15 incredible performance car bargains!

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Are you after some cheap thrills?
No, not like that. Mat’s got a rundown for you today of the most fun cars to drive which you can pick up for next to nothing these days.
It can sometimes seem like you need to remortgage your house to get hold of a fun, fast car, however that’s not necessarily the case. Take a look at the used market and you can find some proper bargains.
We have five categories to choose from including sports saloons, sports coupes, hot hatchbacks, SUVs and estate cars and convertibles. Prices start from as low as £2,000, and go all the way up to £20,000.
So whether you’re after something small and nimble like the Honda Civic Type R, or something brutally fast and practical like the Mercedes AMG E63 estate, there’s something for everyone.
Stick with Mat for the 15 best performance car bargains.
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[@largestella7996]

I know this channel is *technically* just promo for the website, but I have to be honest, Mat and his team make such great content on here 👌

[@APAstronaut333]

Heck yea

[@manilove2pwn]

TERRRIBLE CONTENT STICK TO DRAG RACES AND REVIEWS DISLIKED

[@largestella7996]

@@manilove2pwn Okay bud 👍

[@ishanbordoloi7413]

Ye

[@thadynakat]

@@manilove2pwn go make ur own channel with just drag races & reviews and don't watch this lol

[@alanwayte432]

Might be worth mentioning that despite depreciation making cars cheap, the running costs service costs and parts remain the same, so be sure you can afford this..

[@istimamrian5300]

For some cars, maintanence costs increase with time. So its not unwise to buy old cool enthusiast cars, if you have set aside money for maintanence

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@istimamrian5300 yep. Increased by $300 in each hour.

[@rdspam]

Yes, a CLS AMG service visit could cost the purchase price.

[@starstrikes]

Absolutely. Something like that 130.000 mile CLS AMG sounds on paper like a super bargain, but you could quite literally spend half the value of the car on just services and repairs within a year. Not to mention if something goes seriously wrong with it and you have to take it to a dealer, you’re better off parting it out.

[@faisalleeds]

Also a lot of these will be in the higher road tax brackets. That really puts me off, would never pay£5-600 per year for a car that doesn't get used that much. That's why certain models are difficult to sell on (also when you factor in the servicing and parts costs).

[@salmanshaik1996]

There’s nothing more expensive than buying a cheap performance car 😅. But as always great video Mat!

[@sinenomine4540]

You're wrong. Buying 2 cheap performance cars is more expensive.

[@MegaBYSON]

@@sinenomine4540 you want a cookie attention seeka

[@MM-su4gu]

@@sinenomine4540 You’re wrong. Buying 3 cheap performance cars is more expensive.

[@nihilsinedeo9472]

@@MM-su4gu i'd argue buying 4 cheap performance cars is even more expensive

[@bmw3-er]

@@nihilsinedeo9472 try 5 buddy. Break a leg with 5 of those cool cars!

[@Chris-to-pher989]

It's scary, how car prices almost doubled in the past 20 years.

[@jackpassfield9141]

Scary how house prices doubled in the last 7 years here in Australia

[@mateorios1636]

@@jackpassfield9141 not because of the chinese, but because the lack of new residential infrasctruxture

[@jackpassfield9141]

@@mateorios1636 it's because of a lot of factors but thanks for the clarification on something I never referred to 😂

[@r4aven]

sport saloon - ford Mondeo - Mercedes cls 55 amg - bmw e92 v8 two seats sport cars - mazda rx8 - nissan 350z - Toyota Celica gt4 wagons and suvs - bmw e46 330i touring - Porsche Cayenne 2007 - Mercedes e63 amg wagon hot hatches - 2002 mini Cooper s - honda Civic type r 2005 - vw gold mk5 r32 convertibles:- - bmw z4 2004 - audi s4 2007 - Porsche 911 996 Cabriolet 1999

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also Shelby GT500 2013.

[@damarfadlan9251]

Add also Monaro CV8.

[@aaronrodriguez1410]

I wouldn't get any of those Germans. Just moeny pits

[@r4aven]

i would also add vw scirocco

[@Enthusiastlist]

@@aaronrodriguez1410 cars are a pay to play game. Cheap, reliable, fast. Pick two. I love the e92 m3, plan to get one as a second car soon.

