Cheap Cars That Are REALLY Fast

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[@jivalroopnarian]

Can you use honey on your phone without a laptop

[@pastperformance2285]

It works for me! Easier than clipping coupons and makes my car budget go farther.

[@Spoolin_thriller2xx6]

Bought my 2006 WRX for $7k. Had a EJ257 and a 6 speed already swapped in. Building the short block with forged internals. Add a bigger turbo and some e85 and she’ll slay some tires.

[@Bilalahmed-p2o]

U are one lucky boi

[@Spoolin_thriller2xx6]

@@Bilalahmed-p2o It was quite a steal for sure. The GD model has always been the dream!

[@shawndon7374]

With all that being done will it save it from cracking a block or being unreliable like stis are known for ?

[@Spoolin_thriller2xx6]

@@shawndon7374 I’ve personally put a lot of research into my build for power and reliability mods. My honest opinion is a Subaru can be quick and reliable but a few huge factors are the way its driven and how it was built to take said abuse.

[@supercooldude824]

Subies are such fun amazing cars there just so hard love I’d you wanna have fun with them they break even if you maintain them there just unreliable if you take care of them they are pretty reliable but still there just so hard to love they brake for no reason

[@Raven-uu7lb]

Gotta love the IS300 😌 the best car that I used the most in the OG Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005 😆

[@stpbasss3773]

I wanted one so bad when they came out, now it's hard to find one that us beat.

[@georgedragos9828]

The underrated MazdaSpeed 6 may be good option. Powered by a 2.3 turbo engine, they come with 260 hp. Talking about reliability, they have common problems at rear TransAxle but, you can find aftermarket parts that can actually be more reliable than factory parts 😂. I honestly can say MazdaSpeed 6 can be compared with the V6 Audi S4 (don't know who would win in a drag race) You can find well maintained Speed 6's between 5k-6k

[@GB-vf8tp]

Where lol

[@manouza7959]

Shhh man, dont tell em lmao

[@GB-vf8tp]

@@manouza7959 all cap

[@maverickphantom005]

The cheapest cars are in North East... abundance of cars with rust problems... but the best cars are all in the south.

[@maverickphantom005]

MazdaSpeed 6 is on par with Volvo S60R. Overall the Volvo is more reliable, but when buying a used anything, expect to replace parts before you can "race" reliably.

[@ChrisRobato]

There are vital changes inside a 2JZ-GTE vs. a 2JZ-GE that doesn't make the two a worthwhile comparison when you're boosting the 2JZ-GE with a turbo. Plus, IS300s, along with GS300s and SC300s aren't so cheap anymore.

[@jkent9915]

The GE is still great up to about 400 ft-lbs so like 600hp. Honestly every Supra that I have ever seen race with my own eyes either made that much power or less OR it wasn’t reliable. That’s the worst part about those engines. Sure, you can make 1200hp out of 3L but the tunes will be finicky, the engines will be finicky, the cold starts are finicky, and that all before you’ve even attempted to put power to the ground.

[@CforClairvoyant]

Im taking a G37 or Q50. But the IS300 is the obvious choice.

[@bozoscaughtgaming3923]

Where do you see a wrx under 15 grand cause I can’t

[@burntmicrowave]

you're gonna need more than a turbo to make it a "rocket ship" lol and also the IS300 has a 2J so parts are gonna be pretty expensive because of the "2J tax"

[@maverickphantom005]

Pretty much. Not counting that most parts would be aftermarket and not factory since Toyota stopped making things that are older than 15 years.

[@valkgh]

A friend of mine has a Volkswagen golf Mark 4 with a VR6 AWD that thing makes 1,200 horsepower it's like driving a rocket ship you have to hold on for dear life 0 to 100 km in just 2 seconds

[@keesknees]

Yeah ... No

[@falsecatalyst3936]

ya'll should look into Volvo Turbos, especially those with Redblock engines. They basically last forever, and can be made to make huge reliable power for not a lot of money

[@willriley1619]

Volvos are great cars. Redblocks are cool but so were the whiteblocks. The 5 cylinder Volvo engine should have gotten more attention in its time. There was a point in time where the 850R had almost 270hp stock. That was fast enough for it to beat almost all of its competition. For most Volvo engines the tuning is unlimited and have seen B230's over 1500hp and whiteblock T5s and T6s up to 2000hp.

