7 Cheap Cars That Drive Like Supercars

If you want to go fast and have fun on a budget, these affordable sports cars are a great alternative to your dream supercar. They may lack the insane speed and power of Ferraris and Lambrghinis, but these cheap supercar lookalikes still offer plenty of style and performance on a budget.
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[@67LOCsiNYC]

1)Lotus Elise 35k 2)Zenos E10 15-20k 3)Porche 968 20k 4)Corvette C4 8-12k 5)BMW E86 6-7k 6)Audi TT 6k 7)Lotus 7 30-40k Your Welcome

[@mathieukane7657]

thk man

[@seanci]

Not sure where u got Zenos E10 for 3k when they run about 50k on average 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@chaphammersmith9540]

@@67LOCsiNYC at no point in the video does he say that the E10 is 3k. He says 15-20k

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

My welcome?? Where?

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

@@chaphammersmith9540 Exactly. How weird

[@RedLP5000S]

There's a reason why Beemers are so cheap. Because any repair bill will be more expensive than the purchase price.

[@MisterMonsieur]

This is true. I found one locally for about $7k -- but the CarFax showed the last dozen owners had basically rebuilt the whole car! 🤣

[@LordHolley]

Yeah, I'll tell you. I loved BMWs until about the mid 2000's If you can get the older ones there are amazing cars. Very reasonable to repair and give surprisingly good performance..

[@Vgk36]

​@@LordHolleyyep. I've had a bunch and now I have an E36 coupe. LOVE IT ! SO easy to work on

[@chiefs300]

And there will be plenty of repair bills. My wife had a 2005 Z4. Great car until it hit 100K miles. Then it figuratively acted like the Bluesmobile when it arrives at Daley Plaza at the end of "The Blues Brothers". I really loved that car but we just could no longer depend on it. :(

[@ryanmckenna5254]

No fun car is cheap. But as a BMW enthusiast, if you do the work yourself and keep up the maintenance, it's worth the fun

[@LordHolley]

If you can get your hands on an early Elise, drop in a k motor, turbo, You've got an incredibly fast, reliable, great handling car.

[@outlawpat8038]

This Guy knows the secret

[@seandezart8294]

I don't believe the K will beat the Toyota engine for thrills.

[@chaphammersmith9540]

@@seandezart8294he means Honda k20 not the Rover K-series. As good as the 2ZZ is, the K20 is a superior engine, sounds better and does indeed give more thrills

[@seandezart8294]

Thanks 🙂@@chaphammersmith9540

[@LordHolley]

@seandezart8294 Yes, talking about the K20 or even K24. You can build either one to around 300 whp na. If you slap a Turbo on it, you can more than double the hp, and it stays together.

[@Perry_dAccard]

I used to have an Elise II, early model 120hp K18 Rover engine. Not too fast in a straight line, but fast enough. And much faster than most in the corners. Good memories 😅

[@theapplepaul]

Test drove an '05 Elise. Still my gold standard for steering and handling. Had 6,000 miles, $36K. Kept my MR2-S. A car that also should make this list. Still affordable used.

[@adrianschermer]

I had an MR2 Spyder as well - with the 2zz swap it was a monster. I hit 200whp (I think they had it set to the "optimistic" setting but I'll take it) on a dyno and 2200lb on a scale. A riot of a featherweight. I always wondered how the much more serious but surprisingly not that much lighter Elise would compare. For the performance the car was absurdly cheap - everything was small, common, and experienced very little wear. Even on mostly open throttle long drives on windy backroads for hours I never managed to get it under 20mpg - 30+ was easily achievable. Debaged it made many scratch their head or argue about what kind of "Porsche" it was. I never bought it for status but it certainly turned more heads than I expected. Miss it dearly.

[@kevinbuja8105]

I remember seeing the first Lotus 7 on The Prisoner. Always loved that car.

[@codebus]

When the Elise came out Road and Track had it race around a track against a Ford Mustang Type R, with a supercharged 5 liter v8 making 500hp. The Elise beat the fucking shit out of the Mustang. When you give a car more power you make it quicker. But when you make a car lighter you make it faster, brake faster, handle better, better fuel economy. You improve everything.

[@howardhughes7596]

That would be a fun one for sure, but it's so very small. I'd be scared to drive it on a busy road. Back roads only!

[@gan314159]

“To add speed, add lightness.” -Colin Chapman.

[@kilobaite]

i personally think that the first generation porsche boxster belongs on that list as its quite affordable and is a mid engine car with 200+ hp and rwd

[@williamhutchins479]

And add about 8500 grand for a new engine as they have a fault in the first gen. To bad 944's went WAAAY up in value.

