Cars that you believe will become future classics? - Page 2

JScullin · June 26th, 2009, 3:52 PM

Call me biased, but I think the '99-00 Cougar would fit. It was the only FWD version of a RWD lineage. It got good reviews (JC liked it). Styling, while love or hate, was totally different when introduced in '98 and many manufacturers lift from it even today (doesn't look dated either). And it didn't sell that great.

HatePersonified · June 26th, 2009, 4:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JScullin

Call me biased, but I think the '99-00 Cougar would fit. It was the only FWD version of a RWD lineage. It got good reviews (JC liked it). Styling, while love or hate, was totally different when introduced in '98 and many manufacturers lift from it even today (doesn't look dated either). And it didn't sell that great.

that's just cause you have one!
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Sik02Stang · June 26th, 2009, 4:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JScullin

Call me biased, but I think the '99-00 Cougar would fit. It was the only FWD version of a RWD lineage. It got good reviews (JC liked it). Styling, while love or hate, was totally different when introduced in '98 and many manufacturers lift from it even today (doesn't look dated either). And it didn't sell that great.

totally dis agree, sorry, its a bias call from your eyes. no offence, the thing is as far from a cougar as ever and in the US was the reason for the line being cancelled IMO

JScullin · June 26th, 2009, 5:31 PM

Exactly the reason it would be looked back upon. Didn't quite belong. Some say Ford should've just called it the next Probe but they wanted to bring in a younger buyer to the L/M brand. Plus compete with the rising import tuner crowd of sporty coupes (Eclipse specifically).

The reason it was canceled was because it was built on a platform (Mondeo/Contour) that was being discontinued anyway and they wanted to wring 4 more years out of it.

JScullin · June 26th, 2009, 5:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HatePersonified

that's just cause you have one!
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I'm hoping to make some money in another 15yrs. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

argatoga · June 26th, 2009, 6:10 PM

Sorry but the Cougar has been going down hill since '71. The fact they made a FWD version just means they gave up. The Ford Taurus based Continental was the only FWD car in its line, it isn't considered a classic but rather an insult and abomination.

This is a classic Cougar.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/1968_Mercury_Cougar_front.jpg

FleeceLINER · June 27th, 2009, 6:17 AM

True dat.

JScullin · June 27th, 2009, 6:53 AM

Be jealous. I'll understand.

Bodypaint · June 28th, 2009, 1:34 PM

Viper RT/10

AarheadC · June 28th, 2009, 2:26 PM

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Viper RT/10

It definately has potential. Although I always preferred the GTS.

Nice prediction!

Motorhead007 · June 28th, 2009, 6:04 PM

what about somthing like the SLK55 or the CLK55/63 even the S65. dont really see many of those around

NecroJoe · June 28th, 2009, 6:13 PM

As a fellow Cougar owner (of '01 updated version with the improved interior) I have to say...

"No" on the "future classic" status. I love it, don't get me wrong...I think it's a great car...but not classic by any means.

MrBoss · June 29th, 2009, 1:54 AM

G35/350Z
BMW 1 series, once the depreciation sets in.
Hyundai Genesis Coupes (will likely be the S13 of the next gen)

FleeceLINER · June 29th, 2009, 8:34 AM

G35's and 350Z's are going to have to wait a while until classic status sets in.

Also, just because a car is "different" doesn't mean that it'll be collectible.

HatePersonified · June 29th, 2009, 3:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FleeceLINER

G35's and 350Z's are going to have to wait a while until classic status sets in.

Although judging by the type of person whom usually drives said cars they'll all be wrapped around trees within 5 years.

tmbrudy · June 29th, 2009, 4:10 PM

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I don't think so, as they made as many as they could sell, and most of them sell for under $15k now, some for under $10.

I'd say the Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe, as they are only making a few hundred. Also, the Saab 9'3 Viggen and Honda S2000CR

Don't forget that the 1964.5 mustang sold more mustangs in a month than any other car until the ford f150 a few years ago (i think, it was like 22,000 in a day)

I would say production numbers or rarity don't matter as much as desire, sure the saab 9x is fast and everything but your average guy doesn't care about it, so why in 20 years would he want one.

