Nice list. I would say add another £500-£800 to insuer any of those and possibly high cost of repairs as most of those hot hatchbacks after 10 years of use need a lot of parts to be replaced.Another 3-5k to add up depending on mileage. They are cheap to buy only.
Got an fn2 as I needed room to carry my drum kit around, the boot is huge and the seats fold flat into the floor, so it's like a van. Although on first impressions it has a hard ride and feels a bit docile. Once you are on it and giving it some beans it is very rewarding to drive, incredible grip, accurate steering and vtech is so addictive, the induction sound is so good even in standard form. I love it.
Just picked up a remapped E90 330d for £3.5k. Probably quicker than most of these cars and I know it's not a hot hatch... But fast cheap cars are definitely available.
Diesel though lol. 0-60 is 6.5 seconds so only 1 car in the list is slower as well. Solid long distance motorway cruiser but not a fun exciting car by any stretch of the imagination. Not shitting on it, just pointing out if fills a different niche from the cars in this video
I had the st focus. Hours of fun to drive, but plagued with finishing issues. The engine was fine, but within a year all the door seals were hanging off, and the covering had come off the steering wheel and gearstick. Also the roof liner came off. Its still a common sight to see the last model st cruising round with the rubber seals sticking out of the bottom of the doors. I've spoken to a Ford guy recently and apparently they acknowledge the last iteration of the focus all had these issues and they've now fixed them. Great fun car, but be prepared for these irritating faults. Not an expensive fix but annoying anyway
Just bought myself a Seat Leon FR (one performance step down from the Cupra, with 208bhp) from 2011 with just 48k miles on it for £5K. Super happy with it, it’s a great car and I think I got a great deal on it
Great video, would have added 1 car myself, the Alfa Gulietta Cloverleaf, just dipped under the 5K mark for high mileage ones but 235 bhp from a 1.75l engine, 0-60 is 6.3 I think, own one myself, and can say it does not disappoint. Also because of the smaller engine and that they are not that common especially with boy racers, I am 20 and have had my renewal quote at just 1K, which is really cheap for insurance
Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching them. Any chance of doing a performance diesel for under 5K. I've got a E87 123d and absolutely love it . Cheers
Yes. Actually it was made on the same wheelbase than te Focus ST (which also had the same 5 cylinder engine from Volvo) and the Mazda MP3. Jeremy Clarkson said that the Volvo C30 was probably the best- looking hatchback ever made.
Yes definitely. I've owned both the PFL T5 and FL T5 Polestar in R Design trim. Beautiful cars and very underrated. It's sort of like a grown up and more comfortable Focus ST.
I own a 06 Astra h VXR with 160,000 miles on the clock and still going strong with 275bhp (soon to be going up to 450bhp). If anyone is interested in a VXR but worried about reliability issues, there is plenty of support form companies like Courtenay Sport. After 5 years of ownership, it still puts a smile on my face.
@@risforracing not entirely sure about UK-pricing and I know a little better the french hot-hatches, so of them maybe a Citroën Saxo VTS/VTR or whatever they’re called, same with the C2 VTS and VTR (although the latter has only 75hp) probably also some high mileage beat up Clio RS 172’s. And if one would go quite far back there’s stuff like the Citroën BX GTi, although not sure if they are that cheap anymore. And as for german probably some mk3 or mk4 Golf GTi’s or some beat up Audi a3 1.8t
Brilliant video mate, just what I needed, having to sell my M140 for a deposit on a house and have been looking through your video for ideas, very useful to me
As a journalist working overseas, I was one of the few lucky ones to board the maglev between Tokyo and Nagoya. It's quiet and stable, and when I closed my eyes, I really could forget that I was moving at 500km per hour.
very well made vid explain,ing also the good and the bad and I totaly agree with your list. The 130i and megane would be the best option imo but the 130i is not that cheap to run and not cheap in taxes also, at least in my country.
Ill just say.. on the leon cupra front.. it’s basically a gti ed 30, k04 turbo as opposed to k03 on the normal gti, the 2.0 tfsi FR version is the exact same as the normal golf gti, both manual and dsg, this only in manual
Hey man, used to have a RS Clio 200, and just got a BMW 125i E82 M Sport in February, which I'm sure you know is just a 130i detuned to 215bhp. Cars so much fun, great first RWD car for me, very usable linear power and just a remap away from the 130i's performance! Glad you agree the E82's look better, was the main factor I got it, best looking 1 series, and looks better than a non M E92 as well IMO, which was the other car I was deciding between
@@sajakhtar852 you should look up the 125i E82 maybe. The 125i and 130i are the same exact engine, but they only sold the 130i at 260+bhp in the hatches and they only sold the 125i with 214bhp in the coupes/verts. That's why there's such crazy gains for it, since they're the same car but for marketing BS needed to have separate amounts of power
As an owner of a mazda 3 MPS i can say that this car is insanely fast and its quite rare in my country . It is very reliable car and very fun to drive .