[@dogsandcars202]

Cars are so cheap in the UK I’m so jealous

[@real-eyes-realise-real-lies]

Not to run though 😉

[@Dranzell]

Yeah, because they can't really sell them in the EU, as their steering wheel is in the glovebox.

[@z06dave]

@@Dranzell on the correct side*

[@rudyjilisen]

@@z06dave at least we drive on the right side of the road. can't argue with that.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@rudyjilisen the price in Indonesia now 15x the values from UK. Even so they are still unreliable. Only Hyundai Stargazer is the most reliable.

[@ricequackers]

What's even more interesting is how much new car prices have gone up by in the last 10-20 years (yes, I'm accounting for inflation), especially when it comes to affordable performance cars like hot hatches. Turns out that loading cars up with pointless "safety" tech demanded by regulators does make the modern like-for-like model far more expensive than it used to be.

[@bulldogsnbunniesUK]

Great video, Mat. Thank you. 🙏🏼❤️ There are some superb second-hand cars out there! 🤩

[@MSA_CS40]

Love these type of videos Mat. Thank you for sharing

[@stuartpeacock8257]

Excellent advice Matt,well researched and honest

[@bigduphusaj162]

Are you joking? Are you being sarcastic? He recommended BMWs and Merc🤣

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@bigduphusaj162 yep. BMW, Merc, and Porsche.

[@manwell235]

@@bigduphusaj162 hmm, maybe bcos the vid is about performance car bargains and not family car bargains

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@damarfadlan9251 yeah that's my point... they are known as the biggest money pits in recorded history, utter junk🤣

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@manwell235 what? 🤣🙆‍♀️ mate on the UK Merc & BMW are family cars🤣🤦‍♂️

[@FJx36]

5:06 Mat’s voicecrack😂

[@okithdesilva129]

These are the amazing car videos we love!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also Mx-5 Miata, Mx-5 Eunos Roadster etc.

[@MogsterKupo]

I was like "ooh, sub £5k EP3" then Mat says "it's the EP3 model for those Honda geeks." 😂 I'm not actually a Honda geek though.

[@sebastianzamparooo5654]

You can have such good deals for used cars in the UK, while here in Italy it's almost impossible! The CLS AMG in the video costs around 7 grand while here you can barely find a base model CLS for that price

[@exoticnature224]

Nice Matt, you should do more of these types of vids , or at least once in a while!!

[@LiTeRac]

Fiesta ST150 should be on the list too! Blew the engine on mine after 3 years, but would still recommend it to everyone because it was so cheap.

[@sxmori]

@Butterfly123 strong enough to chuck at your head

[@Ktmzqw]

What happened? Those things are strong

[@LiTeRac]

@@Ktmzqw Connecting rods cracked the block.

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@Ktmzqw who told you they were a strong engine? 🤦 they are terrible

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@LiTeRac ye.

[@melsyoutube]

i loveeee videos like these, please do more for family cars, SUVs, etc!!!

[@zepcrazyfre]

This was a great video! Thanks Mat 💯💯💯😎

[@djism6816]

This are the type of informative videos I need

[@purwantiallan5089]

DJism, me too wanted those infos.

[@SpartanHighKing14]

My dream car is the 2017-2021 Audi TTS. Its so criminally underrated. Its very fast, has great tech, looks stunning, has decent luggage space, has an awesome exhaust note, has superb handling, and is very reliable. Its so sad how few journalists on KZbin have actually reviewed this car. The TTRS is better in every way. I just think its too fast to have as a daily driver.

[@johnjackson2349]

Too expensive also, I agree tts is the sweet spot between performance underrated looks and price

[@user-jw4dh9wv6w]

aint reliable bruh its an audi

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Matt's videos just get better and better.

[@stiviajazi]

Finally a video from which i can benefit practically too :D

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also Honda Civic Type R and Plymouth PT Spider. They are also cheap.

[@Gigachu.]

" Sometimes they can leak water in the boot " - Matt Watson 2022 >>> That's STRAGNE ???

