Top 5 SPECIAL Cars UNDER $10,000 | ReDriven
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Ok, you need something a bit special, a performance or luxury car and the budget is 10 grand, there are loads of options out there but these next few are simply better than the rest.
Now at this budget the important factors really should be reliability, safety, running and maintenance costs, and practicality
But just because the budget is $10,000, it doesn’t have to be some boring sensible box on wheels either, so we’ve also tried to take into account that these things should actually be fun to drive and dare I say it, even a bit cool.
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At ReDriven, we’ll be taking you through the pros and cons of a huge range of used cars to see how well they’re going now that they’re a few years old, have thousands of kilometres on the clock, and are coming toward the end of their warranty, or maybe don’t have one at all.
Plus, thanks to our resident mechanic, Jim, you’ll find out what commonly goes wrong with them and what might need to be fixed.
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Isn't buying a cheap BMW the most expensive mistake you will make??
Spent 14k on 125i and 1200 to fix all the issues I think it’s fine imo
Depends if you can do the work yourself or have to pay someone. My 2.5k e30 convertible was some of the most fun Ive had with a car
i think people should stop doing this videos, because when people find out, price will go up
The prices quoted here are very low, unless you are prepared to purchase a shitbox. Allow 30 to 40 percent more. The same applies to earlier videos.
@robert fonovic true they are low and there are shitboxes at much lower. But you can get a mint at those prices with one or two issue that needs addressing
I have loved these series, so good! Thanks for your unbiased judgment and keep up the good work!
E46 is an almost timeless design, and the 330ci is absolutely fun to drive. I wish I never sold mine.
Keep up the great work especially the expert who gives a real view from a mechanic's view point and experience. Very unique show.
So glad I found your channel mate. It was recommended to me by someone on the Whirlpool Australia forums (which has nothing to do with the appliance brand), as I'm in the sub $10k club for a car to replace my 2006 Fairmont. My mechanic, as expected, has suggested Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki, and to avoid the Euro engined Nissan, especially the T30 and T31 XTrail, and Mitsi, due to being on the DSP servicing costs and reliability matter :) I'll be spending the rest of my day bingeing the channel of the $10k playlist, plus general used car advice :)
Another awesome video AK! I came across your channel early last year and your content has been extremely helpful and humorous mate. I’ve purchased three 2nd hand cars since, and every time I’ve thought of a possible model to buy my first stop is this channel to see if you guys have done a video on it as they are just so thorough and informative. Picked up a low kms 125i two weeks ago, happy to see it make this list, it’s a very fun daily.
Thanks so so much mate. - AK
Great video lads, keep it up!
Love the list and review! Some of the items I mentioned in the last video are here 😁
The Sportivo was the Corolla that I've always made fun of till it was offered to me for a steal. As a daily runabout I couldn't be more smitten. Sitting at 180k and so far the only fix I've made is the oil leak around valve cover and timing tensioner.
Cracking list! A lot of these cars are on the up slowly but surely too, as the analogue driving experience is getting lost...
Thanks so much for these videos. There's so many fun and interesting cars that don't get much attention because people only really look at the big price tag. You can tell these are people that really know their stuff. And for people like me who are going to buy second hand and want something reliable but struggle to find information on a vehicle, these are a godsend. Thanks so much and I hope you keep up the good work making these videos for the common man 👍
Thanks so much mate! - AK
Great video!
Yes someone give these guys a 130i to review!
Great video!
Suggestion for convertible class, Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio turbo. Shares shame engine and drivetrain as Ralliart Colt with a 5MT. Unsure if it has a LSD like Ralliart but has the same 130kw 1.5L turbo engine, bit of a sleeper.
Stagea is cool, sleeper wagons are the best. WRX wagons are cheaper than sedan variants.
Hi there, another car you have not mentioned and gets forgotten about is the Ford Kuga Titanium. Same engine as the Mondeo you talked about, Volvo 5cyl but also includes AWD.
Careful of the Lexus, any pre 08 models have an issue with the interior dash and trim turning into a sticky mess. There was a recall in the states, but nowhere else.
Toyota Camry of that era had the same issue (sticky dash
One of the best list of cars ive ever seen in this price bracket.
3 seconds in already a great watch
Got 2 Suzuki Swift Sport....love 'em.
I currently own 3 3.0lt N52 powered BMWs myself, a E82 125i Coupe, a E87 130i hatch and a E86 Z4 3.0si coupe.
Cheap reliable cars, easy to maintain and best of all they can come with manual gearbox!
Unfortunately I live in Melbourne.
