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    Default USA Today - Top 10 Japanese collectors cars...

    These are the cars that they think will become collectible in the future.


    1997-2001 Acura Integra Type R



    1979-1985 Mazda RX7



    1967-1973 Datsun 510



    1971-1978 Mazda RX3



    1970-1973 Datsun 240z



    1990-2005 Acura NSX



    1985-1991 Honda CRX



    1964-1966 Honda S600



    1983-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S



    1990-1997 Mazda Miata



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    And the prices on eBay just went through the roof. It's really too bad that most of the cars on that list have been trashed and swapped to death. Trying to find a numbers matching car of any one of those in 20 years is going to be a real pain.

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    I don't really disagree with anything on the list, cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    I don't really disagree with anything on the list, cool.
    This is actually a pretty accurate list. Later, QD.
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    Why why why did I get rid of my 1st gen 7s. I gutted and raced one, and basically gave the other away after destroying 2 sets of apex seals. The second was showroom immaculate. I kick myself often for that.

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    good list, i agree with them, except maybe the miata. there is alot of them around and most arent modded, i would maybe replace it with the early celica

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    USA today is about 5 years too late on some of those ars, they are already collecter cars. Most of them are actually.

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    missing mkiv supra

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    Quote Originally Posted by plv View Post
    missing mkiv supra

    i agree that it should be on the list, but im not dissapointed at what they chose.

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    Missing mark II MR2...

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    Quote Originally Posted by blue_lude_91 View Post
    good list, i agree with them, except maybe the miata. there is alot of them around and most arent modded, i would maybe replace it with the early celica
    This is collector cars not cars to modify.

    The ones that are stock are more collectible lol.

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    who collects cars of this nature? honestly...
    -2001 Lexus IS300
    -2004 Pontiac GTO - 530hp/625ft lbs - 10.62@130mph - Sold!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Goat View Post
    who collects cars of this nature? honestly...
    Lol, I would.

    These are the poor mans collector cars.


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    It's already hard to find a decent ITR...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Goat View Post
    who collects cars of this nature? honestly...

    the Japanese collectors

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    Quote Originally Posted by georgieboi View Post
    the Japanese collectors
    welcome to the party stephen hawking....
    -2001 Lexus IS300
    -2004 Pontiac GTO - 530hp/625ft lbs - 10.62@130mph - Sold!

    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    I got five on it, that if this guy ever does meet Evil Goat he shits his pants and says nothing.

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    good list

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    The Miata and the CRX seem too common to be a collectible. Everything else makes sense though. Cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    The Miata and the CRX seem too common to be a collectible. Everything else makes sense though. Cool.
    x2...

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    i agree with everything except miata
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    not quite sure why the fb rx7 is on there

    didn't know many people collected thse at all


    but the rest of the list is dead on


    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.G35 View Post
    what the hell happened to that car?!?!?!??!?!?!? looks like APC took a shit on that poor nissan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    CRX seem too common to be a collectible.
    Try and find a nice one at a decent price. (<$3000 for a car at least 18 years old).

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    Quote Originally Posted by secondgencamaro View Post
    Try and find a nice one at a decent price. (<$3000 for a car at least 18 years old).
    Okay...point well made.

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    like others have said idk about the miata

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    I DONT KNOW IF ANYONE CARES TO READ OR SEE THAT IT SAYS THE FUTURE MEANING NOT NOW BUT IN THE FUTURE...LIKE IN THE FUTURE OPPOSITE OF THE PAST. NOT THE PRESENT BUT IN THE FUTURE. MEANING NOT NOW BUT LATER LIKE IN THE FUTURE.....THE FUTURE...



    And all of those cars have crazy value, compared to alot of cars that came out a during their time out. And they all are either first or last of a chassis or car..

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    i was expecting to see RX-7 FD, 300zx TT, 3000gt vr4, and Supra MKIV Turbo.
    Last edited by UpSideDownDesi; 09-15-2009 at 03:24 AM.

