don't see collector cars being the same in even 10 years. What, all gas engines will be collector cars cause all new cars will be electric?
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It is actually very easy to get parts for the FIAT. So many have been parted out over the years...International auto parts has almost anything I need, or else E-bay. I had to wait 2 months for a head gasket, but other than that its a snap. My 318ti is a mess...now it needs a new gasket of some sort.
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Check out this video. Someone made a comment about current cars being built to be safer, etc.
Semi OT, but worth a look. This is gnarly... especially coupled with no seatbelts. |
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FWIW, over 5x more 2002s were produced in the US vs. the E82, and the 135i is only a fraction of those E82s. If we’re talking a 135i coupe with a manual, we’re probably talking closer to 2002 Tii production numbers, and nice versions of the Tii go in the $30k-$50k range these days...so who knows?!?! FWIW, the E82 sales numbers in the US are also considerably lower than any era of 3-series BMW. The sales numbers of the E82 are closer to Porsche 911 sales numbers from the same time period, so their relative rarity may be a good thing years down the road. It’s already getting a little tough to find a good 135i M-sport manuals, but we’ll see!
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A car's popularity isn't determined by how rare it's. There are plenty of worthless rare vehicles. It's a function of its panache. The E82 wasn't a sales success for BMW, and the Two isn't doing much better.
The only collectible BMWs are the Z8, some CSLs, and some of the M performance cars post 2002. You have to distinguish between collectible and enthusiast cars. |
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