[@jeroenverzijl8596]

a moterupgrade swedish expert top is 6000euro

[@MrSirjud01]

Had to chuckle at the "powerful 2v v8" for the Mustang. It made 260hp (265 in the Bullitt) and in the Mustang world is the laughing stock v8. However, that is why it belongs on this list, the 2v 4.6 GT's are the cheapest buy in right now, and do actually have some tuning potential. They respond very well to boost, and are very reliable. Upgrade Rods/pistons, fuel system add boost and tune, and you can skip the 300's and go straight to the 400's Hp at the tire for about $10-15k INCLUDING buying the car. I already have a procharged 01 Bullitt, would love to add a sedan like the IS300, WRX, E46 3 Series

[@robwaters8848]

Yeah Ford absolutely struck gold with the coyote 💪💪

[@adamhayden5152]

Cadillac ats 2.0t 272 hp 260/295tq depending on year it is super slept on car. 51/49 weight distribution. Can get manual with lsd. Car can make 450 Hp on e85 pretty easy. Or get the v6 321/335hp depending on year and get overkill supercharger and make 500hp.

[@ernandoshametaj7710]

If someone wants to buy a golf, the best option is the mk5 bc you have 2.0l engine and if you want to have a good traction you can just buy the awd system from an audi s3 8p and just bolt it into that golf

[@frankiecastillo7016]

Just get a wrx and call it a day. It's 1 thing if you're doing it for the love and just want an awd golf but the wrx already gives you all of that.

[@s3andy79]

Or just buy an s3 🤷‍♂️

[@nao_tomori]

first generation Dodge Neon with an srt4 swap is quite potent, and alot of fun to drive. you can probably build one for under $5k and have a 240hp turbo engine in a fwd platform thats under 2500lbs

[@codyhennings]

I’m surprised that the 24 valve Cummins doesn’t get mentioned more when make power is the topic.

[@4thManonCross]

i'd cross of the mini & audi for reliability issues and go with the lexus IS for the 2jz and handling or maybe the impreza

[@Josh-qm4rb]

New minis (F56) are actually very reliable, though parts are expensive as they are from BMW. The B48 engines can achieve 200k miles with pretty much minimal issues. 550bhp has also been achieved as a record number on the stock internals. The pistons can be quite weak in some variants when tuned, so be careful of what tune u pick. The supercharged R53s come with a cast iron block, so they can handle boost well, though they do have some reliability issues. Just avoid the R56s at all costs tho.

[@mohamednawar1584]

2:25 it's cooler since it has a tone of space for the homies

[@bassclass5998]

Some of these cars are amazing! However, they're all cars that are commonly known about. A car that gets slept on all the time is the Ford Taurus SHO. THE 2010 and up come with a 3.5l twin turbo, AWD 365 plus bhp. With a tune you are pushing 450 bhp! I have one and smoke set 8 chargers and gt mustangs.

[@maverickphantom005]

Yes... you should be smoking R/T with a stock SHO. Tuned it should smoke the ScatPacks. About Mustang GT's... only in straight line.

[@bassclass5998]

@@maverickphantom005 I types srt and it autocorrected to set. 🤷. I destroy the scat packs alllllll the time. My car hurts lots of feelings hehe. It is a fun car to own. I truly am blessed to have it.

[@duneattack]

Great video, Trav! My choice would be the IS300, or wait, maybe the S4, no wait the honda. Yes for sure the Honda, no wait, maybe the M3 or the Subi. I have a sickness for sure. I like them all!!!

