The FASTEST CARS you can buy under $5000 in 2023 (special guest Mark Roden)

It's the collab you've been dreaming about, today Mark Roden and I discuss the ten fastest JDM, USDM, and European cars you can buy for under $5K! These are real speed demons for dirt nasty low prices, brace yourself for HOT NASTY SPEED under $5000 American dollars.
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[@GrabThemAnklesBoi]

Last time I came this early my girlfriend left me

[@Noio.]

you at least had a gf

[@caseyjones5145]

Heyoooooo

[@WONSINCITY1]

damn 😂 it do hit different wen u the first to come

[@SchizoReviews1599]

Last time I came this early it was in this dude's butt after his girlfriend left him

[@liamdownes]

Shoutout all the whole collectorcarfeed crew for being honest about these lists, every 10k car video on the internet is full of the most unrealistic cars

[@LukemDakuwa]

And with this, I bring attention to The Car Enthusiast Triangle: Speed, Reliability, Affordability - Pick two

[@letsgotomarsman]

Or all three, 5.3 Silverado with cam and minor bolt ons

[@nayoxd]

this video would have been 10x more brutal if netgear was reacting to it as well lol.

[@eejjkk]

Truth

[@he478]

There would have been like 13 KYS's lol

[@VikramKrishnan404]

Surprised he didn't mention a V6 Camry, ES350, or accord. It's just as fast as many of these. Sometimes, people just want a fast but comfortable daily driver that doesn't attract attention.

[@16bmidniterfoxo]

This, if all Mark was looking for was straight line speed, v6 camrys and accords are cheap, widely accessible platforms.

[@explosiveswine7354]

My grandpa has a V6 Camry Solara and that thing hauls surprising amounts of ass, tight handling too it's super fun to drive. Can't say a bright red 2 door convertible doesn't attract attention lol but otherwise agreed

[@bluesboytyler]

Facts. Had an 05 Acura TL with the 3.2 j series V6 and a 6-speed manual! Wasn't a type-s, but still had 270 hp, and the manual 04-06 models came with 4-piston Brembos up front and a helical lsd. Miss that car so much.

[@natedostalik3538]

Buying an old bmw is fun for a few months, then the problems start setting in and you realize the amount of money to fix it is more than what you spent on the car, so then it gets passed on to the next poor soul 😂 and the cycle repeats

[@bronkarr8942]

I would probably add the GS400. It's like 200 pounds heavier than the SC400, and came only with vvti, meaning they all have 290 hp and 300 ft lb of torque. You could easily find one with 200k+ miles for under 5k, and the 1uz has been known to hit 1000000 miles, so there would be no worry.

[@omega1575]

You can even find a good GS300, which has a 2J and AWD

[@fxzn]

@@omega1575 where did you hear that GS300s ever came in AWD?

[@omega1575]

@@fxzn Wikipedia, the 93 to 97 ones had it as an option

[@fxzn]

@@omega1575 It was for V8 JDM Aristos only, there were none in the US or with the 2JZ.

[@omega1575]

@@fxzn I have learned something new today, Thanks.

[@lumpyhumpypowa713]

Bro you can’t even find a good 98-02 Firebird WS6 for a good price

[@Lee.v1]

I love how honest you guys are I agrees with u on the srt4 this poor kid had one at my school had 1 and it smoked at idle and misfire terrible above 1.5k rpm

[@CMBassEnclosures]

Scratchers and baby formula... I laughed so hard.🤣

[@danielalabre2638]

The collab we never thought we need🤘

[@quocd5580]

Picked up a hi mileage 06' 350z, manual for 3800 dollas. Engine has a lot of kick for 238k miles on car max and odometer reads 138k miles. Notice that someone stuck their arm betw firewall and engine area (barely any dust), electrical disconnects and bolts been tampered with leading me to believe this could be a second engine in this car? Definitely worth pick up for under 5K.

