Our research is not an indicator of future collectability, but it says a lot about what’s trending hot and what’s not.
1981-1990 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60/FJ62
FJ60 prices have been rising for a few years, but increased sharply in 2018 and in 2019.Like earlier Land Cruisers, it is legendary for being rugged and dependable, but it has more modern creature comforts.
Introduced for the 1981 model year, the larger Land Cruiser FJ60 inherited the 4.2-liter inline-six engine from the FJ40, and its more modern design and amenities helped it compete in the rising sport utility market.
1999-2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Mazda Miata moved much of the enthusiast community near to tears when it was introduced in 1989 for the 1990 model year. Colours were originally limited to red, white and blue and several option packages that included niceties like air conditioning, electric windows, and seat-mounted speakers. A nice removable hard top was offered as was an automatic version, but this option mercifully proved to be unpopular.
1993-2002 Mazda RX-7
Mazda fully embraced the Wankel rotary engine technology back in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until the RX-7 of 1978 that they really got it right, and it’s the RX-7 that is most fondly remembered in the world of rotary-powered cars. The first generation SA/FB RX-7 was a relatively humble car despite its novel engine, and the second generation FC was similarly somewhat basic, although an optional turbocharged model was added to the mix. The third and final generation FD RX-7, however, was an entirely different car. It was more exotic both in its look and in the technology under the bonnet. It was also more expensive and sold in far fewer quantities. From 1978-90, about three-quarters of a million RX-7s had been built, but there were less than 70,000 FD RX-7s built from 1991-2002.
2000-2003 BMW M5 (E39)
The BMW E39 M5 is the ultimate iteration of the original M5 formula that gave us exceptional performance in an unassuming everyday sedan. Refined and a whole lot of fun to drive, Car and Driver called it "the most desirable sedan in the world."
1994-1999 Ferrari F355
“F355 prices peaked in 2016–17 and then started gradually dipping, but then we saw a few massive sales at the end of last year that led to the car making our list. “They look great, sound great, are great driver’s cars, but they’re expensive to maintain.
A total of 11,165 Ferrari F355s were built during their 5-year production run, and they can be thrilling cars to own and drive as long as potential owners are aware of some common maintenance issues. For this reason alone, a careful study of all service records prior to purchase is recommended. Cosmetically, buyers need to keep an eye out for dashboard leather shrinkage as well as interior plastic parts that get "sticky" over time. These issues are somewhat common with Ferraris of the era and can be remedied by specialty shops, but represent a hidden cost to those not sensitive to the problem.
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3
While the E30 M3 was a big hit with enthusiasts, a star on track and a BMW performance icon, the company decided to go in a slightly different direction with the all-new second generation E36 BMW M3 of 1992. Its styling was nearly identical to the standard 3-Series, it was more comfortable, and had more usable power to make it ideally suited to daily driving. That’s not to say the E36 was slow. It had 46 percent more horsepower than its predecessor,handled very well and was generally regarded as one of the best all-around performers of the decade.