[@doggo8079]

Bot bruh

[@raventhewolf8167]

g35 and g37 are now too expensive to be considered ideal

[@JosephFrietze]

sadly true, unless you want to buy a 200k miles car

[@insertrandomnamehere764]

G37 is too expensive but you can find a decent G35 if you look hard enough. Sadly it won't be the coveted 2007 2008 manual coupe with the vq35hr engine unless your willing to drop around 15k to 20k out the door. But you can find 4door manuals for 5 to 7k and 2 door manuals with the vq35de for around 10k out the door.

[@GucciBodyBags]

Got a 13’ lincoln mks ecoboost for 14k 3 years ago. Its a taurus SHO, which was already a sleeper with two turbos strapped to its v6 AWD platform. Even more so in the lincoln form, with much better/quieter interior. Mines tuned with a few hundred dollars in mods putting down 400hp. Best part of the 3.5 ecoboost is drivability tho, lightly press the pedal and she glides off like a quiet v6 getting v6 milage, but if you punch the gas, it feels like 2 cylinders (minus the sound) have been unlocked, and it takes off like a big NA V8, tons of fun. Way too overlooked.

[@davidswrld7494]

I can't wait to come back to all the videos I saved from your channel when I buy my first car.

[@chrisdooley1184]

I’m dying to get my hands on an FD2 Type R. My favorite CTR

[@rubeneeltink8607]

Old Saabs have great tuning potential, especially the b204 engine. It can push 600hp on stock internals, and it's a bulletproof engine. Really underrated imo

[@jeroenverzijl8596]

old volvo's to only a expert uptune for the car is 6000euro

[@rubeneeltink8607]

@@jeroenverzijl8596 yep, those old redblocks are bulletproof too. Love old Volvo bricks!

[@ICBF3TOANZGaming]

Just bare in mind the IS300 2J VVTI have the weaker rods and is limited compared to the 2J non VVTI and GTE motors. The non VVTI 2J's have the same rods / crank as the highly sought after 2JZGTE found in the Turbo Supra. Ideal for performance if you're on a budget!

[@braasmonkey]

Best part about this video, is that here in Australia, none of the listed cars are cheap haha

[@mikerusso5886]

There not cheap here a nice or clean WRX is 8k or more

[@spencersauresrex6360]

@@mikerusso5886 do not get a WRX worst decision you will ever make better have a spare 8k lying around for 2 engines in less than 5k miles 😂

[@Tea18236]

If you go through 2 engines in less than 5k miles ur not treating ur car right. or dont know enough about subies to own one.

[@AudaciousAce1989]

None of these are cheap here in the states either

[@stpbasss3773]

I have a 98 Ranger manual 4 banger that I drove the past five years. Anything feels fast after that 😂. I just got a 06 accord coupe with the k24 motor it's only 160hp and it feels like a rocket compared to what I'm used to. It's completely stock and the engine, suspension and trans feel brand new. I'm excited to build it up I heard the K24A is a great motor.

[@joules5251]

There is no way in the world you can even touch a decent WRX for 5k bare minimum for a good one and in molested is like 10k+

[@npeer2005]

The black "s4" is actually a rs4 self built sedan since the rs4 was only available as a wagon Sadly it burned down

[@bal_723]

I found an engineless supra without interior in my local area for 5k and i searched for engine, an auto transmission and everything else, and the price of everything else was less then 6k! sadly i dont got money right now to rebuild it lol

[@deadpool_golfr]

Did you forget about a Golf R?

[@JosephFrietze]

IS300 is definitely on my short list. But I would like another Mustang.....

[@R19Robbin]

That thing about feeling like a racecar driver if you own a GTI.... I can confirm that 😂😂

[@sathvikreddy5959]

Audi c5 s4 and c5 s6 are 5 cylinder powerhouses and are kinda cheap but rare

[@stevenhoracius8218]

I'd go with the GTI (MK3 or older).

[@Aminmotors]

Sentra SE-R spec-V, mazdaspeed 3 and 6

[@paulsandvig6961]

Had a 1995 golf gti with the vr6… love the sound! Fast little thing it was.

[@burhaanshaikahmed3610]

Good vid, gtis are awesome, but I won't say they are reliable. MAYBE "relatively reliable".