[@charlygriffin2828]

That was actually quite interesting, well done Matt and team

[@purwantiallan5089]

Matt nailed this.

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@purwantiallan5089 🤣🤦

[@johnneal387]

Really good video Matt

[@22vx]

Nice job 👌 thanx! 👍

[@Bghunter96]

That looked like a list of the most expensive to maintain used cars :D but also very nice cars.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Thanks nephew Mat for sharing this.

[@nickw8988]

I was looking at that exact e63 last night wondering what issues it might have. Thanks carwow!

[@youngcali177]

good video, thank you

[@wassgoodiebruh1810]

A 335i E9x series should’ve been there on the list, it comes with a 3.0 twin turbo N54 engine (n55 if it’s the facelift) over 300hp but most of them come tuned with 400-500hp

[@Fearzzy]

335i is famous for being expensive to own, and thats if u don't tune it^ better to go with bmw N/A from that era imo

[@simondoan69]

Can anything below a 335i be considered a performance car though?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Fearzzy the fully tuned 335i E9x has 594bhp actually

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@simondoan69 yep.

[@mrp7150]

Yep, mines at 500hp and doesn't cost much to get it there. Love it 👌

[@AsadMulla]

1:37 the E46 M3 convertible with AC wheels in Estoril Blue in the background. What a car

[@somerandomfella]

Absolutely bonkers recommendations Mat.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Matt didnt include Alfa Romeo 8C.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Nice video!

[@mattvariasi888]

Thank you for information..

[@EWL-55]

What an excellent video! 🤩

[@danielasensio4538]

The 330i touring and the Z4 have the same engine. I have a 330ci coupé and it's truly lovely how smooth it is, how nice goes on low revs, and sounds so fruty

[@ThatFL232]

And they make a cracking track car with the right work done to it

[@danielasensio4538]

@@ThatFL232 yeah, I have upgraded suspension, brakes, semislicks and bigger antirollbars, and with that the car improves a lot his track performance, specially with better brakes and the antirollbars.

[@mrcryptoguy2172]

Intro had me laughing!

[@elcsabitodewid5376]

That w219 cls is so beautiful

[@chinthaka.s.liyanapathiranage]

great vid

[@dennisnavedmahmood6728]

I am thinking to get a cls diesel from 2008. What do you think about that. Any advice

[@damarfadlan9251]

The Z4 2003 still is underrated till this day.

[@okithdesilva129]

All those cars are insane and impressed me a lot!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Carwow didnt add 110S.

[@rasherbasher8203]

Insane 💤

[@randomrahul5221]

The intro lines.. 🤣👌🏼

[@englishrobex]

Good video! RenaultSport Clio 200 from circa 2010 should be in there though. Even though the Civic Type R is good.

[@jenskunze4536]

I wish we would have the same Prices for pre owned Cars here in Germany... :(

[@crm2507777]

The FN2 type R is probably a better bet than the EP3 nowadays but both great cars and engines can last and take a regular thrashing

[@steven_nala]

Mr Watson will you please review the fiesta st, I'm looking to buy a used 2013-2015 models

[@ruthlessgod1freefirename603]

Mat pls can you review a 2008 Cayenne GTS with a 4.8L V8

[@alexdaniel6172]

Vauxhall speedster/ or Gt should be on your list dude !

[@MarkVinewood]

Huh.. I didn't remember the pre-facelift w212 coming with the 5.5 biturbo.

[@mosesmurimi9068]

Mat pliz review the 300 series

[@israelkeyzer9617]

Celica is my favorite mid 90's Toyota.

[@ali._.hallani]

Also. If you get an auto mk5 r32, that is one of the earlier dsg’s and they tend to get very clunky over time, so just be aware.

[@yeman1218]

Hey mat please record Video about relible sport cars (specialy german ones)

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat can you review a new Bugatti Bolide?

[@jussidjachenko9483]

That’s like asking a real estate agent to review the White House

[@Fearzzy]

@@jussidjachenko9483 except this real estate agent already reviewed the pentagon, so it's more feasable

[@rasherbasher8203]

Nope

[@ricardo1e93]

Those sellers will be now wondering why all the many new messages are coming from 😅👍 Thought they are really nice finds! Nicely done.

