values of vx's going up?

[circmand]

Prices aren't going up. At 10-15 years you usually do not see the prices go up. After that they inch up then around 25 where classic starts you start seeing the climb

[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

[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

[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.

[mborodi]

I argued the point on prices going up a few posts ago, because I work for a car dealer, I have the inside scoop on WHEN to buy, and when NOT to buy.. in tax return season, prices for everyone go sky high.. searching for a VX online, for sale.. you're likely to see a bunch of ranges in pricing.. that being said.. one week ago tomorrow, a nit wit teenager hit the passenger side front end of my Proton.. this am my claims adjuster came out.. (after a few "wow, I've never seen anything like this" comments about a VX.. she ran the number's that GEICO says the WORTH of my VX is.. (mind you, it's a 2000 with just a hair over 103,000 miles on it) according to the National Auto Insurance Industry, and Kelly Blue Book, for me to replace my VX with exactly what I have, they would cut me a check for $8700 bucks. Less than 6 months ago, I paid $5800 for my VX. This doesn't mean the prices on Retail are going up permanently.. but tis the season.. However, the AVERAGE VX.. goes for right around 6K.. give or take.. I've seen them at 4500.. of course, I've seen them on ebay for 12.5 starting bid.. (dream on pal)

[89Vette]

I argued the point on prices going up a few posts ago, because I work for a car dealer, I have the inside scoop...[mine] it's a 2000 with just a hair over 103,000 miles on it) according to the National Auto Insurance Industry, and Kelly Blue Book, ....

for me to replace my VX with exactly what I have, they would cut me a check for $8700 bucks. Less than 6 months ago, I paid $5800 for my VX. This doesn't mean the prices on Retail are going up permanently.. but tis the season.. However, the AVERAGE VX.. goes for right around 6K.. give or take.. I've seen them at 4500.. of course, I've seen them on ebay for 12.5 starting bid.. (dream on pal)

OTOH, you're only familiar with your area of the country. If yours is worth $8700, I submit their are units with lower mileage (50k or less) that are worth 12.5. Maybe you can't sell one for that, but maybe someone can. I would never buy from a car dealer because I don't trust them one bit. I'd pay more from a person knowing the history of his/her car than some fast-talking salesmen.

This post isn't intended as an insult (as it seems)...more a counterpoint.

BTW...I wonder if you're familiar with the pricing for some very nice lift kits and monster mudders (for the crew that really likes to 4x4). I bring this up as another price-adder to the selling values.

[89Vette]

OTOH, you're only familiar with your area of the country. If yours is worth $8700, I submit their are units with lower mileage (50k or less) that are worth 12.5. Maybe you can't sell one for that, but maybe someone can.

Didn't take long for someone to support my point...
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21821

$13k paid for a 60k mile VX.

[Ldub]

as I didn't go back & read the whole thread...

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...srT5Ofg3SdJo6A

[throathammer]

Its about time.. hopefully they will become like the toyota supra.. saw one local, 2000 with 80k miles at 10k