How long till these cars gain value?

[fielderLS3]

Its all about supply and demand. Just like the 60s muscle cars, today's cars will not begin to appreciate until the vast majority of them are used up an in junk yards. Only when very few are left will they begin to appreciate again, with only those in rather good condition doing so.

And while there may be a point where these cars will start to appreciate, I wouldn't ever count on them exploding in value like some of the older stuff out there does. That has more to do with there being an entire generation of baby boomers with lots of money psychologically incapable of accepting that they are not 20, and it is not 1968 anymore fighting for a limited supply of cars as if having one will make them 20 and the year 1968 again.

Don't expect the same to happen with this generation, as overall, a lower percentage of them are as interested in cars, and two, even fewer of them can afford today's muscle cars, meaning in 30 years, fewer of them will be buying them out of having a mid- to late life crisis.

[slomaro3.4]

When I said gain value, I'd say it will bottom out, then start to come back up, not that in 15-20 years they will be worth more money than they are now.

[Cheveey57]

One week after the 2014's come out.

[SS4PK]

Never, they have made too many.

[Southern Comfort]

When your 10 year old turns 50.
When boomers expire and 60s cars are ugly old antiques.
When Camaros are added to the eco assault weapons list and 330 thousand are crushed.

[Fiveg56]

Originally Posted by fielderLS3

Its all about supply and demand. Just like the 60s muscle cars, today's cars will not begin to appreciate until the vast majority of them are used up an in junk yards. Only when very few are left will they begin to appreciate again, with only those in rather good condition doing so.

And while there may be a point where these cars will start to appreciate, I wouldn't ever count on them exploding in value like some of the older stuff out there does. That has more to do with there being an entire generation of baby boomers with lots of money psychologically incapable of accepting that they are not 20, and it is not 1968 anymore fighting for a limited supply of cars as if having one will make them 20 and the year 1968 again.

Don't expect the same to happen with this generation, as overall, a lower percentage of them are as interested in cars, and two, even fewer of them can afford today's muscle cars, meaning in 30 years, fewer of them will be buying them out of having a mid- to late life crisis.

Interesting points.

[camarowa]

Never say never..........but never.

[ChrisBlair]

Better off picking a stock and dumping 50 grand in it than hoping your present day cool car will be very valuable in 20 years

[GARYSSS]

It will always be worth what I paid for it, until I want to sell it.
If your going to keep it, it doesn't really matter what the price does.

[ChrisBlair]

Originally Posted by GARYSSS

It will always be worth what I paid for it, until I want to sell it.
If your going to keep it, it doesn't really matter what the price does.

Good point. But always remember that "worth", "value" and "selling price" are not even remotely the same terms!

[GARYSSS]

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Better off picking a stock and dumping 50 grand in it than hoping your present day cool car will be very valuable in 20 years

You can lose just as much doing that without having any fun.

[ChrisBlair]

But fun wasn't the topic

[GARYSSS]

I have never bought a car hoping it was going to go up in valve, but I have bought a few hoping they didn't drop to fast in valve.

[gajagfan]

I bought my 1969 in 1985 for about what it cost new in 1969. That's 16 years for a 1 year only car. If you are holding onto you 2010 Camaro as an investment only, you have choose a very poor investment. Enjoy your car, and when it is worn out, get a new one or something different!