[@stoneybolognarly9376]

Dude out here giving the worst advice and never heave I heard anyone mispronounce Cobalt 😂 and the eclipse lmaoooo

[@tescoshortage]

Here’s my list: 1. E36 325i Sedan + Available with a stick shift + Free-revving M50 or M52 engine + Lightweight + Drives extremely well for a “commuter car” - _Will_ be beat to hell. - _Will_ be lit up like a Christmas tree. 2. Honda Accord V6 (6th Gen) + Powerful (Yes, I’m calling 210 hp ‘powerful’. Just spend 10,000 dollars…) J series engine + Incredibly reliable engine - Automatic transmissions are made of sawdust 3. SN95 Ford Mustang GT + Powerful and durable 4.6 Modular V8 + Somewhat easy to find manual models - _Will_ be beat to shit. - Insurance rates? Don’t even talk about those. 4. Chevrolet Cobalt SS + Supercharged 4 cylinder + Nobody really wants one - Looks like shit - _Feels_ like shit 5. Nissan 350Z + Fastest car on the list + VQ35DEs are pretty reliable - Sounds fucking awful when straight piped, and headers won’t save it - _Will_ be beat to shit 6. DSM (1st gen) + Potential 4G63 power + Won’t be turned into a Paul Walker tribute. - Lasers and Talons are nearly unobtainable. - _Will_ be beat to shit. 7. 4th Gen F-Body + Powerful LT1 V8 - fish Only 7 cars. Verdict: Just spend 10,000 dollars.

[@gambit_toys6554]

If I didn't look at the subs I would think this is a 300k sub channel or higher!

[@jdalzell3354]

ironically the saab 93 is a luxury version of the Cobalt SS/Redline. Same engine just turbo.

[@izayoiaifuyu]

Okay, Saab person here who got a TOP of the line 9-3 here. I got INSANELY lucky with my Saab, and had to travel over 200 miles to get it. It wasn't perfect when I got it either, and I've been working on it a lot (Mostly mods and good maintenance), it's always going to be a really hard call if you want a V6 (much more rare, more expensive to own, WAY better potential for power) or a 2.0T (Cheaper in all aspects to live with aside from trying to make more than 300hp). If you get a 2.0T (avoid 2.0t because these are GM punishment tier cars with a baby turbo and etc), aim for 03-07, which are all fwd. XWD on a 2.0T is just useless. If you get a used V6, mostly avoid the 06 model year because it's a genuine pain to remove the SAI on them (something basically every 2.8T owner does) due to there being a heater pipe on the rear manifold. If you can score an XWD, go for it, because it's easily the best AWD system I've ever used. If you can't, no big deal, the 2.8T is still a massive treat. And for 06+, all Aero models were the 2.8. Side note: you basically need to buy an eSID module due to how it's building a code reader and all gauges into your display, but also familiarize yourself with WIS and eSaabParts (This goes for all modern Saabs) But yeah no don't listen to the guy in the first bit, the 9-3 and 9-2x are nothing alike

[@NewScottishGentry]

also a SAAB guy here, you’re totally correct. you can find ratted out ng 9-3 linear with the 2.0t for under 5k all day, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a manual and you’ll have to put a couple grand into it to make decent power. i’ve been looking for a facelift Aero XWD/Turbo X for a while, and am pretty much resigned that i’m going to have to drop 20k+ on a clean low mileage one. IMO in the context of this video, the 9-5 would’ve been a better option. I bought my ‘01 9-5 Aero 5MT with 136k on it, that was super clean but needed a clutch for $2400. 2k for a new clutch and to have my mechanic buddy to help me put it in and for $4400 I had a nice daily that pulls nicely on the highway. The manuals are harder to find but they’re out there, and you can get a 2.3t for the low and mod it, they’re pretty easy to work on - lots of space under the hood with the 2.3 in there, and the turbo is in the correct spot up front. difference between the B235E and the L/R is just the turbo and the tune, and the Aero uses the same TD04 as the WRX so they’re cheap and easy to find. swap the turbo and change the shocks/springs out for the bilsteins and you’ve got an Aero, basically. I think any 9-5 Aero auto or manual is probably the cheapest car that’ll do 155 mph stock, at the moment imho.

[@nao_tomori]

the first generation Mazda 6 with the V6/manual is somewhat quick and easily obtainable for sub-$5k for a really nice example. If you find the S model, its also a hatchback with folding rear seats, so its really practical and modestly entertaining to drive. Mazdaspeed 6 is worth mentioning as well, but theyre a little harder to find in nice condition at that price, but if you find one then you'll get a awd turbo 4 cylinder in an unassuming body. The early cars have rust issues so watch out for that.

