7 Best First Cars for Students Under $2,000

[@ericworthington7299]

'92-'12 Ford Crown Victoria '00-'05 Honda Civic '93-'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee '98-'04 Subaru Legacy '98-'11 Lincoln Towncar '99-'03 Acura TL '01-'06 Audi A4 My favorite pick is the Civic. I've owned a Crown Vic & Towncar before...

[@grahams5146]

Im sure you spent way too much time typing that

[@gangatalishis]

whats wrong with a crown vic and town car?

[@Gamer-db6xp]

Mine would be the civic also

[@ericworthington7299]

@@gangatalishis nothing's wrong with them, i like them, it's just i had them before & i don't need them again...

[@ericworthington7299]

@@grahams5146 Naw just as im watching the video

[@joe.808]

HE has some balls to put that hair on the internet for thousands of people to look at lol.

[@itsresouling4117]

Bro makes $$$ anyways I wouldn’t mind 🤣

[@cqgod]

Man I like his hair, why not😁🤣

[@carjello10]

Sage of six paths naruto

[@itsanother8623]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clonejeepsrt8343]

His brother is that one guy that goes ssshhh shhh shhh shhh 😂

[@dorianb1877]

Can you do 5 cars that look terrible... but sound AMAZING

[@IdealMediaChannel]

We'll look into it!

[@itsme675t7]

@@IdealMediaChannel Please do the ford fusion sport! These cars are slept on and they are sweet cars. The first gens are 3.5L V6s with Fwd or Awd. They are basically the Mazda Speed 6s with a V6 instead of the blown 4 and the 6spd manual. They are 6spd autos. The 2nd gens are awd tt'd 2.7l V6s

[@chimukamweemba679]

😂😂😂

[@uncledrew2430]

Why😂

[@thymane2169]

what about cars that look amazing, but sound terrible

[@chosensupra9978]

4:58 "So, what does it cost?" You begging your parents for gas money lmao.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

hahaha lego!

[@Samuel.C428]

Get a Camry if you want a fuel efficient and super duper reliable car but who wants a slug like that right?

[@YuriDontPlay]

Sruthy C.N. Bought a 99 Camry for fun it hits 110 not the best for dragging or accelerating takes about 5 seconds or 300tards for it to catch speed but once it’s moving it’s moving it’s basically a frame w an aero shield lmfao

[@jitterjimenez7727]

I’ve never found a single one of those cars under 4K in my area. Damn it

[@IdealMediaChannel]

We search nationwide for deals on AutoTempest.com

[@IdealMediaChannel]

gootta look haard!

[@drewgates984]

I live in Canada and I have the same problem

[@Boxtruckin]

Car Wash I never said anything about international shipping. I said look beyond your city. He could live in BC and look thousands of miles in his country to Montreal

[@RnDBMX]

For some reason cars have been increasing in price as of late so that can be a reason.

[@randommemereposter3666]

2:23 “which is crazy for any car” he sounded like yoda💀😂

[@tevinthomas2647]

😂😭🤦🏿

[@penguinmilk4953]

Lmaoo

[@enriquegarcia-go6ps]

Based on the options I see at 2k, I’d just keep saving.....

[@ziadbakkich3132]

1:55 shows example of a car with almost no paint left on the fender.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

now thats ideal!

[@moreesmrees5288]

mhm yeah sure the funny I laugh big lol funny I_I

[@pawelodziomek4908]

"couple paint scratches"

[@deimantas2754]

Finally an answer to the question I've had for a while now

[@IdealMediaChannel]

lego! what one is your fav?

[@deimantas2754]

@@IdealMediaChannel I am considering buying the legacy as an estate. Never knew modified they looked so good plus they're around 1I here

[@fastfuriouskid0376]

Same

[@rumemiji]

What’s the place he found these cars

[@Daniel.Ghoust]

Me and my Dad were testing today a n Audi A4 2.0T DTM Edition. Such a great car

[@IdealMediaChannel]

what did you like about it?

