Please stop talking about the s2000. It’s an awful car and everyone should avoid buying them so the values can stay low so I can afford to buy one and suffer for everyone else.
N/A is the way. Plus, it's more reliable than a boosted engine of equivalent power. Not to mention an even power band, no waiting for spool-ups and no lag. Turbos are a better bang for the dollar (usually) but there's alot of 💩 that comes with it. A built N/A motor just sounds so perfect.
@@Whats-It-To-Ya Can't agree with you. Maybe 10+ years ago sure. But these days turbos are much more reliable than in the past and the piping is made of synthetic materials, the sealing is a lot better so you don't get boost leaks. At least on Japanese cars. Audis are still shit and leak like an old man's pee hole. Boosted engines usually come with stronger internals can can be tuned to put out a lot more power than stock.
@Shawndon 232 I'm saying new turbo systems are far more reliable than old turbo systems. Everybody knows n/a will make your engine last longer cuz there's less hoses n less possible spots for oil leaks.
@@Lofi.z34 n/A engines are more reliable because they don't have as much pressure in the cylinders cause they're not boosted when you boost a car you're introducing more pressure inside the cylinders which can cause more wear if not taken care of has nothing to do with more hoses and piping lol
C5 engine and drivetrain is pretty rock-solid. The body electronics aren't the best though. Expect your window regulators to fail regularly. HVAC actuators also like to go out. I've had to fix a ton of little crap on mine. Parts are generally cheap though.
@@gusl9000 That reminds me, headlight motors. The nylon gears on these will invariably strip, as well as the bump stops. The motors are very expensive, but metal replacement gear kits are reasonably priced. While you have the assembly apart, don't lose the special little shoulder bolts on the top hinge, as they are unobtanium. Light output from the stock headlights is also COMPLETE GARBAGE.
@@luismiguelruiz4290 a lot of people also don't consider weight, a 3000lb car with 400 wheel will be a lot faster than a 6000lb car with the same power.
@@Prestiged_peck very good. Weight is everything. People can't seem to understand that. Removing about 500 pounds will make you quicker than a bunch of bolt-ons. Not to mention it's alot less stress on your engine and trans because it doesn't have to work near as hard. Less stress on tires, brakes and suspension. Watch your wheel weight too. Bigger rims are fine if they are lighter than the stock wheels. Otherwise, it's too much stress on the wheel bearings and axles and if you have an auto trans you can kiss it goodbye.
@@NuclearPineapple I heard if you go FBO on those engines, you would have to upgrade those turbos and belt issues but other than that, they are reliable!
@@assxmption1471 The belt issue was fixed in later models, one of the pulleys was misaligned in the initial first 2 yrs of the VR30. But just like the VQ37, first years up to 2012 there was a known issue with the gallery gasket. And yeah, the VR30's turbos are tiny so doing to much to this engine and a lot of hard driving wouldn't be good for them without an upgrade for reliability and longevity. I own a 2019 Q60RS and so far no issues. My daily is a 2013 G37 sedan and under the hood wise I've only replaced the serpentine belt and battery. 125k on it but I have had other electronics issues in the cabin... smh
@@odgreen808 Oh ok, thanks for spitting some more facts for me lol! I'm looking at getting an 13' G37 sedan or Q60. I would want the Q60 but I would want to build the car and do all the performance stuff then I would have spend a ton on turbos... or go the G37 NA route and do all that without needing to worry about Forced Induction.
Honestly the 370z is still the perfect blend for a reliable and affordable sports car, it's relatively modern inside new models were on sale up until last year os parts are everywhere unlike many entries here and and is can be used for pretty much anything. Even in terms of power it makes as much as some of the V8 on the this list.
some ppl gonna laugh or think I’m crazy but the IS250 and 350 are good, reliable fun to drive cars. the 350 is obv much faster and handles a bit better than the 250 but they both have a nice sound once you straight pipe or upgrade the exhaust in some form. And there’s a decent aftermarket for the mechanical and cosmetics of the cars
The IS 250 with direct injection is a pile of junk, but the IS 350 is a great car. The direct injection motor needs to be roto rootered every few years with the huge amounts of carbon build up.
I genuinely think it’s one of the most underrated practical sports cars for under 10k, with just a tune, headers and an exhaust these cars zip to 0-60 in around 4.5 seconds
@@_nuclearism3433 looking to buy a is300 and bring it home since we only got the is200 where i live. But the 300 is so difficult to find in europe. A polish friend told me about otomoto. You woudnt know of any other PL car market sites? :D
i mean when u have a slow sedan and ur still getting like 13 mpg there’s a problem 🤷♀️ plus the automatics stuck hella hard and not a lot of people have time or money to make it manual
370z was definitely the most reliable car I ever owned. Drove it hard, hit the rev limiter at least twice a week, revved to 8000 rpm, never had issues or signs of wear. Amazing car, and people sleep on the VHR as an engine, it's just a great engine.
Just bought a 16 3.8 with 12k miles and still maintains the 100k warranty. For what I paid, I could’ve bought a 370z with about 90k miles and abused. Can’t believe how cheap these cars are and how well built they actually are! Gotta thank Hyundai for reaching out to BMW and help develop them .
@@johnmay6432 that's a beautiful story my friend, exactly what I love to hear. If I can mans a suggestion. Immediately install a catch can on it. The GDi engines can cake up pretty bad, so a catch can is essential. Don't waste your money on a $150+ kit unless you just want the brand logos on the can and hoses. Mishimoto already uses a generic can that you can find on amazon for $20-$50 depending on size. And if you really want the logo, buy a mishimoto replacement bracket for the can. Tbh it's what I did and it just looks like a real can... kinda cause it's the same exact thing they sell lol
@@CarsOverPeople it actually is though. They're fun cars for what they are and they're a great base platform. But in stock trim they don't really outperform any of their competitors.