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    Or I mean the del sol over the miata. They stopped making it, so wouldnt tha be considered a collectors in the long run



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    Quote Originally Posted by UpSideDownDesi View Post
    i was expecting to see RX-7 RD, 300zx TT, 3000gt vr4, and Supra MKIV Turbo.
    true me too.. especially since most of those cars are already collectors cars. and antiques. The next batch would be all what u listed..

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    Quote Originally Posted by UpSideDownDesi View Post
    i was expecting to see RX-7 RD, 300zx TT, 3000gt vr4, and Supra MKIV Turbo.
    Me too.Pretty sure those are just a given tho haha. Dont really see how the miata made it in there either, just because there were so many made. Good list tho.

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    I would love to have a TYPE-R and a NSX in my driveway one day

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    Quote Originally Posted by DUBSf22c View Post
    I would love to have a TYPE-R and a NSX in my driveway one day
    u got the love child of them both.. the s2000...lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB View Post
    true me too.. especially since most of those cars are already collectors cars. and antiques. The next batch would be all what u listed..
    not to mention when you start breaking down each of those cars by color, and trim. Already limited quantity then certain trim and colors were only offered a year or so in very limited numbers....rare much?

    FD, MKIV Supra, NSX, 300zx turbo, 3000gt vr4 are timeless pieces. None of them show their age when it comes to body lines, performance, and were ahead of their time. A untrained eye pondering upon a very clean/stock example of those will easily think it's a mid-late 2000's model. True Japanese collectors of 90's.

    True collectors of this age are the 06+... Saturn SKY Redline, Pontiac Solstice GXP, Mustang GT 500KR 40th Anniversary, ZR-1, C6 Z06, Fort GT, Viper ACR, New CTS-V (550+hp in a caddy+6spd, learn BMW, BENZ, AUDI), mostly all Italian horses and bulls, Carrera GT, 2010 GT3/RS, Benz Black Series line up, SLR 722, Veyron, and few upcoming....you get the idea. This is probably the last decade we will see such display of raw horsepower powered by gasoline only. Future exotics maybe faster, but i can bet with some Hydro, electric or green help. Buy one or more of those puppies, and enjoy the pride, and appreciation in value they'll bring in future.

    I have already started on my list, get yours .
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    only one i disagree with is the FB rx7...

    Oh that 510 is so nice..

    ohhh yes the GT3 RS is epic..

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    i would have included a supra in the list.

    other than that sweet. my cars on there
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    Why would you all disagree with an FB RX-7? It paved the way to what rotary heads play with now.

    The Miata may be common, but it had many trim levels, and is a sought after car. Many people have low mileage mint Miatas just sitting in their garage. It brought back true sports cars and RWD cars. Do some research on a Miata and you will have a much higher respect for them, they aren't just some random built Mazda, they have a lot of special engineering behind them.

    Trading a Del Sol for a Miata, LMFAO. Del Sol's nobody wants, Miatas still go for high prices.

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    Lexus SC 300 manual
    Toyota 2000GT is clearly missing
    new GT-R....
    MKIV Supra....resale is ALREADY ridiculous for this car, a clear omission
    RX-7 FD

    for the most part a good list
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX View Post
    Lexus SC 300 manual
    Toyota 2000GT is clearly missing
    new GT-R....
    MKIV Supra....resale is ALREADY ridiculous for this car, a clear omission
    RX-7 FD

    for the most part a good list
    Why would you include a car that is already known? This is a list of FUTURE collectibles.

    And I think it's funny how people would put the FD over the FB in here. Later, QD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    Why would you include a car that is already known? This is a list of FUTURE collectibles.

    And I think it's funny how people would put the FD over the FB in here. Later, QD.
    x2 LOL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ View Post
    Why would you include a car that is already known? This is a list of FUTURE collectibles.

    And I think it's funny how people would put the FD over the FB in here. Later, QD.
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    wouldn't mind owning some of those... maybe they can add a 1999 toyota rav 4? lolol
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