How many of you think that the 1997, being the first year of the new bodystyle, will become a classic?

I own a 1997 F150 XLT standard cab (black), and I've been considering getting a 2001/2001.5 Cherokee. Jeep killed the Cherokee, and I've always wanted one, so I'm sorely tempted. I definitely need more room for folks, so perhaps a 1997 f150 supercab would be best?

I just don't want to kick myself 20 years from now for giving up such a great vehicle.

 

If it aint' broke...

I'd go with a SCrew if you need more room. I'd personally never buy anything even remotely related to a Do**e...

Best of luck though, whatever you choose to do...

 

Hey! I highly recommend the 1997 Supercabs! They're great trucks! Just don't get one painted like mine, and we'll be okay.

 

If you're looking for a keeper to put in the garage, you're better off with a Lightning, Harley or a Nascar edition. In 30 or 40 years most of these will have been scrapped.

 

myself i would tend to think that if any new vehicle would become a classic then j-150 is probably correct. one of the limited editions would be the way to go.
as far as collectibility though, i just can't see any of todays vehicles holding their value or even increasing in the ways that old muscle cars and trucks have from the past. part of the allure of the oldies today is the fact that it's a vehicle that almost anyone with a little desire and mechanical ability can fix up and maintain. also they are so accepting to mods from the weekend mechanic if your so inclined.
todays vehicles on the other hand are so dependent on electronics and plastic, i don't think people will treasure them the way they do the oldies. also there is the fact that 30 or 40 years ago it was more of a privelege to own a car therefore people fell in love with their vehicles. today it is considered standard to have a car for each person in the house and maybe even an extra just in case. also people now tend to switch vehicles at the drop of a hat. they just don't seem to have the loyalty they used to have.
of course on the other hand i sure hope the '97 becomes collectible. after all i have a "rare" 4x4 short bed flair side.

 

wildchild is on to something here. A lot of people are thinking like kilgoretrout and trying to store vehicles for future collectibility. In the era of classic cars, most were not thinking of value 40 years down the road.