The MOST FUN Cars You Can Get For Under $20,000

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[@RantzCore]

McD's Curbside comes on handy with a RH drive. 😉👍

[@nathansousa4871]

My favorite is my Abarth 500

[@maxxedredlineproductions]

Datsun 280Z :D

[@darioschaeffer5513]

Lexus GS

[@I_AM_Epsilon]

For under 20k I can import a 1998 Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo

[@chrissears5482]

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, but ive never seen an Evo under 20k unless it's at like 200k miles or on a rebuilt title

[@IdealMediaChannel]

classic.com

[@jesssprinkel2812]

That's exactly what I thought.

[@frantschou2369]

Yeah, even those with a lot of mileage are almost 30k

[@franciscocruz6726]

Lol, Evo under $20k.

[@jesssprinkel2812]

I own 2 and I would never sell either for anywhere close to that . 30 maybe if I was entertaining the thought. For 20k it would be the biggest pile salvage evo you ever seen.

[@XEICE]

“Fun cars u can get for under 20k” Proceeds to show a Mitsubishi evo worth 75k

[@user-ft4bl4lh9w]

Thats Supra/R34 levels of price. EVO 7-10 aren't nearly 75k. Esspecilly the EVO 10

[@XEICE]

@@user-ft4bl4lh9w ???

[@not_th_barz_xan8457]

@@user-ft4bl4lh9w the Evo is up there with supra and r34 in price especially in the states

[@user-ft4bl4lh9w]

@@not_th_barz_xan8457 Do you know how expensive a Supra is? One in terrible condition can go for 30k. That's the price of an Average EVO.

[@not_th_barz_xan8457]

@@user-ft4bl4lh9w maybe where you live, can't find an Evo for under 35k here

[@lakersuarez]

I actually like the quad-tips on the ISF

[@khalid749]

The ISF is a gorgeous car and probably the best all-arounder on this particular list.

[@AlexAlvarez-yh2kq]

😒 nobody talks about the under rated/sleeper lexus GS400 I was keeping up with a lexus ISF with my GS400 with simple maintenance and a dropped in k&N filter

[@ethanmarrinez3131]

They look kinda cool

[@Akazii98]

@@AlexAlvarez-yh2kq bro your GS400 makes 300hp and the ISF makes 416hp. You are dreaming you cant keep up with the ISF, no chance. I think you raced an IS350 with 306hp

[@vikingtcg3116]

Something you didnt mention is that the Honda S2000 the engine is also built for race quality being completly forged internal engine ready to super charge or turbo and the car its self has the basics without all the high tech stuff that can break. they even come with manual windows

[@bryancavalcanti750]

there’s no such thing as an s2000 that came with manual windows

[@dominofive5075]

Oh man, I miss my 99' Eclipse GSX awd with gen1 block and gen2 head. Zero crankwalk

[@kinpump4696]

Sure u do buddy

[@jdizzle5083]

Got a 98 with a 7 bolt and ain’t got crank walked yet lol

[@jerrywhite9225]

@@jdizzle5083 I've owned my 95 TSi AWD since new, never walked

[@odysseybmx17]

Owned my R32 Skyline GTST coupe for 3.5 years now. Yes they go for 20k+ now but you will 100% be dumping money into it. Did an RB25det swap into mine and it’s def better than the 20. But even with the 2.0, has to be one of the best cars I’ve driven just such a fun light car to whip around

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Minis reliability seems a bit iffy though.... 😉

[@velocity769]

the new ones are more reliable though bmw fixed the issues from the 1st and 2nd gen minis and the 3rd gen are way reliable but I recommend the 4 cylinder the 3 cylinder still has some problems

[@chrissears5482]

I have a 2011 Mini as my daily atm and it's at 150k miles and have had to change the brakes and tires out and thats it

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

@@chrissears5482 Good for you! 👍Maybe just youtube showing off the bad ones...

[@chrissears5482]

@@mikaeljonsson4686 eh i could just be lucky, I don't really slam on it too hard either though

[@IdealMediaChannel]

it's only a 'mini'ture issue...