@@CarsOverPeople love the frs, great platform to work on and learn on not to mention they look great.. but unfortunately, stock vs stock, the si is faster especially in the turns
RSX Type-S looks great, has lots of aftermarket support, and is of course reliable and can be found for under $10K all day long. Just try and find one that hasn’t been abused, good luck with that.
@Noah Castro you’d be surprised man some of those things are rocket ships😂😂I got a buddy that has a video of him in a turbo type s on stock internals neck and neck with a hellcat
Unless you buy used, things can fail without you missing maintenance I bought a Lexus ES330 used, and the transmission went out. Had the fluid and everything checked out when I bought it and I fixed a lot on it (timing belt, exhaust, suspension components, thermostat ect) And everyone told me those cars last till 300,000 miles no problem
@@bennyb7991 Civics sound like trash because people put cheap exhausts on them. Anything from Magnaflow, Mugen, Borla or HKS will sound great. Stay away from the Ebay garbage. Same goes for header too. eBay intakes are fine...
I own A S2000 210k Miles 12 pounds of boost Supercharged, Daily Drive AGGRESSIVELY. Complete stock besides ecu and injector with the fuel pump to support the Supercharger.
@@freekicknoob638 new IS's are extremely boring. No one in the community cares for them for a reason. Toyotas been out of touch with this community for awhile now, ever apparent by the lack of manual in the mk5 Supra :\
I've been surprised that my 04 GTO has been surprisingly pretty ducking reliable at 130k and I've replaced one major thing.... an alternator. It's also the easiest car I've ever worked on for maintenance.
I mean you have to put on mind that A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR VEHICLES , FROM CAR PEOPLE TO NON-CAR PEOPLE. That's why I had to settle with something boring, what it was fun people damaged it :(
Have no input on the reliability of the vehicles mentioned. What I will say is.... Good luck living with any of these vehicles if you are taller than 6 feet 2 inches, or have an NFL lineman frame.
R129 LOVE! I own a 1992 Mercedes 500SL with the older v8 and the hydro 4 speed, but its damn quick, comfy, and pretty easy to throw nitrous at! Mine was only $3k, and is a rock solid piece of german muscle!
@@bransykora4462 no I haven't. The issue with the GTO is that all the parts are imported from Australia so they're very expensive to repair after an accident and a lot of them end up just being totaled because it costs too much to get replacement parts. It's not so much that theyre a rear wheel drive v8 coupe but that they're probably going to have to write off the whole car for a fairly minor collision.
@@bransykora4462 I think the fact that they're kind of a rare car plays a factor too. But yeah it is pretty lame because they are an absolute gem of a car... They're comfy, they handle well, they're very reliable, good power right out of the box, tons of potential for more power, etc etc
@@AndrewB23 In a perfect world where things last as long as intended, sure R(t) is all you need and the discussion is done. Over here in reality things don't work that way, it's multivariate and nearly impossible to predict. So cultivating your faculties is far more reliable than resting on the hopes that entropy somehow forgets about the parts in your car, guy
Reliability is a quantifiable aspect of a vehicle. I 100% agree with the “respect all builds” sentiment but ones love of a platform does not change how reliable it is. It’s either reliable or it isn’t.
Every s2k for sale in Canada is minimum 30k, I'm honestly getting kind of tired of people saying they can be budget sports cars, every other car on this list I could buy for 10k cheaper at least
Damn guys, this was a really well made video. The structure and delivery of the content was super clean. Liking the way y’all always improving on your vids.
My FR-S was so incredibly reliable, but then it spun a bearing at 92k miles on my way to work. It was very well maintained and rarely beat on. After seeing how common this is, I really don’t think it should’ve made the list.
This happened to me too but it’s covered by the dealership as a manufacturer defect. Not all of them have it luckily and if it happens they will repair it for free
I have yet to break my 2010 370. I am rough on it too. 63K on the od. No issues. even slammed on coil overs. I still have no issues aside from scraping on everything.
@@bob-kq6xl I bet it does. The VQ 37 has some great torque on the bottom. I can rip massive doughnuts in 2nd with minimal heat build. I plan to get an oil cooler before I build on it.
I can't speak for everyone here, but my focus st has been extremely fun and the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Coming up on 3 years of ownership without a single problem. My ONLY gripe is the fact that its FWD. Other than that, its an absolutely amazing car that doesn't get the credit it deserves.
My FoST is by far the best car I've owned. Interior and exterior and power is super nice in comparison to alot in its class. I got the pre facelift (13) and I'd honestly never get rid of her. They did ruin the look with the facelift I think though. The catfish grille in 13/14 is aggressive yet hilarious to look at. Can't hate a car you're too busy laughing at 🤷🏽♂️😂
My online bud with a 2017 says the same. I went with an 88' Supra myself. His seems like a really nice car and hell we both got Toyotas so not sure why either isn't on this list.
Too bad the cheapest one I found was $10k and it needs work. I'd get one but people are nuts for these things. Not to mention a miata is faster stock vs stock. About 2 seconds faster to 60 actually lol. If the brz dropped to at least like 5k with some minimal work needed it'd be a way more feasible option. Shit I'd almost rather get a dart rallye. The 1.4 turbo can handle a good amount of power. The only problem is the manual transmissions suck ass.
