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Old 01-31-12, 07:10 AM
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http://autos.yahoo.com/news/someday-...rs.html?page=1


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Old 01-31-12, 07:26 AM
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Meh. I guess the term "collectable" is subjective. Most of that list are pumped up performance versions of daily drivers and modern/redesigned versions of classics which ARE collectable. The one that makes the most sense to me is the basic 911, which is always a keeper. The others won't be crossing the line at a Barrett-Jackson auction at a premium in 20 years.
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Buick Regal GS and Fiat 500 Abarth? I stopped reading after that.
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Old 01-31-12, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GQD_GS4
Buick Regal GS and Fiat 500 Abarth? I stopped reading after that.
I actually busted out laughing when i saw that Regal lol...
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Originally Posted by GQD_GS4
Buick Regal GS and Fiat 500 Abarth? I stopped reading after that.
7/10 of these cars were sports/2 door cars, and they slipped in a Regal???? Seriously???

I thought maybe the abarth had a cult following, but seriously, the regal??? Did I already asked that?

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Old 01-31-12, 09:15 AM
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The black edition GTR is what I would want in the future but Im only waiting another couple of years. I almost bought an 09 after an insane test drive, but after doing a lot of homework the 09's are not the best to have in terms of tranny reliability , power, and even trim level
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I can see all of those cars except the Regal being collectibles later on. Really, the Regal???
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Old 01-31-12, 02:23 PM
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The Buick Regal is not special in any way shape or form. No special luxury, performance, didnt set a new bench mark, and is generally not a nice looking car. I dont see how it even made it on the list
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i guess the only import that can be a collectible is godzilla?
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Originally Posted by jadu
i guess the only import that can be a collectible is godzilla?
agreed 100%
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Did fiat write that article??
 
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What about LS430?
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That Buick is a really under appreciated car.
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"Someday, you'll wish you owned these cars . . "

Maybe, someday, But today only the 911 and GT-R.
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