The E87 BMW 1 series isn't the best looking car out there but it (and the F20 1 series) will be a future classic. You can't get a RWD hatchback these days.
Love your videos, however the seat Leon Cupra is not the same as a mk5 GTI, it’s more similar to an S3, it has a k04 turbo, s3 brakes and stronger internals, only difference is it is FWD, the mk5 GTI is similar to the Leon FR 2.0tfsi petrol version, not the Cupra, it’s an entirely different animal
I reckon you can still get a (shabby) G reg Integrale 8v for under 5k. If you don't carry any cares about doing any major repairs it'd be the best afternoon's drive of your life.
Great video, I’m looking at replacing my C63 W204 as have been offered a great price for it and have just moved out and want to do some upgrades on the place do you have any suggestions something that could compete speed/enjoyment
In LHD coutrys, most of this cars cost 2x more. Especially with the civic type r. The UK market is specific, with high insurence cost and car export insufficiency.
Mk4 vw golf 2.8 vr6 4 motion, cheap and massively underrated, prices will shoot up in years to come, easy to boost and modify for big bhp and has the sleeper looks.
Really struggling with a. Car to buy, 5k budget I want something sporty and most likely bmw 1 series but not sure which is the safest and most affordable one? Also thinking about saving another 5k for the a class ?? Any thoughts thanks..
Speed 3 is okay but the suspension is terrible, all 4 of them I’ve driven were super clunky and felt cheap. One was a 2013 model with 50k miles and same situation
Thanks bro! I'm from south africa, busy looking for a new car. Stuck between the 2016 golf gti, Ford focus st and bmw M130i.... Any advice? All of them are 2016 and newer.
this is crazy... the prices in sweden for these: Ford focus ST: at least 10 000 $ for the cheapest one, Civic Type R: at least 7 000$, Audi S3 gen 1: 6 500$, Megane RS: never seen it for sale.. very rare. Impreza WRX: at least 11 000$ Cupra: Quite correct! Thinking och getting one 👌 Astra VXR: at least 8 000$, R32: AT LEAST 12 000$ NO MATTER THE MILES, MPS: the only one that is correct haha, if the miles are crazy high. BMW 130i at least 10 000$ Hate that they are so expensive..
This is strange. I have Nissan Almera GTi N15 98' which comes with SR20DE with just 143hp and it makes 0-100 in about 5.9 secs. And here I see some other makes with 2.5 turbo over 220hp giving worse result ??? Whats the point of it, then ?
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You’re probably the only person that points out the problems rather than just the good points, thanks man much appreciated!!
True and that's what makes JB so dope
Yes
yeh mate lemme just get insured on my 3.2 litre r32
@@zyonikk0000 nice! I’ve got one, fully stock they hold value
The most underrated Hatchback and one of the Prettiest FIAT PUNTO ABARTH SUPERSPORT 180 HP 1.4L TURBO (insane Performance and great sounding 4 Cyl)
Good luck getting these cars under 5k, decent one's anyway
Yeah decent Cupra 6-7K at least
Nice list. I would say add another £500-£800 to insuer any of those and possibly high cost of repairs as most of those hot hatchbacks after 10 years of use need a lot of parts to be replaced.Another 3-5k to add up depending on mileage.
They are cheap to buy only.
Got an fn2 as I needed room to carry my drum kit around, the boot is huge and the seats fold flat into the floor, so it's like a van. Although on first impressions it has a hard ride and feels a bit docile. Once you are on it and giving it some beans it is very rewarding to drive, incredible grip, accurate steering and vtech is so addictive, the induction sound is so good even in standard form. I love it.
Just picked up a remapped E90 330d for £3.5k. Probably quicker than most of these cars and I know it's not a hot hatch... But fast cheap cars are definitely available.
