7 Cars Doug DeMuro Predicts Will NOT Increase in Value

Cars Unlikely to Appreciate in Value

• 💡 Doug DeMuro shares his opinion on cars that are not likely to increase in value, cautioning against buying them for investment purposes.
• 📌 The list is alphabetical and includes specific models, with the caveat that exceptionally rare or special variants might still appreciate.

Chevrolet Corvette

• 🚗 Most Chevrolet Corvettes are unlikely to see significant value increases due to high production numbers and the tendency for owners to preserve them as third cars.
• ⚠️ While early models like C1 and C2s, and specific performance variants like the C6 ZR1, may appreciate, the majority of Corvettes, including C4 ZR1s and C5/C6 models, are expected to remain flat or depreciate.

Dodge Viper

• 🐍 The Dodge Viper, particularly Gen 1-3 models, is considered criminally undervalued for the experience it offers but is not expected to see massive appreciation beyond its current range.
• 📈 While some special Gen 5 models and ACRs might rise, the bulk of Vipers are unlikely to significantly outpace inflation or the stock market.

Ford GT (2017-2022)

• 🚀 The new Ford GT is predicted to drop in value due to market saturation, high ownership complexity, and potential lack of long-term manufacturer support, unlike the analog 2005-2006 models.
• 📊 Despite high initial resale values, the 5-year return on investment is modest, and the market is concerned about future ownership costs and parts availability.

Mercedes-McLaren SLR

• 🌟 The Mercedes-McLaren SLR is a special car with a unique design and performance, but its value is hampered by a reputation for extremely high ownership and maintenance costs.
• 📉 Despite its cool factor and performance, the market perception of expensive brake jobs and services, coupled with its similarity to the SL, prevents significant value appreciation.

McLaren Models

• 💨 Even special edition McLarens like the Speedtail, 675LT, Senna, and Elva are not expected to significantly increase in value due to McLaren fatigue in the market and a perception that they were produced primarily for cash infusion.
• 📉 While the P1 is an exception with some potential, its value is hampered by battery issues, and overall, the collectible market is skeptical of McLaren's special models appreciating significantly.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) & 90s Japanese Cars

• 🇯🇵 The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R has seen its value drop after an initial surge, settling into a range comparable to a Supra Turbo, and is not expected to rise further due to continued imports and market saturation.
• 📉 DeMuro believes most 1990s Japanese sports cars have a cap on their market value, with only select examples appreciating moderately, and the R34 is unlikely to be an exception.

Porsche 928

• ⚙️ Except for the rare 928 GTS, most Porsche 928 models are not expected to increase in value because the market doesn't favor its V8 ethos or styling, which deviates from traditional Porsche characteristics.
• 📉 The 928 is seen as a fun car but lacks the finesse and lightweight engineering typically associated with Porsches, and the market has already assessed its value without significant future upside.