Top 10: 21st Century Classics
With new figures showing that once cars reach the age of 18, owners start cherishing them - we've put together a list of the 21st century cars that are soon to become collectable.
And no, we're not talking about Porsches, or Ferraris or Astons - they were always going to be a classic. These are the ordinary cars that once lined Britain's streets but are now a much rarer site.
Citroen Saxo (1997-2003)
Low running costs, sensible insurance premiums, incentivised 'cashback' finance packages and the not insignificant factor that the Saxo VTR and VTS were both fun to drive - it all added up to making the Saxo a winner.
It was a perfect case of the right car at the right time. Thanks to insurance packages sold through dealerships that allowed younger drivers to not only buy a car on finance, but insure it at a sensible price all wrapped up in one monthly payment, the Saxo VTR and VTS were difficult to argue against, especially among predominantly male buyers aged 18 to 25. Here was a car that was affordable, extremely cool, and an absolute hoot to drive.
Iain Harris on 29 April 2019
I would think the Fiesta ST in all forms deserves to be on the list give the past collectible performance of previous fast Fords.Won't be many in mint condition in years to come
tolabur on 29 April 2019
Personally I drive an Old Mercedes 220 Avantgarde Estate. 2003 and it still is going well.Tes Mercedes are expensive to service. But in my case apart from a Broken Front Spring and a couple of electrical problems. It fine I get wonderful MPG and it's not because I drive slowly. Going down through France into Spain and halfway across Spain it returns well over 55 MPG. This cannot be bad for a 16 year old car, Comfortable Yes. Economical Yes. Attractive Yes,.
In other word it rings my Bell.
This after driving so many different makes over 60 years!
Am I happy with it YES.
Would I like Newer one YES YES,
Just cant afford one.
David Collins
davejcollins@live.com
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