Diesel though lol. 0-60 is 6.5 seconds so only 1 car in the list is slower as well. Solid long distance motorway cruiser but not a fun exciting car by any stretch of the imagination. Not shitting on it, just pointing out if fills a different niche from the cars in this video
Not a hot hatch is it
It's all about the 1er & Meg RS 👌
I love the 130i. Such a beast
Same man, such a nice car
I hope to see the dacia sandero in this video 😍
Haha sub-2K maybe 🤷🏽♂️
Nobody:
JB: The big bottomed rs
😂😆
You're class JB. Big up! Another sick vid. Can't wait to see sub 2k ;) hope you and your family are good
Cheers as always Ethan! Mate honestly, £2K will be a challenge
Good luck getting almost any of these under 5k
I had the st focus. Hours of fun to drive, but plagued with finishing issues. The engine was fine, but within a year all the door seals were hanging off, and the covering had come off the steering wheel and gearstick. Also the roof liner came off. Its still a common sight to see the last model st cruising round with the rubber seals sticking out of the bottom of the doors. I've spoken to a Ford guy recently and apparently they acknowledge the last iteration of the focus all had these issues and they've now fixed them. Great fun car, but be prepared for these irritating faults. Not an expensive fix but annoying anyway
I have one of them Focus ST Mk2 and they sick, thats a very big engine for a Hot hatch and it even has a turbo, they dope bro
Love this era of hot hatches!
The Subaru Impreza tho 😍 hasn’t aged to me, such a big fan of the hatch
You either love it, or you hate it. Some people might call it the worst looking Impreza, but to me it’s one of the best looking.
Just bought myself a Seat Leon FR (one performance step down from the Cupra, with 208bhp) from 2011 with just 48k miles on it for £5K. Super happy with it, it’s a great car and I think I got a great deal on it
Anyone else think the S3 MK1 looks so simple yet pretty
Yessssss man you are one of my favorite RUclipsrs
Cheers broski 🤙🏽
Where I live EVERY Astra vxr will have a cannon fart exhaust at the back
Great video, would have added 1 car myself, the Alfa Gulietta Cloverleaf, just dipped under the 5K mark for high mileage ones but 235 bhp from a 1.75l engine, 0-60 is 6.3 I think, own one myself, and can say it does not disappoint. Also because of the smaller engine and that they are not that common especially with boy racers, I am 20 and have had my renewal quote at just 1K, which is really cheap for insurance
Giulietta QV is an absolute gem
JB should get sponsored by autotrader
If only!
Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching them. Any chance of doing a performance diesel for under 5K. I've got a E87 123d and absolutely love it . Cheers
I always liked my 123d coupe to be fair - good looking car & mine was around the 290/300bhp mark
@@mikey_bb mine was 5drbm sport hatchback. The twin scroll turbo was great it just pulled and pulled up to the red line
Good video idea would be to do the north coast 500 with some mates!
Preach
It was the lack of grouse shooting that ended it for me
Didn't realize Tiger Woods made car videos
Would the Volvo C30 Polestar or R-design considered a "hot hatch"? Always liked the looks of it
Yes. Actually it was made on the same wheelbase than te Focus ST (which also had the same 5 cylinder engine from Volvo) and the Mazda MP3. Jeremy Clarkson said that the Volvo C30 was probably the best- looking hatchback ever made.
Yes definitely. I've owned both the PFL T5 and FL T5 Polestar in R Design trim. Beautiful cars and very underrated. It's sort of like a grown up and more comfortable Focus ST.
I own a 06 Astra h VXR with 160,000 miles on the clock and still going strong with 275bhp (soon to be going up to 450bhp). If anyone is interested in a VXR but worried about reliability issues, there is plenty of support form companies like Courtenay Sport. After 5 years of ownership, it still puts a smile on my face.
That’s great to hear - glad you’ve had such a positive experience with yours!
I can’t believe the Volkswagen Scirocco didn’t make this video. It should be top 3 easily.
Thats a golf, flattened
@@Focusonbehind Lmao, kinda true
the guy washing the s3 with the brush 😭😭
130i are awesome, 3 door especially. Will be very collectable in the future I think. Great to drive. Thanks for the video 👍🏼
Indeed. Name another 3 litre RWD NA hatchback, I can't think of one
Sadly I’m 18 and can’t get insured on one 🥲
Amazing video, as always!
I am very curious what you will manage to find under 2k!
Maybe a mk1 suzuki swift sport or the twingo rs.
A quick search of Tvingo RS’s found me one example under 2k, rest are 4+k
@@onelyone6976 Twingo GT TCE maybe? :P
@@onelyone6976 What other hot hatches would be for 2k or even a bit more?