@@jerodwolford2743 Picked up my NA/Auto Supra from $8K recently. That's certainly a lot for one of those but only 115K and it's in excellent shape. They are certainly GT cars, not sports cars, waaay too heavy for that. Unlike the Miata though, you can drop a completely absurd amount of power into a Supra if you want to go that route. Even my 94' Camry is more nimble than this thing, but doesn't feel NEARLY as solid. Never owned a vehicle I've had this much fun with or was so proud to show off.
If anyone’s looking for a beater you can have a little too much fun in get a Ford escort wagon, that was my first car and imma and my friends had a blast in it in high school. Then when you’re done fuckin around doin power slides on dirt roads you can pop the seats down and take a nap 😂
Chevy Camaro is arguably a poor mans Corvette and deserves to be on this list even though they butchered the styling in 2019 and it really has never recovered. Kind of a shame too because the powertrain is stout and the interior is nicely screwed together.
370, keep an eye out for the clutch slave cylinder failing, also upgraded oil gallery gaskets for 370z are a must since the low oil pressure will spell doom, else you got that Nissan rust that could be on some northern cars
For the past year I’ve owned a 1997 Ford thunderbird and honestly it’s been one of the most fun cars I’ve own. For what you can get them for they are a SC v6 or NA v8 and rwd. And they can be tuned to the moon and back with the modular 4.6 found in literally every Ford it’s just an amazing starter v8 for anyone to own
No one talks about the 2nd gen lexus is350 they're reliable and quick can do 0-60 in the high 4 sec under 5sec , stock car wise these are slightly faster than stock 350z and 370z, only downside is there's nearly no easy cheap performance mods for this car compared to the offerings from Nissan
Hyundai has some hiccups but 100% recommend the Veloster and Genesis Coupe, they’re fun and relatively cheap atm, don’t let the stigma get you if you wanna just have a smiles per miles type car they’ll def serve you right
Faxxx. I'm rolling passed 90K in my genesis coupe this month and the biggest issue I've had was the plastic chrome door handles peeling. Guess there's a reason Hyundai has a 100K mile / 10 year warranty even on certified pre-owneds. Not to mention 348 crank/280 wheel hp in a 6 speed RWD is a lovely lil pinch of spice. Seems Fitment Industries doesn't like talking about it though lol, wonder why.
@@Meekmillan yeah, it’s cause the jdm platforms and muscles are a lot more common and just have a little more recognizable components, that’s not saying the kdms are bad, they’re just a little quirky and built differently
My uncles veloster is cool but, my hr Z33 feels better around the twist but, i want a Veloster as a daily. But the genesis is fire, my mechanic swapped and boosted his.
went through the same thoughts. bought an e30 318, handles great, fun but not fun enuf. got a falcon hot rod, needs lots of mods to handle, goes fast but not around corners. so then i got a foxbody, very quick, handles good. basically just ok. still needs mods to do both better to be a performance sports car. so got myself a vette. best of all worlds. needs nothing unless i want to set land speed records. seats two? no big deal, just me and the wife at home. still have all the others tho, any takers? :)
The only reliable cars on this list is the 86/brz and S2000. For example: The 370Z has issues with a plastic fuel pump, brake master cylinder issues and steering wheel locks. I own one. The GTO has issues with oil dilution and fuel lines causing fires on the trim. Mustang has that shoddy 6 speed trans that is currently under a law suit for being designed to break.
I wanted a RELIABLE "sports car" or something really cool for daily driving and looked all over last month. I ending up going with a nice MKIII Toyota Supra. Not exactly sure why he overlooked Toyota in this list, but I did NOT want to mess around with domestic. It's more of a GT, than sports car, but It's probably more upgradable than most of these he talked about. I'm perfectly fine with my NA model though. It's a fun car and it looks almost like nothing else on the road. The head gasket has been changed so it should be good to go for a very long time.
5th gen camaros are coming down in price and use the same LS3 (if buying manual, L99 if auto) as the C6 corvette. You get that LS durability in a car that's made in 2010-15, so it's kinda new in the grand scheme of things, plus, it's crazy easy to work on if you need to. They're seen as the poor man's corvette, but they sure can have some fun.
I’m planning on trading in my 16 civic and to get a 370z so I’m really glad to hear they are reliable from both y’all and forums I’ve looked through (:
owned my 370z for 4 years things so bloody reliable, only thing that has gone wrong was a coolant hose, which cost next to nothing to fix. cars super fun to and the VHR is a great engine
What's the most reliable car?
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Please stop talking about the s2000. It’s an awful car and everyone should avoid buying them so the values can stay low so I can afford to buy one and suffer for everyone else.
😂
had us in the first half ngl
@@JamarcusWilliams884
He did lol
ikr, smh
01 silver 62k miles
23,500$
For the record, you should definitely check the S2000 oil level regularly. Especially if you spend much time in VTEC. They use a bit.
Same with older VVTI cars
The prelude is smiling that you overlooked him and his oil dependency
I just got a s2000 2 days ago so I’ll keep that in mind thanks
laughs in vq
@@KrakenXE how many miles?
The S2000 and the phrase "without breaking the bank" don't go in the same sentence.
Only sentence that works: “You’ll never get a clean s2000 without breaking the bank” lol
I just got a 176k mile MINT condition S2000 for $13.5
@@PuReGhOsTT where at lol
Definitely
I just love how all these cars are N/A, they really haven't been getting much love in the sports car segment these days.
N/A is the way. Plus, it's more reliable than a boosted engine of equivalent power. Not to mention an even power band, no waiting for spool-ups and no lag. Turbos are a better bang for the dollar (usually) but there's alot of 💩 that comes with it. A built N/A motor just sounds so perfect.
