Monaro appreciation - has it begun?

[chris_vysv8]

It seems like the predictions of the Monaro holding/appreciating in value have become true... A few months ago, before they were discontinued, I was looking around for a good second-hand example and back then they were going for $33-35k with about 60-90k kms onboard. Unfortunately I couldn't buy at that time. Looking at Carsales today there are only one or two below 35k. Some 2001-2002 models with 60+k kms onboard are selling in the high thirties.

So what are people's opinions? Do we think this trend will continue? I was hoping to get into a well looked after used Monaro (manual) next year some time but if it's going to cost me close to $40k I might have to rethink that idea...

[Snappa]

Best hurry up, as Holden has pulled any mention of it off their website!

[SteveK]

I appreciate my Monaro every day I drive it. But in a financial sense, I certainly hope it does the same. ;)

Steve.

[Marco]

I've noticed the same - about a year ago, low-km 2004 Series III cars were in the $45-50k bracket, and they still are despite being a year older and with more km now. Even 2003 Series II Monaros are in the mid-40s now. A year ago the 2001-02 Series I cars were approaching the $30k mark and now, as you say, you might see them at closer to $40k.

I too would have liked to get into a Monaro but when the prices for a 2-3 year old Monaro are getting close to what you'd pay for a new SS with a discount, you have to wonder.

VE SS might knock Monaro resale about, though, if it's a big step up from the VZ SS.

[plonkerchops]

I've noticed the same - about a year ago, low-km 2004 Series III cars were in the $45-50k bracket, and they still are despite being a year older and with more km now. Even 2003 Series II Monaros are in the mid-40s now. A year ago the 2001-02 Series I cars were approaching the $30k mark and now, as you say, you might see them at closer to $40k.

I too would have liked to get into a Monaro but when the prices for a 2-3 year old Monaro are getting close to what you'd pay for a new SS with a discount, you have to wonder.

VE SS might knock Monaro resale about, though, if it's a big step up from the VZ SS.

yep I'll second that , I very briefly toyed with the idea of a Monaro just recently and youd be lucky to find a decent one under 38k...
A good mate of mine who was looking too ( who put the seed back in my head .... damn you :cool: )His general opinion also was that you could almost slide into a 6.0 litre VZss for not a great deal more...

[chris_vysv8]

I appreciate my Monaro every day I drive it. But in a financial sense, I certainly hope it does the same. ;)

Steve.

Smart-@ss :lol:

[Leilani7]

you could almost slide into a 6.0 litre VZss for not a great deal more...[/QUOTE]
Only one problem with an SS , 4 doors:hide:

But I too have noticed a price increase recently in the monaro value
Hope it stays that way, at this rate I could be rich when I die:nyuk: :D

Leilani:girl:

[LS1BEN]

What sort of rough price do you guys think a 03 CV8R with GEN T and 27,000kms on the clock would be worth? Car in imac cond and is M6

[BlackCV8]

It seems like the predictions of the Monaro holding/appreciating in value have become true... A few months ago, before they were discontinued, I was looking around for a good second-hand example and back then they were going for $33-35k with about 60-90k kms onboard. Unfortunately I couldn't buy at that time. Looking at Carsales today there are only one or two below 35k. Some 2001-2002 models with 60+k kms onboard are selling in the high thirties.

So what are people's opinions? Do we think this trend will continue? I was hoping to get into a well looked after used Monaro (manual) next year some time but if it's going to cost me close to $40k I might have to rethink that idea...

If you want one, you’d better hurry, the good ones are only going to get dearer over the next couple of years.:nyuk:

[dyno junkie]

Back in 2002 when we bought our December 2001 CV8 I thought that they may go the way that Walkinshaws have gone.

Walkinshaws came out in 1988 and sold somewhere in the mid to high $40,000range. In 1989 there was several around Perth for sale heavily discounted, in fact Brian Gardner Motors had two. One which was dressed up as a Calais with a bonnet scoop the other standard, they where on offer for $36,000 negotiable. Couldn't give them away!

