BEST FIRST CARS UNDER $3,000... But NOT For Long!

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[@lachlanmtb7540]

No

[@f.o.e.garage9336]

Been a sub

[@NeapoIitan]

Been a sub

[@1slipperybadger441]

just saying you can get a first gen forester gt for 5-7k aud pretty good project car and you get parts from the wrx sti

[@karond7758]

Hey why don’t I see crown Vic’s on any of these list

[@paperisbored]

brat: everyone has owned a mustang people that aren't from the us: u kiddin me

[@scammer9348]

They are becoming a lot more popular lately tho

[@megs8654]

yep, here in (especially imddle) EU mustangs are rare and pretty expensive, even drived ones.

[@MrJarvisful]

@@megs8654 just saw 2 pass my house 😂 lol

[@megs8654]

@@MrJarvisful may i ask where u live ? because in EU it sounds unlikely to me, to saw 2 Mustangs at once.

[@MikeLikesBikes095]

I live in the us, and it’s quite popular. But not THAT popular 🤣

[@rhyzingaming4242]

The first car in the list is so cool chrisfix has one

[@treenoss5066]

It is very nice. And has 190 hp with lil tunes

[@unknown._justyn]

Oh yeah the driftstang

[@francisp1]

Chris fix is not cool. Nothing he does is cool

[@unknown._justyn]

@@francisp1 why you say that

[@4everknown]

@@francisp1 That's so ignorant. All he does is help people. Shut up.

[@jamesthompson4875]

For ppl that want a list - Mustang SN95 GT - Nissan XTERRA - BMW E36 - Toyota Matrix - Dodge 1500 - Ford Freestyl - Volkswagen Baja beetle - Lexu GS300

[@christianvanas1563]

Bro u the best 👍👍👍😁

[@melvenparmanum2378]

Thanks g

[@sevinty3]

Honestly should’ve included the IS as well it’s lighter than the gs

[@sevinty3]

@@addanashraf debatable

[@ericworthington7299]

Thanks but u have a few misspelled words

[@Electric140]

Now I might want a Lexus when I’m older

[@deus289]

I have onë and I love it, I recommend it. When the variable valve timing kicks in, it’s such a blast and the way it sounds when you start her up is amazing. Th car is spacious and and fun to drive. Please get it :)

[@joshthomas2536]

Owned one for 6 years, wouldn't touch one with my dads dick. Even standard form it was gutless and unreliable, electronics fail like no tomorrow and being a luxury euro car parts are expensive. Only thing it's good for is the 2JZ to swap into something else. Sold mine 2 years back for $800

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

If and when I may get old I am still staying away from Luxury cars... I will for as long as it's available buying a manual transmission. Though, performance handling is top priority. Currently, I drive a 2016 Mustang and I wanted a white one with a Manual Transmission, though, they were basic fleet rental type without safety features. So I got the black performance pack with Magneride Suspension and it's awesome it doesn't lean on hard cornering, or dip under hard breaking. They said it would take 6 months to spec the car in November 2015. Prior to COVID-19, imagine now with no chips for control modules or infotainment centers. Thanks for sharing 🙋👍🏎🏁

[@westinalps1922]

gs300 is the vibes bro hreat fuckin cars

[@ravenemir5208]

i have a rc350 (thanks to god and hardwork) and i love it

[@fat973]

I love watching these type of videos even though I don't even have a car or a license yet lol

[@abdullahfaisal6424]

😂 same here

[@megs8654]

same xD. but yea, sparing money, even found myself new better payd work, and if im gonna keep sparing (wish me luck please, because im bad at keepin money) i will have money for license in just 3/4 months. lets just hope we all pass it on first attempt.

[@camostrike4395]

I’m 2 years away from getting my license

[@Bigdickgang976]

@@camostrike4395 well if you save for 2 years you good buy a car for under 10k and still not be broke

[@trinidad6941]

1 step at a time bro I’m 24 n just landed a job paying decently I’m tryna study on the side but can’t wait to save up for my 1st car & learn for my Ls cuz I don’t have one either 😂💯🙏🏽

[@giovannisotgia192]

Can you do a video showing the fastest sports cars under 5k? Like 400 hp or more?