@@Whats-It-To-Ya Can't agree with you. Maybe 10+ years ago sure. But these days turbos are much more reliable than in the past and the piping is made of synthetic materials, the sealing is a lot better so you don't get boost leaks. At least on Japanese cars. Audis are still shit and leak like an old man's pee hole. Boosted engines usually come with stronger internals can can be tuned to put out a lot more power than stock.
@Shawndon 232 I'm saying new turbo systems are far more reliable than old turbo systems. Everybody knows n/a will make your engine last longer cuz there's less hoses n less possible spots for oil leaks.
@@Lofi.z34 n/A engines are more reliable because they don't have as much pressure in the cylinders cause they're not boosted when you boost a car you're introducing more pressure inside the cylinders which can cause more wear if not taken care of has nothing to do with more hoses and piping lol
love my full bolt on na sr20de.
C5 engine and drivetrain is pretty rock-solid. The body electronics aren't the best though. Expect your window regulators to fail regularly. HVAC actuators also like to go out. I've had to fix a ton of little crap on mine. Parts are generally cheap though.
That’s the first fast car I want! V8 power with pop up headlights!
@@gusl9000 That reminds me, headlight motors. The nylon gears on these will invariably strip, as well as the bump stops. The motors are very expensive, but metal replacement gear kits are reasonably priced. While you have the assembly apart, don't lose the special little shoulder bolts on the top hinge, as they are unobtanium. Light output from the stock headlights is also COMPLETE GARBAGE.
That's the beauty is cheap aftermarket support. All common failure points are generally easy to replace on that car
@@adrianhayden7430 There are a handful of discontinued parts with no real replacements. The EBCM on pre 2000's cars comes to mind.
@@jasepoag8930 of course, and those really suck. But compared to a lot of other cars, a c5 is still an amazing bargain
4:25 "for the time" it's still plenty today, why do people online act as if a base Yaris comes with 750HP stock?
400hp is pretty respectable
Most likely because today so many people are so hungry for horsepower. So any time anything isn’t 500+ Hp it’s slow or boring.
@@luismiguelruiz4290 a lot of people also don't consider weight, a 3000lb car with 400 wheel will be a lot faster than a 6000lb car with the same power.
@@Prestiged_peck very good. Weight is everything. People can't seem to understand that. Removing about 500 pounds will make you quicker than a bunch of bolt-ons. Not to mention it's alot less stress on your engine and trans because it doesn't have to work near as hard. Less stress on tires, brakes and suspension. Watch your wheel weight too. Bigger rims are fine if they are lighter than the stock wheels. Otherwise, it's too much stress on the wheel bearings and axles and if you have an auto trans you can kiss it goodbye.
@@Whats-It-To-Ya yes this Is all so true.
Can’t wait for the Nissan 400Z
Probably won’t be as reliable but we shall see!
Its gona be available manual...at least...
The 3.0tt engine in the Infiniti Q50/60 had some initial turbo issues, but they seem to be fixed now. As long as it’s not a DE revup lol
@@NuclearPineapple I heard if you go FBO on those engines, you would have to upgrade those turbos and belt issues but other than that, they are reliable!
@@assxmption1471 The belt issue was fixed in later models, one of the pulleys was misaligned in the initial first 2 yrs of the VR30. But just like the VQ37, first years up to 2012 there was a known issue with the gallery gasket. And yeah, the VR30's turbos are tiny so doing to much to this engine and a lot of hard driving wouldn't be good for them without an upgrade for reliability and longevity. I own a 2019 Q60RS and so far no issues. My daily is a 2013 G37 sedan and under the hood wise I've only replaced the serpentine belt and battery. 125k on it but I have had other electronics issues in the cabin... smh
@@odgreen808 Oh ok, thanks for spitting some more facts for me lol! I'm looking at getting an 13' G37 sedan or Q60. I would want the Q60 but I would want to build the car and do all the performance stuff then I would have spend a ton on turbos... or go the G37 NA route and do all that without needing to worry about Forced Induction.
Honestly the 370z is still the perfect blend for a reliable and affordable sports car, it's relatively modern inside new models were on sale up until last year os parts are everywhere unlike many entries here and and is can be used for pretty much anything.
Even in terms of power it makes as much as some of the V8 on the this list.
are theses considered sports cars on insurance
@@cw1ss yeah I think so
some ppl gonna laugh or think I’m crazy but the IS250 and 350 are good, reliable fun to drive cars. the 350 is obv much faster and handles a bit better than the 250 but they both have a nice sound once you straight pipe or upgrade the exhaust in some form. And there’s a decent aftermarket for the mechanical and cosmetics of the cars
No doubt! And that awd factor is a huge bonus!!
fbo is250 done 40k trouble free in it from when i got it and it’s been less then 5 years and if you can throw like 3-6k at rr racing and ur set
The IS 250 with direct injection is a pile of junk, but the IS 350 is a great car. The direct injection motor needs to be roto rootered every few years with the huge amounts of carbon build up.