[@tyronedavis5363]

Everyone needs to stop mentioning the LEXUS IS. The prices are going up

[@svrsxlt]

Got my 04 blob rs for 1k, identical chassis, suspension, etc. Perfect swap potential, just deciding 257 or 207

[@spencersauresrex6360]

Best thing to do is scrap the ej what a terrible engine sounds great but is as reliable as my dead man 😂

[@hoangtrinh1646]

@@spencersauresrex6360 just don't beat on it everyday and do regular maintenance then you'll be fine

[@tkskagen]

I really miss the STI Coupe (2-door) Bodystyle from "Way back" in the day!

[@maverickphantom005]

Those are good looking... but they are under a higher demand now.

[@ChrisRobato]

Minis are cautious picks as they come with all sorts of different engines, namely Chrysler Tritec, Peugeot Prince and BMW B38 and B48 motors. The one with the Eaton supercharger and intercooler use Chrysler Tritec motors. If you want to tune one would you prefer the ones with the B38 and B48 motors, which are 3 and 4 cylinder versions of the B58 motor on the Supra Mk. V? But the ones with the BMW motors only start to appear from 2014 since.

[@jesterokjones4954]

They couldn't chosen the Lexus SC 300 as well.

[@imjuxn]

Is300, sc300, gs300. Great 2j cars

[@TheRobertChannel]

Videos like these are what causes prices of these used shitboxes to go through the roof....

[@tecknopopoff]

I found a 2012 bmw 328 for $1000 but I have to rebuild the motor 🤷‍♂️ fair trade 👍

[@martiniusetihw]

Hey fellas. I hate to be that guy, but you didn't mention anything about f-bodys (fourth gen Camaros and firebirds). Very cheap and very tuneable! I think it's at least worth a mention, right?

[@thatonechannel7045]

Solid list

[@winkerface2332]

From a tiny bit of research i’ve seen that the 2JZ-GE is a little bit different and can barely make as much horsepower as the GTE, so I’m a lil confused with people saying you can just make a ton of HP just by a turbocharger.

[@stevenkellar7596]

Thank u for making mentioning that GTI VW it is greatly appreciated, talk more on tha GTI

[@JDMWork]

Lol. With the subi chasing big power you’re almost better swapping a better motor for how much you’re going to pay.😂

[@CreateContrast]

"As reliable as the GTI too..." WRX: *cutely leaks oil*

[@jacobasuncion3132]

I would recommend the Chevy Cobalt SS, second gen Eclipse GSX, or Honda CRX

[@Mid-LifeChrisis]

I have a 2012 Audi A3 the gentleman GTI it’s the best car I’ve ever owned and I also have a C6 with a manual

[@moisesmunoz7366]

Love my 08 civic si, I pay 4500 for it. 😊 So far is 155 k miles and running strong.

[@kwedog2373]

Good luck finding an is300 in good shape. Sc300 is not a bad choice but its just as diificult to find. I like german cars but they tend to have a reputation for expensive unreliability.

[@maverickphantom005]

Ummm... not really. A C63 is more reliable than a STi... but if you don't work on your own car it will get expensive since many Mercedes-Benz dealers charge $200 labor hour. There are some German cars you should stay away from... but only some. Any AMG V12 is super nice if you keep up the maintenance and find a shop that won't drown you with high labor, unless you have the tools in your garage. Most people with STi's end up spending so much money that I wonder why didn't they just choose a German platform to begin with.

[@kwedog2373]

@@maverickphantom005 lol i've had german cars. Lets talk mercedes...with the two spark plugs per cylinder. Or how about a pair of air struts... Subis are expensive but german car parts can get expensive really quick just because they have to be imported. Yes everything isnt expensive but luxury cars tend to have more luxury prices....even on parts.