@@davey6259 Yes, that's a good one
@@risforracing not entirely sure about UK-pricing and I know a little better the french hot-hatches, so of them maybe a Citroën Saxo VTS/VTR or whatever they’re called, same with the C2 VTS and VTR (although the latter has only 75hp) probably also some high mileage beat up Clio RS 172’s. And if one would go quite far back there’s stuff like the Citroën BX GTi, although not sure if they are that cheap anymore. And as for german probably some mk3 or mk4 Golf GTi’s or some beat up Audi a3 1.8t
i was hoping t see the Audi S3 on ere coz av got a A3 Quattro 1.8T runnin around 260bhp. beast of a wip
Well-made video, thanks. Agree about the Megane - I've noticed prices rising now for the RS. If I had room I'd buy one!
Can you do this same video but with cars under insurance group 30?
I’ll probably do this video again with cars that are cheap to insure at least!
@@CarsWithJB yeah that will be great thankyou!
Brilliant video mate, just what I needed, having to sell my M140 for a deposit on a house and have been looking through your video for ideas, very useful to me
Sad to see it go but well worth it for a house!
As a journalist working overseas, I was one of the few lucky ones to board the maglev between Tokyo and Nagoya. It's quiet and stable, and when I closed my eyes, I really could forget that I was moving at 500km per hour.
Second video I've watched from you today and yet again it's a 1 series :)
Can you do a USA version? Thanks!
very well made vid explain,ing also the good and the bad and I totaly agree with your list. The 130i and megane would be the best option imo but the 130i is not that cheap to run and not cheap in taxes also, at least in my country.
That shape civic is my favourite
If they had done a 5 door type R is the metallic orange,I would have sold my soul for one.
I have a 120d from 2009
And it's pretty cool for a diesel car..
congrats on the sponsor bro, good to see the channel getting some more recognition!
Ill just say.. on the leon cupra front.. it’s basically a gti ed 30, k04 turbo as opposed to k03 on the normal gti, the 2.0 tfsi FR version is the exact same as the normal golf gti, both manual and dsg, this only in manual
I want a scirocco, but what year and what moto should i search
The common problem on the asta Vxrs are cracked manifold, gear box and clutch
i had them all in your list. and the r32 is the fastest car in this list and definitely the best sound!
The MK2 Octavia VRS would be a good shout for the under £2k cars. I've had mine since 2017 and it's amazing.
could have included a BMW 123d as well
Definitely a great shout - underrated diesel too
Hey man, used to have a RS Clio 200, and just got a BMW 125i E82 M Sport in February, which I'm sure you know is just a 130i detuned to 215bhp.
Cars so much fun, great first RWD car for me, very usable linear power and just a remap away from the 130i's performance!
Glad you agree the E82's look better, was the main factor I got it, best looking 1 series, and looks better than a non M E92 as well IMO, which was the other car I was deciding between
Definitely done well there - I really like the shape of the E82 - and agree re non-M E92 comparison - ideally I’d like an E93 M3 🤙🏽
Is it a turbo? If not then a simple remap won't get u much extra power. you'll need the 3 stage manifold and software update.
@@sajakhtar852 you should look up the 125i E82 maybe. The 125i and 130i are the same exact engine, but they only sold the 130i at 260+bhp in the hatches and they only sold the 125i with 214bhp in the coupes/verts. That's why there's such crazy gains for it, since they're the same car but for marketing BS needed to have separate amounts of power
@@ginj4ninj4180 so you do h
@@ginj4ninj4180 have the 3 stage manifold?
video idea: Top modified cars with cheap insurance ( mods like air intake, exhaust, etc..)
Ive just brought a 8th gen honda civic 1.8 ivtech and for a economy car it is a beast
Congrats on the purchase!
@@CarsWithJB thanks!
As an owner of a mazda 3 MPS i can say that this car is insanely fast and its quite rare in my country . It is very reliable car and very fun to drive .
What’s the s3 w the blue interior??”??
Congrats on the 100k u G
The E87 BMW 1 series isn't the best looking car out there but it (and the F20 1 series) will be a future classic. You can't get a RWD hatchback these days.
No Mk5 GTi? But great to see a RUclipsr making a video for us buyers at the bottom! Nice one!