Our CV8 was about 10 months old with 1029k's on the clock when we picked it up. At the time a friend at one of the local dealerships suggested I wait for the series 11 to come out, he also offered a very could deal on a newseries 1.

In the end we decided it would be nice to have one of the first one's.

Will they go up in value? Maybe maybe not, only time will tell.

[Desertraptor]

I'm hoping they increase in value big time.

I was lucky and scored mine for $38K with 40K on the clock. It could do with some paint work but otherwise she's mechanically A1.
It's already insured for more than I paid

[planetdavo]

I bought a red one with red interior in the belief that if they go up, the "show car" colour options, particularly the interior, will add to it. Manual gearboxes typically help as well. In the meantime, still having plenty of daily pleasure with it, but I don't do a lot of km's (intentionally).

[Toddler78]

I still thank the day I bought mine, had it almost a year now, dont care too much about it holding value at the moment, it is in about 5 years time that I hope it hasn't dropped too much. Thanks Snappa hope your enjoying your new one as much!:headbang:

[Super Snake]

I had been driving my 5.0L 1988 Limited Edition VL since 1992 up until last year, November 2005. I had been looking around to buy a stock Falcon BF ute.
Usually, I DO NOT, and I mean DO NOT, take my wife to a car yard due to the constant harrasement she gives me about visiting and checking out cars.
But this one time I had to go and check out some utes at a car yard and unfortunitly the wife was in the car.
I checked out the utes, but saw a Series 2 Yellow Monaro there. After having a good look at it my wife says " I'd rather you buy that Monaro than a Ute "

Well, I didn't buy that Monaro, but I did buy one 2 weeks later. At $42,000 plus on road I thought it was a great buy. Especially because it was very well looked after and only had 24,000Ks on the clock. Just only today I was offered $46,000 for it.

As for appreciation in price, maybe, but certainly for uniqueness.
This will drive it up in price. A 2 door muscle car will be rare until GMH or even Ford decide to built a 2 door Muscle car.

[BAM*BAM]

Just putting my 2 cents in here.

I love the 'wow' factor associated with these cars. Just the response you get from people gives you a sense of pride to drive it. Nothing against an SS, but a monaro is something (in my opinion) totally different to drive and it has a certain 'feel' to it.

[Red CV8 R]

I would be suprised if these cars trully appreciate in the next few years, I think as they age abit they may drop from the current prices. They sold 12,000 or so of these cars so they are not rare like say a walkinshaw. I however hope I am very wrong :D

[JC074]

Buy one for the lifestyle...... not for any other reason.

These cars are truly awesome - Ive had mine for near on 2 years - bring a smile to my face every day i drive her.

Peace

JC

[el_hefty]

an intial increase is not a surprise.

Brother in law wanted a 300c and couldnt give his cv8 away in 2005 without copping a big hit on the lease, sold it start of may and got enough to pay out the lease and for the 21'chromies for the 300c


Will it be sustained i doubt it

[BLQWN]

Sold my CV8-Z and they had it on the lot for 62k with 4100kms on it!
More than I payed. It sold for 55k in a week.
Havent got past 480kms in the GTO yet, 6 weeks on, just havent had the time, but jeez i love going out to my shed and flicking the light on to make sure it's still there....that's all the appreciation I need.
cheers

[Dacious]

Despite being out of a job in Feb I paid the residual on the lease a month back and bought mine with some of my Big T redundancy - $32K for a two y.o. SIII. Fortunately a week after, I got an offer of a job from an old boss, so I'm pleased I didn't give it back.

I met the boss at the place in Seaford which makes the bumper covers for HSVs and other low-volume Holden cars (as well as LS2 turtles and a lot of other plastic trim bits).

He said 'ah, a Delft Blue Monaro - that's rare'. I told him it was Barbados. He said 'ah, the rarest of Monaros!. We made less parts for them than any other colour!'.

So given mine is a manual it is even rarer. I noticed prices in dealers seem to have risen slightly - SIIIs were down to around $40K private but have dried up and there appear to be no more 'Zs' in evidence. I shouldn't wonder if the prices aren't edging up.