[@Daniel.Ghoust]

@@IdealMediaChannel the colour. Then the Alcantara Recaros and of course the drive train. 2.0 T quattro 6 speed manual

[@ryanjohnson8256]

@@Daniel.Ghoust the 2.0t in the early variations are more of a money pit then the 1.8t

[@shawnjhuuhurdd]

Ryan Johnson yeah I’ve heard that from a few mechanics too

[@SaidNobleONeQuattro]

@@ryanjohnson8256 i own a b7 avant 2.0t and i know what it is to maintain these other than the b5s4 lol now you enter other terrortorities

[@GotherYT]

"it'll get you through rain, snow, even that huge homework assignment that's due in the morning." *starts sweating*

[@Henessy-d2w]

Now for real I feel like I can't chose everytime i make up my mine he gives me another choice

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Buy em all!

[@Henessy-d2w]

@@IdealMediaChannel no no....you have got a point.....I will in due time

[@Rackselmil]

Bro fr ! I’m on auto quest like a mad man

[@jdub2878]

@@Henessy-d2w Best used car imo Infinity G35. Why? You get a timeless body style, a little luxury - Power seats, windows, moon roof - and performance all for a reasonable price. None of this matters if you don't get reliability... Yes, you can check that box also. Happy shopping.

[@Henessy-d2w]

@@jdub2878 thank you

[@archersden]

All I care about is my car is getting me from point A to point B without breaking down. Everything else is gravy

[@Pilikestortoises]

2001-2004 Volvo S60 (N/A or Turbo model) are extremely reliable, safe, and if you do an exhaust mod they sound insane

[@bruhbruhbruh978]

i've heard that they aren't reliable at all 😳

[@gangatalishis]

my buddy had an s80 and dumped more money into it than it was worth. Nice car, smooth as hell, but was in the shop alot of the time.

[@vinyl_2784]

@@gangatalishis s80 isn't very good, plus the ones with v8s were not good at all

[@vinyl_2784]

@@bruhbruhbruh978 they're extremely reliable however get a 2.4 cuz 2.5 has thin cylinder walls, and also if you're getting a first car I wouldn't recommend the s60r as they have bigger rims with a not too good turning circle

[@1cyj764]

My 2005 Honda Accord EX was only $1,500 with a hair over 100,000 miles. Best car I've owned hands down. Definitely wanting another one, but the cherokee and the town car have piqued my interest after this video. My father's grand cherokee made it to 450,000 miles before it finally started leaking fluids from all ends lmao. You can run them into the ground

[@brayden_youtube4451]

How’d you buy the 2005 Honda accord or where

[@WissyMeisteri]

My experience with audi is totally opposite. You can get V6 versions dirt cheap cause most of them have engine failures. 1,8T have proven to last ''forever'' and cost 3-4 times more than V6.

[@roryj625]

there was 3 cars i liked in this era! 1: ford crown victoria 2 jeep grand cherokee 4 liter L6 and 5.9 V8 3: lincoln town car all wheelbases

[@luckyshot9173]

I have an Audi A4 B6 with 500.000+ kilometers on board. Its definitely one of the most fun and reliable cars ever ❤ And, as a student, its pretty cheap to mantain, and the 1.9TDI has a rly good fuel consumption (4-5L/100km, about 7 in the city)

[@codykorzenowski6888]

Might have to buy one my d2 a8 4.2 needs a part and new tires that adds up to half the price of the car so might sell it and buy sum elsew

[@chicobeanieakagio7202]

We have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 in my VoTech class they are nice and that V8 sounds amazing

[@thedailyshaver1171]

8:55 People might turned the audi A4 v6 version into lamborghini Countach Replica

[@sebyfloristean9514]

Ugh lmao

[@Twin_Turbo]

Brad: *brags about civic being $300 a month* Me: *pays only $125 a month for my 1966 mustang*

[@andriusz7486]

He said a year, not a month

[@krishnagangwal5852]

300 a year not a month

[@jtbfrogz]

Yes^ either way that’s dope 125 a month

[@dlauwers4188]

Love the 1960's mustangs

[@cripnhokage141]

Get off KZbin😂👎🏾

[@jarydjackson8531]

‘02 Civic LX sedan is dope, I’m in the process of getting one right now. Sealing the deal at $500, got some regular New England rust on the underside but no structural damage. It doesn’t have v-tec though ): just a regular bulletproof engine

[@Swiss.Alpinism]

The A4 B6 is a great car for new drivers. On snow or ice, the AWD drivetrain will keep you on track. Luxury build interior, mine is a 2001 3.0 V6 and has heated seats, GPS and good speakers. If you are lucky, you will find one with leather seats. Parts are cheap... I bought now a S4 B6 because I like the A4, but wanted more power.