If you get something like a clean stock supra, or last gen rx-7 things that lots of people who were teenagers 10 years ago wanted, it will sell for good numbers once there are few stockers left.

sonza68 · June 29th, 2009, 7:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NecroJoe

As a fellow Cougar owner (of '01 updated version with the improved interior) I have to say...

"No" on the "future classic" status. I love it, don't get me wrong...I think it's a great car...but not classic by any means.

I'd like to disagree, but I can't.

FleeceLINER · June 29th, 2009, 7:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HatePersonified

Although judging by the type of person whom usually drives said cars they'll all be wrapped around trees within 5 years.

Q.uoted F.or T.ruth

And yeah, clean Supras are badass. Although, if I got my hands on one, I don't think I can resist tuning it.

June 26th, 2009, 3:52 PM	#21
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: 3:04 AM Location: Badassachusetts Posts: 325 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 32	Call me biased, but I think the '99-00 Cougar would fit. It was the only FWD version of a RWD lineage. It got good reviews (JC liked it). Styling, while love or hate, was totally different when introduced in '98 and many manufacturers lift from it even today (doesn't look dated either). And it didn't sell that great. __________________ Skolenimation: My designs/art \| Modifications @ Cougardb.com

June 26th, 2009, 5:31 PM	#24
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: 3:04 AM Location: Badassachusetts Posts: 325 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 32	Exactly the reason it would be looked back upon. Didn't quite belong. Some say Ford should've just called it the next Probe but they wanted to bring in a younger buyer to the L/M brand. Plus compete with the rising import tuner crowd of sporty coupes (Eclipse specifically). The reason it was canceled was because it was built on a platform (Mondeo/Contour) that was being discontinued anyway and they wanted to wring 4 more years out of it. __________________ Skolenimation: My designs/art \| Modifications @ Cougardb.com

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argatoga Can't Start His Wank Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: 2:49 AM Location: Washington State, USA Age: 26 Posts: 4,793 Car: '78 MG Midget, '78 Honda CB400t Rep Power: 164	Sorry but the Cougar has been going down hill since '71. The fact they made a FWD version just means they gave up. The Ford Taurus based Continental was the only FWD car in its line, it isn't considered a classic but rather an insult and abomination. This is a classic Cougar. __________________ "If you think about it breast implants aren't much different than braces. Their main purpose is to improve one's appearance, at least that's how it was in my case." - KaJun "Anyway, I'm off to eat my dick" - Austere

June 27th, 2009, 6:17 AM	#27
FleeceLINER Joined: Jun 5th, 2009 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 7	True dat. __________________ "What you are witnessing here is Asperger's made real." ... "Is that what makes my wee smell funny?"

June 27th, 2009, 6:53 AM	#28
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: 3:04 AM Location: Badassachusetts Posts: 325 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 32	Be jealous. I'll understand. __________________ Skolenimation: My designs/art \| Modifications @ Cougardb.com

June 28th, 2009, 1:34 PM	#29
Bodypaint Joined: Oct 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Far away Posts: 96 Car: Zenvo (I wish) Rep Power: 9	Viper RT/10 __________________

June 28th, 2009, 6:04 PM	#31
Motorhead007 Joined: Sep 22nd, 2008 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Indiana,USA Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	what about somthing like the SLK55 or the CLK55/63 even the S65. dont really see many of those around

June 28th, 2009, 6:13 PM	#32
NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 4,887 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 226	As a fellow Cougar owner (of '01 updated version with the improved interior) I have to say... "No" on the "future classic" status. I love it, don't get me wrong...I think it's a great car...but not classic by any means. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

June 29th, 2009, 1:54 AM	#33
MrBoss Joined: May 2nd, 2009 Last Online: September 9th, 2009 Location: Marlboro, NY, USA Age: 27 Posts: 16 Car: 1994 BMW 325i Rep Power: 0	G35/350Z BMW 1 series, once the depreciation sets in. Hyundai Genesis Coupes (will likely be the S13 of the next gen)

June 29th, 2009, 8:34 AM	#34
FleeceLINER Joined: Jun 5th, 2009 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 7	G35's and 350Z's are going to have to wait a while until classic status sets in. Also, just because a car is "different" doesn't mean that it'll be collectible. __________________ "What you are witnessing here is Asperger's made real." ... "Is that what makes my wee smell funny?"

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