[@glurak888]

ALL MAZDAS are rustbuckets

[@Drunken_Hamster]

A VQ (at least, the VQ37 in the 370) actually sounds BEST with a single exit, IMO. As long as it also has long tube headers, high flows, and some kind of muffler in the middle. PLUS it makes the most power, at least if your Y-pipe is sized properly.

[@doingyamom]

Okay so I’m a diehard E38 fan (my first car was an E38 740i sport package) and I owned a 540i and I wanna make a few points about this. 1. Do NOT buy one of these under $5k. The E38/E39 tax has hit super hard and finding any E38/E39 540 under 5k means it has absurd mileage on it or it was treated like absolute shit. I recently sold my 540 automatic in Royal red for $4k but it had 250k miles on the odometer. Since I’m a BMW tech I knew the car was solid but I’m a special case. 2. These are NOT DIY-friendly cars. The engines may be reliable if maintained properly but the infamous timing chain guides always go out at around 100k miles and are not cheap or fun to do. There’s also the BMW specific scan tools needed to control certain service functions of the car and you’d need some knowledge of the brand if you want to be able to work on these properly. 3. If you do end up deciding to buy one and can handle the maintenance, they are amazing cars to drive. Don’t expect performance like a mustang, but a 282hp V8 is no slouch. Not only that but the auto ZF 5 speed actually handles quite well for being as old as it is. (Also slight nitpick on feed, the early model year E38s did come with manuals though finding one of those are like finding a needle in a haystack. it’s way easier to just manual swap it from a 540, it’s a direct bolt on.) If I had to choose between an E38 and an E39 540, I’d go for the E39 for performance, but the E38 for looks. But again, you won’t be able to find a decent one for under $5k. I wouldn’t put either the E39 or the E38 on a list of top 10 fastest cars for under $5k but a good car I can recommend for under 5k is an E46. They may not be the fastest in the world, but they are fun cars to drive and quite reliable as long as you get the correct engine (any model with a straight six). Side note: the E65/E66 generation is legitimate garbage, don’t even consider buying one if you know what’s good for you. Those go for dirt cheap and for good reason. They’re ugly as sin, the most unreliable BMW of all time (and that’s saying something), and have super brittle and finicky electronics.

[@j.a.g.8689]

Crew Cab mustang for the win

[@topdrivez]

BMW = KING

[@drahos_]

Based VQ stock exhaust opinion, idk why anyone would change it. Especially if you have the HR engine. My 04 G35 sounds perfect.

[@CollectorCarFeed]

HKS dual sounds sick, VQ does not deserve the hate it gets

[@drahos_]

@@CollectorCarFeed noted, agreed, community is edgar tier though

[@Litassa]

Finally! 2 my favourite KZbinrs!

[@ynyfoodservice4456]

Vq Altima, accord v6, v6 Camry, mustang. That’s it.

[@RealTavisSoctt]

More collabs is definitely a great idea to grow ccf

[@k00lkidz4]

didn't expect to see mark, i thought my youtube messed up lmao

[@PercMerchant]

I LOVE COLLECTOR CAR FEED

[@juancriveratomassini3411]

Love the video’s

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

There is zero fucking shot you got mark roden on a video XD, still sick video, and always love the content

[@CollectorCarFeed]

What are you talking about he's in THIS video

[@ctrl-alt-bingo]

Shiit i guess you are right

[@AlternateRye]

I agree with everything except the sc400, you can find them dirt cheap and the manual swap, while costing ~3.5-4k, would be a rewarding swap, but of course it wouldn't be under 5k by that point.

[@thatstupidsubaru8996]

Manual swapping a Soarer/LC cost $1400 for just the clutch and break pedal, only because the only compatible parts that are “easy” to get are MK4 Supra pedals. On top of that you need a transmission and so on.

