Might Chevrolet Caprice Prices Climb Following Its Death?
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The end is nigh for Chevrolet’s V8-powered, rear-wheel drive sedans. We talk about the Chevrolet SS, based on the Holden VF Commodore, quite a bit, but we don’t forget Holden’s second export of this decade, the Chevrolet Caprice.
The Caprice arrived stateside to take over PPV duties from the previous-generation Chevrolet Impala, but since its inception, it’s been fairly unloved by departments across the U.S. Packaging and power have been the sedan’s downfalls, despite boasting a 6.0-liter V8 engine.
However, The Drive makes a striking point: will values for the Caprice PPV climb following its expiration?
The report points to the Ford Crown Victoria, which saw a price jump following its cancellation in 2011. Specifically, a used 2011 Crown Vic (with 81,000 miles) can be had for $15,000. That’s not exactly cheap. The Caprice is newer, better equipped and pushes out a 105 more horsepower over the Crown Vic, making the case for higher values after 2017.
Still, Caprice prices hover lower than the Panther-platform Crown Vic; a Caprice with 84,000 miles can be purchased for under $13,000.
And, like the Pontiac G8, the Caprice has a cult following in the United States, as Holden enthusiasts scoop them up following their decommissioning. A community is key to keeping a car’s relevance and potential value.
So, do you think Caprice values will climb? Or, will it be a forgotten export from the land down under? Talk to us down below.
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just stupid people buy used chevy
Only an idiot would post a comment like kalim’s about Chevy and their buyers on a GM website.
Except this isn’t actually a Chevy. It’s a Holden.
I bought 7 yes Seven of them!!
Consider that the dollar per horsepower value on this car is the most reasonable that GM has offered in a long time in a V8 RWD car. You’re getting a 355hp, 4 door car for a fraction of the price of a Chevrolet SS Sedan that will haul five people, plus all of their stuff, and it’ll run in excess of 150 MPH on demand (L77 V8). AND, if you look around at the various fleet dealers you can find almost new cars heavily discounted just to move them out – since it wasn’t marketed to the civilian population they’re almost an unknown to the family car buyer. This car is a hidden gem, don’t be surprised to see many of these cars remaining in service for a very long, long time.