Cars that are naff now that will become cool.....
Cars that are naff now that will become cool.....
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Bomber Denton

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8,762 posts

298 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Following cars, as we all have over the years we have seen values come and go.

Due to fashion, chav-abuse etc there have been cars that were once sought after suddenly plummet in value then all of a sudden regain premium values!

Example, I had a Mk2 RS2000 Custom, when I sold it in the early nineties it was worth naff all, now try and buya decent one for under £5k - hard job!

What cars do you think have the wrong image currently but clean sought after examples will command a price in years to come.

For starters can I suggest....

Renault 5 GT Turbo
E30 325I Sport
Escort RS1600I
Suzuki Swift GTI
Fiat Cinqucento Sporting

...what else?

lightningghost

4,943 posts

279 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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I really hope that the Chrysler Neon stays uncool for eternity!

Prof Beard

6,669 posts

257 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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mungo said:
BMW E36 coupe - Loads of scrotes lowering them, chav exhausts, tinted windows etc etc... Complete ruination of decent cars.

A good original 328i Sport kept original will be a very sought after car


Although not a Bimmer fan (to put it mildly) - I must agree with this - a good choice and an inverstment for some?

Prof Beard

lazyitus

19,931 posts

296 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Bomber Denton said:

Renault 5 GT Turbo


I dunno, I reckon this little baby has got nearer to Stardom than Chavdom in the last year.

One to look out for IMO will be the Renault 19 Turbo.

Bomber Denton

Original Poster:

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Sunday 11th September 2005
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lazyitus said:

Bomber Denton said:

Renault 5 GT Turbo



I dunno, I reckon this little baby has got nearer to Stardom than Chavdom in the last year.

One to look out for IMO will be the Renault 19 Turbo.



Urrmm, they didn't make one???

timmy30

9,325 posts

257 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Ahhh GT Turbo happy days of youth, these could be cool/ rare as they either a) got crashed or b) rusted out.

lightningghost

4,943 posts

279 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Bomber Denton said:

lazyitus said:


Bomber Denton said:

Renault 5 GT Turbo




I dunno, I reckon this little baby has got nearer to Stardom than Chavdom in the last year.

One to look out for IMO will be the Renault 19 Turbo.




Urrmm, they didn't make one???



Exactly

condor

8,837 posts

278 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Fiat Panda

Bomber Denton

Original Poster:

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298 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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timmy30 said:
Ahhh GT Turbo happy days of youth, these could be cool/ rare as they either a) got crashed or b) rusted out.


Back when I was 21 I sought out a genuine one lady owner example, it was only four years old with obviously no mods. This car has to have been the the most problematic and costly car i have ever owned!

Yet, I still look back on it with fond memories, especially as it still got boost in reverse!!!

lazyitus

19,931 posts

296 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Bomber Denton said:

lazyitus said:


Bomber Denton said:

Renault 5 GT Turbo




I dunno, I reckon this little baby has got nearer to Stardom than Chavdom in the last year.

One to look out for IMO will be the Renault 19 Turbo.




Urrmm, they didn't make one???


How much are we betting here ?

Bomber Denton

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298 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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They made a 9 Turbo

parrot of doom

23,075 posts

264 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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I can't imagine any cars today becoming cool really, most of them are quite dreary.

However, good cars today that will definitely be more cool:

Clio V6
BMW M-etc
any Smart
New Golf GTI

lazyitus

19,931 posts

296 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Bomber Denton said:
They made a 9 Turbo

And a 19

lightningghost

4,943 posts

279 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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Google Images brings up pictures for 'Renault 19 Turbo'.

mel

10,168 posts

305 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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205 GTI 1.9 would be a good bet or a MK I Golf

Prof Beard

6,669 posts

257 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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lightningghost said:
Google Images brings up pictures for 'Renault 19 Turbo'.


Is it a diesel?

Prof Beard

lazyitus

19,931 posts

296 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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OK, OK - I did cock up but I was never wrong.

There was a Renault 19 Turbo. For sure. It happened to be diesel but it was a legitimate Renault 19 with a blower.

I originally meant to type 16v, of course. But the JD turns valves into turbo's doesn't it??



ETA - Well done beardster.

>> Edited by lazyitus on Sunday 11th September 21:02

Bomber Denton

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Sunday 11th September 2005
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mel said:
a MK I Golf


Never been uncool, the best all-rounder on the planet!

garfys s3

1,257 posts

254 months

Sunday 11th September 2005
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i used to have a renault 5 gordini that was great fun