Discussion about the actual resale value of a Pro-touring car

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Originally Posted by hp2

If I can buy a new ZL1 for $55k that does all these things, comes with a factory warranty, and can be serviced at any Chevy dealer anywhere, it would take one helluva nice 1st gen to beat the performance per dollar spent equation. What is the nostalgia of the 1st gen body worth over a late model? $10k, $20k, double the new price? If your selling a classic for more than a late model, you have already significantly narrowed your potential market, regardless of the options and performance involved.

You will be lucky to get 35k for that ZL-1 next year.