[@Fossillarson]

I'm 6ft and Evo is actually good for 2 day drive. Plus small car in thick traffic always plus

[@georgebalzer8219]

Infiniti G35 was the platform that the R35 GT-R was built on. I have an AWD '12 G37 with paddle shifters and it is the most cost effective alternative to the GT-R. I paid $26k in 2016 with only 13K miles on the clock.

[@goby999]

I loved my G37 so much

[@mikeyshy8522]

I got the 2015 evo, love the smiles per hour it brings to the table.

[@shauneaston7600]

One of the best handling car is the mazda rx8, ok granted not the quickest but round a track or back road no car is better and also smiles for miles.

[@Godxmilkman]

The E46 M3 with the SMG isnt that bad but once it goes, i promise it will, you’ll have to py a load to fix it or convert it to manual. Converting it is so much cheaper and you get to experience the car with both transmissions

[@adriangarza3541]

Love it , I bought my manual 2008 c6 corvette for 21,300 so slightly off the budget but you know :)

[@therealsnoop7497]

People call corvettes grandpa cars, which they are, but the c5s and newer are fantastic cars

[@adriangarza3541]

@@therealsnoop7497 oh yeah I don’t grandpa drive mine tho 😂😂

[@adriangarza3541]

@L W hell yeah the interior does not matter to me when I’m flying at 150 mph easily 😂😂

[@thisaintitchief7748]

It‘s such a big market difference when it comes to cars from germany to the us

[@Gabriel-fl8ek]

find me an evo under 20k and i'll cry. not one for that price around where i live

[@BenDover-fd3if]

Lmao I swear, I live in Indiana and I put the search radius within 1000miles and put the max price to $30,000 and there’s not a single one

[@TheDistantWave]

They’re usually heavily modded and owners want compensation for the mods. If you could find a close to stock one you’d definitely find them in the 15k-30k range depending on the generation

[@lamarsdetailing7744]

@@BenDover-fd3if Damn!!

[@95shagginwagon67]

You can regularly find C6 corvettes with the LS2 for under 20k. Reliable, fast and fun. Hell, I bought my C6 Z06 with 29k miles for 32,000.

[@TriggahXTTV]

Must have been while ago for that c6 to be 32k. That's CHEAP

[@darryltaylor2438]

Wow that’s a helluva deal

[@hjdfajs]

I love this video - I've done an AP1 S2000 and E46 M3 both under $20k and came out positive in my ownership. Lexus ISF is next, but that Saleen looks enticing!

[@Sovereign86]

8:00 The Z (Fairlady) is actually the GTR’s Mother as it existed first, paved the way for *all* Japanese sports cars AND the RB engine is just a DOHC L-Series engine. The GTR is like the son that grew up, went onto college and became an engineer. Just saying!🤷🏾‍♂️😅

[@fatdan172501]

This is incorrect, the first skyline was produced In 1957, 8 years before the 240z, the first skyline GTR was made the same year, 1969. So at the least it’s a sibling, at best it’s definitely the predecessor.

[@Sovereign86]

@@fatdan172501 That may be true but it wasn’t a *world beater* at that time. And it’s still true that the Z put both Nissan and Japan on the map.

[@georgebalzer8219]

Infiniti G35 was the platform that the R35 GT-R was built on. I have an AWD '12 G37 with paddle shifters and it is the most cost effective alternative to the GT-R. I paid $26k in 2016 with only 13K miles on the clock.

[@fatdan172501]

@@Sovereign86 but that’s not really relevant to your first comment.

[@joegomez5463]

S2k, since its like, the only honda that isnt overhyped / over talked about.

[@alexcurtis8132]

I got my 09 SRT8 Challenger (6 speedM) for 19k,and I doubt I could've done better! Solid rocket ship😂

[@kingrose1215]

Can't even find that deal now. Lucked out

[@alexcurtis8132]

@@kingrose1215 I'm pretty sure my saving grace was a good trade in tbh🤷‍♂️😂

[@JT-bk1gp]

Yes they are nice but gas guzzlers !! Very heavy and when they loss or barely win against m3 or 370z ..just saying ..also almost forgot they do sound mean AF!!!