He also told me they were going to build more than the 300-350 Pulse Red CV8-Rs, but someone at the factory ruined a couple of pallets of bumpers when they stacked too many! They tried to make and paint enough replacments in about 10 days, but came up about 75 short.

I remember when the last 900SS Ducatis sold out bulk, in 1984, for $3600. The last 'good' ones were over $5k which was a lot for a bike that had been around ten years. People fell over themselves to buy one in a crate, even though they had crap Silentium quiet mufflers instead of straight-through and glorious Contis, crap forks, crap brakes and 32mm carbies with foam pods instead of 40mm Dell Ortos with wire rock-catchers. The build-quality was even worse with water-colour paint with primer visible underneath.

The moment the last one sold, they started appearing at $4500 private sale, still in crates.

Now, if you can find one for less than $20-30K, you'd be doing well. I don't think Monaros'll get cheaper.

[No Pants]

Just for those that are looking - mine is up for grabs as with a growing family I've just bought a GU Patrol - so my baby is for sale .. It is in the For Sale section -
I will be sad to see her drive away .. :confused:

$48000.00 Neg


See link - (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=56707)

http://www.benclarkphotography.com.au/monaro/1.jpg

[Pickles]

Just putting my 2 cents in here.

I love the 'wow' factor associated with these cars. Just the response you get from people gives you a sense of pride to drive it. Nothing against an SS, but a monaro is something (in my opinion) totally different to drive and it has a certain 'feel' to it.
Yeah, I'd agree with that. Just sitting in a Monaro makes you feel good, I reckon.
Who knows about what will happen in the future-most of us didn't buy our Coupes for that reason, that's for sure.
My own feelings though are, that Monaro values are starting to firm. Having owned a Series 111, (now owned x SuperSnake), I've always thought they were a good package, & I have also seen low k versions @ $45k+.
So, I reckon that good, original, low k coupes, either Holden or HSV, will do better than 4 door sedans in the long term.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Pickles]

Sold my CV8-Z and they had it on the lot for 62k with 4100kms on it!
More than I payed. It sold for 55k in a week.
Havent got past 480kms in the GTO yet, 6 weeks on, just havent had the time, but jeez i love going out to my shed and flicking the light on to make sure it's still there....that's all the appreciation I need.
cheers
Yep, I know how you feel- haven't had time to drive our GTO much yet either, but 6 Litres in a Coupe body makes you feel pretty good doesn't it, and yes, I also make regular trips to the garage!!
Cheers, Pickles.

[02_CV8]

Hi I spent about 3 months looking for the right monaro and finally got an 2002 manual CV8 with 63Km's on it for $33K this was the best value for money one I could find and I had go to QLD to get it, So the good ones are out there you just need be patient and wait for the right one to come up.

But I am so glad that I did wait for the right one and I jsut love it. It is not just a car it is a lifestye

well thats my 2 cents

[Haze]

Hi All,

Like others have said here, the Monaro is a fantastic car. Mine puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. Currently I lease mine and at the end of the lease I can buy it for $14000, which I intend (at this stage) on doing.

I hope they at least keep there value to a point, but I think it depends on what Holden can come up with in the future to get people to move on into a new car. I have previously made the mistake of selling other cars that I should have kept just to upgrade to something new, only to realise that my old car was more fun to drive...

Cheers,
Haze..

[1000kw]

couldnt agree more, love the munnas, only hope it goes up enough for me to buy and build a 32'coupe.....mans gotta dream!

[chris_vysv8]

Quit bragging you people! You're making me want one even more! :whip:

In all seriousness though I agree. The Monaro is a uniquely good-looking car in a market filled with similar-looking clones. I would put its styling up there with the Aston Martin DB9 in terms of likeability and longevity.

[Leilani7]

Quit bragging you people! You're making me want one even more! :whip:

In all seriousness though I agree. The Monaro is a uniquely good-looking car in a market filled with similar-looking clones. I would put its styling up there with the Aston Martin DB9 in terms of likeability and longevity.