[@LordToxygene]

​@@williamhutchins479if you haven't had the problem then the issue can be avoided. They even male a sensor now to help determine if the IMS is going bad.

[@fulltonefulltone]

I totally agree with you.

[@fulltonefulltone]

@@williamhutchins479 Engine bearing IMS failure rarely brakes the engine. Just Change IMS when you do clutch if you want to prevent. When fixed it's more reliable then a Willys Jeep ;)

[@williamhutchins479]

@@fulltonefulltone Dang. There goes my cheap 911 project.

[@0311marinevet]

You can get a Jaguar XKR 2007+ for under 30k. Designed by same guy who designed Aston Martins, 4.2 SC is 400hp, 5.0 SC is 510hp, Drives and handles like a dream, Grand touring cabin so no crawling in and out of it, can drive it cross country with no discomfort (I drove mine from Iowa to TN and didn't want to stop). I paid 17k for my 2012 XKR and sold it for the same price a couple years later. Very reliable car, no issues out of it, just needed something more practical to haul my family so I bought a Ford Raptor. Very under rated and overlooked car.

[@WSKRBSCT]

I've had three of the cars on your list: the Lotus Elise, two BMW Z4s (but E89s - almost bought a Z4M coupe but got the Lotus instead), and the Audi TT. All of them are good choices. I can only speak of from new, though, so i can't weigh in on how they are to own now. Although, I did get my original TT back in 2017 when I got it back from a friend I sold it to in 2005. I ended up getting rid of it because my situation didn't allow me to do the work (boost leak and some electrical issues) it needed at the time, which was a shame, and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to cars. I am still in touch with a lot of the people who had or still have Lotuses and I really haven't heard too many horror series. They're so simple, it is hard for much to go wrong. That said, nothing on a Lotus is cheap. You can get away with some of it because of the Toyota sourcing, though the Toyota parts are why I don't still have mine. Overall, good work.

[@jonabrim1]

@WSKRBSCT - I'm considering buying a 2005 Audi TT with the 3.2 liter engine from a friend. He says that it should be very reliable despite having 140,000 miles. What would you say? What do yo like/dislike about yours and what would you say is a fair price for one that's in good mechanical condition, but with some paint issues and well worn seats?

[@walley_world]

I'm surprised the Honda S2000 didnt make the list... maybe if the list had 10 cars it would've made the cut since it drives amazingly, is RWD, revs to 9K rpm's, has a 6 speed manual, and is a convertible it would have fit in with the others nicely.

[@Daniel240sx]

I own a s2000 ap1 and a ferrari 360 Spider Let me tell you that i enjoy them both Equally (both are stock no modifications whatsoever)

[@stevendaleschmitt]

I drove one 50,000 miles and it never required a singe repair, never mind the power to weight ratio, fuel economy, handling, and looks.

[@williamballantine5726]

They are not that cheap that's why I think

[@Dethmeister]

I like the 968 and 944. I want an early Corvette C4 with the retro-futuristic digital dash.

[@seanp2k617]

“If you don’t want a 400hp corvette, try this 184 or 225HP BMW for the same price! At least it weighs one American less than the Corvette”

[@GadgetMart]

3.0 si is 265bhp It’s more than enough for the road.

[@mirobarev]

Hi, can you recomend on wich web to look fo a cars in USA? Thanks

[@gtfawaynotnow]

Yea, I’m not agreeing with this list at all; lemme see if I can think of 5: C5 z06 - it’s a track ready car out of the box. Porsche boxter - it has a ton of aftermarket support so when you get bored of it you can add a hard top and a kit to have your own gt2 Any of the 2000-2008ish m113 or m113k equipped Mercedes amg variants. The m113 is a strong engine that puts down good power and the platforms are generally fun to drive. I forget the year range but the mustang cobras around the early 2000’s. Equipped with a sc 4.7 and independent rear suspension. Early-mid 2000’s Mercedes sl 65 amg…..bc it’s a combination of both the best and most affordable quad turbo v12 platforms available.

[@ktvcars]

Man the Elise is Number 1 on my list as well, always been a neckbreaker when they drive by!

[@sybrandwoudstra9236]

They honestly look better than Lamborghini ususes

[@poncoolride]

I think an honorable mention would be the mecedes SLK, also Id definitely prefer a z3, especially a z3m over the z4.

[@user-ul4wy2lx2m]

I had the 1st tt and it was a joy now I have the mk2 tt with the vr6 motor and it’s better than the Lamborghini because it is so much more affordable and has features that the Lamborghini doesn’t have and you can actually maneuver in a lane to dodge a Pothole . 😊

[@chrisdaigle5410]

There's a guy on KZbin who took a Lotus Elise and brought it up to 850hp.