Oh man I am glad someone mentioned these...My last car was BMW E82 125i couple...This is so underrated...These are so responsive to a Celtic tune (I used Zadtec in Sydney) and with a sprint booster and upgraded intake was good for 211kw 353nm...They are just so dam comfy too...I currently have a Scirocco R which is hella fun but I think later this year I may switch to a BMW 235i/240i...I love the E89 Z4 to...
@@lavine0823 I've always eyed off the 135i E82 after selling my R33 Skyline. Does the 125i really respond to a tune that well naturally aspirated? 200kw is pretty amazing
The MR2 and W123 are the standouts for myself and one that isn't on the list but if you can haggle and hunt may be able to snag for under $10k is the Nissan Gazelle Nismo.
Great video guys and wonder if for next week you'd do top 5 unexpected cars with fan bases. One that I'd definitely suggest for that list if you did it would be the PT Cruiser.
We need a review of the mk6 Fiesta ST/XR4, please. I've been keen on getting 1, but I really want your approval first, lol.
A 330ci is nowhere to be found under 15k in 'straya, usually over 20k for a good one and around 30 for a manual.
The GS300/Aristo have shot up in value in Finland at least, if you want a turbocharged one you are looking at nearly 20k for them, unless they have over 300k on the clock. I wish I could get one for under 10k.
The second gen Maxda MX5 is a great looking little roadster even today, its just the right proportions too. My brother had one which I had driven and really loved it. But sadly here in the UK they rust on the underside quite badly, and a lot of the time the corrosion is too far gone like his was. They are still going around here but numbers of them are dropping quickly, only the best examples will survive in a few years then prices will rise for them.
I have a soft spot for the MX5.
I have a soft top for the MX-5
Later verisions of LS AND GS aren't as well built as the the earlier versions of LS apparently. Would be nice to have a video on what the best $4🦌 Lexus are out there.
I had a 330ci. It was fantastic. Should have kept it.
With my luck in 2nd hand cars, Im returning to horse and cart
A great list of cars that you guys have chosen but where do you get the prices from? I'm looking for a 3rd car which is also fun and preferably manual...Some of these cars are impossible to find for under 10k... I did see your reply to a similar question and you said to "ditch the regular classifieds and look elsewhere," though how would I find cars outside the regular classifieds (apart from auctions)?
It does take some hunting mate but wholesaler and auction sites in regional areas will uncover loads of bargains.
Also, just because a car is advertised at a certain price doesn’t mean it sells at that price. A motivated seller will often drop thousands off the price if you offer cash immediately.
I literally just bought a car for $7k yet it was advertised for just under $10k. I did everything we suggest in our used car buyers guide and went back and said “$7k and I’ll pay you cash and take it now”, he agreed on the spot because he just wanted the car gone and couldn’t be bothered dealing with a dozen other people for days on end for an extra $3k. - AK
@@ReDriven Thanks for the advice, it really helps 👍
What car did you buy?
What about the mercedes 380/480/560 sec? Would love to see u guys cover one of those seeing as it's just about the most handsome merc ever made AND it was made during a time when mercedes made cars to last
Great Vid but why such a low budget? I'd love to hear your views on a special / fun car for $20K and maybe $40K. Used prices have shot up recently and when you get to a very low number like $10K, you're limiting yourself to very old and worn out cars - you're buying someone else's trouble.
Most of us can afford more than $10K and the field is exponentially larger with a bigger budget, so if you want a bit of fun but can't quite afford new, what should you consider? I think it'd make a great vid. Keep up the good work guys.
Great request mate and we’ll be doing this series at a bunch of different budgets.
The reason we’ve hit $5k previously and now $10k is simply because those on such a tight budget generally have to be careful of what they need to spend on maintenance and require cars that are as reliable as possible, plus, they’re very rarely catered for on RUclips.
There’s already a truck load of supercar videos but medium SUVs for under $10k is all too often forgotten.
Plus, as we’ve shown, there are some excellent cars available for under $10k so in some circumstances, there’s no need to spend more if you don’t need to. - AK
Im surprised youve never mentioned the 370gt skyline crossover. Its surely the successor to the stagea?
They are a great versatile vehicle, however realistically it has a starting price of $15K+
My new favourite car reviewer,,
Oh Mike, you're too kind mate! - AK
I cant remember last i saw a 330Ci (not convertible) under 10k, it's a car i check up on frequently. best 10k does as far as ive seen is a 325Ci
Regional classifieds and wholesalers mate. A good mate of mine just picked up a great 330Ci from Broken Hill for $8500. - AK
@@ReDriven that mean we'll have that one reviewed in a few weeks mate? Lol
Do you mean a 325ci or a 125i?