[@kkad225]

Late to the party, but I've got a 96 e38 750il and it's a blast, the auto isn't really all that bad and it handles better than you'd think. The motor and transmission are solid and will hold up to occasional abuse, The V12 in the 750 makes more power and doesn't have all of the reliability issues the V8 has. Too bad the whole rest of the car falls apart before the drivetrain does. Lots of electronics and late 90's doesn't really go together unfortunately. Working through so many electrical gremlins and random little control modules hasn't been very fun. You can find good ones out there that've been taken care of for about 5-8k, but I was a dummy and spent 8k on mine sight unseen. If you're in the market for one do your research beforehand and go look at them before you buy one.

[@Facedrummer12]

Honorable mention: MINI COOPER S. Supercharged/turbocharged I4, FWD, and LIGHT as hell. Can be had for under $5k very easily. If you’re mechanically inclined and not afraid to keep it running, it’s worth looking into.

[@yeeterskeeter6565]

Very good vid, love this shit

[@Shinigamix07]

Holy fuck the best collab of 2023

[@writenamehere1536]

the 9-3 is a relatively popular '''''tuner''''' in EU, its basically an upmarket vectra with the same 2.0 b207 turbo engine (175hp in the opel, 150-230hp in the saab), but its got a nicer interior, better looks, and every 9-3 had a turbo unlike the vectra, in which that engine was rarely chosen when the car was new. I almost bought one but it had just enough issues to not be worth it for around 2k usd. under 5 in EU gets you a very nice one, maybe even the aero version

[@thunzoom2]

my 2004 ZHP has been pretty good to me and I've probably only invested a total of 7k into it (purchasing included)

[@shadow36057]

hey bro imo single exit tomei + tomei y pipe + tomei test pipes sounds amazing, but yea usually all these single exits too raspy, but tomei sounds unique with the titanium

[@Leuvis]

Saw mark in the intro and thought I clicked the wrong video

[@16TheGotohell]

Those facelifted mustang gts have a special place in my heart. I know people hate them, but you can beat on them relentlessly and they don't really care because they don't make enough power to break anything drivetrain.(obviously within reason) Now that good foxbodies are unobtainium I will buy an 00 to 04 gt.

[@markroden]

Hahahaha as much as you guys roasted my ass in this vid, I do appreciate it. I make plenty of mistakes, I try to make it very clear in most of my vids to make sure you do more research than what I’m telling them for that exact reason. Every car you’ve mentioned like C4 corvette and E39 I’ve mentioned multiple times in other videos and most likely made mistakes on those too. Again, thank you for making the video, I’m a lil salty at some of the roasts but in the end I understand the video will be nothing but helpful to ppl looking to get a car under $5k, and even tho most ppl seem to think I only care ab the views, I really do just enjoy helping ppl along in their car journey so when I see someone correcting the mistakes I made, I gotta put my pride aside and respect the person trying to help others. Keep doing you bro (maybe go a bit easier on the roasts next time tho lmao)

[@Pungent_Nissan_Enthusiast]

The reaction to the eclipse😂

[@Pungent_Nissan_Enthusiast]

You gotta admit though, it is nice to see something different every once in a while.

[@CollectorCarFeed]

ngl the 4th gen kinda looks good. Might just be because it's not a 3rd gen though

[@alansoler2653]

Funny and informative

[@austinderouchie5950]

Another car to buy would be prefacelift audi a6 with the 3.0 supercharged. They are worth dirt because of the body style but can get 450hp with a dual pulley upgrade

[@MrSirland]

As an owner of both a Vic (bottle fed ;)) & a HIGH mileage (270K original engine and those spicy 1st gen VANOS issues) 540i wagon, i agree to a stock Vic a slug and the 4.4l m62 ticking time bomb

[@robertpaulsen969]

With all the 350z recommendations can we get a Z chassis report?

[@postalpancho]

Slow car fast is definitely the way to go. Seat time will make you faster than Hp. If I was a young 18 year old man I would recommend a Honda fit, Scion tC, Toyota Yaris, or Corolla. With some relatively affordable suspension mods and tires you can be one of the fastest at an autocross and have a reliable track car that you can do long sessions without worrying about running costs. Definitely the way to go instead of getting a faster car that you can’t even afford to run reliably because you are always fixing or replacing shit.