[@hunterstolk7169]

I think they need to have a look at the Australian ford falcon

[@paulmccalla1575]

Love this list man

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Glad you enjoyed

[@taklamen5178]

3.0 isn't reliable trust me 1.8T is the best you can make it 500hp ez

[@IdealMediaChannel]

whaat?! siiick!

[@freeautoinsurance365]

wheres the 20V 5 cylinder

[@ryanjohnson8256]

My 3.0 has almost 200k on it with one clutch/flywheel replacement one fuel pump and one timing belt everything else has been regular maintenance

[@kingofohio5689]

@@freeautoinsurance365 its not popular in murica but in europe its quite popular engine

[@brianvieane3907]

Can be a money pit though. Once you go over stage 2 the cost per extra hp goes up a lot. It'd be better to start off with a better car.

[@djteneyez7414]

Wrong information about the Subaru wagon some of them makes 260hp

[@rmdsalt7592]

My answer : has to be AWD. Although they're heavy, they're so fun to drive

[@mr_subzero9043]

The off road Lincoln 7:10 is my car i built it

[@cjsnidlio9409]

I bought a 2011 police interceptor with 103k miles for my first car. That whole $2,000 thing doesn't currently stand 2023. Well unless you want an older year model probably clapped out with peeling paint and close to 200k miles

[@Ovcharka88]

I ride a 2007 a4. I've owned a decent bit of cars, (mustangs to volvos) and after my volvo shit the bed and was in need of a panic oh shit I need a winter beater car, was very pleasantly surprised that the a4 is an absolute blast to own! I have a b6 2.0L quattro and its a ton of fun. however he's not wrong if you like working on cars then this is perfect because there's always something that will need to be fixed on em. just to name a few that I'm still working on. 1. cruise control doesn't work. 2. break disc's, calipers and pads. 3. air leak in the evap system. 4. my glovebox door ripped off the hinges. 5. burns a bit of oil.

[@vincentblouin5882]

Yoooooooo your vids are awesome!!!! The transitions are smooth as well;) love it man!

[@mighty0mercenary476]

I agree 100 percent with the jeep grand cherokee. I own a 1995 jeep grand cherokee limited with a 5.2 v8 and it's awesome, I definitely do recommend a jeep grand cherokee from 1993 to 1998

[@robertkutzner4578]

Man I love this channel keep doing what you do best Brad you have a lifetime fan of the ideal network

[@robertkutzner4578]

Audi all the way baby letsgoo

[@Eddie312.]

The 1998 5.9 Jeep Grand cherokees are hidden gems. Only about 14K were made (1998 only). I have one. Full bolt ons and cams and it is literally like a baby srt8 Jeep for a fraction of the price. True sleeper.

[@koalaband7246]

Take a look at the saturn 1300, I got one for free and I'm suprized how good it is The shifting is insanely smooth too

[@CBayer8]

After watching tons of videos on first cheap cars to buy, I finally bought my first project one. A 2005 Nissan 350Z with 178k miles for $3k. Let the projects begin.

[@malachi04yt52]

where???

[@CBayer8]

@@malachi04yt52 Atlanta Area. Don't expect much for $3k. I have quite a bit of work ahead of me.

[@DemBlox]

@@CBayer8 did u sell it yet

[@CBayer8]

@@DemBlox Not yet. Still have it. Work on things here and there when I have the time and money.

[@backroad_e9x]

Legacy for sure. AWD, decent tunabillity, and I can get a wagon unlike anything else in the US. My pick would be the Legacy please.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

hmmm... i like!

[@chinonsouhuegbulem5986]

Really love your videos brad 💪🏽

[@pl3a5enophotoz]

I’ve got a 3.0 Quattro and live in Colorado going skiing 35 times a year. With continentals all around I can confirm that it SHREDDDDDDDSS

[@pranavdubey3333]

LOVE THE VIDS MAN!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@IdealMediaChannel]

yeee lego!

[@jrw558]

town car for sure, traveling in those comfy seats would be so nice.

[@danielmcintyre7405]

Another great vid

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Thanks again!