[@Arken2249]

What is the red 2 door coupe that was shown in opening & closing? That's the one that stands out for me!

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

Love the 968

[@mnetjes9520]

What is the brand of the red car with gold wheels?

[@williamdroin3305]

The Alpine A110 is a good option aswell

[@robertulrich3964]

with most older sport cars its hard to find parts. the trick is to find ones that have a healthy aftermarket. i like the 300/350z nissan and corvettes/cameros. try finding a lotus part 30 years ago.

[@zacariasfangueiro4073]

Is it affordable in the US?

[@labrandonfrandsen2816]

What is the Red Car showing 7500 in the background in order to click on video?

[@williamballantine5726]

So true lol most of the cars presented in the video don't look like super car at all 😂

[@Mantaracer]

Best one to get is the C4 Vet, all others will cost a fortune to maintain and get parts!

[@DroneStrike1776]

You forgot to mention my 2019 Mazda3 AWD hatch with the 2.5NA (US spec). A whopping 186hp-186tq, probably 187.5hp with a K&N. Looks like a Ferrari FF but 1/10th the performance. I can haul mulch and soil without worrying about ruining the car while getting 34-36 mpg on the highway.

[@christopherbrown6523]

What's the car in the thumbnail and at the end?

[@brightphoenix0725]

what website are you using too find these cars?

[@stephencooper5040]

For the Audi TT you can also get limited slip differentials from wavetrac for the front AND rear making it truly all wheel drive, instead of just two wheel drive with one front and one rear wheel receiving torque.

[@jamesstephenson4544]

Where do people find < 10k C4s manual?

[@rocketmanVA703]

I have a 1998 BMW Z3M Roadster... I went in to drive a 2003 911 carerra AWD... but the Z3M stole my heart! And it has appreciated nicely simce then

What car is the one in the thumbnail?

[@justinr4201]

You got my like with the mom joke! 🤜🏼

[@indrabendi3300]

Bmw Z4 price stil about 60,000 usd in my country😢

[@hongbanphimd1737]

Bmw e46 is a good option, and maybe the same about old x3 and x5 too

[@user-yk2fu9bp5q]

I was laughing when he said the car has 4 cylinder

[@Dr.Bigglesworth]

What is the red car shown in the thumbnail and at the end? It doesn't look like any of the 7 cars in the video...

[@rooh5825]

The SRT4 was that way, too bad a nice one costs more than what they cost when they were new :(

[@camwhitman5425]

No Focus RS?

[@motorcitywestauto4674]

The best bang for your buck is the C4. Certainly a less popular Corvette, but they have plenty of ass and you can get rhem running for 5 grand. All that Euro trash is complicate to work on and gets worse with age. The C4 is aimple, old school muscle. Easy to keep on the road.

[@megaluckydog1212]

What is a cater ham?

[@andeeznation]

If you are looking for brand new cars that are supercar killers and look great. A Kia stinger is a great choice. Top model GT is 4.3 sec to 0-60 and it’s a 3.3L V6 twin turbo

[@shanequinn8356]

Very good list. May I correct? Audi TT and Audi-3 are too small to fit the Audi Torsen (mechanical) Quattro, these two have the Swedish Haldex electric clutch type was fitted. This makes todays typical AWD a Haldex type where it's 99% Front Drive and the Rear auto engages when slip is detected. Under very aggressive driving steering Understeer can turn to Oversteer in an instant and without warning. Several Europe drivers died in the early TT from this. I believe the Haaldex type is called "quattro" (all lower case)

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Yet the C5 and C6 Corvettes didn't make the list despite being both affordable, (C5=

[@dylano7242]

If you want good drag and cornering, reliability , cheap to fix, easy to modify, cheapest to buy= corvette beats all, c4,c5, c6, c7 are all cheapest to buy

[@Alex-eq9jz]

I’m actually surprised that he mentioned the Audi TT it’s really underrated and it’s so fun to drive

[@davidedgar7338]

They came with 1.8 t 5v efi. Good base for tuning. Can do 400bhp easy.

[@erraldstyler]

@@davidedgar7338 they dont do 400 easy, atleast not for long.

[@fulltonefulltone]

I think Audi TT are not fun at all to drive. I ordered the first one when I was driving VW Corrado VR6 from 1992. The new Audi TT 1.8 from 1998 was so f**king boring to drive compared to Corrado and many other cars. TT looks awesome but drives boring with no inspiration at all. I was so disappointed. Greetings from a purist.