[@foxy126pl6]

I guess they were only talking about doing quarter mile stuff and highway pulls, thats all

[@flybygaming9678]

Y'all should go looking for CTSVs all generations

[@imagenius9574]

Personally I don't understand why people hate the 3g and 4g Eclipse so much. Is it FWD and not AWD, without a big tuner engine? Yes, but that came in the Lancer, which makes much more sense as a tuner and rally car given the body style. Many sports cars like the Eclipse are for just looking cool and making decent power, such as the TC, Tiburon, Miata, Cobalt, Ion Redline, etc. They're still fun to drive, and that's all people need. DO NOT lump the 3/4g Eclipse with the crossover SUV, because this mentality means Mitsubishi might as well make SUV's and not even try to make a performance car. On top of that, the 2g literally came with FWD for all sub models except one, and in terms of power, it made about the same to a lot more. And the 3/4g look sick. Bad take man, but good video.

[@thelastcrusader5439]

Cobalts are so slept on bro, the 06 ss is my first car and for a 1,500$ shit box it has some power

[@evolvingguy2766]

I’m actually looking at buying a Saab 9-3 Aero XWD, it’s a 280hp car V6 turbo AWD and for under 10k it’s a great sports car

[@xxxbootygoblin]

1995 merc marquis owner here full Boltons, suspension, intake & exhaust never equaled the "speed gains" a 410 gear swap did off the line, Car suffers from the trans & weight so much but 2007 up models can get paddle shifter kits that is cool....anyways they are boats that spin tires is all. I enjoy it for cruising around

[@NightRunner_K5]

As a C4 owner, I got 230hp and 330ft-lb of torque for 2200, got no complaints 😂

[@ianr2247]

At least there is someone to call out his BS. Collectorcarfeed keeps on giving.

[@catoilsalesman9158]

V6 6 speed accord! Best bang for your buck performance you can buy!

[@Tofuey]

Algorithm this is a good channel!

[@gavinmcknight9206]

i agree with you list and while crown vics arnt fast, they are extremely reliable and easy to work on. great first cars

[@copeland7225]

No mention of Mercedes options. Just copped a w210 e420 for 4500. Plenty of r129 sl500s at 5 or 6k too, not to mention semi/fully clapped w208 clk430s or w211 e500s

[@jamessattely4759]

I had a 1997 Saab cse. It hit 145mph in 4th gear. 17bl of boost did magic before I blew it up lol

[@theshadowowl4196]

the SC400 with the GA plate is Auto sadly, he’s a local near me but he recently sold it and bought a C4 corvette if i’m correct

[@gagesstuff5946]

3:00 "most 9-3s are awd" killed me as I have been searching for about 3-6 months for a fucking prop shaft for my 9-3 aero xwd because THEY HAVE DISAPPEARED OFF THE FACE OF THE FUCKING EARTH BECAUSE SAAB FUCKING DIED AND MADE EXACTLY 5 OF THESE CARS BEFORE THAT HAPPENED

[@ABOLISHATF]

Good video

[@CollectorCarFeed]

Thank you!

[@froopty1854]

You should use this as a basis for your next "s chassis report"

[@notavoh2303]

picked up a 03 350z with 93k miles for 5k on the dot, only thing is it needs a new clutch

[@grantflory4044]

good video

[@TheNutshaq]

It is not easy to make a TT RWD because they’re transverse engine AWD, and some of them were even FWD

[@stephen2101]

I love my SC to death, but wheels coilovers and exhaust is pretty much all the modding you can do before you have to swap the engine and trans, the 1uz is an insanely reliable engine but to make any decent power with them you’ll spend probably 3-5x the money and effort of just swapping a turbo 2jz+ 6 speed 350z transmission into it, given a choice I would’ve taken a 300 over a 400 all day long

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

Lol damn the constructive criticism is Hennessy with no chaser strong.

[@evangelist669]

You are right and I like how he didn't put Mark down really bad because at the end of the day while I don't think Mark Roden does good research on some of the vehicles he talks about (I am a subscriber of his and will remain one) he needed this because if he is to be taken more seriously and gain more subscribers and be more of a trusted person, teacher and informant in the car world he is going to have to dial things in better. I don't have a KZbin channel or anything and I realize it's not easy and probably very time consuming but it is possible. Hopefully Mark sees this and realizes he needs to get a bit crisper and more accurate and have more knowledge about what he is talking about but still keep the quirky personality that we all probably like and can relate to so he can be better and get bigger as a channel instead of getting mad and throwing a fit. But I am putting my money on option A. He doesn't seem like a sensitive guy who would throw a fit and its obvious that Collector Car Feeds meant no malice with this video.

