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Old 02-17-2005, 08:11 AM
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I was reading Jay Leno's articles on Popular Mechanics and thought - it would be neat to have one car like his.

So it got me thinking, I really don't want a 40-50's car. Those are way before my time, instead I would like a 90's era sedan or Sports car. One that 20-30 years from now, my son and I will appreciate holding on to it. At present, most of my cars are "disposable"- I have 97 prelude, a 2000 Accord, and a Seinna. The NSX is a keeper, but what sedan would fit the same bill

What modern car will be considered a classic in the future?
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Man that's a tough one.. I'd have to say

Supra
RX-7
Vette's
Mk1 & 2 MR2's
F-body's
S2000 (i'd hope)
NSX
Buick GN
Old 02-17-2005, 08:42 AM
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Viper GTS: about 1/2 are wrecked at this point.
vettes...no way...too many of them...unless they make some super duper low volume vette.
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BMW Z8
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--Last body style 300ZX (before 350's)
--Supras
--Lexus Convt
--Caddy XLR
--Legend
--Jag Soverign/vanden Plas/XJ6/XK8
--all the standards vette, stangs
--because they failed: t-bird, crossfire, prowler
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Since you said sedan, I would have to say a 1994 E 500 Mercedes.

Rare, classic styling and an engine ahead of its time.
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Supra TT
Buick GN
Delorean
1st and last gen RX7s
ae86 corolla gts (had to throw that one out there, since everyone seems to want one)
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I'd vote for the last gen RX-7. That car is still beautiful today. Just have to find one stock or without a blown engine...
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The last M3
Miata
All Ferrari models.
Lotus Elise (here the MK1 is already a classic)

Maybe S2000.

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E39 M5 and im sure the wrx will be remembered for how it changed the ocmpact sedan market


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