10 CHEAP Hot Hatchbacks With INSANE PERFORMANCE! (Under £3,000)

[@CarsWithJB]

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[@doltisss]

Could you do a budget video on rwd cars?

[@jakey9065]

picked up a r56 cooper s on the 8th of this month. It goes like absolute stink and the exhaust note even though it's stock is great. The engines aren't too bad if you look after them from what i can tell. I actually had a conversation with the guy selling that second r53 you showed and he seemed like a top bloke. For some reason he never returned my calls though so i went for the r56 instead.

[@YouriMaats]

I recently bought a Peugeot 207 Rc (also known as a gti) and that car is a real hothatch for the country roads🚗💨

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah I tried to include the 207 GTI in this list but sadly couldn’t find any available under £3k!

[@LIMITLESSMEDIAUK_]

@@CarsWithJB cause they're so hard top come by now they're very rare

[@sionjones1257]

I love mine, had to have the timing chain tensioners done on it though, absolutely avoid nailing it from cold 😂 give it five minutes of normal driving to warm up, it's a very sensitive engine

[@stari6840]

Never heard good thing till 2014 model cars with that engine

[@sionjones1257]

@@stari6840 Mine is a 2008, it's a fantastic car, just a shame the tensioners went

[@finleyspetch5954]

Just bought myself an st150 last week and definitely agree with your comments on the handling! Great fun little motor

[@joeyoung6429]

I’m thinking about buying one in a few months, do you recommend?

[@finleyspetch5954]

@@joeyoung6429 100%

[@darrenlaville4993]

I brought a polo gti 9n3 as a little project car a few months ago, what a great car… revo stage 1, exhaust and intake transform it. They only weigh 1167kg, power to weight is on point with 220bhp.. the 1.8 20v turbo is such a strong engine, and they are only going up in price.

[@EtonieE25]

@ Darren L. Yep the power to weight ratio, a very important bit a lotta peeps miss out on

[@CarsWithJB]

Unreal - you’ve done well there, I’d consider one as my next daily depending on what makes sense at the time!

[@darrenlaville4993]

@@CarsWithJB they do make a really good daily, I use it on the weekends. My daily is a BMW 118d company car, so when I jump into the polo It always puts a smile on my face… suspension is next on the list of mods. I find there is not a lot of aftermarket upgrades for this year of polo.. its definitely the forgotten GTI. Grab one quick before people start to clock on😁

[@chrisuk1287]

Really good content as usual, thanks :) Not a BMW fan usually but out of that list for me, the 1 series, mainly for the rear wheel fun :) Oh and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 100K SUBSCRIBERS ACHIEVED, well done :)

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers Chris - hugely appreciated!

[@lukedaley17]

Brilliant video. Some of these cars on my own personal list of good first cars.

[@CarsWithJB]

I’ve included some in first car lists in the past for that exact reason!

[@luisalvarenga3806]

Wonderfull video! I got the chance to get a Seat Leon 2003 with some details but I wasn't expecting that this car is capable to share some part with VW group and they are really cheap to get, also the feeling of driving it is awesome!

[@CarsWithJB]

Ah amazing!

[@cdjones7605]

Once upon a time you could get a nice 330ci E46 In that category though for whatever reason the prices for them have gone up ridiculously recently despite the fuel price increase

[@leoglasmeyer2853]

M3 are skyrocketing so much that people opt for non-M 3 series as their project cars. The 330 is the closest in terms of power so there you have why. Same happened with e36 325i and same with e30 325is/ix

[@dan_1150]

I bought my 64 plate (2014) Vauxhall Corsa VXR on 100k miles with a full service history, tons of paperwork and one mature owner from new for £3500. Runs and drives like a brand new car. I love it to bits. There are gems out there!

[@sssagoo]

Haven’t seen one of your vids for a while, you were good before but your growth has made you even better. It’s nice to see.

[@hakunamitatas8525]

Getting a bmw 123d coupe on Monday can’t wait

[@CarsWithJB]

Congrats on the purchase!

[@dionwilkinson3028]

well done for 100k subs dude

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers man!