I have to agree with all that have said beforehand in this thread about the monaro :driving: experience, it is pretty cool, I love my car , some would say I am obssessed but hey you get that
I drove a GU patrol before I got the monaro ( got 4 kids) only 2 at home now so the difference was amazing, I did love the patrol and for ferrying around kids it's a great car and I was a bit worried about not enough seats but once I got the monaro, that's it,:D no going back now, not enough seats ?too bad they can walk:lol:

Get one while you still can is my advise;)

Leilani:girl:

[keen]

My guess is that if any of the Monaro's are going to go up in price it would be a GTS which would move back in the other direction. That certainly hasnt happened yet.They have slowed in there depreciation ,but are still going down.Probably get one under $50k.

[planetdavo]

I'm happy to be proven wrong over time, but I think the Series 1/2/3 models will be worth more in a few years. I feel that the smooth, non bastardised shape (pre US influenced VZ) will date much better.

[purple]

They are a nice ride, but can't wait to flip mine in three years for a CAMARO!

[markone2]

Personally I believe the current pricing structure of the used Monaro to be artificially inflated, not so much by Dealerships ,more so the private seller *testing* the waters of the used car market ...naturally of course the aforementioned Dealers are more than happy to come along for the ride
While I have no doubt the Monaro will become an appreciating asset in years to come, I don’t believe it’s happened yet, what are my assumptions based on ?

1/ Being privy to the *real* wholesale valuations being offered by New Car franchises as trades .

2/ I currently have one 03 Serries 111 out there for sale in used car land….if we dissect the original new car price from September 2003 * 71K* , (Invoiced cost, Factory build special order)…Plus the obligationary $ 7000 spend at Power Torque engines on the required basics..$1600 on a new set of boots prior to sale and the numbers quickly begin to add up.. deduct from that the current asking price of 41K and any talk of *asset* has flown out the window quick smart imho,
Is a mint condition fully loaded Series 111 M6 Monaro worth 41K in today’s heavily discounted new car market ? …judging from the response to date from blanket advertising…personally I think not…and that’s with some heavy hinting on the word negotiable. Is it a desirable car ?…most certainly……just as a brand spanking new 6LTR VZ SS is highly desirable for those canny buyers wizened in the ways of new car sales.....;)
What will each of the two vehicles be worth in 5 years from now ?….well that the $64,000 dollar question ..........I'd happily :driving: either car

[LSX-438]

I have noticed used munro prices seem to have gone up very recently too, but onlybased on the used car websites. i think it is perhaps a temporary thing as Mark suggests. personally i think the VE launch will kill off the novelty for a long time.

[747]

I had been looking for a good value Monaro for ages. Ended up winning abid on ebay of all places. Flew to Canberra 2 days ago and drove home yesterday. There are a few Monaros out there that started life as company/buisness cars that were never 100% loved. The market has now changed more to the enthusiast. There are a few new Monaros left in dealerland that dealers are trying to get more than retail price for.

I wanted devil yellow in auto and I only found 2 good ones. A 2004 in Melbourne with a roof and 16000 kms ($53000) and the 2003 I bought with 45000kms for $39000.

I could have bought a new SS but honestly that would be a very old looking car in 6 months, whereas the Monaro will live on.

I think there will always be a market for good Monaros. AS for an investment - go put your money in the bank. This is all about enthusiasm. Money in the back does nothing

[Desertraptor]

Take off the added cost/tax (luxury tax/dealer delivery/on road cost) to get a more realistic starting price then you get a better idea of appreciation.

They maybe increasing in value to the 2nd hand buyer but the original purchaser is not going to see it till they reach a value closer to the original purchase price.

Mine is already insured at a market value which is more than I paid.

[blue monaro]

I wouldn't say getting a Monaro is an investment but they certinly will not depreciate like your standard Commodore / Falcon. I could have nearly brought a new VZSS for what payed for my immaculate Monaro with 30k on the clock, but at the end of the day the SS's are a very common family sedan with a V8. There will be plenty more new models to come.