[@corbingreiner9879]

He's totally correct about owning used a (4) Audi in your 20's. Not only did I become a better mechanic I also learned which fire extinguishers work best on electrical fires. How the E brake is better as four wheel steering, if you take your Audi to the same shop more the fifty times; they mail you X-mas and birthday cards. I know I paid for one of my Car Wizard's kids collage; and swear words in German.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

XD

[@usef997]

hahahahahahahahahaha

[@chynoleon4093]

I had 3 03 civics back to back and the are super reliable, they go over 300,000 miles like nothing,.my last one had 336,000 miles and it was still turning on just by showing it the key and running like the first mile fresh out the dealer, deff. Bullet proof, not a myth

[@WZDRIP]

I'm a student, and you are my hero.

[@gambit_toys6554]

1 owner of a 1999 Honda civic here, we put 215,000 miles on it and it still ran when we sold it

[@mustangjosh9133]

I have that A4 with a 5spd quattro with a 1.8T and it’s a solid citizen

[@e5hw654s7]

2002 civic. 320k on it and runs amazing. Gets 500-550 kms/350 miles on a full tank! (And yes, 5spd Manual) ;)

[@Delta132]

I love the crown vic

[@IdealMediaChannel]

booom! lego!

[@pnb17001]

The examples of the cars vs the realistic prices and shapes in that range 🤣

[@Locabulaa]

Thank you so much brad idk if you read my comment from a video or it was an idea but this was just what I need

[@AceHardy]

Keep at it

[@PedroDosSantos4]

Man you could have put a Corolla or a Camry in there instead of 05 CIVIC

[@jockrah1502]

I’m going into my first year of college and I have an S197 mustang GT honestly I would say it’s just about the best bang for your buck in terms of cars

[@4smashed20]

My first 5 speed was a 2000 Hyundai Elantra bullproof 2.0 dual overhead cam. Loved that thing.

[@larryzeldin7561]

In 99-2000 I got my first car which was a $400 Mercury cougar with non working power steering,tape holding the front bumper,no rear view or side mirrors and bunch of other crap but it ran and drove fine actually with the 3.8 V6 and 145k on the clock. 6 months later I got a 91 thunderbird with the 5.0 302. It had a few cosmetic issues but the engine and trans were great and was actually bulletproof through my teenage hooning... that car cost $900,found it sitting for sale at a mechanic shop. I had a 95 4.6 V8 thunderbird top later and a 94 Lincoln LSC but after that I was finally able to live out my BMW fanboy days with my first one a $2700 92 e36 325i/4 that I sold for $4200 and upgraded to a 328i. Lesson here is if you are broke then don’t get a money pit aka German car. Even with my first 325i I took a gamble cause I was literally 18 with a bad paying job and only $5-10k in savings when I got lucky and found one for that cheap. All the nice ones were going for $4-5k atleast because it was still early 2000s and it was only one gen behind,e46 was out and e90s was still 2-3 years out so I got lucky but I did almost lose my shirt later on a couple e39 540s,thankfully I was 21 when I got my first one and I was making money. I got the car and threw shitload of cash into it making it the way I dreamed off and shortly after I had to fix an oil leak that cost near 2 grand and it was a somewhat low mileage car like 70k just hit but I got at 56k miles

[@austin6377]

Love your videos

[@fastfuriouskid0376]

This is my exact video. I want my own RUNNING car for under 2k so this video is perfect. THANKS😁

[@gunner69771]

Yall really going through my search history

[@vedad46]

useful and entertaining video good job

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Glad you liked it

[@vedad46]

@@IdealMediaChannel I am legit looking at available A4 with v6

[@husnahabib7857]

Nice vids big up guys

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Big up!

[@mihailoandonovicvi329]

Love ur hair xD

[@notofyourbusiness2549]

You know the only problem for me is that I live in Sweden and the Lincoln costs about 5500$ here

[@gangatalishis]

youtubers have driven the price of these cars up by almost double. Before you could probably get one for 2500 but now people are asking about 4-5k for high milage ones. At that price their are much better options.

[@neardefiance8506]

I had an 04 Audi A6 with the 2.7 twin turbo v6 and quattro awd. Bought it for just $2500 last year and sold it just a couples months ago.. I miss her..

[@mattys383]

BMW e46 and e36 touring are some under 2k and you have 2.0 diesel with 140 hp, big trunk and BMW interior.

[@Dkmasteris]

Dunno, might be different in the states, but in the EU the 1.8T is considered a generational engine. One that you'll drive and then you'll be able to give it to your son. As long as you maintain it of course.

[@miltonherman4629]

Thank you ideal

[@IdealMediaChannel]

thank YOU for making it possible!