[@dionwilkinson3028]

no probs

[@Fatgunner]

Vrx do look lush but I got a 208 gti as a daily driver as the interior and comfort sold it for me that and performance always puts a smile on my face.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Triple checking we enjoyed the video at the end there at 12:09 😄 No surprises that the Polo is your favourite! I'd have that 2nd after the Panda I think, always had a soft spot for that. It did come out when I owned a Punto though so I'm a bit biased, I just think it looks the part (if driven by a young person) and seems like a proper fun car, not trying to be too serious.

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha hopefully it should be edited out by now - running to a tighter schedule than ever as I have a 2.5 week holiday coming up that I need to make videos for! I think my second slot might also be unsurprising though, the Skoda!

[@ApothecaryTerry]

@@CarsWithJB Holiday! But you've only been working a full time job and basically doing another full time job making content, why would you need a holiday? 😆

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Mini all day long only because Ive had several good choice but we're was the Clio 182 you can definitely get 1 for upto £3000 ,polo GTi the 1.8t is a beauty I've had several Audi's with that engine and never had a minutes problem just serviced regularly and oil changes every 6-7000 . Brilliant as ever tiger lol JB

[@Tougebeat]

What about the Swift Sport 125hp?

[@lucagaio964]

Alfa romeo Mito Quadrifalgo verde 1.4l Turbo 170bhp, this is what i own. Incredible car not sure what the price of them are now i got mine around £4000. Little rocket.

[@CarsWithJB]

Love the MiTo QV, particularly with the Sabelt carbon backed seats!

[@lucagaio964]

@@CarsWithJB 100%, unfortunately didn’t get that spec 🥺😂

[@adambarna6575]

I had a fieSTa ST150 and I loved it, but it had oil consuming problem ( more than 1l oil/100km 🙄) although it was a fun car to drive. Now I have a Focus ST170 its almost as fun as the fieSTa but for daily use or for long roads the focus ST is a better car for me and the interior not feel as cheap as the fieSTas 😁😁

[@JonSheppardsells]

There's alot of cars you could put in this depending on age like a saxo vts, audi a3 s line.

[@joeg8186]

Brabus smart Forfour 177 bhp 0-60 6.9 seconds got mine £2400 25000 miles 😆

[@CarsWithJB]

That’s unreal, you’ve done well!

[@rossalexander9598]

Good video, enjoyed it. Fave car on the list is the corsa VXR.

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

The polo gti deserved top spot for me as that gen is so rare to see it seems, many chavs own the vxr even tho it’s a great car

[@iansprokholt6311]

try searching for a grande punto tjet, 120 pk standard, 165pk 285Nm chipped. 0-100 in under 8 seconds

[@YoYoZamolo]

Not really a big car person to be honest, but Iv subscribed due to the fact you have put all the time stamps in your description 🤣

[@aki-sid]

Hey JB. With more people getting automatic cars these days, I think a top 10 automatic car video would be great

[@Mike98880]

That’s a cool idea

[@stat1865]

Or top ten proper manual cars since most cars are automatic

[@CarsWithJB]

I can have a look 👀

[@aki-sid]

@@CarsWithJB awesome mate, can't wait to see your top 10! I think it might be difficult making a sub 5k budget top 10 just because autos tend to be unreliable. Saying that I'm eyeing the Z4 E85 for around 5k and it's pretty much bulletproof

[@pianomirror4833]

I've owned a sirocco, golf R and Audi TT and maintain in a race where you never get a long enough straight to go over 70 the mini will keep with near anything. The golf R was a superior machine to the mini but could never love the golf like I loved my cooper s, the golf was an excellent machine but the mini was like a beloved family pet.

[@y55en45]

JB theres literally no pandas left on auto trader for less than 3k. 1.4L ones at least. idk whats happened to the market

[@lilfrxshie3770]

How much is the insurance for The BMW 120D for a 20 years old?

[@andrewfield8562]

C2 vts 125 bhp most are well under 2k 0-60 8.3 not rapid but a decent warm hatch similar performance to the fiesta 150

[@halfpint3187]

Not long up after celebrate st paddy’s and this wee better pops up to aid my recovery top man JB

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha hope you had fun!