[@Krezo200]

I had 5 z4's One of the best cars on the market I had 3 e85 and 2 e89

[@arashk1849]

Seems like one of those videos Mat made just so he can add it to his playlist on youtube for which cars to buy next

[@IFC3000]

How you ever wondered how it feels to be bankrupt? Go ahead and buy yourself a nice high mileage Porsche Cayenne 4.8

[@danduntz9112]

FYI the r53 Mini Cooper s is also an oil fiend, so check it often.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Mat has been getting some sun. Probably on a beach somewhere. Must be nice to be Mat. Yea I’m jealous. He just welcomed a little angel to the world and he gets paid to be around cars. I’m extremely jelly and happy for him at the same time.

[@dylanleeman1841]

I'm glad to see the gt4 on here but I think an aristo would have been good for the video. 2jz engine under 10k

[@cervelo9465]

Many or most of these cars will be very heavy on fuel. Cheap to purchase the car. You will likely spend a lot on: fuel, fuel, insurance, service, maintenance, tyres, fixing faults, etc. I have made a note of the 15 cars, but doubt I will buy any of them. Very good video though. Fuel costs must be noteworthy nowadays surely.

[@davidgrec239]

You made my day

[@drivingjack_]

The CLS is probably the best here

[@user-vt7re9kq8w]

Review the Lada Vesta.

[@Archive06000]

On Hatchback I'll buy the Seat Leon Cupra R 2010

[@jammog2000]

I’ve got an E85 Z4, which I’ve had for just over 15 months

[@tarikhasanovic1411]

The golf has a vr6 not a v6 but either in a golf is amazing

[@pedrohernandez-io1ux]

Matt is just MattWOW!!

[@z06dave]

Missed out these performance bargains: V8 monsters: 2007 Mercedes C63 AMG (450hp) - £16k 2005 Audi RS4 (420hp) - £18k 2010 Audi RS5 (450hp) - £17k 2010 Audi S5 (350hp) - £10k 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 (400hp) - £16k 2004 Vauxhall Monaro V8 (330-400hp)- £12k Hot hatches: 2003 RenaultSport Clio 172/182 - £3-5k 2005 Megane RS 225/230 - £3-7k 2010 Megane RS 250 - £7-10k 2012 Focus ST (250) - £10k 2012 Astra VXR (270) - £10k 2009 Nissan 370z (325hp) - £10k

[@purwantiallan5089]

Another one: Dodge Viper SRT GTS 2013 (570bhp), $68k.

[@user-ji7vn1ps8j]

@@purwantiallan5089 yeah what a bargain

[@user-ji7vn1ps8j]

@@purwantiallan5089 handles like its driving on ice aswell lol, ill pass on that American BS

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@purwantiallan5089 Porsche Carerra GT 2004.

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@purwantiallan5089 Viper SRT10 06 is also a bargain.

[@alecxpro2071]

Edit the rear number plate on the Z4 😁👌

[@shanesc2291]

Should’ve put the fiesta ST150 in that list

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

Honestly a used mustang gt or camaro ss are the best performace bargains period at least in the US. That's how they started out and are still true many decades later

[@ollijokinen1571]

Definitely in the US but not in most countries in Europe. They cost like twice or three times the price lol

[@shahidrainudeen225]

Very good-looking and high performing cars for cheap. Good news

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Carwow sadly didnt add Savanna RX-7 Infiniti and RX-7 Type RS.

[@chrissears5482]

Because you aren't finding any Rx7s on a budget deal, especially any of the special models like those

[@zanmacarol7926]

The cls55 is great. Best amg engine. But i would get the clk 55... I just think it looks better

[@Smzxe]

992 Turbo S and Tesla plaid real bargain in performance

[@wilf18]

I used to have an E60 BMW 535d (2008) and had it remapped. It was so much fun to drive and blisteringly quick and really comfortable with Michelin SS tyres on (just get rid of the runflats is my only advice). Keep the M sport suspension- it’s supple and does a good job on UK roads. Do not ruin with coil overs ! Honestly I miss that car and I bought a later model 2016 535i petrol in 2016 and it was not as nice as the earlier E60. Other than that a Focus ST with the 2.5 engine is a good buy too. I think an early (2002) R53 Mini Cooper S is a good buy but not as much fun as a 2004/5 Renault Clio 182. 😉✌🏼

[@gevaldikleegreen]

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[@AudriusLTT]

Does F10 really not that great? I curently own e60 lci too, and I'm really happy with it.