[@STK.SMg209]

This video last pick made my day cause I own a s4 b5 but my fist car was a 2004 is300

[@jurriendevries3522]

I don't care what my first car is gonna be, even fiat multipla is fine 💀, when I have a bigger budget, I would buy a supra 💪

[@mroversteer3739]

That is if there’s gonna be any supras left to sell. Mfs are straight up ruthless with them prices too 😭

[@ElioRose]

Everyone always says the easiest way to get a 2JZ is the IS300, but the GS300 is actually cheaper and also has the same 2JZna that the IS300 has. I picked up my 2000 GS300 for $3,500 (in running condition with no damage) and the cheapest comparable IS300 I could find that was $6,000. The main difference is that the Toyota Aristo (Lexus GS300) is the only other car that came with the same 2JZgte as the Mk4 Supra. I think people just like the IS300 (Altezza) because some of them came with a manual transmission, but you can easily line up a manual in a GS300...very much like it was supposed to be there.🤔

[@CanadaBud23]

All these cars, mods still cost a lot compared to the normal poor car guy. I'll stick to running turbo Chevy drivelines in $500 granny mobiles.

[@Neptune8]

Have had 2 Mini’s , the turbocharged motor is faster but the supercharged motor was more reliable. B5 s4’s are hard to find in good condition so it shouldn’t be on this list Surprisingly the Mazdaspeed wasn’t on this list or any Miata for that matter

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

Since I live in snow country (Utah specifically) the WRX sedan would absolutely be a great choice, but there's no way I'm getting one with an EJ engine. On top of that, there are a LOT of WRXs out here, so I'm not sure I want to become another statistic. I kind of like standing out a bit, AKA driving a sleeper.

[@ethanhall5842]

yeah i’m in utah too the used car market here also sucks

[@sparkatorch]

Why not ej? Get a ej207 one and call it a day. Reliable af.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

@@sparkatorch I should have specified the EJ25. The EJ20 and EJ22 were pretty solid from what I've read, so I wouldn't be opposed to those.

[@sparkatorch]

@@JeffOfTheMountains Fair enough. The 25 isnt as bad as its made to be, but it is no ej20

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

@@sparkatorch Call me skeptical of the EJ25 then. I did a lot of research on those engines, and unfortunately Subaru could never get the head gasket issues fixed, even with an improved design. Thankfully the new FB engines don't seem to have that problem.

[@randog-pc7mn]

If your looking for a fun v8 powerd luxury car for under 5k I highly recommend the 2000's infiniti q45

[@JDMHaze]

3:10 but there’s a IS300 sport cross wagon 😂

[@briandenham7400]

I have 2 b5s4s a silver sedan and brilliant black avant

[@EstusEnthusiast]

In my country the "cheap" cars that I'm interested in tuning are the ford focus, gol or golf (I'm not sure which to get) or an escort xr3, are these cars tune friendly? Or should I go for something else to avoid problems

[@Josh-qm4rb]

Like the E46, the E36s are just as good to tune, if not better. Like the E46s they do have the cooling system issues, but if u take care of that, those engines are absolute cockroaches, like the shit u see in the old Toyota trucks. U cannot kill them, 300k miles is not uncommon. The M50 in earlier models has a closed deck cast iron block like the 2JZ! unlike the aluminium M54 block. The factory block is good up to 1000hp. Though it is best to fit in some M52 forged pistons and rods. With that, on stock OEM BMW internal parts, the M50/M52 still retains nearly all its reliable at 300whp, and is still good up to 400-500whp. some stock E36 motors have seen over 700whp! With fully built motors, the M50/M52 has seen well over 1000hp. In the UK, Non M models go for like £5000 in good condition! The E36 M3s are a lot more reliable than the E46 M3s too as they don't have the rod bearing issues, though they admittedly don't drive quite as well (though they handle super well still) or look as nice.

[@ZonaDeluxeOficial]

Ok the IS300 but which years are the best for tuning to the moon?

[@adriandangelo3029]

i cant even afford a shit used car, but i like this lists xD

[@jeremyswalley8625]

All the GTI guys switched to Mazdaspeed 3’s!! For a minute there!!

[@grindersandgears3445]

How do you make a list like this and leave out the DSM.....they are the king of cheap speed.

[@JosephFrietze]

A lot harder to find these days though.