[@halfpint3187]

Yeah brother nothing says good night waking up with Guinness hat 🎩 on and people Irish dancing in ir living room kid need to get urself up Scotland soon mate u love it 😊

[@EtonieE25]

Another great video 👍

[@CarsWithJB]

Thanks man!

[@persezyra]

Citroen C4 VTS 2008/7 Seat Leon FR 2008/7 Honda CRZ 2010 8th Gen Si Coupe, Type R UFO 2007/8 Audi S3 2008 Vectra 2008 Celica GTS More like 5k to 10k to be more realistic

[@antop4597]

leon FR and performance don't belong in the same sentence..

[@Redzz]

Seat Ibiza FR?, go for cheaper and imo look better than the polo gti not to mention lower insurance

[@CarsWithJB]

A nice little car for sure - my uncle used to have one

[@Redzz]

@@CarsWithJB the 1.8ts are amazing

[@DriftedDreams]

Can you do a video on the best cars you can get under 5k that have automatic gears. I have a disability that means I physically cannot use manual gears and think a lot of people would benefit.

[@CarsWithJB]

I’ve got autos on my list to make so will see what I can do!

[@DriftedDreams]

@@CarsWithJB thanks man, appreciate the response. 👍👍 Love the content too, keep it coming.

[@nahnatsnotme937]

Corsa VXR’s gearbox’s are made from chocolate!

[@warrenheapy2373]

I really want another fiesta st but can't get one in Portugal

[@CarsWithJB]

Are they not available in Portugal?

[@warrenheapy2373]

@@CarsWithJB I've been looking but no luck.2008 is the easiest I could find.

[@saabviggen00]

No idea what resale is in the UK, but I'd take a 2k yr model Saab Viggen over at least 1/2 this list. Whether it's appreciation or driving fun. yeah..

[@jeremywentworth1833]

As an owner of multiple Saab's you won't get a viggan for anything like £3000 and not that many in the UK

[@Tiwey]

these prices are off compared to germany where these vehicle sell for double to triple of that price. Market in germany is broken

[@jamespepperell]

WOW no Suzuki swift 🤯🤯🤯

[@CarsWithJB]

I love a good swift sport as much as the next person!

[@shad0w275]

12:10 JB, you may need to re-edit that outro lol

[@CarsWithJB]

Well spotted 😅

[@maxgv4703]

Im saving up for a type r ep3

[@mk1302]

The clio rs

[@DCU_]

Kinda mad the MiTo wasn't in the list😂

[@martythemk3fiesta59]

WHERE'S THE EP3 ON THIS LIST

[@richowdhury8249]

Never understood why the Panda got a 6 speed but the Abarth 500s got stuck with 5. Brilliant cars though and insanely practical for the size

[@CarsWithJB]

Very strange - do the 595s and 695s also have 5 speeds?

[@richowdhury8249]

@@CarsWithJB As far as I know they do. With the manual boxes anyway, not sure about the autos. Great vid btw!

[@caffeineisking8132]

Under 3k you may feel the performance once then proceed to spend 10k fixing the sheds

[@gaz8577]

The Skoda absolutely does not do 0-60mph in 7.1s as standard 😂😂

[@rrrrr-s3q]

Well it does

[@gaz8577]

​@@rrrrr-s3q Nope. 9.2s

[@rrrrr-s3q]

@@gaz8577 the stock 0-60 is measured 7-8 seconds on vrs fabias

[@gaz8577]

​@@rrrrr-s3q Not in 2006

[@alihamzeh4788]

Most of the cars mentioned are very unreliable

[@Sunstepa]

Vauxhall is very beautiful. But it's a british thing with stupid taxes, rarity and right steering wheel. 🤡

[@quickreviewchannel6931]

420th like

[@CarsWithJB]

Huge 😅

[@lafingas555]

Disliked for constant begging for the like button.

[@CarsWithJB]

Commenting’s even better for engagement than liking - much appreciated!