Is it not w bit weird that the audio in your intro is from a dual clutch auto but the graphic shows your logo going through a manual H gate
Man I wish i lived where you live here in Slovenia average price of cars like this is minimum 6.000-8.000€ with
150.000-200.00 on the clock😭
Subscribed, great content and knowledge……keep it up 👍
Love your videos, however the seat Leon Cupra is not the same as a mk5 GTI, it’s more similar to an S3, it has a k04 turbo, s3 brakes and stronger internals, only difference is it is FWD, the mk5 GTI is similar to the Leon FR 2.0tfsi petrol version, not the Cupra, it’s an entirely different animal
Did you consider the Peugeot 306 gti6? That probably belongs on this list.
ayy the megane getting some love
Great content, all the important details thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I reckon you can still get a (shabby) G reg Integrale 8v for under 5k. If you don't carry any cares about doing any major repairs it'd be the best afternoon's drive of your life.
Video idea; supercharged cars under 10k?
Golf MK2 with engine swap is also a good option. You are getting classic hot hotch with insane performance
I love these videos! Me and my Coworker talk about your videos and what cars are best on your list 😂
What about the scirocco?
Great video, I’m looking at replacing my C63 W204 as have been offered a great price for it and have just moved out and want to do some upgrades on the place do you have any suggestions something that could compete speed/enjoyment
The budget would be between 10-15k with some flexibility
I'm in Africa, namibia and I would love to buy a used golf 6gti. How much could it cost.
Havent seen the video yet, but the Smart forfour Brabus is a BEAST!!
You speak about the audi s3 you should spoke about the audi a3 3.2 quattro that runs the vw golf r32 engine. You pick these up cheap
Can you do cars from 10k from the year 2016 and must have 5 seats
JB you’re like a human auto trader, great video
Can we get an up to date version of first cars under £1500.
More first car vids to come soon 🤙🏽
Mini Cooper S R56. Best handling. Cornering as gokart.
Would you say the most reliable is the Honda Fn2 the engine???
does the 130i have always sporty bucket seats or not im looking for a hatch with sporty seats but the pictures dont tell it really well?
sick video bro! Exactly what I needed :)
Can you recommend 7 sweaters under 5000£ to buy in the uk
Nothing for a mini r53 cooper s, 170 bhp to 240 bhp supercharged, but given its weight would easily beat your recommended options,
1st gen Audi S3 is my dream first car it's so cool
Cupra is running on non GTI engine but on Golf R ones. Also GTI has k03 turbo when Cupra has k04, same as Golf R. Talking you as Cupra owner ;)
more:
1. Peugeot 106/206/306
2. Clio 2
3. Golf MK4
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In LHD coutrys, most of this cars cost 2x more. Especially with the civic type r. The UK market is specific, with high insurence cost and car export insufficiency.
Mk4 vw golf 2.8 vr6 4 motion, cheap and massively underrated, prices will shoot up in years to come, easy to boost and modify for big bhp and has the sleeper looks.
Really struggling with a. Car to buy, 5k budget I want something sporty and most likely bmw 1 series but not sure which is the safest and most affordable one? Also thinking about saving another 5k for the a class ?? Any thoughts thanks..
Speed 3 is okay but the suspension is terrible, all 4 of them I’ve driven were super clunky and felt cheap. One was a 2013 model with 50k miles and same situation
Where are all the fr and the cupras
Love your your work it’s different to what others do keep them coming bro 👊🏽👍🏾👏🏾
Appreciate the kind words!
Are we just going to ignore the A3 3.2
Vid suggestion: 5 jdm beasts for under (£)
Wb that Mercedes c class coupe c350 kinda fast and came with a hatch also same with the 3 series compact
What about a mini jcw?
Get that bimmer, but take the 114i and upgrade it easily to 200bhp.
Now that's a bargain hot hatch.
Thanks bro! I'm from south africa, busy looking for a new car. Stuck between the 2016 golf gti, Ford focus st and bmw M130i.... Any advice? All of them are 2016 and newer.
this is crazy... the prices in sweden for these: Ford focus ST:
at least 10 000 $ for the cheapest one,
Civic Type R: at least 7 000$,
Audi S3 gen 1: 6 500$,
Megane RS: never seen it for sale.. very rare. Impreza WRX: at least 11 000$
Cupra: Quite correct! Thinking och getting one 👌
Astra VXR: at least 8 000$,
R32: AT LEAST 12 000$ NO MATTER THE MILES,
MPS: the only one that is correct haha, if the miles are crazy high.
BMW 130i at least 10 000$
Hate that they are so expensive..
130i is great
This is strange. I have Nissan Almera GTi N15 98' which comes with SR20DE with just 143hp and it makes 0-100 in about 5.9 secs. And here I see some other makes with 2.5 turbo over 220hp giving worse result ??? Whats the point of it, then ?