[@MUUD7]

U trippen with that 400hp

[@kolourblind3124]

Here I’ve taken the liberty of making one for you: End

[@YoungCarWiz]

buy an n54 bimmer and tune it. 1000hp

[@pandasalad6683]

Lmao that's not happening

[@X4VVRR]

@@YoungCarWiz no if you get the tune is does add a little but if you upgrade the manifolds and a couple other things for $500 it will only make 500 hp

[@zaytres-_-]

They’re kinda rare but I got a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta gli for $2000 and it’s lasted me a year with minimal issues. Has the weight of a Miata along with a cool sounding turbo especially if you get a air intake

[@cwbusrides]

The e36 is a nice alternative to the miata as a 2 door

[@RICKPLAYZGAMING]

Always making bangers at the right time Even tho I’m not buying a car lol just watch because I’m learning

[@iwillsubtoeveryonewhosubst5999]

Fax’s yo I made a list on what cars been in the videos the most snd the least and the most listed car is the one I’m getting 😂😂😂

[@rcheese3094]

@@iwillsubtoeveryonewhosubst5999 what car you getting?

[@iwillsubtoeveryonewhosubst5999]

@@rcheese3094 so far a 350z or a e90 bmw cus i dont want a Miata🤧

[@aidanspoon]

@@iwillsubtoeveryonewhosubst5999 i want a z so bad but the insurance is sooooo expensive

[@ItzLegendss]

What is my awesome subscriber doing here😂🔥

[@joebuns6601]

I think that it was this channel that convinced me to get a GS300 two years ago and have not been disappointed. Great cheap platform that I am turning into a weekend track day warrior. Thanks guys

[@babayaga5672]

I recommend a 2001 Lexus IS300. It’s fast, smooth, and reliable

[@frankcastle4715]

Yes!

[@dizzy2900]

really liked the diversity

[@LOCOsnakeBITES]

"we found examples of all 8 in this price range" LITERAL FIRST VEHICLE *WE COULDNT FIND ONE FOR THIS PRICE POINT...*

[@f.o.e.garage9336]

I've had my eye on a lexus gs300

[@ajelite9340]

I would recommend a 150 instead of a dodge ram

[@beepeefromabove1592]

No on the 1500's. Get a 2500 or 3500.

[@fuzzpunks3639]

The Rams and Chevys are actually in the price range though. F150s hold their value too well.

[@James_R_]

@@beepeefromabove1592 I have a 1500, avoid the 4l60e or make sure its rebuilt at least. I just rebuilt mine and did the upgrades to make it bulletproof. The 4.8s have a bit less power however they are more reliable.

[@ryansoltysiak2394]

@@beepeefromabove1592 good luck finding one under 8k in this market

[@SH0RTY625]

Anyone I know that owns a ford truck is constantly working on them though. They break to easily it seems. words from a ford owners mouth "damn man I'm constantly working on this thing" me and my dodge 2500 with 388k miles without any problems. 🤔

[@parthgoyal8642]

Good luck 🍀 finding an e36 under 3000. Even if you find one with very high mileage that's a tickin time bomb

[@MrFlamingstick]

Ayyyy! Excided to see the Matrix on the list! Have had my 05 manual for about 10 years now and it's been fantastically reliable and is just fun enough to wring out every once in a while.

[@ghoul5031]

Same here but mines a 09 I’ve put about 50k miles on it since I got it, it’s has 208,000 on it in total. The only thing I have done on it is replace the aux port and fix the rattling exhaust with a hose clamp.

[@miketvPR]

Finally, a list without a Miata and Civic. I would also suggest adding a Sentra SE-R 😁

[@patrickkuprewicz4566]

Fs they nice asl

[@calvinunroe2462]

Well my favorite car on the list, considering I daily a 1997 bmw 328is manual, I would say the e36 lol

[@TheDominicius]

The Scotty Kilmer joke tho 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rayanhafeez1608]

Please do a list of budget vans for camper conversion as well. Love your videos

[@lidolf8168]

Chevy Astro Van, early model Chevy Express van, Ford Econoline with 4WD, if you can find one and afford it they are sorta gutless but have enough power to go on a lot of basic trails is a Toyota Previa Altrac which is AWD. I personally own a previa it’s got a lot of songs unfortunately because I’m a young idiot but it still runs great and has All terrains and soon maybe a 2 inch lift kit because they come from the factory with 5.9 inches of ground clearance and with a 2 inch lift kit you get 7.9 inches which will be almost good enough for a decent amount of off-roading don’t expect it to be a rock crawler or Moab advance trails or maybe it could haven’t taken one there personally and they also tow pretty decently as well. Gas mileage is mediocre as well but overall they are a kickass minivan that you can turn into a camper van pretty cheap and it could go on most camping trails too with the right mods.

[@davd2314]

Only complaint we had with the Freestyle was the $1800 it cost to have the struts replaced. The fronts you can do your self but the rears were a nightmare.