[@unmaskedentertainment3915]

What year for the lexus

[@jivalroopnarian]

Aren't you the same people that said the mk6 gti is extremely unreliable

[@vladimirlugo8969]

B5 well under 7500 bucks shows one @ 7499 😂

[@Matty_mccfly]

I like the chevy cobalt ss or hhr ss

[@Joel.P.C]

The Ali a of the car scene 😂

[@justinmiller1826]

Mini's are a nightmare to work on though

[@devileyesYGO]

Why is nobody tolking about audi a3/a4/tt 1.8t quattro? I would get that over gti any day.

[@310chris18]

Have a 8th gen si i picked up 4 years ago with 67k under 10k and since then i have had somuch fun with car its on coils and with rpf1's and a kraftworkz supercharger and i get so many compliments. Its my daily and it hasnt gave me 1 problem lobe this car and going to pick up a 2020 si sedan soon. Cant wait.

[@Daniel-zr4pk]

1:50 1.9 tdi is the correct answer. everything else you say is bs

[@rikokotze]

My first car is going to be a GTI

[@valkgh]

I recommend the mark 5 VR6 manual if you can find it and all wheel drive

[@kensterfr33k]

i always said my first car will be a mustang but here i am driving the most depressing ford fusion ever

[@keesknees]

You want something more reliable for a first car lol

[@valkgh]

@@keesknees true mk3 1.9 TDI

[@keesknees]

@@valkgh Im talking like anything that's not a vw lol

[@Rizzo211980]

still yet to see a gti driver outdrive a mini driver

[@jayadams3285]

I love my 2000 civic ex just wish I could get it to stop running hot😭😭😭

[@charliewilson3528]

How about I inexpensive jdm cars that are going to appreciate if you leave it stock and just drive it to work or school. Here's one lexus sc300/400 Etc etc etc

[@viggostrindberg4003]

What is a chi rone ???

[@QazaqKT]

ngl, the gulf is great, my first car I drove in was a VW touareg. Love your vids, keep it up!

[@josephdorfel2412]

Cant drive a GTI in Germany. No one will take you for serious.

[@clydemacauley1554]

really? why?

[@albie206058]

what website is that?

[@ALOSOOON]

Good luck getting a mustang gt under 5k that isn't ran to the ground, maybe a clean new edge sixxer.

[@Epidemike]

ok you have made me want a Lexus Is300 but im starting to think youre sitting on a warehouse full of them and youre trying to drive the pirce way up because they have almost doubled in price in the last 2 years sitting at like 9-13k now

[@aluminumfalcon552]

GTI good, Golf R better, Golf Alltrack plus tune cheaper sleeper.

[@aluminumfalcon552]

To elaborate, with a stage 1 tune the alltrack is quicker than the GTI. With a downpipe, intercooler upgrade, and IS38 turbo from the R, you essentially have a golf R wagon with over an inch more ground clearance. An RS3 5 cylinder is a relatively simple (unfortunately expensive) swap. Conceivably you could do the RS3 swap and do the Iroz IMS1100 upgrade and you would end up with a hypercar level wagon, but that would jack the price up immensely. Still 25k for the car new, 40k for the RS3 swap, and another 15k for the IMS, 80 grand is a bargain for something that would beat a Tesla Plaid

[@derultnerlp9319]

Rip the rs4 vs the chiron.

[@stevecameron85]

These prices are terribly wrong. Most of these cars are all over 10g

[@a.rhoden7137]

Id rather rock a Mazdaspeed 3 than a GTi. I may be biased as I daily a 350hp gen 1 mazdaspeed 3. lol

[@jb6574]

Anything mazdaspeed gets looked over

[@heaknow2106]

its cheap but tax in my country is like 150%

[@darringranderson7898]

Love Subarus

[@ilovebanks1526]

Wrxs are over priced

[@TheSuburban15]

You might need another car if you need to be at work on time every day.

[@that-pixel_guy7636]

Gtr, sti, evo, rx7 what are those std’s

[@lordnggamermtpoppy3829]

I did not see toyota celica with 2zz ge interesting