@@mattdebyl8321 yea lol a 325ci.. My bad, fixed it
@@ReDriven jealous lol. I browse around occasionally for them. It's very rare I see them that cheap. Suppose it's possible. Although I'm. only usually on marketplace or car sales searching southwest Sydney cause I don't wanna travel haha
The one car I really regret selling - My e81 130i Manual
You forgot the Suzuki Alto, otherwise a great video guys.
Not forgotten, looking for the right one to do a full feature. - AK
So here comes interesting question then, Hyundai Veloster or Kia Ceed/Proceed GT?, since they are pretty similar in everything?
if the 2 doors to a side are not an important factor whichever is more affordable, I think the kia has more options than the veloster but they are the same car undeneath. As a veloster owner, not sure I would switch to a GT, maybe an N i30 so I can get rid of the massive blind spots this car has in the rear
Where are the e87 130i and e46 330ci cars for under ten grand? Also, you did overlook the e39 528i/530i in the luxury car section, which can often be had for under $10k
They're out there mate. They require hunting but the right wholesalers and look regionally, they exist. A mate just picked up a great 330Ci for $8500 from Broken Hill. - AK
Another vote for a Mondeo XR5
Yep I still have mine but driven sporadically now. No one really knows it even existed.
Any decent SUVs worth buying? Other than the Mazda CX-5
Check out our SUVs episodes to this series mate. - AK
I always get it wrong , thinking the Mitsubishi 380 would make the list.
The early wrxs arr probably the best cars ever made
94 Celica on the list. Scotty would approve.
I have a 95 Celica and I approve.
Have Skyline 37GT
Can you do hyndai i 30 ?
Here you go!
ruclips.net/video/wi-ZD6yrypA/видео.html
Where are you getting these stats 90% of these cars you won't get for under 10gs. Please tell me which website you use?
G’day Brendan.
Couple of tricks of the trade here. Firstly, go hunting through regional wholesaler and auction stock, you won’t believe the bargains you’ll find.
Secondly, just because a car is advertised at a particular price, doesn’t mean it sells at that price. A motivated seller will potentially drop a price thousands of dollars if offered cash then and there.
For example, a mate just picked up a great condition 330Ci for well under $10k in broken hill. - AK
The IS250 suffers from carbon buildup on the intake and intake valves.
Imagine this guy saying his wedding vowels lol
Are you proposing mate? - AK
Again redriven, stop neglecting aussie cars! falcon xr6, commodore s and even the magna awd all have a place in the sports sedan section, and how can you leave the fairmont ghia, calais, fairlane and stato out of the luxury car section
Not neglecting at all Sam, we made a full Aussie cars series recently (ruclips.net/video/NX3_0PV4GGg/видео.html).
The thing is, when we feature Aussie cars, we get complaints about featuring cars that the rest of the world can't access and as a huge percentage of our audience is outside from Australia, we do our best to keep the viewers happy.
Also, we have a major reason (or more accurately, a mischievous plan) of why we don't push Aussie cars......yet!
We want to wait until ReDriven is (hopefully) a much larger player in the automotive RUclips space because that way, when we have hundreds of thousands (if not over a million) subscribers and viewers, most of which are outside of Australia, we can then expose them to our Aussie cars. - AK
@ReDriven I have a 1982 w126 Mercedes-Benz 380sec that you'd be welcome to review. I'm based in Sydney. Let me know if you are interested.
No escort panel van? Crikey.
Hi Adam. What's your opinion on the Lexus IS 200. Please let me know. I'm looking to buy one
We're planning a full review soon mate, once we do the research, we'll let you know. - AK
@@ReDriven Awesome man. Thank you for the amazing content as always 🔥
Alfa 156 ftw
Interesting that the vw gti wasn't mentioned. Shows how far vw has fallen 😢.