When Holden announced that it would not produce any more of these cars I knew I had to get one now or never. I searched for 3 months to find my Monaro and it was worth every second of the wait. They do feel differant to the sedans with the more direct steering and sloped coupe roof. These cars were made for the spirited driver, not to do the weekly shopping in. Every time I drive mine I still think "Faaaark this thing feels good". Holden found a good balance between performance and practicality with these cars.

If you want to invest - see a financal advisor!
If you want a car that is so much more than just transport- get a monaro!

[JNP304]

Yes people are definatley holding onto there Monaros especially the HSV coupes. Before they announced the discontinuation you could score a nice GTO for low 40`s even some high 30`s, but now no way.
I missed the boat on a cheap GTO (have to keep saving!) in the mean time I can refer to my SS as the 4 door Monaro! Doesnt quite have the same ring to it as coupe though,

[pteropid]

I kept an eye on the market for 18 months before buying mine. 18 months ago a series 1 (I prefer the interior) manual in quiksilver was about 32-38K private, they are still around the 35 mark. Dealer prices are a different story, you'd be lucky to find one under 40k, which is what I paid for mine 2 months ago, 49k on the clock with holden assist and sat-nav.

As everyone else has said, they really are an experience to drive, I was supprised when I went from a 900kg 4 cyl coupe to the monaro, I was expecting it to be big and heavy but it was amazingly nimble for a 1600kg car. I am totally in love with my munro as is the missus.

When it comes to the investment part, forget it if you buy a new car, you will virtually never make money on it, but second hand is another story. I predict that the current price hike is from people wanting to get in on the "end of production" hype. Prices will drop over the next 18 months but within about 10-15 years those that bought their cars second hand, have garaged them and managed to keep the k's under 100,000 should be able to get more back than what they paid, it'll take 20-30 years before you can make any real money off them.

[agg25]

I don't think they'll appreciate just yet, just depreciate slower than other Holdens. In a few years time I think the price will bottom out and slowly start rising, maybe in 10 years time.
If they were more limited in production then the time to rise again would be shorter.

[alexcs]

I'm happy to be proven wrong over time, but I think the Series 1/2/3 models will be worth more in a few years. I feel that the smooth, non bastardised shape (pre US influenced VZ) will date much better.

you reckon? the vz monaro is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of looks than the rest of them, which actually do look like two door commodores.

[dyno junkie]

you reckon? the vz monaro is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of looks than the rest of them, which actually do look like two door commodores.

I'm with planetdavo on this one.

I've got one of the first CV8's to hit the market, and initially thought WOW I've gotta get one of the last when the CV8Z's where announced.

Whilst I still appreciate them in Fusion, I didn't buy one.

[planetdavo]

you reckon? the vz monaro is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of looks than the rest of them, which actually do look like two door commodores.
I say that because the VZ is the current "fashion" model, with twin pipes and bonnet vents etc etc. Over time, once they all settle down, I feel Mike Simcoe's original smooth shape will be the desirable one, as it doesn't look like a "mix n match" fashion model, just a timeless shape that flows from one end to the other without interruption.

[plonkerchops]

I say that because the VZ is the current "fashion" model, with twin pipes and bonnet vents etc etc. Over time, once they all settle down, I feel Mike Simcoe's original smooth shape will be the desirable one, as it doesn't look like a "mix n match" fashion model, just a timeless shape that flows from one end to the other without interruption.


but that of course is just only your opinion isnt it 'Davo'
Im of the opinion that the VZ is how it should have looked like from the beginning far from being 'fashionable' but more like it meant the business.....

[dannyz]

Agreed, i guess im biassed but i never liked the munros enough to WANT one untill the VZ's came out! they look much more aggressive and look the part of a performance coupe!!! the twin pipes and the vents on the bonnet make it look tougher! well thats my opinion! but opinions are like as#holes, everyones got them!!!

back to the topic... i have realised that the cv8's are not really budging on price compared to sedans like the clubby or ss's which are steadily dropping! i dont think they will appreciate in the next decade, but there are people thinking that they can sell a car more then what they paid for it! i have seen a few cv8z's in this catagory where the asking price is around 65k with 9000kms on the clock??? Of course its great owning a CV8 knowing that they probably wont ever depreciate like other cars, and in 3-5 years time will still be valued at a reasonable price!