[@alexcurtis8132]

@@JT-bk1gp I definitely didn't buy it for gas mileage 🤷‍♂️😂 no regrets, and I haven't been able to race anything worth my time yet so we'll see how things play out lol

[@yaboyayeayeron9944]

Smiles for miles lol nice video loved it your awesome Brad my dude! Think I would go with the Evo, the mini gp, or the Lexus.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

all ideal choices!

[@EddieV19]

Some of the Lexus ISF are still pretty expensive

[@itzyaboybugz]

I’ve never seen an Evo for sale under 20k in my entire life!

[@tr3ynag4ta]

The Lexus IS350 sport is better than a V8 💯 for reliability 🙏🏿

I honestly prefer the IS200/300 than the ISF

[@damilolaakanni]

The ISF should be as reliable, if not more reliable, than the IS350 F sport. Toyota builds the most reliable V8 engines. The only downside is that you'll spend more time and money at the pump.

@Shawn Don003 well let me add more salt to your dish. The V8 is just a terrible engine for fuel mileage, you can get more mileage in the legendary rotary than in a V8, and the V6 are not only in machine from the Rising Sun, but are also used in motorsports like Indycar and F1, so how about you STFU XD, and I’m from the UK, the king of V6’s and In-line engines, and every person I’ve seen in a V6 car is a man riding with a chick, meanwhile most people in V8’s are usually drag junkies soy-boys, xd, Xd, XD

[@ccrum32]

@ yeah, me too

[@subliminalgoat]

@Shawn Don003 you obviously never driven v8 lmaoo

[@andrepauli3143]

My dream car featured on this list: Mitsubishi Evo IX. That car to me will be like owning a Lambo, I will forever feel like I'm on top of the world with that car!

[@chrissears5482]

Good luck finding an Evo 9 for 20k lol.. Even ones with 150k miles on them are 25k at least

[@andrepauli3143]

Well I know I'm not gonna find a decent one for 20K or less. Anything under 20K would be pushing upwards of up to 200K miles and/or have a significant amount of wear and tear on it. I know I'm looking at least 24-25K for a decent one

[@TopG800]

Nice! Saying that as a Subie guy! Evo 9s are my favourite gens

[@jdude6967]

2016 BMW 328i with 40k miles cost around 20k and that was one fun car 🤘

[@rileypaynestewart]

The focus ST is another great choice😄 tons of fun to drive, cheap to mod and make fast too.

[@paulmartin6132]

"fast" :-/

[@rileypaynestewart]

@@paulmartin6132 can make 400hp with just a tune

[@paulmartin6132]

@@rileypaynestewart maybe an RS… not an ST… you’d need big mods to get an ST to 400 hp. Not to mention they struggle with traction at stock power. Don’t get me wrong, I owned one, it was a fun car. Just not actually fast.

[@rileypaynestewart]

@@paulmartin6132 well I love mine, I think it’s fast

[@s.e.n3264]

Love the Evo. My friend had one back in High School. That's actually the car that I learned stick in. He crashed it a year later during a street race. 😭

[@JayBando213]

I would go with the s2000, isf, and skyline

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in that order?

[@pastperformance2285]

Where have I been? Didn’t realize that Lexus IS doing such great things

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Definitely still a sleeeper!

[@RuseGuise]

A car that will give me a good time on the path. I'm looking at that S2000 and Cayman 😎

[@pitboss7476]

Lexus IS F and the Honda S2000 are great choices for reliable fun .... I had an Evo VIII putting down 450 hp to the wheels and it was a blast to drive. Looking at Auto Tempest though..... not many of the cars here are 20k or less.... hehe

[@stevekoffeld9071]

That 2006 Mini GP1 sold for $15K in 2018 on BTA. Good luck getting it for under $20K now!!!!! ISF, GP1 or wait for GP3, S2000. Already have a 2013 C63 sedan, so C6 Z06.