[@2jzach]

Imo the Sc400 is a good choice however I bought my sc300 for 1450 with 250k miles it's now boosted running flawlessly at 269k and I have about 5-6k invested. Even tho my car is auto it still makes around 400hp. The Toyota a340e(the auto that came in the Lexus sc/supra/cressida/4runner are really strong for what they are. Any SC would be a phenomenal buy for under 5k. They are worth it and based as fuck.

[@onenonam]

Great roast!

[@WONSINCITY1]

😂😂😂 ur reaction to the Mitsubishi was priceless i said the same thing Why Mark why🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mlk2634]

Few people pay attention to these but v6 japanese sedans with sticks haul more ass than people want to admit. Maximas, v6 accords, acura tl's, v6 altimas etc. I briefly owned an hr swapped 6speed maxima and that thing scared the shit out of me

[@xLordStormx]

I watch marks content to but I’m glad someone finally made a vid like this. Bro leaves out a bit to much info and these prices are deffo unrealistic

[@austinderouchie5950]

Not tryna be this guy but 5th and 6th gen Maximas are faster than Audi tt's to 60 by over 2 seconds! and ties with Srt4s while being NA. Faster than the Cobalt. Legit stock Maxima is faster than quite a few cars listed here

[@CollectorCarFeed]

VQ Altima also. Half of sub-$5000 Facebook listings are Altimas

[@austinderouchie5950]

after finishing this video, I dont think a single car listed is faster than a stock 6 speed Maxima. Mark Roden + L = ratio

[@austinderouchie5950]

@@CollectorCarFeed vq altima with the 5 speed is the fastest combo.

[@rubberwoody]

I was looking for a first car back in 2012 and you could get a 5 speed 2nd gen taurus SHO for 5 grand or a 96 impala ss for 7-8

[@skogen5357]

Saab 9-3 Aero (the second highest trim level if you dont count the super rare Hirsch trim) goes for about 3 to 4 thousand dollars here in northern Europe and they are in pretty good condition. Parts (as far as GM parts go) are readily available and some hobbyits even make there own from scratch which they sell on the web. on the other hand, getting a 9-2x or any sporty impreza for that matter is a whole nother story. We're talking minimum 8 to 10k if your lucky to find one and that is if you can find one at all. If you wanna buy saab, get the 9-3 Turbo X or a 9000, i usually dont approve of GM saab that much (basically because the GM takeover is seen as an act of war by Swedens car entusiasts) but the 9-3 Turbo X is really dope

[@skogen5357]

Update: Ive personally owned a 9-3 1.9Tid Diesel and everything except for the engine (which is a vile concocktion made by Fiat) is pretty damn good and the transmission was one of the smoothest things ive ever touched (ive never felt the warm embrace of women plz help) the mileage on it was also pretty great. It averaged about 6 to 8 liter per 100 km ( 39.2 to 29.4 MPG) which is fairly decent from a 20 year old diesel. If your gonna get one i strongly recommend either the first gen Aero ( or Viggen if you can find one) or any gen with 2.0 - 2.3 petrol in them. You get pretty much the same mileage and a whole lota more bang for your buck in a much more relieable engine. I currently own a 9000 2.3 Turbo from 97, trimmed to 250 hp so it makes about the same power as gen 1 s60 T5 which is a popular cheap thrills car for young people here in Sweden. The 9000 is a blast to drive, has really good mileage (about the same as 9-3 diesel) and has a trunk that can basically fit an entire football team in it. Bought mine for 2.7 k which was a steal! Considering most 9000s has either rusted away, bought up by foreign buyers or been tuned to hell by some moonshine drinking dipshit farmer who eventually turned it into a Christmas decoration somewhere, the 9000s are quite hard to come by these days. Therefore you're lucky to find one in good condition for under 5k considering that most go for around 5 to 6 to even 7k if where talking about the aero variant. Sadly mine is an automatic which basically means that my 250 hp grants me as much of a quarter mile time as a an old man on a lawn mover but overall i think that is a small price to pay for what is essentially one of the greatest pieces of Swedish Automotive History.. (but if you're gonna buy one, for the love of Odin, buy one in manual)

[@feelgoodhorizon4084]

stock gtr exhaust on a 350z hr sounds good af and emissions legal.