I genuinely think it’s one of the most underrated practical sports cars for under 10k, with just a tune, headers and an exhaust these cars zip to 0-60 in around 4.5 seconds
The IS300 doesnt seem to get a whole ton of love. Especially for being a nicer car with that solid 2JZ-GE
in my city they are over rated by far lol
@@polkadotbooty it really depends where do u live. Here in Poland IS300 is not a very common tuner build, but u see them at drift tracks
@@_nuclearism3433 looking to buy a is300 and bring it home since we only got the is200 where i live. But the 300 is so difficult to find in europe. A polish friend told me about otomoto. You woudnt know of any other PL car market sites? :D
@@williamj4421 check out OLX,pl and, as your friend said, Otomoto. Two best sites to search for cars in Poland :D
i mean when u have a slow sedan and ur still getting like 13 mpg there’s a problem 🤷♀️ plus the automatics stuck hella hard and not a lot of people have time or money to make it manual
VQ trumpets wya 🎺
370Z gang all day
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Gang ✌
350z HR 🤟🏻
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370z was definitely the most reliable car I ever owned. Drove it hard, hit the rev limiter at least twice a week, revved to 8000 rpm, never had issues or signs of wear. Amazing car, and people sleep on the VHR as an engine, it's just a great engine.
Is it a sports car bc my wont let me get a sports car and i like the 370
Yeah, nothing wrong with the car, but a lot of crap owners doing dumb mods ruin them. The car itself is solid AF.
Planning on getting one so really glad to hear this (:
Is it loud?
@@TeoLovesMayo Is it a car?
Ahem,
*2013+ HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE*
-100K/10 year warranty
-348 crank/280 wheel HP 3.8L V6
-6 speed manual w/ on/off TC & ESC
-RWD w/ factory Torsen LSD & quad piston Brembos on all models other than base
-sub $15K examples on market
Banger
underrated opinion, also the 2.0T if you’re into tuning cars
@@cesargomez9197 Just copped a 2.0t genny, I am loving it so far. It makes a lot of fun noises lol
Just bought a 16 3.8 with 12k miles and still maintains the 100k warranty. For what I paid, I could’ve bought a 370z with about 90k miles and abused. Can’t believe how cheap these cars are and how well built they actually are! Gotta thank Hyundai for reaching out to BMW and help develop them .
@@johnmay6432 that's a beautiful story my friend, exactly what I love to hear. If I can mans a suggestion.
Immediately install a catch can on it. The GDi engines can cake up pretty bad, so a catch can is essential. Don't waste your money on a $150+ kit unless you just want the brand logos on the can and hoses. Mishimoto already uses a generic can that you can find on amazon for $20-$50 depending on size. And if you really want the logo, buy a mishimoto replacement bracket for the can. Tbh it's what I did and it just looks like a real can... kinda cause it's the same exact thing they sell lol
I’ve had my FR-S for three years and the only thing I’ve had to replace is my clutch. It’s been super reliable and stupid easy to work and learn on.
bro you're supposed to replace the oil every 3 months /s
Hate to break it to you, but an frS is slower than a civic si. It's far from a performance car
@@bigreddaman5988
Hate to break it to you but it’s not slower than a civic; especially not around any track or twisties
@@CarsOverPeople it actually is though. They're fun cars for what they are and they're a great base platform. But in stock trim they don't really outperform any of their competitors.
@@CarsOverPeople love the frs, great platform to work on and learn on not to mention they look great.. but unfortunately, stock vs stock, the si is faster especially in the turns
RSX Type-S looks great, has lots of aftermarket support, and is of course reliable and can be found for under $10K all day long. Just try and find one that hasn’t been abused, good luck with that.
"find one that hasnt been abused". IF you can even find one, you will pay for it.
Went with the 8th gen civic si fa5, paid way less, more doors. I call it the fwd s2000
You’ll have to find some old lady that has one honestly.
@Noah Castro then you get gapped cuz a type s running 20 lbs on built internals and a sick ass suspension set up
@Noah Castro you’d be surprised man some of those things are rocket ships😂😂I got a buddy that has a video of him in a turbo type s on stock internals neck and neck with a hellcat
If only I could afford a C6 or s2k for fun and reliability but I'll just have to stick with only fun with my 98 2.5rs
first gen 2.5rs😫😫
Genesis Coupe. I'm at 150,000 no issues at all. Any car will last if you do your maintenance and don't let any old Joe work on it.
with ya brotha! bk2 3.8
Unless you buy used, things can fail without you missing maintenance
I bought a Lexus ES330 used, and the transmission went out. Had the fluid and everything checked out when I bought it and I fixed a lot on it (timing belt, exhaust, suspension components, thermostat ect)
And everyone told me those cars last till 300,000 miles no problem
I bought mine used and been having it for 1 and a half the only problems I have is the starters going bad and my fin at the top just fell off one day
Once you Cop a civic you realize how fun n reliable they are
And cheap 🤙
They are super fun, and as long as you don’t throw on cheap/unreliable after market parts they last forever
@@PaaniAshcraft exactly 🙌🏽
I like civic si’s I’ve just come to understand that they sound like trash and there’s nothing I can do about it
@@bennyb7991 Civics sound like trash because people put cheap exhausts on them. Anything from Magnaflow, Mugen, Borla or HKS will sound great. Stay away from the Ebay garbage. Same goes for header too. eBay intakes are fine...
I own A S2000 210k Miles 12 pounds of boost Supercharged, Daily Drive AGGRESSIVELY. Complete stock besides ecu and injector with the fuel pump to support the Supercharger.
Same but at 160k.
How is the reliability and is it daily drivable?
Lexus isf Toyota reliability, 412hp stock, sedan, ton of aftermarket support due to being compatible with some 350 and 250 parts, underrated for sure!
Yeah I want that next! I got a GS and I never want to stray away from Lexus, so smooth, powerful and reliable.
Yup people are sleeping on theses beauties
just got an is250 for a first car last week, and its amazing
@@moonstar4118 congrats! My cousin had one and sold it, regretted it ever since.
@@Hachijo3GS aw damn, was there a reason he sold it?