[@Americanmade870]

My 2 choices would be the E46 M3 or the S2K

[@sbsb4995]

I will go for the lancer Evo. It looks great. Ever green 💚 design

[@3staggerlee3]

MK4 VW R32 missed the list. I’ve driven a lot of those cars, and the R32 is by far my favorite, sound, tracking, just that analog drive feel. Probably will never sell that car.

[@joecam7109]

Ideal always trying to ruin their subscriber’s wallets with all of those second hand euro cars. 🤣

[@lmtdavi8858]

Early on the scene that's just ideal

[@tapelonkomesha9082]

Idea media giving us idea car choices

[@sirphoenixknight3567]

all these cars are like 45K - 70K here in Aus... i will stick with my MK6 Golf R for the 20k Option :D

[@isaacatkins1673]

damn good car that is. Id love to have one

[@sirphoenixknight3567]

@@isaacatkins1673 they have them in the states and the US only got manuals.. which I couldn't find mine in here..so sad

[@MrSirjud01]

Id go with the M3, but I do need to start looking for a fun family DD. Not sure if there is such a car to fit 4 comfortable, 30+mpg, manual trans, good in snow, and fun to drive...

[@mshaw5005]

EVO

[@joesisti4841]

Audi A4 S Line with a 6 speed manual

[@MrSirjud01]

@@joesisti4841 yeah, I keep coming back to the A4's or WRX's

[@normalleaf]

I got a 2001 bmw e46 325ci painted steel blue. But im gonne engine swap in for the 4.0l v8 from the e92 m3, pair it with a 6 speed manuel and paint it laguna seca blue

[@miked9649]

You could NEVER get a 370Z Nismo for under 20k even a 2009 first year released, years ago… they are higher in value.

[@KyleZaneDumontD1hater]

Hyundai genesis coupe isn't bad, they go for about 15k and if 20k is your budget, you have about 5k in mods

[@saimamasummita7838]

I would go on a EVO 9 or older model for sure.

[@LawzarXR]

My choice is either the evo 9 (I hate the 10) or the Saleen Mustang

[@97Ant]

Yeah, you're not getting an ISF for 20K at all. Most of them are going for 30K and up.

[@SemperGummby]

Hi Brad, I've been enjoying your videos for a while now. You often focus on sub 10 to 20K range cars or the higher end 50k+ cars. What about if you got a budget in the 30 to 40k range? Hate to admit it, but I am looking for that mid life crisis car and need some more ideas. Ultimately I want a GTR, but in the meantime I keep looking at Nissan 370s, Camaros, Corvettes, or BMWs. Won't buy a Ford, and don't want something that requires constant wrenching to keep on the road. Appreciate what you do and any feedback you can provide. FYI, my first car was a Dutsun 200sx, and miss that manual transmission.

[@dieland4597]

wanna get matching cars on this list? sounds like you got enough for us

[@SemperGummby]

@@dieland4597 that would go against the ideal car strategies.

[@dieland4597]

@@SemperGummby i think it might be worth it

[@CarlosMartinez-tp3zl]

I own a bmw 07 335i 6 speed manual with the n54 engine twin turbo and love it, currently sitting at 183,XXX miles and keeping it for life , im 24 years old and bought the car when I was 20 with 80k miles . That being said it's a bmw and without a warranty you'll either have to pay or work on it yourself when it comes to it . The n54 is known for being one of bmws more complicated/unreliable engines , but apart I've mostly done regular maintenance and some few things I broke on my part. Car is not stock , pushing around 450 hp so things do wear out a little faster but overall worth it . You can always go with another model or newer one with a warranty. I chose the n54 for its forged internals, twin turbos, manual transmission and love the look of the couple. Its also my daily . I added a spec stage 3+ clutch and its been amazing. Clutch is rated for 670 torque which is overkill for my set up right now but its there for when I want more power. Performance was my goal , there are way more reliable bmws to chose from that arent as fast, not saying there slow just not an n54 . I would love a c5 c6 corvettes, which I wanted to buy also but wanted a decent interior . I might still buy a corvette down the road or another bmw like a e46 m3 , E90 m3 .