[@Htx_Wero]

You got finessed 1800 dollars

[@cazamerelong-bailey4102]

Loved the video. Got a 2002 solara with 300,000 miles. It still runs strong but definitely looking into getting a Lexus GS or LS

[@josh661]

My grandpa has a 2000 mustang sn95 convertible. Bone stock, perfect condition. I almost got it but it got sold when he got sick. Very fun car though. 10/10

[@SpoiledPrince]

I remember my first car It was a Hot-Wheels

[@michaelb.42112]

I owned a silver/black 1999 Lexus GS400. 300 hp, and is still my favorite car I ever owned. I'm on my 4th Lexus, but none touched my like the GS400.

[@emiliosalazar1031]

Usually i didnt like this channel videos, i just saw them bc the title was interesting and then i was dissapointed, but not this time. actually a great selection of cars in my opinion

[@dennisblackjr5214]

I love the Lexus g300. Think that will be my next car!

[@fuzzpunks3639]

I'm thinking the same thing. I've never owned a car like that, and I think it's time I tried one out (although I may have to go for the GS400 instead.)

[@derekoconnor8971]

reliable + bmw never adds up. A wise man once said "there's nothing more expensive than a cheap bmw."

[@delvinhumes1268]

As soon as ideal cars post a car the prices go up🚀

[@SiNNeR90737]

I have a 2000 GS300 and I have rebuilt it from the ground up. All that is left is suspension and wheels and a lil interior work. But I love my GS. It's never let me down in the 9 years I have had it.

[@kimberlycouch8987]

You guys should do an episode like this but also with average insurance rates too

[@joshthomas2536]

"My car only has two seats because I have no friends" Same as my ute but it doesn't stop us from having 8 in the car (2 in the front 6 in the back tub under a locked hard lid)😉😂

[@lucasbarber8060]

2JZ GE.... FTW

[@pastperformance2285]

Found a 95 gmc 4x4 for 3100! The strategies helped, too.

[@fuzzpunks3639]

Beware, you might get addicted to Chevy Small Block syndrome, where you compare every engine in existence to the Chevy 350 and claim that nothing is as good.

[@ThatOneWagon]

I actually had a GS300 I bought as my first car last year haha, it was a 1 owner babied by some old guy, 106000 miles, and I paid 3300 for it. I still regret selling it to this day, but I sold it to put money into my sportcross.

[@Clodrock]

My 16 Y.O. kid bought a clean 2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 225 Hp with a rebuilt engine for just $3K! Only thing was the AC was out... that's it.

[@sonnyp1573]

You guys putting this video out just made a 20% increase on all these cars. Keep up the great work Ideal!

[@lolok7447]

In love with the e36

[@henryjones6316]

Another job well done!!! This guy is great, and I’ve loved so many episodes!!! 💯

[@LethalTunedHNP2846]

Brad: no civic no Miata Civic and Miata: Nani?

[@justperson6305]

How about a 1998 jeep Cherokee?? It's what I'm getting for my 1st car...

[@jarobiclark8926]

There are unreliable I thought

[@cwbusrides]

@@jarobiclark8926 Not these older Jeeps just the newer ones

[@pandasalad6683]

Super unreliable...

[@justperson6305]

@@pandasalad6683 nah it's fine, plus even if its unreliable parts are cheap and it's easy to repair

[@tollefreyerson6710]

Great video and good advice. Spot on!

[@Ah_ndrw]

Hey IDEAL CARS. will you be willing to do an episode on the LEXUS IS, ISF, RCF, ETC..?

[@prashantnaidu5235]

Day 3 of asking for a hot wheels history video

[@boyscouts5000]

The first gen beatle was built up to 2003

[@mr.downed9634]

Don't forget the 03 monte Carlo

[@blinddribbler5711]

FINALLY THE GS MADE THE LIST ALWAYS HAS BEEN SLEPT ON

[@itswillondrums]

What about the Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Marauder, Lincoln town car? 🤔

[@cwbusrides]

Good but you'll constantly be going to the gas station

[@ninja_wolfofficial]

I had a custom painted xterra with an alpine sound system. Green paint with colorful tribals. Blacked out rims n stuff. Its impounded

[@jacob9177]

The biggest thing that's my concern is how high insurance would be

[@shigga5264]

Fun fact: Here in the land down under, the miata is NOT always the answer. Prices have skyrocketed and you can rarely find one under 10k (AUD)

[@iwantabethatguy1735]

I got a Lexus Sc400 for 3k and it has the 1uz-fe engine with 250k+ miles! Runs smoothly and strong for 25 year old car!!

[@judahgamermedia]

I have a 92 Toyota celiac that I always wanted as a kids/teen and your right there is not cheap project car lol

[@kramarkml]

The Ford Focus SVT is another great car with so much potential with today's technology

[@wyattmanning404]

can we just talk about the gtr front end swap on that 350z 3:34

[@djplayz56789]

Speaking of the beetle, ever since i played need for speed payback ive always wanted one to put a lift kit on and just make it an offroad beast

[@ConcordeOne77]

I found an old Porche Cayenne for like $7000 to $8000 Seemed way too good to be true

[@kennypowerz1267]

The Lexus With the 2JZ would be my choice👍

[@HRDFX]

I bought a nice manual 2001 v6 mustang off my friend for $1,500 and it’s a really fun car!