Don't forget about the best combination of performance, luxury, reliability, and affordability: the Infiniti G37.
You mean is350
@@freekicknoob638 new IS's are extremely boring. No one in the community cares for them for a reason. Toyotas been out of touch with this community for awhile now, ever apparent by the lack of manual in the mk5 Supra :\
@@freekicknoob638 the is350 never came in manual. The G37 did.
@@IllaNoizeMusic it did super rare though
We know us g guys are hated but why😭 Zs just get all the love we not all dickheads
If they recommend a Z they basically recommend a G by default.
Z guys are just as bad lol. I swear every Z boy is secretly a Honda boy at heart because they all straight pipe their cars.
@@codyhendrickson7735 no I hate hondas but a 2jzge gs300 or sc I'll hop in all day
fr like how are u not even gonna mention a g37 if you’re gonna talk ab a z 😂
@@trilliamogdlocog4986 Hondas get so much hate yet theyre the most popular tuner car platform🤷🏻♂️dont hate whats popular just because… it’s popular
I've been surprised that my 04 GTO has been surprisingly pretty ducking reliable at 130k and I've replaced one major thing.... an alternator. It's also the easiest car I've ever worked on for maintenance.
GTO gang stand up, mine has been great to me as well
169,000 strong 💪
@@hamiltonarmando about to hit 150k and....nice.
I had a 04 gto 5.7 in 2007 had to replace struts in rear but loved that car would haul ass.I have a 2016 gt/cs now and still miss my gto
I mean you have to put on mind that A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR VEHICLES , FROM CAR PEOPLE TO NON-CAR PEOPLE. That's why I had to settle with something boring, what it was fun people damaged it :(
I speak of the used market btw!
Have no input on the reliability of the vehicles mentioned.
What I will say is.... Good luck living with any of these vehicles if you are taller than 6 feet 2 inches, or have an NFL lineman frame.
G35/V35 skyline 👌
R129 LOVE! I own a 1992 Mercedes 500SL with the older v8 and the hydro 4 speed, but its damn quick, comfy, and pretty easy to throw nitrous at! Mine was only $3k, and is a rock solid piece of german muscle!
Genesis coupe BK1 3.8
The gto may be reliable but they're ridiculously expensive to insure. I wanted one so bad until I got an insurance quote.
Have you checked for a g8 Gt idk if it’ll be better but it is a 4 door so might help
@@bransykora4462 no I haven't. The issue with the GTO is that all the parts are imported from Australia so they're very expensive to repair after an accident and a lot of them end up just being totaled because it costs too much to get replacement parts. It's not so much that theyre a rear wheel drive v8 coupe but that they're probably going to have to write off the whole car for a fairly minor collision.
@@afout07 oh I didn’t even think of that , that’s really lame
@@bransykora4462 I think the fact that they're kind of a rare car plays a factor too. But yeah it is pretty lame because they are an absolute gem of a car... They're comfy, they handle well, they're very reliable, good power right out of the box, tons of potential for more power, etc etc
Get a C5 Corvette. My insurance rates are around $70 a month, and I have a pretty major at-fault accident on my record from 8 years back.
I must admit the old Mercedes aren’t that unreliable. My mums S-Class 320 2008 has about 350,000 miles and has never has broken down.
The most reliable performance car is the one you love and learn to work on, whatever it is.
That's not how reliability works bud
No lol
@@AndrewB23 In a perfect world where things last as long as intended, sure R(t) is all you need and the discussion is done. Over here in reality things don't work that way, it's multivariate and nearly impossible to predict. So cultivating your faculties is far more reliable than resting on the hopes that entropy somehow forgets about the parts in your car, guy
BMW *exists* ….
Reliability is a quantifiable aspect of a vehicle. I 100% agree with the “respect all builds” sentiment but ones love of a platform does not change how reliable it is. It’s either reliable or it isn’t.
Yo how about some love for the IS300
Fax!!!
Every s2k for sale in Canada is minimum 30k, I'm honestly getting kind of tired of people saying they can be budget sports cars, every other car on this list I could buy for 10k cheaper at least
It's a shame that rarely do U.S. "budget" lists match the Canadian market. Lots of vehicles are just absurdly overpriced.
Damn guys, this was a really well made video. The structure and delivery of the content was super clean. Liking the way y’all always improving on your vids.
My FR-S was so incredibly reliable, but then it spun a bearing at 92k miles on my way to work. It was very well maintained and rarely beat on. After seeing how common this is, I really don’t think it should’ve made the list.
This happened to me too but it’s covered by the dealership as a manufacturer defect. Not all of them have it luckily and if it happens they will repair it for free
I have a 2012 challenger r/t classic, I haven't had any real problems with it and I got it for pretty cheap
Yh, dodge vehicles are lasting alot longer than ppl expected. Especially with all the producing they do of high hp vehicles they do.
I have yet to break my 2010 370. I am rough on it too. 63K on the od. No issues. even slammed on coil overs. I still have no issues aside from scraping on everything.
Yeah these engines are great, my g37 got 145k and still drives good
@@bob-kq6xl I bet it does. The VQ 37 has some great torque on the bottom. I can rip massive doughnuts in 2nd with minimal heat build. I plan to get an oil cooler before I build on it.
370z before 2013 have the gallery gasket issue which can be super expensive
I drive a G37 sport 6 speed manual....glad to see Nissan start the list .
are you guys just going to make the same video over and over again?
I can't speak for everyone here, but my focus st has been extremely fun and the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Coming up on 3 years of ownership without a single problem. My ONLY gripe is the fact that its FWD. Other than that, its an absolutely amazing car that doesn't get the credit it deserves.