Those who think of it as an investment, keep dreaming, put your money to shares or a property instead, i dont think it will ever be a "decent" investment compared to other things!

danny

[planetdavo]

but that of course is just only your opinion isnt it 'Davo'
Im of the opinion that the VZ is how it should have looked like from the beginning far from being 'fashionable' but more like it meant the business.....
As the future hasn't yet happened, neither of us nor anyone else really know!
But, that bonnet (and half sized boot) only happened because the Yanks wanted "THEIR" GTO, not "OUR" Monaro. Some people love that bonnet, and others hate it. That's a whole different subject that has already been covered.
But, look at the HQ-HX Monaro. Almost everyone prefers the HQ look. Simple timeless style. By the time the bastardised HX ugly one with extra bits hanging off it came around, they almost couldn't give them away, and they're still not that desirable. Holden stopped the VZ Monaro well before it reached that point of course, but extra bits hanging off it sounds awfully familiar........

[markone2]

but extra bits hanging off it sounds awfully familiar........


240 Z.......priceless ( nearly ) ......280Z...valued on remaining registration

[mickeyVX350]

I love mine... 2002 Devil 6 speed with 25000 Kms. I bought it with 18K on it for 46000 back in 2004.

I have just replaced the bumper though (it was "bumped")

I will definately be holding onto this car.

[plonkerchops]

As the future hasn't yet happened, neither of us nor anyone else really know!
But, that bonnet (and half sized boot) only happened because the Yanks wanted "THEIR" GTO, not "OUR" Monaro. Some people love that bonnet, and others hate it. That's a whole different subject that has already been covered.
But, look at the HQ-HX Monaro. Almost everyone prefers the HQ look. Simple timeless style. By the time the bastardised HX ugly one with extra bits hanging off it came around, they almost couldn't give them away, and they're still not that desirable. Holden stopped the VZ Monaro well before it reached that point of course, but extra bits hanging off it sounds awfully familiar........
No need to hate it just cos the yanks insisted on it...hell they just might know a thing or 2 as to what constitutes a muscle car . To me the early Monaros were more a grand tourer ( 2 door Calais?)
I think your analogy between HQ and its subsequent models there after and VX to VZ a little questionable , despite the exhaust and bonnet ( and I guess the dashboard ) theres not a lot to compare the 2 two

[alexcs]

no bias involved either :)

[planetdavo]

No need to hate it just cos the yanks insisted on it...hell they just might know a thing or 2 as to what constitutes a muscle car . To me the early Monaros were more a grand tourer ( 2 door Calais?)
I think your analogy between HQ and its subsequent models there after and VX to VZ a little questionable , despite the exhaust and bonnet ( and I guess the dashboard ) theres not a lot to compare the 2 two
The Monaro was never conceived as Holden's "muscle car". That is HSV's job. It was conceived as a four door car that had a two door coupe screaming to get out of it. It's not too hard to find the designers words saying that in print....
A couple of you seem to think I don't actually like the VZ Monaro look. I don't mind it actually, but it wasn't enough to make me sell mine. BUT, the VZ has a mix of a couple of different styles, and LOOKS like a facelifted model at the front compared to the rear, with it's angular headlights and bar and bonnet vents, and the reat being super smooth. That, I believe, will date it in the future, and make it a little less desirable than the earlier ones. THAT was the link to the past that you haven't understood. This thread isn't about which one you or me prefer anyway......

[Monaro427]

I bought mine about a year ago. Was Holden certified and everything. The closest I found on carsales now is ~$5k more. :-)

[chris_vysv8]

Yah... I think it's gonna be a VE SS for me when they start coming off leases into the 2nd hand market.