[@HondaFit4Adventure]

I agree. Buy a Honda Fit.

[@dylanhinkel3548]

The only way a 2v 4.6 is going to be fun is turboing it as a throwaway drag car

[@evanh0562]

I will say, the 3rd and 4th gen eclispe aren't too great, but they deserve to bare it's name. For 3k with a manual they're good deals

[@bryanmiranda1745]

I'll throw one out there 98-02 Mercedes CLK430/55 The M113 and 722.6 are relatively bulletproof and stupid easy to work on, I own a CLK55, CLK430, w210 E55, and a CL55, among the multiple I've sold over the years. You can easily find 430's in the

[@FranzJx]

i just got a poor man's M5 for $4500 and he said it had 120k miles but it actually had 240k i mean i guess if it's made it this far... what's another 240k right? timing chain guides??? who needs em!

[@LOCATlON]

goat

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

Honorary mention Lexus is300 or a Mazda protege5. There's no internal difference between a protege5 and a Mazdaspeed protege so slap on the turbos 👍🏾

[@youtubeangelo1839]

got an 1997 540i with 179k miles and it runs just as strong as it did when some old geezer owned it back in the late 90s and i got it for 3k lol

[@generallygeneral6956]

his videos always have so much misinfo about the cars. u gotta do more than look at what google says the hp is when u look into a car

[@CollectorCarFeed]

TBF we also get numbers wrong constantly

[@brendenshore7073]

I feel like the under 5k videos are just a car culture meme or something cause none of these cars half the time in the list are worth 5k nor gonna buy a working one for 5k without spending a shit load

[@rubberwoody]

The mustang is my favorite panther body

[@travisstamp7428]

Should have added the GS400. They were the fastest sedan there was when they came out. You can still get em cheap. I got mine for 2500, in 8/10 shape. Manual swap would be sick but i kinda just enjoy driving it like a grandma and knowing its quick i want it to be.

[@winstonwolfwhiteshoes]

What year?

[@travisstamp7428]

@@winstonwolfwhiteshoes mines a 99

[@travisstamp7428]

@@winstonwolfwhiteshoes they made the gs400 98-00

[@packerman1203]

Not 5k unless you go with insane miles and a bad body but i own a 2010 crosstour, 4wd 3.5l with 271hp and its comfy, looks very unique and is really fun to drive when you act like that 5 speed auto is a manual

[@neuromancer7280]

I love my 2000 Buick GS I picked up for $4k

[@WONSINCITY1]

thank u i love Mark's vids but i can never find the cars for the price he says thats out there

[@dsmpickle5297]

My 1g tsi is AWD built 2.3 stroker build garret 60 trim on full e85 at 30psi… less than 5k

[@hedgeclipper418]

decent sorta fast AWD/manual car for under $5000 is an e90 bmw! Yes, it's lame, but it is the fastest, best handling car you can buy for literally like $3000

[@DevoT]

To be fair, an Eagle Talon TSi would be the most based choice.

[@omega1575]

Why the 4th gen?! You can find a mediocre 2nd gen and swap the AWD in, along with the turbo!

[@ThatProjectZcar]

Any neon srt4 that's worthwhile is always over 10k one lower than that need a complete engine rebuild or a new body because of rust or other shit.

[@hyp3r-systems838]

This was my 1st video i watched from Mark and i was absolutely laughing at how incredibly naive Mark seems, and i can tell he's a teenager thats never worked on a car, never did a swap of any kind, and never had to deal with old cars from the 80s/90s/ and 00s and it ALL shows in how he casually tosses words around like "easily manual swap some special snowflake car that hard to find" and ridiculous teenage delusional bullshit like that, i was gonna recommend you guys watch this but you beat me to it

[@thisgun5900]

finnally someone corrects him

[@guy4432]

Yes