{"id":37697,"date":"2024-04-16T17:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=37697"},"modified":"2024-04-16T17:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:31:05","slug":"6-modern-performance-cars-with-future-collectors-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/6-modern-performance-cars-with-future-collectors-potential","title":{"rendered":"6 Modern Performance Cars With Future Collector’s Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is a common myth to hear someone say cars are a depreciating asset. While that may be true, certain cars can retain or even get appraised at a higher value in later years. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the fourth-generation Toyota Supra for instance. At one point, you could get a brand new, turbo Supra for around 40,000 USD back in 1997\/1998. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To afford that Supra now, you need to cough up almost half a million Ringgit in cash for one that\u2019s barely in its original condition anymore. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Fast and Furious Tax is real<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While that window is gone for good,  there are still chances to invest in these six modern performance cars that <\/span>could <\/b>hold the potential to be a collector\u2019s piece in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: <\/span>Classic Cars You Should Invest In for its Appreciation Value<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toyota GR Yaris<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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As a motorsports fan, you should be familiar with homologation models. But for those not in the loop, allow me to explain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A homologation model is a race car made in limited quantities to be sold as a road-legal car at the behest of large sporting authorities such as the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to enter certain races. Thus, these models are produced at the bare limit required to comply with the FIA\u2019s regulations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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From left to right: Subaru 22B STI, Nissan R390, BMW M3 GTR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous examples in the past include the iconic BMW M3 GTR, Nissan R390, and the Subaru Impreza 22B STI. This Toyota GR Yaris is the perfect example of a modern-day homologation car. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enter the World Rally Championship (WRC), Toyota produced a meager 2,500 units for the public. However, demand for this three-door, AWD hatchback exploded and soon paved the way for a second generation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Manual transmission, analog dials, and a lever handbrake. What more could a driver ask for? <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both pre and post-facelifts retain the same layout, engine, and transmission. The three-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission is a match made in heaven for enthusiasts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: <\/span>Iconic Toyota Yaris Versions: From Hatchback to Crossover<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 Lexus GS-F<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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When you mention luxury sedans, your go-to answer is always a Mercedes or a BMW. The star of today\u2019s show is the 2020 Lexus GS-F. Come to think of it, why aren\u2019t more people talking about Lexus\u2019? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the common variants with a V6, Lexus\u2019 F-marque chose to put a huge 5.0L V8 engine, from the RC-F and LC500 coupes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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All eight cylinders can produce 473 PS and 467 Nm to the rear wheels at 7,100 RPM via an eight-speed automatic transmission. That\u2019s more than enough to make any driver smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your entry ticket to one of Lexus\u2019 best-made engines will cost you around half a million Ringgit these days. (2024) <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is still too expensive, consider that the Lexus GS-F used to cost around RM1,000,000 when it was first launched in 2019. Does that 50% depreciation sound like a great deal now?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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