Will DSMs Ever Be Valuable?

[sleepydsm]

Do you guys think DSM values may ever increase as time goes on (assuming we still have gasoline in the years to come haha)?

I know I see less 1Gs and even less clean ones.

I'm sure 2Gs are getting that way as well.

[A//// Guy]

Doubtful, but if you find the right young kid with rich parents, you are set.

[HiImBrian]

Haha I agree, I don't think they will really go up in value. I don't really understand why, since the awd turbo editions are so nice to have.

[tpunx99GSX]

the past two 2gs that i have purchased in running order have been under $2000. The GST i had was $2000, and the GSX i have now was $1000. and both were able to drive home with no problems

[DontStopMe]

They will mostlikey go up in value in about 20-25 years, IMO. Just like the older Camaro/Firebird/Mustangs of today, our generation will be restoring them. "hey I had one of those when I was a kid, wish I still had it, fun car"....sound familiar? History repeats itself and DSM's are the muscle cars of today. Again all just my opinion.


edit: Also depends of success of the EVO/WRX and other "modern muscle".

[Shane@DBPerformance]

I am starting to see decent 1Gs go for more than 2Gs sometimes, but the 95-96 DSMs are usually in pretty bad shape.

[Goat Blower]

I think Dontstopme hit it right on the head. The current musclecar boom is from teens and twenty-somethings buying new Camaros and musclecars back when they were $3500 brand new, getting rid of them with family's and such, then wanting their old glory days when they're in their 50's and 60's and have the cash. Being in the middle of the two era's, I find myself wanting to pick up my high school car, a late 70's Monza Spyder and fix it up right. I think the kids buying DSM's today for pocket lint will be wanting a really nice one some day, and they're being parted out on a daily basis, which will make them harder to find and more valuable. This is part of the reason I haven't tried to sell mine many times when I get sick of it.

[asshanson]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I think the kids buying DSM's today for pocket lint will be wanting a really nice one some day, and they're being parted out on a daily basis, which will make them harder to find and more valuable. This is part of the reason I haven't tried to sell mine many times when I get sick of it.

My thoughts exactly. I think if I get rid of mine I'll regret it a few years down the road. This is the first car that I've actually cared about keeping nice, I want to keep it for quite some time. Sometimes the issues piss me off, but they're mostly caused by me anyway.

[MustGoFaster]

Originally Posted by slowboy

My thoughts exactly. I think if I get rid of mine I'll regret it a few years down the road. This is the first car that I've actually cared about keeping nice, I want to keep it for quite some time. Sometimes the issues piss me off, but they're mostly caused by me anyway.

Some people fail to see that. They get

[DontStopMe]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

they're being parted out on a daily basis, which will make them harder to find and more valuable.

Another point I forgot to mention.

Only time will tell. 1g's may hold more value simply because 2g's have the strut tower issue and will most likely all be junk in 20-25 years. Then again, I guess a rust free 2G will probably be really rare........

[JET]

I agree, they will eventually go up, but don't expect a supra type following. Clean ones are going to be the key.

[Goat Blower]

Hell, I remember when you could buy a running 1970 Chevelle or 1969 Camaro for under $2000, something to think about.

[turbotalon1g]

I don't think they will be worth a ton, but if your car is clean and done right you could def. make some money on it.
I hope i don't sell mine.

[john]

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

I hope i don't sell mine.

Then don't sell it. Sounds easy enough.


I hope none of you are thinking about this as an investment. You will spend more money maintaining it in the next 20 years than you will make even if they go up in value.


I would also argue that dsms aren't the "muscle cars" of today.


Not many cars will ever go up in value. I have experienced it but that was just a timing issue. My honda insight is worth a couple grand more than when I purchassed it over two years ago. Obviously the increase in gas prices caused this but I don't think that there will be a big following for DSMs in the distant future. There isn't enough demand right now to justify it in my head.

[DontStopMe]

Originally Posted by john

I would also argue that dsms aren't the "muscle cars" of today.

So what is?

[1QUICK4]

Originally Posted by DontStopMe

So what is?

Mustang, Camaro, G8, GTO, 300C, Charger, Challenger, pretty much the same ones that were the musclecars of yesterday.

[john]

Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

Mustang, Camaro, G8, GTO, 300C, Charger, Challenger, pretty much the same ones that were the musclecars of yesterday.

I agree. Something with a larger than 4cy engine. I just don't see the demand right now to justify a comeback in the future. If they were more polular/special, maybe I could see it.

Nothing against dsms, I just don't see it happening.

Those of you who think they will be worth more, how much do you think?

[Scrmegl]

Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

Mustang, Camaro, G8, GTO, 300C, Charger, Challenger, pretty much the same ones that were the musclecars of yesterday.

Aren't we really mainly talking about 90's vehicles for this comparison/question?

[Jaei Sun]

My buddy picked up late last year, a 92 Talon TSi AWD, FULLY stock from the original owner w/ 96k miles on it. From the south so it's CLEAN, for only $2700!

[BLaCk_1cE]

I think they will retain value to those who know what they are. I know of a guy who had a 1989 Turbo Trans Am in a shed that was completely MINT, like 1000 miles on it, and he sold it for $4K. If you know what they are its alot better in deciding there value.