[@timrich7861]

Subaru BRZ, Subaru WRX/STI, Toyota 86, Honda Civic Type R, Nissan 370z.

[@dustinrice7760]

Omg this guy love his “strategies” as much as he does the cars.

[@maxuniverse6002]

what about a WRX? (STI or not)

[@taitalexander7511]

looked up every single one of these on ebay motors and couldn’t find anything under 20k other than the s2000.

[@justinperalta6280]

I will pick the M3 E46 because it is a legend

[@justinkelch4837]

Might not kill supercars but my 92 camaro only cost 1200 and produces smiles and turns heads just fine

[@marcosguorgi847]

The 370z is so sexy! However, I pulled the trigger on a G37 coupe cause I think it looks more mature and, imo, tasteful. 🙌

[@AzeUwish-cupidsconfidant]

Was looking for a Porsche Boxster but you can get a 1999 to 2004 911 for under twenty grand. I paid $13,000 for my base. Beautiful driver car for cheap and you can work on it yourself.

[@LNRRidez]

Sorry first thing that comes to my mind is the 2G Eclipse, not a Lancer. Porsches do nothing for me. An R32 Bayside Blue is one of my dream cars, just not a 4 door. The 370z isn't a bad car, I could drive one. Mini Coopers remind me of something a 45 year old virgin would buy to take to Applebee's for happy hour. A mustang, no thanks I'd prefer not to smash into a crowd of innocent people trying to get some tiktok footage. An S2000 is a classic early 2000s car, I'd be ok with one. Not really a BMW fan either but I'd rather take one of those over a Porsche. Lexus smexus..... I'd take an R32 GTS-T out of all the ones listed here.

[@Jerusalemmade]

I’D GO WITH THAT LEXUS ISF

[@vitalisanastasiadis8726]

you forgot honda integra,vw polo/gold gti,vw scirocco,audi tt,audi s4 and audi a8 with w12 engine

[@EddieV19]

The 370Z is very fun to drive! I reviews it on my channel that engine makes a beautiful sound

[@caydenallen1537]

Mines not on this list but I’d get a nice C5 Corvette for under 20k

[@stephonhector1748]

Love from trinidad 🇹🇹

[@burgerbandit3646]

Seems you forgot to put the Terminator Cobra on this list lol.

[@SubparLoki]

THE STI HAS BEAT THE EVO IN SO MANY MORE RALLY EVENTS AND IS MORE RELIABLE AND CHEAPER TO FIND USED (sadly egos went out of production) TAKE THAT EVO FANBOYS! SINCERELY, STI FAN

[@MsDaniStreet]

Where is that uk ?? In portugal the prices is so mutch expensive like a evo for 60.000 or mutch is very hard to buy any of those cars.

[@LawzarXR]

3:56 now we ARE talking

[@ericworthington7299]

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Porsche Cayman S Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 Nissan 370Z NISM0 Mini Cooper S JCW GP Mustang Saleen S281 Honda S2000 BMW M3 E46 Lexus ISF

[@renaldolamar]

I really hate the fact that if a car isnt made anymore the price goes up like i really want a 17 chevy ss but i recently look those up and i almost fainted but i understand why its that way

[@samuelmartinez3762]

Yeaaah Brad!! Made me super proud by featuring an Evo! Best bang for the buck and best super car slayer!!

[@jeffbezos8899]

Where do you find a skyline that's not a base model for that cheap.

[@CarVidz]

I'd go with the S2000!

[@RoxanneBarbelo]

This was very useful. Thank you

[@malcolmpuhawan3695]

Doesn't the last Evo have a different engine and not the 4g63t?

[@bassblowbackrecords8932]

You guy's are crazy where do you find a evo for under 30,000?

