• FireRetardant@lemmy.world
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      Not always. If you keep that car in good condition and it ends up being a desirable color it it could be considered rare by resale time, you’re just rolling the dice when you buy it with that strategy compared to a more common/basic color.

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        That’s kind of the point, though. The colored cars are less desirable colors, so the resale value drops.

        90% of cars will never become sought after vehicles. If the 10% that could, you’re very likely to have already sold it before it ever became collectable.

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          I agree, also haven’t seen anyone mention the cost of repairs. Buying a car with a common colour will make the replacement of an exterior part much cheaper.

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      More specifically, all of the bright colours tend to fade in the sun over time.

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        22 hours ago

        Is that true today? In my experience it is mostly Japanese cars from the 80s where the fading is a big problem. On the other hand, my country is not having a lot of sun so I guess it could be a problem in other countries with more sun.