[@wilf18]

@@AudriusLTT I think people would disagree with me. I just didn’t like the F10 as much but maybe the fact it was petrol and less torque? But the ride felt firmer. I did modify the E60 a lot though.

[@eddyrocket8737]

Dear god that e63 sure looks appealing

[@Swat_Dennis]

A cheap Mr2 is great too

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

[@rasherbasher8203]

Insane again

[@DjNikGnashers]

Always wanted an EP3 Type R. Looked at dozens of them, and every one in my price range was an absolute shed.

[@wazmru]

Ive got a mint one going up for sale very soon. Mines a premier Edition also.

[@katnewsandupdates3322]

Wish car wow app would work in South Africa

[@drake6143]

Those cars are SO much more expensive in Canada, like these prices are shockingly low!

[@BrendyNew]

We need a video of remapped diesels Vs sports cars

[@_lonath_]

Damn, UK cars a quite a bit cheaper than here in Australia

[@kamilianos]

M4 is quite cheap for what it gives you. I have never driven it, but something has been driving the price down. I think they look fabulous, engines seems quote reliable, lots of power, tuning potential, LSD, lots of gadgets so can be a good daily.

[@purwantiallan5089]

BMW M3 and Celica GTFOUR all variants are also cheap yet powerful.

[@adamcollingburn430]

I bought an e92 335d daily for £2,800 - 305hp/740Nm - As quick as a 6.2 C63 and does ~40mpg Absolute bargain

[@Iusniqa]

740 nm of torque? thats neck snapping

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Iusniqa what about Nissan Pulsar GTi-R? It is also a bargain price.

[@MrCandycorona]

Great car, nowhere near as fast as a C63 6.2, different planet. Unless yours is stage 3 tuned?

[@adamcollingburn430]

@@MrCandycorona Nope just a map (280hp standard). I have a 610hp RS6 so no reason to big up pretty poor condition oil burner, but I raced an 6.2 and easily stuck with him even had to do a small lift. This was straight line and you could he was hammering it to the red line from 3rd. I was amazed too, but I suspect it’s the extra 200nm in and -200kg in weight

[@MrCandycorona]

@@adamcollingburn430 he mustn’t have been giving it full beans. The power to weight ratio is massively different. Torque is irrelevant once your revs are up in a rolling race. I’m not calling you a liar. I just don’t see how’s it’s possible if the C63 was giving it full beans. C63 6.2 is faster than the e92 in a straight line, which is in turn faster than a 335d, I just don’t see how it’s possible…

[@exeterman2]

The RX8 you showed pictures of is the low HP version with 190hp not 230. You can tell as it doesn't have the headlight washers.

[@shaniranikauboj]

You really need to try Alfa Romeo 156 and 147 GTA models.

[@marcusjackson2874]

Probably best getting one of these cars with a warranty from the dealer atleast then you know your safe until it runs out then just selling it and get another

[@ReeceT20]

Amazed the BMW M135/40i isn't on here

[@skotoze970]

You can x2 all the price here in France..

[@london_james]

I wonder if carwow makes more money from Matts videos that buying/selling cars :D

[@Dntdgxj]

I would strongly advise against buying aging German cars as the number of issues become an avalanche, especially with electronics. While it may sound a bargain now, but some short time later the cost of ownership and repair things like V8 will destroy your budget. I would rather look at older (even from 90s) Japanese cars - that was a time when they made it with 1M km engine resource.

[@smrf4941]

What about the 2009/10 N54 Twin Turbo BMW 135i

[@siyabongakhosa8263]

Svj vs black series mat, please

[@donleo8037]

A E93 M3 is like 45k here in Canada. UK is cheap for cars

[@stalwartcoleopteran8716]

10:15 Should have mentioned to Z4 as the E85 for the BMW nerds.