[markone2]

Just for the info of Monaro owners......Dealer just poped over to my humble abode ......( unaware of occupants current occupation :) ) and offered to buy the 03 M6 for 37K on the spot......good offer from dealer imho .......but he's back on his bicycle :lol:

[Monaro427]

Just for the info of Monaro owners......Dealer just poped over to my humble abode ......( unaware of occupants current occupation :) ) and offered to buy the 03 M6 for 37K on the spot......good offer from dealer imho .......but he's back on his bicycle :lol:

I've had notes on my car about selling it. It's great. I also had a note from some chick describing herself in detail and leaving her phone number. Never rang as I didn't think my g/f would appreciate it. :)

EDIT: Plus, I didn't wanna ruin the mental picture from her description. I have found that they don't always describe themselfs accurately.

[markone2]

I've had notes on my car about selling it. It's great. I also had a note from some chick describing herself in detail and leaving her phone number. Never rang as I didn't think my g/f would appreciate it. :)

EDIT: Plus, I didn't wanna ruin the mental picture from her description. I have found that they don't always describe themselfs accurately.

:idea: I'll take those odds :lol: ....have Airline in Brisbane ....will travel.....number is....???

[keen]

There's a 02 GTO(silver) in the tradeing post for $36kono.Almost seems the monaro have held value better than the coupes?

[zacz]

I've had notes on my car about selling it. It's great. I also had a note from some chick describing herself in detail and leaving her phone number. Never rang as I didn't think my g/f would appreciate it. :)

EDIT: Plus, I didn't wanna ruin the mental picture from her description. I have found that they don't always describe themselfs accurately.

hey Monaro 427 - where were you parked when you got the note? I may go park there myself and see if i get any offers! :goodtime:

[Monaro427]

hey Monaro 427 - where were you parked when you got the note? I may go park there myself and see if i get any offers! :goodtime:

Gawler place :-)

[GTS LSA]

These are 4 sale prices !!! I would like to see the "sold" prices

I bought my GTOZ for the "HSV" factor / the LS2 (which is a weapon) / and the deadset "horn factor":drool: :dance:

For mine... I will leave making money up to Real Estate / Business / Shares and in 20 years time you could buy a million Monaros' if you really wanted...........:headbang:

[Monaro CV8-R]

ONLY 350 Turbine CV8-R's made....now that's rare! I know that about 3 have been written off already, so that leaves 347. Approx 65% were auto's so having a manual with very low klms (under 30,000) i'm feeling pretty confident about future appreciation in value!!!:cool: The rarer the car the greater the chance of future appreciation!

[chris_vysv8]

A very good candidate for the Top Gear "future classic" wall. The limited Monaros are:

1. Rare
2. Beautiful
3. Interesting

hmmmm :love:

[LTDCV8R]

ONLY 350 Turbine CV8-R's made....now that's rare! I know that about 3 have been written off already, so that leaves 347. Approx 65% were auto's so having a manual with very low klms (under 30,000) i'm feeling pretty confident about future appreciation in value!!!:cool: The rarer the car the greater the chance of future appreciation!

I also have a CV8R Turbine and mine is also manual. :woot: (Only 120 manuals were made.) I purchased it as a keeper as it was expensive. I love it and am sort of glad that they are starting to disappear. I honestly believe that they are the best of the breed. Color wise I have not found its equal (personal preference) and I am personally not a fan of the bonnet scoops.

Because I purchased this for the long haul, I believe that over time there will be less around and my vehicle will at least hold its original purchase price. Maybe wishful :D, but given the model and paint, I really think it is possible.

I must say in trailing however, that I did review the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the other day in the flesh, and given money, and the charcoal finish, it would be in my driveway any day. It was the most beautiful car I have seen. A pure work of art especially the internal hand stitched leather. :driving:

All the best to all.

[Greg 106]

Hi all, good to see this thread back and running because its an interesting talking point...