[@jimink3047]

They search the whole us. Not just there state lol

[@bassblowbackrecords8932]

@@jimink3047 oh I gotcha but I tried that a while back and every evo was going around 28,000 with 80k miles

[@Peylix]

"The Evo was made for more power!" The transmission wasn't though lol

[@jesssprinkel2812]

you sure about that I own 2 with more than double the power every thing works perfectly.

[@juanivilla1]

I have the Lexus and I changed the exhaust tips and it sound better.

[@chief8825]

What about the E55? Get one for 15K and make 600WHP with a couple grand in mods

[@vladbej959]

The evo 9 on the thumbnail is stupid misleading. For 20k you get a totalled slavaged parts evo 9 that needs at least another 20k in repairs to get back on the road.

[@su-57_]

Where I live the is-F is around 30-50k

[@jayAMG7]

The Porsche is tough! But I can imagine the maintenance cost

[@trashcuber7654]

My neighbor across the road had a Saleen mustang for years with a absolutely killer paint job. I never knew him, but sometimes I would just stare at that car. I think he sold it for a Tesla though. 😢

[@shaikrehan7772]

You always shows us cheap cars but why don't you buy a cheap jdm car or cars and do cheap mods on it like vlogs like every one does exhaust, dragraces , tuning please please reply to my thoughts or like the comment ideal cars please

[@weepage1374]

He doesn’t want to spend money on it lol.

[@amgonegaming9515]

Wait a couple of years and import R34 GT t 2.5L w aero body looks the same as GTR34 (2.6L)

[@troynewman3647]

Where tf you be finding Caymans & Nismo 370s for 20k 🤣 34k is more optimal

[@macattack6054]

Caymans are around that price in Australia, you’d be finding one that’s had a tough life tho 😂

[@notacoyote2790]

Instead of a saleen….. why wouldn’t you get a 2011-2014 s197 5.0 with more horsepower. Like a lot more

[@IdealMediaChannel]

collectibility

[@joshthomas2536]

Why look like a regular person when you can be a cut above the rest

[@notacoyote2790]

@@IdealMediaChannel my fault, I thought the title of the video was most fun you can get for under $20k. I didn’t know collectibility was a factor.

[@joshidk8914]

I wanna go evo, cayman s and 370 as my top 3, how about you guys?

[@Mo...16524]

What website do you use to find these cars?

[@nickjr8462]

Aren't the Evo9 the rarest to find?

[@jimink3047]

I think so. Either that or the 6

[@ramiahwhitney9]

@@jimink3047 Evo 6 doesn’t count because it’s literally an import

[@jesssprinkel2812]

Tommy 6.5 tme only about 500 somthin made. Evo9 we're only made for 1 year. I got the electric blue witch is a more rare version as well.

[@connerlosee6238]

I just got a 2014 bmw 550i for 18k and it’s fast

[@luvadougla]

Lexus ISF, the best bargain for money and performance on the market in any generation

[@AKILASANKA]

I bought my humble evo iv 13k $ in srilanka now it cost nearly 22k after 3 years and in rebuilding it now

[@terjejohnsen3651]

Isnt the GTST delivered with RB25 and not RB20?

[@joshuac4772]

I like e36 M3 sedan. I wish BMW would've done a M3 sedan for the e46

[@silkrode3]

I got my 2016 Q50 Red Sport for 18k and I'm VERY happy with it.

[@lamarsdetailing7744]

Ohhhh those are nice just detailed a 2020 Q50s twin turbo oh that thing was so damn sexy!!

[@abrahampenaloza1810]

Were do you look at the cars?

[@zefurr]

Right now on ebay there is a Bugatti veyron for auction under 17k

[@Nobody-du8sw]

Any of these reliable and/or cheap to work on?

[@saucysesa3563]

Bruh I’m high rn but this dude is exactly like the before they were famous dude 😂

[@edwardmcdowell4581]

Good luck finding a ISF for 20 grand prices are shooting to the moon for these

[@HauntedAbysss]

This list is completely unreasonable unless you get a high mileage or salvage title car.