My FoST is by far the best car I've owned. Interior and exterior and power is super nice in comparison to alot in its class. I got the pre facelift (13) and I'd honestly never get rid of her. They did ruin the look with the facelift I think though. The catfish grille in 13/14 is aggressive yet hilarious to look at. Can't hate a car you're too busy laughing at 🤷🏽♂️😂
FoSTs are awesome but reliable?!? Those head gaskets are notorious for being one of the worst in the industry
02-06 Acura rsx-s and 04-08 tl of course
I can’t express how much fun my gt86 is to drive and it’s quite reliable
My online bud with a 2017 says the same. I went with an 88' Supra myself. His seems like a really nice car and hell we both got Toyotas so not sure why either isn't on this list.
Too bad the cheapest one I found was $10k and it needs work. I'd get one but people are nuts for these things. Not to mention a miata is faster stock vs stock. About 2 seconds faster to 60 actually lol. If the brz dropped to at least like 5k with some minimal work needed it'd be a way more feasible option. Shit I'd almost rather get a dart rallye. The 1.4 turbo can handle a good amount of power. The only problem is the manual transmissions suck ass.
@@jerodwolford2743 Picked up my NA/Auto Supra from $8K recently. That's certainly a lot for one of those but only 115K and it's in excellent shape. They are certainly GT cars, not sports cars, waaay too heavy for that. Unlike the Miata though, you can drop a completely absurd amount of power into a Supra if you want to go that route. Even my 94' Camry is more nimble than this thing, but doesn't feel NEARLY as solid. Never owned a vehicle I've had this much fun with or was so proud to show off.
If anyone’s looking for a beater you can have a little too much fun in get a Ford escort wagon, that was my first car and imma and my friends had a blast in it in high school. Then when you’re done fuckin around doin power slides on dirt roads you can pop the seats down and take a nap 😂
ANY of the Mercedes 55 series AMGs will knock your socks off,especially the supercharged ones and they are pretty much bulletproof
Civic si shoulda be on here, basically everything u said with the frs but I def think more reliable
We’re talking about performance cars.
@@molon___labe bruhhhh 😂 faxxx
Was gonna say 😂
How are you guys going to make a video on fun reliable sports cars and NOT have at least one Lexus in there smh
The Gen 2.5 Scion tC is no slouch either! Especially when I’m done with it
01-05 is300 not fast but fun! I beat the shit out of mine every day and it takes it like nothing.
I'll just pair the 370z with the g37. Fast, fun, and very reliable, looks great and if done right looks like a proper sports car.
Just the Infiniti has a lot more electronic components and shit that can break and be costly, but motor wise facts
@@Lukemasonmedia no not really
Even tho my 93 sc400 is heavy she 's still fun to drive and i drove from Washington to Texas with no problem. Lexus hasn't let me down yet
Best underrated sports luxury cars
You mis spelled Toyota.
@@thisguyshorty3554 lol dont be that guy. we all know what it's a rebadge soarer. But i call it what it is to not piss off the jdm purist.
please stop talking about GTO’s :( I really don’t want the prices to go up on them, they’re hard enough to find under $20k
Chevy Camaro is arguably a poor mans Corvette and deserves to be on this list even though they butchered the styling in 2019 and it really has never recovered. Kind of a shame too because the powertrain is stout and the interior is nicely screwed together.
No GM product is nicely screwed together sorry
370, keep an eye out for the clutch slave cylinder failing, also upgraded oil gallery gaskets for 370z are a must since the low oil pressure will spell doom, else you got that Nissan rust that could be on some northern cars
Coyote 👍 Transmissions 👎. Don’t get a 10 speed or a MT6, get the new tremac.
Ayo those 370s are terrible, don't get one cuz I'm not tryna pay 20k for a 13k car.
Not any 2jz car!!:o
Sean, we need more Volvos, bro. Super slept on brand.
Stfu, let em sleep on volvos. 🤫 let's keep them cheap af.
Focus ST! Just ask Dakota. Don't bring up the ringland failure on the Cobb OTS tunes tho 😅
What about a Lexus is300 from the early 2000's with a NA 2JZ? Those are pretty damn reliable. I even own one myself.
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S2000 GANG!
How can you not mention the Lexus IS-F? Things a V8 monster with Toyota reliability, incredibly slept on cars.
For the past year I’ve owned a 1997 Ford thunderbird and honestly it’s been one of the most fun cars I’ve own. For what you can get them for they are a SC v6 or NA v8 and rwd. And they can be tuned to the moon and back with the modular 4.6 found in literally every Ford it’s just an amazing starter v8 for anyone to own
My kid has an RF. I told him when someone asks if it is fast, no it's fun. Same with my Z not fast just fun.
Same with my gti
@@dolamyte My friend auto crosses his VR6, and his wife beats on him with a 4 speed 16v. MK 1. She is scary fast in that thing 3 wheeling all over.
@@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 Bet that's fun to watch and hear!
A 5 flat 0-60 is still nothing to scoff at, I wouldn't call a Z slow
@@milk1472, it isn't slow but all the fast ones are far from stock. My internals are still stock. Just stillin gen3 intakes.
No one talks about the 2nd gen lexus is350 they're reliable and quick can do 0-60 in the high 4 sec under 5sec , stock car wise these are slightly faster than stock 350z and 370z, only downside is there's nearly no easy cheap performance mods for this car compared to the offerings from Nissan
Hyundai has some hiccups but 100% recommend the Veloster and Genesis Coupe, they’re fun and relatively cheap atm, don’t let the stigma get you if you wanna just have a smiles per miles type car they’ll def serve you right
Faxxx.