[@syrus1233]

What do u think about the suzuki swift sport? i just got one for my first car its really quick and fun on corners. It being manual makes it better

[@hugopetch7012]

I got an ST150 as my first car, Paid 3k for it too, amazing car, couldn't ask for anything better, also still does 7.9 to 60 even 15 years later !

[@NorthCamZ]

My favourite is a ZR 160, cheap to buy, run and get parts for. As long as the head gasket is done it's a great buy

[@tiggertay16]

Yes, the problem with the VXR is piston number 4, these engines come out semi forged, not fully. So if you stage 2 map it without fully forging the engine i can almost guarantee that piston number 4 will melt and or go to space. One or the other.

[@nvr5073]

that’s such weird design from vauxhall

[@AnarchyCars]

What about.a stage 1 will that still affect piston 4

[@DOBS13]

Id of personally said the grande punto T-jet, 120hp turbo from standard and a lot of owners have got them to 200hp with bolt ons and 300-350hp with heavy modifications. Decent handling and such a cheap car up until recently

[@RG-go2oz]

I have exactly this car running 260 bhp

[@monk3yboy69]

260HP on a Pinto… I’m thinking it’s a scary ride ? 😀😀

[@RG-go2oz]

@@monk3yboy69 weighs about 1050kg so yeah it’s a bit of a handful

[@Jay-ty6uj]

Yes good shout t jet for 200 or a tdo4 kit perfect capabilitys

[@craZy_y0]

My favourite is probably the Fiesta ST150, though the Polo GTI is a close second for sure

[@CarsWithJB]

I love the Fiesta, just can’t find a reason to get one!

[@andrewmarriott4033]

Didn’t see the corsa coming in at no 1 but very pleased with that 👍

[@CarsWithJB]

It’s just too quick for the money!

[@alanwall8140]

Awesome video :) I think warm hatch that’s overlooked and quirky is the mg zr 160 and also becoming not so common 🤙

[@CarsWithJB]

It just missed out on the list, I literally had it on my shortlist!

[@raff_spriggles_tfn5910]

I was just going to suggest one of these !

[@aidencleary62]

I know the point of this channel is to list cheap budget cars but would you ever do a one off for more expensive cars? Say 20-25k max? I love the channel but I would love to learn about more cars on a higher budget

[@CarsWithJB]

Absolutely - I’ve done quite a few, but my next hot hatch video specifically will be at a higher budget 🤙🏽

[@Lasttruegrafters]

He literally said in the first two minutes he’ll do a different budget 👍🏼

[@aidencleary62]

@@Lasttruegrafters he just said “a different price range”, I simply suggested a price range I would like for him to do in the future as he’s rarely touched that range in his videos

[@jmsx14]

Golf R all dayyyy

[@aidencleary62]

@@jmsx14 that’s the plan mate, been saving for months now

[@neilridge7036]

Boring intro just get on with it

[@danl4252]

Been looking at the newer shape Polo GTIs from Volkswagen (6C shape) But can’t quite afford one outright and the finance is exceptionally high. Think it’s about 10% APR which means you end up paying about £2/3K over the odds, which I can’t justify. Didn’t really think about the 9N3. May have a look, might be able to find a nice example

[@CarsWithJB]

You could definitely get into a nice 9n3 GTI for no more than £6k - just do a bit of hunting! The 6C is lovely though

[@lewismoore9n3]

My 9n3 polo is only a 1.4, not the 1.8 but still a great car! Definitely recommend looking for a 1.8 👌

[@danl4252]

@@lewismoore9n3 only thing that would put me off is the timing chain I think. I guess at this kind of age you don’t really know would probably be just better off getting it done

[@carlbrown2123]

you did it mate! So happy you got to 100k subs!. Double it by 2023? Easy.

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha cheers man, I’ll see what I can do!

[@carlbrown2123]

You made buy the 2004 r53 mini cooper s aswel. 1.6.k I got it for. Going to be a track weapon.