I may be personally biased, but I tend to believe that the GTS coupes (with only 452 ever built in series I, II, III - someone correct me if I'm wrong) will become the most collectable in years to come. The combination of drop-dead gorgeous looks, C4B engine, AP racing brakes, premium leather interior... etc etc etc... and of course the GTS badge heritage will hold them in good stead. You just have to look at which of the old monaros currently fetch the higher prices, and it is the GTS models and Bathurst specials.

My 2 cents but I do believe that they (all monaros) will at least hold their values in the future. As others have previously advised though, your money would be better served in the stockmarket or property market if you're looking for an investment.

[VT-099]

I was looking around at car prices the other day and noticed for the same money I spent on my 2002 M6 CV8 you can get a 2004 M6 Maloo. The Munro is holding out pretty damn well. My brother has also recently bought a 2002 A4 SS for less than half what the Monaro cost, so the sedans are still plummeting.

[V6 JDT]

Problem in the UK at the moment is that Vauxhall are knocking out the last of the VXR Monaros at around 27K GBP and this has seriously depreciated all the older models. Lets hope we see a bit of appreciation in a couple of years. The UK owners certainly appreciate them big time!:yahoo:

[jayjay]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering updating VIII GTO LE to a VZ GTO before their all gone.

Is the car that different or should I just hold on to mine .

Thanks


Torn

[michaels1v8]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering updating VIII GTO LE to a VZ GTO before their all gone.

Is the car that different or should I just hold on to mine .

Thanks


Torn

Personally if you can get a decent price for the VIII GTO LE then I would sell up and grab a VZ GTO.

Purely for the 6lt though...

Could be cheaper to stroke out the motor you got now though....

In other words if your updating for power then yes I would do it or stroke the GTO you have now...

If not then no best to save the $$$

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Just putting my 2 cents in here.

I love the 'wow' factor associated with these cars. Just the response you get from people gives you a sense of pride to drive it. Nothing against an SS, but a monaro is something (in my opinion) totally different to drive and it has a certain 'feel' to it.
YES i agree my wife wont get rid of her GTO for a new gts she recons they dont have the WOW :thumbsup:

[spank]

when i was looking for my new car i was torn between a ve r8 or a gto, looking at them both side by side the the GTO was saying take me or ill bash ya and the R8 was saying whatever, the GTO to me definately had wow factor and this car i will keep for a while, if it retains value or not i dont care its like a piece of art to me i dont even have to drive it to appreciate it, just like looking at it, sure i could have invested the money and made more money (or lost ) but at the end of the day money wasnt what it was all about

[Pickles]

Yep, go for the VZ GTO, the ONLY Coupe with 6 litres. As far as appreciation goes,--well who knows, personally I don't care--I just love driving the thing (when the a/c is working that is!), & yes Wayne, I like looking at it too.
Cheers, Pickles.

[traumadog]

For what it's worth, it might be worth it at some point to "reimport" a USDM GTO to Australia...

From what I've heard, many '04 GTO's have dropped like a rock in price - some are now well below US $18,000...

[CV8Monaro]

Been debating seriously about what to do when my two year lease runs out in April....part of me says re-finance the lease for a couple of years and the other part says up it to a GTO...

I got my Monaro for a rock bottom price and could sell it at $50,000 for not much of a loss....

I think the only way it will really appreciate is wrap it up and put it in storage, but you can't do that to a car like this, it NEEDS to be driven!!!

[Dane VN V8]

For what it's worth, it might be worth it at some point to "reimport" a USDM GTO to Australia...

From what I've heard, many '04 GTO's have dropped like a rock in price - some are now well below US $18,000...

How much would that be in australian dollars?

Remember you need the drivers side converted to the right side for australian road rules which would cost $5000-$10,000 and then you would want to put the australia body-kit on as I do think the USA body-kits for the GTO are crap (my opinion) so thats another $5000-$7000 for a Genuine Body-kit. So it would cost you around $15000 to make it look like an Australian GTO Monaro and apply with Australia road rules PLUS the money to IMPORT and BUY IT.

I dunno know about the one considering we already have OUR OWN GTO'S over here :werd: .