I'm rolling passed 90K in my genesis coupe this month and the biggest issue I've had was the plastic chrome door handles peeling. Guess there's a reason Hyundai has a 100K mile / 10 year warranty even on certified pre-owneds.
Not to mention 348 crank/280 wheel hp in a 6 speed RWD is a lovely lil pinch of spice.
Seems Fitment Industries doesn't like talking about it though lol, wonder why.
@@Meekmillan yeah, it’s cause the jdm platforms and muscles are a lot more common and just have a little more recognizable components, that’s not saying the kdms are bad, they’re just a little quirky and built differently
My uncles veloster is cool but, my hr Z33 feels better around the twist but, i want a Veloster as a daily.
But the genesis is fire, my mechanic swapped and boosted his.
Yeah, no. KDM are unreliable, poorly built, and a waste of money. That's not "stigma", that's just fact.
@@ironmanmachine man that’s brazy bro glad you commented, really enlightening, thank you so much for your opinion
What about the lexus isf?? 5.0 v8 and Toyota reliability
Infiniti g37 coupe if it hasn't already been mentioned
Yo whats a good wheel setup for a 3rd gen prelude with 4ws
thanks
went through the same thoughts. bought an e30 318, handles great, fun but not fun enuf. got a falcon hot rod, needs lots of mods to handle, goes fast but not around corners. so then i got a foxbody, very quick, handles good. basically just ok. still needs mods to do both better to be a performance sports car. so got myself a vette. best of all worlds. needs nothing unless i want to set land speed records. seats two? no big deal, just me and the wife at home. still have all the others tho, any takers? :)
the real first
You win
Damn it I was so close..
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370z is literally the cheapest sports car with god like potential
What are some common mods for it? Might get one
@@ImGairBair intakes exhaust oil cooler , coils wheels brake upgrade
VQ35HR 195k miles boosted for 5 years.
BuT mY *insert car here* iS Fast AF aNd ReLiAbLe
Toyota MR2?😂😂😂
the gto looks like a commuter car with a 1.6 NA miata motor
So you want a Toyota Corolla hatchback
The only reliable cars on this list is the 86/brz and S2000.
For example:
The 370Z has issues with a plastic fuel pump, brake master cylinder issues and steering wheel locks. I own one. The GTO has issues with oil dilution and fuel lines causing fires on the trim. Mustang has that shoddy 6 speed trans that is currently under a law suit for being designed to break.
Hey I just got a 2008 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG sadan you should do a review on it and mods I can do
Eclipse 4 generation GT is a 3.8 liter V6 car that its fun to drive and at least in my experience it never breaks
How many miles you put on since you bought it?
@@peeepeeepoopooo7541 like 30k, had it for 3 years already, no issues
@@FROSLEXGAMING Nice to hear, I always thought the 4th gens were underrated
I wanted a RELIABLE "sports car" or something really cool for daily driving and looked all over last month. I ending up going with a nice MKIII Toyota Supra. Not exactly sure why he overlooked Toyota in this list, but I did NOT want to mess around with domestic.
It's more of a GT, than sports car, but It's probably more upgradable than most of these he talked about. I'm perfectly fine with my NA model though. It's a fun car and it looks almost like nothing else on the road.
The head gasket has been changed so it should be good to go for a very long time.
They have a lot of trouble with the head gaskets
@@nathanmcdaniel2557 No doubt. I bought it with the head gasket issue fixed. They have other issues too, but I think you could do much worse.
Hey that’s me 🔥
9th gen 6-6 accord coupe. 296HP from the J35 paired with a 6 speed? Great daily driver
Oh snap, there we go! -Edgar
I’d love to own an s2000 someday
01 silver 62k mi for sale
23,500
better get one now before it’s too late
Set a goal and achieve it
Was watching a different RUclips video when this one caught my eye and I immediately dipped over here
Honorable Mention 🏎 :
Lexus is350😌
Nothing beats the gs300,sc300, is300 or 400 series!
Facts
Day 200 of asking for "So you want a VW Passat W8".
You dont :D
Yeah... You definitely don't...
no one wants one of those pieces of shit
Hell yeah! Wheres my VQ gang at?
Does anyone know the brand name and model of the 6 spoke ''bronze-ish'' wheels that is exactly on the height of his head? Appreciate it.
They look like kansei tandems
Man I love how you say 300hp is kinda slow, In France 170hp is already considered fast and powerful:)
Exactly!!!! Bro 300 is more than enough
"It's not about going fast"...
Pays $15,000
Gets gaped by a civic
Hmm...
anyone that cared about going fast would buy a Corvette. You can get them used for dirt cheap. There is always some models that are hated by everyone.
“So you want a z31 300zx?”♯２４９
I want a 370 to daily and beat on, but i wanna keep my Legacy GT 😫
5th gen camaros are coming down in price and use the same LS3 (if buying manual, L99 if auto) as the C6 corvette. You get that LS durability in a car that's made in 2010-15, so it's kinda new in the grand scheme of things, plus, it's crazy easy to work on if you need to. They're seen as the poor man's corvette, but they sure can have some fun.
Celica
W209 MERCEDES CLK55 AMG :)
G37x counts as being as reliable as a 370 right?
I’m planning on trading in my 16 civic and to get a 370z so I’m really glad to hear they are reliable from both y’all and forums I’ve looked through (:
owned my 370z for 4 years things so bloody reliable, only thing that has gone wrong was a coolant hose, which cost next to nothing to fix. cars super fun to and the VHR is a great engine