It?s a known fact that new vehicles will start losing value as soon as you drive off the lot. This is the reason why some prefer to lease rather than buy, especially luxury vehicles that are prone to lose half their value in less than three years.
Prime examples are the Cadillac CTS, Volkswagen CC, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The aforementioned vehicles are expected to lose approximately 58 to 64 percent of their value in a 36-month period. While this is good news for used car buyers, it?s a different story for potential new car owners.
Thankfully, the 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars is here to save the day. Hagerty is one of the largest membership, insurance, and media organizations dedicated to collectible vehicles and car owners globally. Their list is home to 10 new vehicles that are projected to be highly collectible 30 years from now, and each have an MSRP less than $100,000. These vehicles are expected to retain their value in the distant future. Depreciation be damned!
2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Photo: Chevrolet.
1. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE ($69,995)
This beastly muscle car is equipped with a supercharged V8 good for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft. of torque. This Camaro is also equipped with the 1LE Track Package which includes aluminum-bodied spool-valve dampers and inverted struts for superior handling. You also get creature comforts such as heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heads-up display.
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