Will DSMs Ever Be Valuable?

[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?

[DontStopMe]

Originally Posted by john

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.

I would argue that DSM's are rather popular. Also, for being "special" think about a Corvette vs Camaro. Most people are restoring Camaros and not Vette's because that's the car they use to have since they probably couldn't afford a vette when they were young. The 4G63 is the new version of the small block chevy (SBC) 350. Crazy power potential, stong, and best of all, a currently common block. But as I stated earlier, for me it depends more on the success of the EVO, since the 8's and 9's kick the shit out of DSM in all areas IMO.

My view may be off by the fact that I come from a Camaro family, but my father is also a goodmark/dynaocorn/sherman body parts dealer, so I have a gerernal idea of what is in demand right now.

[1QUICK4]

Originally Posted by DontStopMe

My view may be off by the fact that I come from a Camaro family, but my father is also a goodmark/dynaocorn/sherman body parts dealer

Hook me up mang, I need 1/4s

[john]

Originally Posted by DontStopMe

I would argue that DSM's are rather popular. Also, for being "special" think about a Corvette vs Camaro. Most people are restoring Camaros and not Vette's because that's the car they use to have since they probably couldn't afford a vette when they were young. The 4G63 is the new version of the small block chevy (SBC) 350. Crazy power potential, stong, and best of all, a currently common block. But as I stated earlier, for me it depends more on the success of the EVO, since the 8's and 9's kick the shit out of DSM in all areas IMO.

My view may be off by the fact that I come from a Camaro family, but my father is also a goodmark/dynaocorn/sherman body parts dealer, so I have a gerernal idea of what is in demand right now.

As far as demand goes, I look at the for sale threads and the prices. If the car was in demand, you couldn't find one for $1500. The price also justifies that it is not that special. A supra on the other hand....

Imagine how many miles would be on the turbos if the cars lasted that long... I just don't see it.

Time will tell.

[DontStopMe]

Originally Posted by john

As far as demand goes, I look at the for sale threads and the prices. If the car was in demand, you couldn't find one for $1500.

Right now yes, I'm pretty sure camaros/firebirds etc where rather cheap when they were 15 years old aswell.

Originally Posted by john

The price also justifies that it is not that special.

agreed, I was saying they are not a "special" car. But they may be more special to people who previously owned and a lot of people have owned one.

Maybe we can come back to this thread in 20 years and find out!

[311evo]

Originally Posted by DontStopMe

I would argue that DSM's are rather popular. Also, for being "special" think about a Corvette vs Camaro. Most people are restoring Camaros and not Vette's because that's the car they use to have since they probably couldn't afford a vette when they were young.

that could go the other way to, i see plenty of people buying the cars now that they would die for when they were younger, but could never afford.

same example, a 17 year old kid owned a camaro back in the day, but damn he loved vette's. now that hes older and has a good paycheck he can decide between his highschool (sentimental value) car, or the one he allways coveted.

[john]

Originally Posted by 311evo

that could go the other way to, i see plenty of people buying the cars now that they would die for when they were younger, but could never afford.

same example, a 17 year old kid owned a camaro back in the day, but damn he loved vette's. now that hes older and has a good paycheck he can decide between his highschool (sentimental value) car, or the one he allways coveted.

Hence why I bought a viper instead of throwing money at a dsm. I am only 23 but I can now afford it.

[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?

[1QUICK4]

Ok,

Mustang, Corvette, Viper, Camaro, Caprice, Impalla, Trans Am, LTD, etc.

[User Name]

Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

Ok,

Mustang, Corvette, Viper, Camaro, Caprice, Impalla, Trans Am, LTD, etc.

an LTD? Are you kidding me? A Ford LTD?

What the next poster said*

[1QUICK4]

Originally Posted by User Name

an LTD? Are you kidding me? A Ford LTD?

They have the same chassis/suspension and driveline as the Fox body Stangs and use the same speed parts.

As prices on clean Mustangs go up you will see many more 2 door and wagon LTD's prowling the streets.