[@JacquelineLanceTenor]

lol at "cater-ham" great video though! I just couldn't help but laugh a bit at that pronunciation.

[@ThePikmin18]

Lotus Elise’s are well over 40k for a clean title; 38-39 for rebuilt and over 50k for OEM SC

[@leafers883]

Celica GTS has the same engine as the elise and its like 6k

[@blackiscolor7732]

Surprised the Saturn sky redline isn’t on here , car is an up and comer for sure

[@themadpirahna8810]

Downvoted this because it has a vehicle in the thumbnail that isn't ever mentioned in the video, or the description. Only reason I clicked on this was to find out what it was. I despise clickbait.

[@OliverKoolO]

Thank you. I hate click bait automatically thumbs down and no scribe

[@SnoopysVet]

2023 BRZ is 30K, handles like a Supercar however a bit lower on horsepower

[@thebrandonw2742]

It handles very well! But not supercar or even 90k sports car level. It’s a great example of driving a slow cast being more fun than driving a fast car slow.

[@i_i8924]

@@thebrandonw2742 swap a 1.5j or 2j thing is kickin

[@i_i8924]

Or u could just get a MR2 and swap the engine (2zz, 1UZ best budget.. or that mod'd 2AR has highest ceiling)

[@NinjaWarriorDude416]

Best buy is the Corvette. Reliable, cheap, the fastest and the most fun to drive.

[@LjaylenJohnson]

What was the car on the title screen

[@Joey856721]

Looks like a fake-o mode but it might be real

[@christopherbrown6523]

Yeah, I was wondering that too.

[@user-um6us8dr7b]

surprised you didn't pick up on the saturn sky redline, rear wheel drive, small, tracks well, 260 to 300 hp with factory tune

[@thewizard9]

The Elise is a great choice and it's appreciating in value.

[@AcshualSnotski]

I own one, and have been checking prices lately. If Bing is to be believed, they are ranging in the 25k range, and that's kind of sad, given the fact that I bought mine when you couldn't get one for under 40.

[@rowdienights9136]

I’m going to battle through the fact you just showed a car I’d never want to look at and called it favorite poster car.

[@dangercat8919]

Car in the thumbnail was never mentioned. I hate clickbait.

[@mustafamustafa-jp1pr]

What's about mustang?

[@alexc9434]

Alpha Romeo quadrofolio is about 40k used in great condition and is basically a super car.

[@martinomariazani846]

can't wait to see some work on bozo's rx7 :))

[@iteerrex8166]

Although heavier I think, but I would take Volvo T5 (0-60 in 5.5) over Audi TT any day.

[@cdjhyoung]

My brother just got a semi-running C4 for $850. He'll need to invest a couple hundred in ignition parts to bring the engine back up to snuff. Replacement tires are going to be his big cost on this car.

[@tristenmueller9160]

TFW the Audi tt has the same exact exterior color paint matched interior as the VW new beetle

[@seandezart8294]

Turbo Miata ! Better than a Supercar for the very modest running costs.

[@fulltonefulltone]

Turbo Miata modest running costs hehehe... in your dreams! All turbo converted cars are a never ending problem for all I knew of, and many many others if you look it up. Love the Miata.

[@fulltonefulltone]

Better to by a ready Turbo engine then converting, if you want reliability and no money wasting.

[@OGPedXing]

I did my own turbo conversion several years ago on my 1994 NA Miata. Zero problems. Turbo was a used Garrett from an s15 nissan that I bought for 56 dollars.

[@rogerodle8750]

BMW: A Miata for people who like to spend piles getting their car fixed -- and doing without it while it's being fixed. (Full disclosure -- I have a Miata which gives me zero problems. Zero.)

[@LiamRoberts46]

You forgot about the Porsche 944 turbo, Mitsubishi 3000gt, Ford Granada, Dodge Charger, Mercedes CL500, 2018 Lincoln Continental, AMC Javelin, 2006 Infinity G35 Vader kit, & 1968 Mercury Cougar

[@gregchapman7438]

Lotus Elise is so hard to get in and out of.

[@user-sw2nh4ll7h]

Did you try not being fat?

[@gregchapman7438]

It's a height thing, dumbass. The threshold is so high and wide that to get over it you can't swing your legs out like an i8 and to get over it you hit your head on the roof. It's great for all you short kings though.

[@nathanielbailey108]

Put the Pontiac Solstice on the list!

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

Buy C4's NOW! they are poised to spike in price DRAMATICALLY!!! So do yourself a favor, get one now, stick it in your garage and clean it up a bit, and wait a few years. It will resell for TONS more than what you paid.