A really great selection as always guys! Have to question a few things (as always). First a number of these cars you simply cannot find for under $10k. The hatch section had great options that are actually under $10k, but the Veloster Turbo for under 10k? Nah. The standard Veloster is heavy and slow and nowhere near 'hot hatch' that the SS, XR4 and Sportivo are. Plus there were other competitors to these that should be well considered, such as the 9N (I think that's it) Polo GTI with the very robust 1.8T manual (before any of this DSG garb) as well as the Colt Ralliart or rare Brabus ForFour. There's also the Mini Cooper S which in supercharged 1st generation is an absolute hoot. You also have the Clio Sport, Citroen DS3 D-Sport and so on. Oh and the Astra GTC (be it Holden or Opel badged). In the convertible you went with the MR2 (and MX5) but the former is really, really bloody next to impossible to buy for under 10k. They are bloody wonderful things and have much more interior space than the MX5. But that single clutch automated manual can be finicky and despite being a Toyota nobody wants to touch them as they weren't used in literally anything else. They're not terrible, but they can be bloody hard to get looked after. The early ones pre facelift also suffer from oil consumption with the corolla motor. The post 2004s are the ones to get, but there are much less of them and bloody good luck getting one for 10k! For a convertible the Cooper S (again supercharged variant) is an awesome thing and way more practical, plus support is easier to get. Also the Audi TT first gen 1.8T Quattro is a pretty reliable thing and again way better supported. Both can actually be had for under $10k. The other one is the MGF which while having early head gasket failures, the failures were so rampant that any car still on the road today WILL have had that issue resolved. They were otherwise a fairly decent thing and are mid engined, rear drive and actually come with a proper manual! Sports sedans I feel like should have the Octavia RS and Accord Euro. Though the choices there were solid. Oh and where the heck can one buy a 130i for under $10k? Because I want one for that much, please :)
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Matt.
We found multiple Veloster Turbo for under $10k on regional auction and wholesaler sites. Granted, they weren't in wonderful condition but they are out there.
As far as the competition, Polo GTI we're finding common engine bay plastic issues (amongst other issues) causing expensive grief these days, Colt Ralliart is a brilliant pick but we haven't seen any under $13k for a while now and Brabus ForFour just too rare for our international audience unfortunately,. We try to keep the cars listed as internationally and readily available as possible. The Mini is fun....when it works but that doesn't seem to be all that often these days and thanks to the packaging, repair costs can be catastrophic. The French stuff and the Astra, all fun but not international enough and again, ridiculous parts and repair costs (eg endless electronic gremlins).
The convertibles were tough to choose from. But when I raised the euro options with all the mechanics and auto industry guys we quiz when compiling these lists, they all made it very clear the euro choices were an absolute no go these days. All have exorbitant parts and repair costs and when the budget is $10k, maintenance an running costs need to be considered equally to driving fun. You're right the MG will have the gasket issue resolved, but the electronics, rubbish engine bay plastics and just shoddy build quality will still persist.
the 130i for under $10k is a challenge but again, regional auctions and wholesalers are the way to go. Even regional dealerships that often have no idea what they just traded in and assume it's just an old BMW hatch that no one in their area would want, bargains can be found.
Eg, a very good mate of mine just picked up a pretty decent 330Ci from Broken Hill for $8500. Forget checking the usual classifieds websites, go digging and you'll find gold! - AK
Is300 2jz no way!
The old skyline was an ugly duckling in OZ and never really was popular when compared to the 350Z which was a good looking car.
veloster has to be one of the cheapest feeling cars ive ever driven, rattly, seating position a bit high and overall feels just wrong.
Terrible suspension is what I have heard of the Veloster,its veLOST me
Interesting, I have kind of the same problem with the seat position but mostly when trying to park, if I set it comfortably it's so low I can't gauge the cars edge without having to lift myself out of the seat, if I set it so I can see better it feels too high, my theory is that this because the windscreen is a bit too curved and when you prop the seat a bit up it feels like your FOV is diminished. I also agree on the cheap feeling, interior cloth that feels like unwashed jeans and easy to scratch cheap plastic trims everywhere inside...
Nuuu ... Winston might be no more for you??
Possibly mate, I need more ground clearance for gigs. - AK
Hi guys, if you want to test the BMW 130i indvidually, let me know! im based in sydney, nsw
Yes yes yes!!! How do we get in touch? Can you message us (ReDriven) on Instagram?? - AK
@@ReDriven will do now
@@ReDriven done, sent a message on there
No W201 or W124 shoutouts?
We were already long on time Riccardo, I wish we could have mentioned every classic Merc but unfortunately we had to cut a few classics. - AK
@@ReDriven fair enough, but the mechanical fuel injection and modern year models make them seem like the obvious choice, especially at the price points they currently occupy
Yeah total youtube influencer tax. How about Suzuki Ignis Sport. 1.5 vvt rally nugget. Only mention because i finally secured one of my own last year just sub $10k
Oh what an AWESOME car! Super rare these days and honestly, it deserves its very own video. - AK
@@ReDriven Cheers, well if you make it to Tas i have a couple more suzukis worth a look.
hahaha, you have a Stagea
Its ok, we are about to get our second turbo Veloster
mfw no saab
Swifts are terrible cars, not only are the 1.5's slow as all hell the interiors are rubbish and fall apart. Couldn't pay me to drive another one
I got a v36 350gt Sedan n I live in Sydney btw, would love to feature my car on ur channel haha, contact me if u want n we can arrange.