[@sahil3259]

My favorite BMW e36

[@corail53]

e36 - are suffering from the youtube/drift tax - there prices have skyrocketed.

[@thatkidcolin1645]

My dad had an extera and it was really cool

[@kevinburrell7271]

Rather than a Freestyle, I'd shell out a little more $ and get a Taurus X, a Freestyle with a 6spd automatic

[@bhargavshatrughna489]

Thank you for not including civics. These are all amazing!

[@cwbusrides]

@MICHAEL VALLEJO Everyone recommended Civics so he did some diversity

[@Shadowlow_Club]

@MICHAEL VALLEJO yes.

[@dooshbag4969]

should have put the grand marquis on this list or the crown vic

[@arctic975]

Not me being exited to try getting one of these and couldn’t find a single one under 5-10k

[@smokes2dope266]

I was think about picking up a Lexus IS300

[@tsleithart]

I have a matrix it’s over 300,000 miles still running really well

[@octanemayhem2686]

You should do a "top 10 enthusiast cars under 5k" or sleepers

[@FairyKing13]

My first car was a 96 Acura integra. I miss that car and my celica

[@MrNishanth000]

Lexus maybe the best as said in this one!!!!!!gr8 Job guys enjoy doing

[@ambrose_8]

Absolutely loved my '03 Toyota Matrix xrs. Useful and good looks.

[@repent155]

cool car u can get under 10k is the chrysler 300s it comes with either a 4 a 6 or a 5.7 hemi stock

[@7Fields16LLC]

The Toyota matrix. Already pick up one using the idea car strategy.

[@Toysourboy]

The BMW 330Ci are reliable and are around the price range too and come in manuals if you guys want to find those.

[@stavrosgrodas8992]

you can get a suzuki samurai for cheap but its hard to find one thats stock

[@dimondblazerreviews6434]

The 2004 gs300 is now one of my dream cars

[@thirstybeann7308]

i have that truck in a five speed manual and it’s pretty fun to drive but the gas on it scary

[@G4CEFITNESS]

Great video. I own a '03 Matrix XR with over 130k miles and it works great! Can you guys make a video on pick-up trucks? Also, from where are you guys finding these deals? I can't find them, lol.

[@frankiefresh420]

Y’all missed the rear independent suspension on a v8 thunderbird that would also make a sick drifter

[@gabosenpai4589]

The Moment he said with a legendary engine i knew he was talking Abt the jz in the Lexus

[@zachfal123]

I drive an 01 Dodge Ram 1500 new transmission a couple months ago and I’m on 177k miles rn😭 I’ve always wanted a project car tho so that’s why I’m watching these

[@jayforrey737]

Dude the Lexus gs300 is mad clean. some guy where I live has one and I’ve never seen them before his and I love it

[@dj1283]

You should make a video of 10 best beaters. Cuz to be honestly beater cars are ideal cuz you can save so much money cuz you don't need to care about it.

[@jimblackbird5678]

I think convertible, and after having several mustangs, it’s time for something with a little more class…Lexus IS 350C is next on my list.

[@kimo9892]

E36 is my favorite car i was so excited to see it on the list 😁

[@volcharamobile2475]

Me seeing this video: "$3000 for first car? Where is average student can get this money?" Ideal: "Yes"

[@amondavis]

I left the VW bug and once I have enough money saved I'm gonna get one

[@kinanalhawat6753]

Wow. You just made me think about buying a lexus🤔

[@cousinnikola1130]

I just bought e36 last week cost me 5 grand and yes with a turbo kit

[@chadriddle3517]

Great awesome video love the price range also would choose the E 36

[@georgereeves6839]

94 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA $500 99 BUICK PARK AVE $2500. 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN $2000.

[@christiansantana413]

Lexus all day my friend had one best car ever

[@a.m.ldesigns7096]

I seen a civic on Facebook marketplace and it only hand a body kit on it everything else was stock and the dude was asking 10,000 people are nuts

[@ThePreludeProject]

i cant believe miata or civic didnt make the list.....=0

[@muhammadhafiz9163]

In my country here, mustang price is 200k+

[@itzyaboybugz]

Fiat 500’s are great 30mpg city/ 35 highway They are different/ unique Small yet ton of cargo space *I always get compliments (from girls)

[@d4vincii_projects70]

If you buy a GS300 change the FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS!!!!!!!!!