Here's a Trick to Predict What Cars Will Rise in Value

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Want to know what cars will rise in value? Here's a trick to help predict it! People are always asking me what cars will rise in value, so today I'm letting you know a trick I think will help predict what cars will go up in value.

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[EpicJacobE]

I like the videos where you can tell that Doug could talk for hours and hours about a certain topic and it would still be interesting

[puffpio]

My theory on the ‘undesirable’ bit: when new they were undesirable from those who could afford them..but were wanted by those who couldn’t afford them (specifically young people).
Fast forward ten or twenty years and now those young people have careers and money and can acquire them

[kimaniharris]

the LC 500 is one of my obtainable dream cars right next to the 997. I would love to own one before they stop depreciating. I got lucky with my S2000 before they really started taking off, and the 997 is next on my list. I definitely agree that the LC is gonna take off at some point!

[DarkMatter]

I owned an '07 Lotus Elise for 11 years and sold it for $5K more than I paid for it. Recently bought an Evora. Hopefully it does the same. The irony is that I could've bought a boring everyday car and lost all of its value in that time.

[arantala]

The things enthusiasts look for in a new car are not the same as that they want in an older one. With new cars, you want the most horses, latest tech, coolest looks. This is evident even in Doug's reviews, where he makes a big deal about whether the new WRX has enough of a power bump or how well the latest hot hatch compares to its competitors on features and price.
But all of that ceases to be a factor in 20 years. Then it doesn't matter if the car had 250 or 280 HP at when it was new, and the competitor had more. It doesn't matter whether it looks cooler than its contemporaries, because nobody even remembers what it was competing against. If you buy an ugly M3 today, your friends will make fun of you for not buying something better looking. In 20 years there will have been dozens of uglier cars. Even if the M3 is still thought as ugly, it'll be cozy ugly, not offensive ugly.
In 20 years, people want good vibes. They want something they new cars don't have anymore. Something that speaks to them.
When buying a new car, you can choose from a handful of models in the segment you're looking in. Brand A, B or C. You want this year's model, or maybe you'll settle for last year's if there's a good discount. And you want a good deal, so why would you pay 10% more for a car that reviews say has less power or lacks some tech feature? But buying an old enthusiast car, you have so much more choice. Different years, different segments. Just pick your budget and go. Find something that's you. Buy something that nobody else has. Something from a past videogame. Something your mom drove you to school in. Something with flaws, character, stories, soul. Something worth loving.
An old car doesn't have to compete anymore. It can be appreciated for what it is.

[JimPekarek]

There's a big difference between loving one of these cars and being one of the people that was actually in the market to buy one when it was new. There could be a million people who love a car but if that group does not overlap with the people that can afford it, it's not going to sell well.

I always wanted a Lotus Elise, but couldn't afford one. Now that I could actually afford one, they no longer sell them, and the used market is 2-3x the price they were brand new.

[AdamG]

Doug doesn't seem wrong a lot...

And it continues here. He's great at giving good auto predicitions and I wish I could get his advice on my next purchase

[warmonger]

I also believe modern cars that you can purchase “without” all the safety features will go up in value. A vehicle that doesn’t have automatic emergency breaking, road keep assist will have value in the future. Once the government mandates these features, and makes them impossible to turn off, older cars without them will go up in value.

[HGX]

The Lexus LC500 is a gorgeous car. They definitely will shoot up in value once people realise it looks ahead of its time, has the NA V8 and the stylish interior fit and finish.

[wreckinball]

When the LFA came out I made $15 an hour. If I could have bought one I would have. Jeez Doug I couldn't afford 95% of those examples even if I had a time machine and knew they raise by 1000% in value.

[BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

These kinds of videos are interesting to watch, if for nothing more than a change of pace from the typical reviews. 👍

[gearhead]

I agree on the LFA. I was 16 when it came out and it was still a pinup car for me. But I have to think.. if I had the financial means to purchase one new, I don't think I would have. I'd go straight to a Ferrari dealer and order a 458, and save some money in the process.

[GMETH]

I agree with most of the predictions, especially with the "new" NSX, I have always liked that car and it blows my mind that they aren't popular.

[duowhip]

I belive Doug missed the Ferrari GTC4LUSSO/Ferrari FF but mainly the Lusso. It's a Naturally aspirated V12 with close to 700hp and 4 SEATS! It has a quirky design and isn't liked by that many. I truly belive that the lusso will become an incredibly desired Ferrari in the future.

[Chris]

I always wanted an LFA from the day I saw it featured on Top Gear. I was never a fan of the Lexus badge, but I fell in love with the digital display (back when it was new and cool) and the amazing engine sound.
I still can’t afford a $400k car, but given the option back in the day, I honestly probably would’ve opted for a Lamborghini or Ferrari over the LFA, regardless of how much I liked it. I never realized that sales were that bad, but I guess it’s not surprising, there were just better options.

[miguelgallegos]

I was surprised when Doug mentioned the “Lj” two door wrangler unlimited, I bought mine in 2012 for 8k and it was my first car. It had 94k miles and looked like it hadn’t been off-road in its live. I still own it and have modified it a little bit (suspension, tires, steel bumpers, winch, lights) it currently has 122k and I’ve been offered up to 25k for it. I was surprised for the number and even tempted but it was my first car and I plan to keep it for ever

[priceb]

Doug: “Let’s get started”
Without even half a second:
Doug: “Before we get started”
VEHICLES AND AUCTIONS

[justinlowe]

I actually liked this opinion. I forgot all about the BMW i8. The whole time I was thinking that the Acura NSX will definitely come back and I was thinking about the Lexus GSF. Impractical new but can really bring the nostalgia from an era with turbos, bi-turbos and superchargers becoming popular. The LC500 is another great one and I'd def like the opportunity to own one someday.

[theshadowless]

Collectors always want the rarest versions of something. As long as the demand stays consistent, as time goes along the supply available decreases and the price to acquire them increases. The cars mentioned have great fundamentals, are more scarce than normal due to poor sales, and provide nostalgia for those that were there during the production days. Great video, I love hearing about these kind of topics.

[tedolson]

I agree with your assessment, two additional points:
Many of these cars sold poorly originally because they cost too much for what they were.
Then because they were unpopular they became cheap and modified or abused, and even further reduced their numbers.