COLLECTOR CAR: 06 Shinka vs 08 40th Anniv
04-13-2008, 08:19 PM
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COLLECTOR CAR: 06 Shinka vs 08 40th Anniv
Car Collector Question: Long term, what's going to have a better resale: Low milage (say 5000 miles), 06 shinka or 08 40th Anniv model. Say car stored, covered, garaged and in great condition.
04-13-2008, 08:27 PM
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08 40th because it's a "lame duck" year for the RX-8. 2009 brings the first redesign in the history of the car, so very few 08 40ths will be bought, ergo, a rarer car and better resale value.
04-13-2008, 09:03 PM
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I don't think either one will ever be worth much as a collector car. Maybe in a 100 years, if it's pristine, but it won't really matter which one and it's not a good investment and it wouldn't be much fun keeping it pristine. Just drive it hard and have fun.
04-13-2008, 09:18 PM
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both equally as worthless.
You're barking up the wrong tree looking at a mass produced vehicle as a collector's item.
With the 16x around the corner, the RX-8 in it's current form will be outdated sooner than you think, but it's not going to give you a $300,000 sale unless we see huge inflation
Far as resale goes, whichever is newer will sell for more. Just don't get a crappy color, or weird interior like some of the shinkas. Then value is lower than the standard GT model.
You're barking up the wrong tree looking at a mass produced vehicle as a collector's item.
With the 16x around the corner, the RX-8 in it's current form will be outdated sooner than you think, but it's not going to give you a $300,000 sale unless we see huge inflation
Far as resale goes, whichever is newer will sell for more. Just don't get a crappy color, or weird interior like some of the shinkas. Then value is lower than the standard GT model.
04-13-2008, 09:34 PM
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agreed with above. if its resale value your looking for your looking at the wrong car all-together. no matter which version, year, or how "special" it isnt going to be good
04-13-2008, 10:35 PM
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The 05's are rare, Maybe 850 actually made, and only in one color scheme period. The 06's were in 4 colors, 1500 made, the 08 40th, was advertised as being built to order, and only 200 or so were supposed to be built. If that holds true the 40th will be more valuable to someone that is looking to collect. Otherwise as far as being labeled by a collectors magazine or something like that, they all have an equal chance IMO. It just depends on what someone is looking for.
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04-13-2008, 11:31 PM
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To the OP... The '05 Shinkas sat on lots for months and could be had at big discounts, and I don't see anyone getting very excited about the 40th anniversary edition. People don't think the cars are very special now compared to the regular models, what makes you think they will 30-40 years from now? When inflation and ownership costs are factored in I can't think of a single car from the last 30 years that is a worthwhile investment. Can you? In other words, invest the price of an RX-8 into a mutual fund and 30 years from now it could be worth about 500k, invest in an RX-8 and it'll probably be worth 5k if you're lucky enough to not have to pay someone to come and take it off your hands.
04-14-2008, 06:52 AM
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This is a collectible rotary, not an 8.
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February 22nd, 2007 at 3:44 pm by David Traver Adolphus
If you think the Toyota 2000GT is the only Japanese collector car that could hold its own with the rest of the world, you’re not alone. For years, it’s been the only Japanese non-competition car to crack the $100,000 mark.
Finally, though, it’s starting to have some competition from the Mazda Cosmo. We noticed a ‘JDN 1967 110B coming up at Shannon’s International Motor Show auction March 12, and their presale estimate is AU$96,000-$116,000—which makes US$75,707.33—$91,475.40. Optimistic? Maybe, but with their exclusivity (about 1,500 of the Series II built) and beauty, they’re not so much the next big thing as they are the thing right now.
Blue Chip
February 22nd, 2007 at 3:44 pm by David Traver Adolphus
If you think the Toyota 2000GT is the only Japanese collector car that could hold its own with the rest of the world, you’re not alone. For years, it’s been the only Japanese non-competition car to crack the $100,000 mark.
Finally, though, it’s starting to have some competition from the Mazda Cosmo. We noticed a ‘JDN 1967 110B coming up at Shannon’s International Motor Show auction March 12, and their presale estimate is AU$96,000-$116,000—which makes US$75,707.33—$91,475.40. Optimistic? Maybe, but with their exclusivity (about 1,500 of the Series II built) and beauty, they’re not so much the next big thing as they are the thing right now.
04-14-2008, 11:29 AM
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i posted the resale value of the Shinkas and surprisingly they are not doing as well as the GT. I have a feeling that it has something to do with the colour combo. Having said that, Jay Leno has a Shinka....
04-14-2008, 12:04 PM
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04-14-2008, 01:18 PM
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Thanks for the opinions.