Here are your picks for the next expensive car enthusiast: Jalopnik

I hope the 2014 Ford Focus ST I used during Covid is appreciated at the same rate as the problematic, overpriced RS. I don’t need 100 hp anymore to have fun, because the 250 hp that the ST has is enough.

Submitted by: George Z

WRX STIs and Evos are definitely the next bubble. Especially unmodified garage queens. Doug Demuro just released a “brand new” 04 STI and it’s already worth almost $70,000 with 6 days left on the auction.

Submitted by: iBMarloV12

Taking it a step further, I expect the market to appreciate unmodified Legacy GTs (especially the Spec-B with the STI 6-Speed) and Forester XTs. These cars are becoming increasingly difficult to find. I wouldn’t be surprised if the MK 7 and 7.5 GTI/R market goes crazy in the coming years.

Submitted by: Echo Chamber

This isn’t to say the Forester XT and Legacy GT aren’t as good – I loved my LGT. They’re just less legendary.

I’m waiting for market developments for Boomer cars. One day, the price of a ’65 GT350 Mustang won’t be $150,000, and a Sunbeam Tiger won’t be $70,000.

As for future classics. You have to think that the current Bronco will be in the mix in thirty years.

Submitted by: JohnnyWasASchoolBoy

On a rare occasion I can see the vehicle in question, but I can’t afford it. I KNOW the price is going to rise again and then I will never be able to buy one again.

LC500

Submitted by: TheDuke

I saw the headline and thought, “Ooh, I hope it’s mine!” And look. From your mouth to God’s ears. Happy to sell mine at the height of the market. Only 500 in Race Red. No lowballers, I know what I got.

Submitted by: botska

I could see that the Kia Stinger could grow in popularity. 4 door sleeping cabin. Maybe the 1st gen 4Runner if you can find a stainless one.

Submitted by: McKoogly

In fact, any niche enthusiast will get a hefty label.

Low mileage 6th generation Mach 1 Mustangs

GR Corollas

GR Supra’s manual

Submitted by: Grease tank

Please direct all enthusiastic interest to the manual so I can grab an automatic for cheap.

Ford Maverick. It’s the modern form of the small pickup that Americans have longed for for centuries. In a world where safety and fuel consumption regulations are becoming increasingly strict, I see trucks just getting bigger and bigger. So I see that a new “mini truck scene” is emerging with Mavericks.

Submitted by: Giantsgiants

I don’t want a Maverick, but I don’t want that either not wants a Maverick.

Focus ST/RS would be my vote, so I’ll go with the DC Integra instead. We’re already seeing it a bit, but I think we’re only at the beginning of the curve. Clean title examples are becoming increasingly rare, as are cars with less than 200,000 miles. I think we’ll see every DC Integra with a clean title, ~150,000 miles, and no rust creeping towards 10,000.

Many people who wanted one as a kid can now afford one, and they should be willing to pay a little for one that isn’t a total mess.

And yes…I’m one of those people…finally got the car I swooned over in high school…just got lucky with a clean title 2001 GS with 131,000 miles for a reasonable price (under $5,000)

Submitted by: SantaCruzin

I think these are already on their way, to be honest. I tried to get one when I first started at Jalopnik, but couldn’t find one in my budget that wasn’t made of rust.