[@HowDoIPlayAgain]

Congrats on 100K!! Can't wait to see your silver play button🎉

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers man! Neither can I 😅

[@goobagooba8448]

Video idea, JB! Would you be able to make a video on the differences between GTI GTR TFSI VVTI i1, i2, i3, i4 ect. Always love the vids. I've learnt so much from your vids. Ive even got my 10 year old brother watching your vids. Keep up the WICKED content! One of the best car channels on KZbin! 💯

[@j0shw1lliams71]

Hey, would you be able to do the best automatic cars for first time drivers. My budget is 4.5k

[@CarsWithJB]

Autos are on my list!

[@melmccaughey3987]

Best cars with zero tax would be great video

[@peteglanton9259]

R56 Mini Cooper D - post 2011 with BMW engine 👍

[@DboyX]

Polo gti 9n3 would be a good pick !! Trying to upgrade from a standard 9n myself

[@stuartdavison5540]

Just bought a vrs, brilliant little cars.

[@xrenxshawx]

What about alfa giulietta? I have one and it's amazing, 1.4tb 170 hp. There's a 2.0d 170hp. They drive like a proper alfa not a mito ha. Respond well to a remap. Also maybe a cat d 1.7t 230hp Surely an alfa badge being rare holds some value, styling matches new model merc a class, even though could be from 2010! I'd say best lucking hatch back in this price range for a 5 door.. family car withover boost. 0 to 60 7.2 quicker for 1.7.

[@Alex.Hubball]

Congratulations on 100k subs 🚀

[@stevensimms7014]

Congrats on 100k mate Been so close for a while Glad you got there :)

[@kelvinogden4073]

Definitely the polo but the loopy lupo is another good offering 👍

[@CarsWithJB]

I do love the Lupo GTI!

[@AmartoSengupta]

Just got myself a 2006 Leon mk2 FR with the 200hp EA113 engine. The only other car i'd be tempted by is a 1 series tbh!

[@bensampson5610]

Im buying corsa vxr nurburgring edition, the engine has been forged, will the reliability on them bed alot better now and what's the chances of the piston going?

[@Hondafn]

Honda civic ep3 Ford focus St150 Toyota corolla t sport Honda civic fn2 Mk5 golf gti

[@joeg8186]

You need to go for a drive in a smart forfour brabus 1.5t think It would be high on your list. 😊

[@kitler01]

Instead of the panda you can get the Fiat 500 1.4 that’s the same bhp and Lighter

[@boothy4879]

Can't believe you don't like Mini's, drive one you'll change your mind. Best built car by far on the list. There built like tanks

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha I’m happy to have my mind changed!

[@damirdrazic5155]

great but these cars in croatia are selling for double of 3k

[@nickk8045]

Would have the fabia as a daily if it wasnt for ulez

[@stormforce3621]

I will keep my Renault Megane F1 thanks!

[@AriusOne]

just rs. not vrs ;)

[@tomcoxon3520]

Pick up an a3 3.2 for less than 3k 250 bhp

[@JonSheppardsells]

I got the mini cooper s. They are actually 6.5 sec I got mine for an extra 500 pounds a jcw uprated one pushing 220bhp

[@innercircle9869]

You forgot the peugeot 206 gti 137bhp

[@egelator]

The corsa opc i think its pretty overrated

[@justsmashing4628]

Add £3000 for tax & insurance 😊

[@jordanbird2664]

Didn’t see one hot hatch in this video 💀🤣

[@Stoixodetiss]

I got a GOLF 5 gt. I bought it 4k eur

[@sheffcitys2forgedinsteel255]

Recently just got a Volvo V40 D4 r design 2.0, can you please Bro give me some information about if it's a good car, or if anything goes wrong with them

[@Jack-lo1uc]

New mini! ..... No No No No Nooooo!!

[@priyanshuadhikari1830]

Where’s the Abarth punto

[@andy00grant]

I had a 2016 Corsa I bought brand new and it was faultless. In nearly 4 years it needed 2 tyres. Reasonably quick buy a bit heavy to be really good fun for me.

[@buntrockstudios]

Love your channel bro been a subscriber since your polo content days ❤

[@checktheskies5040]

Corsa im afraid ❤

[@slambo70]

Slow down dude!

[@JoshSmith-tw3fk]

Big up dude apologies was prepping for batman film

[@CarsWithJB]

No worries broski!