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

Not one of these cars drives like a supercar, the first two drive like exotics, and the last two drives like an exotic, all the rest only drive like sports cars. None of these vehicles drive a supercar. And the Audi TT DOES NOT "attract more attention than a Lamborghini."

[@daveharridge1791]

Without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest bang for your buck is a Fiat Coupe 20VT - yes, it's FWD, but if you want to drive so quick round corners that that is a problem for you, you shouldn't be driving like that on public roads!

[@DjNikGnashers]

Lotus Elise is a legendary vehicle. Any true petrolhead lusts after one.

[@krisraps]

"Legends Like tesla Roadter" I Alsmost Fell Out of My Chair LMFAO ! !! :D :D:D:D

[@axel6405j]

Miata???? ☹️

[@nobantahir]

Elise is Pepsi? I'll be damned 🤣

[@jad67jd]

It's a shame that the very first car that you show the lotus Else is no longer cheap. It's inexpensive to own. But we're not finding it anywhere nowadays. At least not cheap.

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

one of these drives like a supercar

[@MuridSlebew]

If any sport car is 5k in usa, in indonesia it can be 30k - 50k

[@bofat6978]

Even a Yugo will “drive” like a supercar (if it runs). This is a list of dogs!

[@bluemavryk]

Which car is represented in the thumbnail? Is that a real car or just a fantasy creation?

[@justinegavilan4844]

Any updates about aurelio

[@davelaneve2446]

I'm looking at 968 prices. They are all between $28,000 - $80,000 USD for running vehicles in decent condition.

[@outoftheboxsunraysia4557]

Yeah, 968's all over the world have gone up. I bet the people who put this vid together didnt actually find cars at these prices, they just made up figures for clickbait

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Good luck finding a good C4 Corvette for under $15K.

[@dougiequick1]

Miatas drive like supercars too! Well down hill at least

[@Zumito]

For an extra 300kUSD they ship every car to Argentina

[@Zumito]

I mean the 6k to 10k USD C4 Corvette it cost like 50k USD to 52.500 USD and the other cars you will never get one in argentina

[@harmonised8353]

Pepsi won all the taste tests (consistently) before companies with bigger marketing budgets used advertising to win audiences. I prefer whichever cola Im currently drinking and can easily change tastes to "prefer" to any brand. It only takes a month to transition to a different cola which will become the new favourite.

[@graceann335]

S2000 should be on the list?

[@MisterMonsieur]

Shame on you for referring the 944/968 -- they're YUGE money traps! My Porsche dealership won't take them on trade, they're that bad.

[@QuickshiftCars]

I owned one...it wasn't worse than any other 40 year old car.

[@smacfe]

What, no Fiat Abarth? 😮

[@moonliteX]

MY moms clients paid with bills, not coins

[@romulus_]

purchasing a car like the 968 for 20k would be a huge financial mistake for most people. you either buy one that's been meticulously kept up and spend a lot more or don't buy one at all.

[@janjannowitz3320]

Whats the car in the footage??

[@Airidd]

dont forget the aston martins, some of them have been dropping like birds. i have a v12 vantage S, those cars are dropping. around 90k-300k.

[@richardautenzio8117]

Good report but this is not news to me. The real fact is that most fast cars will never be truely driven fast. For most motorist's it's all about the impression of speed through appearances and noise. To put it realistically, most super cars are like buying a speed boat to use in a swimming pool. Or to put it mildly they are like buying a motor home to drive around Venice.

[@Sleeves444]

You forgot the Honda S2000

[@i_i8924]

Probably best out of all them too 😄

[@RaceNfunTv]

7 Cheap Cars that handles better than Supercars: 1.) Mazda MX5 NB 2.) Mazda MX5 NA 3.) Toyota MR2 4.) Mazda RX8 5.) BMW E36 6.) BMW Z3 7.) Daihatsu Copen some of them may need an power upgrade with supercharger or turbo. but Handling is amazing on these cars. And you can buy them for less than 7000 bucks

[@RaceNfunTv]

just forgot to mention 7 Fast FWD Cars that are cheap and handles great: 1.) VW Golf Mk1 2.) VW Scirocco Mk2 3.) Opel Calibra 4.) Peugeot 205 5.) Honda Civic 6.) Ctroen Xsara 7.) Renault Clio

[@RaceNfunTv]

and then there are 7 Underdogs with massive potential for great handling: 1:) Ford Puma 2.) Opel Tigra (1) 3.) Ford Fiesta Mk6 [2 seater Pizza Delivery Edition with stronger chassis and less weight] 4.) Honda CRX 5.) Honda CRX Del Sol 6.) Suzuki Swift 7.) Alfa Romeo 146