[@UsamaKhan-wy5dh]

Im so addicted to ur content brad keep up the good work yeah and make some more videos on a bimmer

[@estebansustaytajr427]

I had a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2 wheel drive with a 4.0 and that thing could pretty much do anything I had to do. And to make it sweeter I got it for $400 with 140000 miles. All it needed was a paint job a little bit of work on the transmission

[@makaronsoppa215]

The volvo 7/940 is my ideal student / first car

[@IdealMediaChannel]

for sure! what color would you get?

[@makaronsoppa215]

If wagon blue sedan red

[@chappie6985]

Also people who get the jeep highly recommend getting a upgrade front diff they will last if you do if not you will chew through it

[@aidenmcarthur3568]

I love the Audi

[@DailyModernReels]

so glad u threw that a4 in there great choice

[@fishguyconor5595]

The 2016 ford Taurus is what should have been on the list. Because its pretty reliable and sounds great in my opinion.

[@wafi3187]

My first car is b6 A4 1.8t (2003) it’s a fun little German tank with very good AWD and fun tunable engine

[@slae509]

Great vid 🙌🏽🔥

[@jellesnaterse6709]

Since yesterday I have an Audi A4 1.8 with the rare blue interior! 😍From now on I can't get out anymore!! (the accelerator is too addictive....)👀🏁🤣

[@being.based.]

I’m getting so much videos on my recommended about getting my first car under 5k that it’s lowkey scaring me

[@ehab_2067]

Whats the site u use to find those cars

[@KB-bh9hp]

Sees title best first cars for students that are cheap, sees a relatively old audi in the thunmbail. Laughs in repair bill

[@isaiaht8129]

Those were all Subaru legacy GT. (250 hp) . I just bought one last week (on a student budget). Love it!

[@mridulkhanna9257]

Man please make videos for students in canada

[@NixxioMusic]

taking my drivers test 25 august. cant wait to get into cars^^

[@coreysmith2196]

You missed out on all the reliable supercharged 3800 general motors cars that say you get a Bonneville SSEI have leather,moonroof,sporty styling,front wheel drive for the winter & a sweet sounding supercharger that can be modded to over 400hp. Regal GS,Pontiac Grand Prix GTP,Buick Park Avenue and very rare Oldsmobile Delta 88 with supercharger. Reliable and fun and easy to work on yourself all for under 2 grand.

[@adamferrari6154]

Great video. Very helpful. Idk about the hair though lol

[@IdealMediaChannel]

😅

[@IdealMediaChannel]

😅

[@damilolaakanni]

The Grand Cherokee didn't replace the XJ, they were made simultaneously. The XJ was replaced by the not so great Liberty with it's unreliable 3.7 V6.

[@kacper140900]

i've got Audi A4 but no b6, mine is b5 and it's amazing, it gives huge amount of fun *-*

[@itsJAS4U]

Where can you buy one of these cars online? What websites you recommend. Like the one in your video?

[@adaboss23]

lol perfect timing I’m saving for my first car right now😂

[@jasoncamacho4855]

What did you end up getting bro

[@nateunknown4202]

I love your hair!!😆

[@MetroidGamerFan]

Subaru Legacy is my fav

[@Iheardabouthim]

Ideal media is pretty much accurate tho 😎

[@en_noah4615]

Base model Volvo S60. Bullet proof and fun.

[@puuro4835]

My pick 1994 Toyota Corolla. Stupid reliable, my parents have one and it has been running 26 years without a problem.

[@gwapo2fficial296]

What website do u use

[@annoyinguslessinfoacountsp3815]

Definitely goin with the Acura TL I owned a 03 n push it from 20 to 60 in 3 secs at a incline

[@jbx167]

Hey brad , I’m 15 years old and I’m starting to have my list of cars I want as my first car , i know the ideal fam will get mad but can you make a video of the best automatic cars to tune

[@blasted1546]

Dude, learn stick, thats way more fun

[@larmishing]

Volkswagen gti mk6 or mk7

[@blasted1546]

@@larmishing those are not cheap buddy😂

[@370zforlive6]

I would just buy the civic and forget about maintenance because its so reliable

[@t5tuned705]

The 1.8T can also be found in the Seat Ibiza from 2007 but it makes 10 more hp than the Audi A4. If you can get over the fact that its not a sedan and AWD it could be fun.