values of vx's going up?

[89Vette]

Could be, but most collectibles don't have 4k or less units left after 10yrs. So, it could start sooner.

[VXR]

Could be, but most collectibles don't have 4k or less units left after 10yrs. So, it could start sooner.

X2

[circmand]

X2

However remember even with low production numbers sales were poor. The interest in the vehicle when new plays into the interest in the vehicle when old. I bought mine new in June 2002 when 2003 models were just coming out. Thats 2 years on a lot. At the time I did a search there were over 60 brand new VXs available at $23,995. Which I talked the dealer down to. The one the dealer had that I bought happened to be the only Proton I could find. Maybe those who brag about the best selling color should look at sales vs production and how fast they sold. If you only make 500 Protons you can only sell 500 Protons.

[89Vette]

However remember even with low production numbers sales were poor. The interest in the vehicle when new plays into the interest in the vehicle when old. I bought mine new in June 2002 when 2003 models were just coming out. Thats 2 years on a lot. At the time I did a search there were over 60 brand new VXs available at $23,995. Which I talked the dealer down to. The one the dealer had that I bought happened to be the only Proton I could find. Maybe those who brag about the best selling color should look at sales vs production and how fast they sold. If you only make 500 Protons you can only sell 500 Protons.

Ahhhh yes....but the younger generation is more hip and we have a higher population now. How do we know the interest hasn't gone up?!?!?

Especially if there were enough units that people never spying one could see one now!

OTOH, as with pontiac, plymouth, and saturn, people might be most worried about parts/service support on a 10-yr-old vehicle were the brand is basically defunct.

[Osteomata]

OTOH, as with pontiac, plymouth, and saturn, people might be most worried about parts/service support on a 10-yr-old vehicle were the brand is basically defunct.

Concur. I think the VX would command more interest if it was from a brand still operating in North America. Also if the fuel efficiency was even 20MPG highway, psychologically this would alleviate some of the gas concerns, but anything in the teens is a significant negative in the modern market.

[89Vette]

if the fuel efficiency was even 20MPG highway, psychologically this would alleviate some of the gas concerns, but anything in the teens is a significant negative in the modern market.

Well, there's a few who keep insisting 21-22mpg. One seller with a 2wd (TOD switch) claimed 25mpg.

I called BS but still wonder. Of course, I never get to drive out on the hwy for a long stretch. At least I've gotten it above 15mpg for the WORST POSSIBLE scenario. Which is short trips only.

[frakkin toaster]

Could be, but most collectibles don't have 4k or less units left after 10yrs. So, it could start sooner.

i agree...its even rarer than my supra which has less then 5-6k units by now. ive only seen 2 vx's in person.

the first one (silver) was at the stealership in 98 or 99 i think...they only got the one.

the other (proton) is local, but sitting on the back side on junkyard...and no, the guy wont sell it