That one took me more than a minute. (slow in the head) Guess they don't call'em 'influencers' for nothing. But best were always before this. Before 1973!
But what's the alternative? It's not like people are keeping some secret reservoir of cheap cars for members of the secret cheap car club to occasionally buy from. I've been driving Monteros since the beginning of the 90s and they were always considered trash trucks by everyone until very recently, then they disappeared from the wrecking yards magically over about a 2-3 year period as all the ones owned by careless people finally quit working and all the rest are owned by responsible owners who take care of them and the price of a used one is pretty high these days. Same thing for the cars on this list... putting them in the hands of people who are willing to spend some money might save a few from the scrapyard for another few years.
Damn you for mentioning the Volvo V70R 😅 The rare just got rarer. Thankfully, I’ve got dibs on an Autobahn tuned model from family in Germany. Seeing our 75yo Oma (grandmother) push that thing to 240kph on the A8 put a smile on my face for a week.
My family just sold ours. It was my first car 5 speed. It is absolutely perfect in every way. We tracked it aswell and I had better times than all the miatas, which is pretty good considering its weight
Just bought a 2008 Buick LaCrosse with 67k miles loaded, heated seats, New tires, push button starter, everything working for 4500. Has the 3.6 V6 in it. 80 year old Grandma owned it for 15 years. Beat that
Man... 11th gen F150's are sub 10k for a reason. Intake/Exhaust valves, timing issues, transmissions, electronics, etc. Most of these are pretty solid options but I'd have a hard time recommending specifically the 11th gen F150 to anyone shopping on a budget. Some are problem free, but just as many come with huge repair bills and neglected maintenance.
@@deyeatdapoopoo7582this. My dad had a 4.6 that went 270k before he couldn’t inspect it anymore. We live in New England so the salt ruins everything. The engine still ran completely fine with no problems
Just a little correction on the Cedric/Gloria's... You can get most engine and transmission parts in the US if your willing to be smart and cross reference part numbers. I have a 93 Gloria (same car as the Cedrid) and have rebuilt my transmission, did water pump, timing belt, tune up, valve cover gaskets, termostat, and the only part I have to get from japan was the intake gaskets. I've redone the suspension to lower it. (VIP build) and all those parts are US sold. Everything comes from Q45's, 240's, Maximas, or 300zx's. Great car and easy to maintain.
Worked at a Volvo dealer when the S60R and V70R came out, and we knew they would be sleeper collectors in the future. was so underrated when it came out and still is. an excellent choice
My old man's had constant brake squeel and chatter (according to him). Abs module was a problem. MAF went out when we took it to the racetrack once and it left us stranded. Lol
We bought our GT premium new in 2006 and apart from an alternator and a pinion seal, it's been dead reliable. We bought a new GT in 2019 and I still think the S197 is more fun.
Finding a V70R with a spaceball for less than $10k is getting a bit tough now. You also forgot to mention the Magride suspension that can easily cost $4k to redo to stock.... Also the computers/wiring going and the block cracking... but thanks for shining a light on how cool my car is lol!
I have the lesser known little brother to the V70R, a V70 T5. Stays FWD but has thicker cylinder walls so its more reliable and omits all the electronic issues with the R suspension. Its a blast
I feel like the 2002-2006 R53 Mini Cooper S is worth a mention. 2-door hot hatch with phenomenal handling, forged engine internals from the factory, and an eaton supercharger is a recipe for a lot of fun. A healthy aftermarket and enthusiast community also makes these a great platform for modification and with the right knowledge and mods, they can be made to be very reliable.
@@jeremyloyd4671 I've owned one for 9 years and I currently race mine. The W11 Tritec engine in the R53 is actually very robust and reliable. The reliability issues that the 2002-2006 1st-gen cars had came from auxiliary items that are easily fixed with aftermarket parts or mods without destroying your wallet. The 2007+ 2nd-gen Mini's with the N-series Prince engines, though? Absolute junk. Avoid at all costs. Also, half of the cars in this video are maintenance nightmares.
I would agree. I traded my 05 in on a Golf R in 2019 and the Mini had so much more personality. Kinda regret not keeping it and turning it into a project car of some sort. Definitely miss the supercharger.
So I’ve had a couple of these cars on the list and by far my favorite… Honda ep3. I paid $1500 for it, upgraded the suspension to Tein green shocks and put a k20z3 in it from a junkyard. Trust me… it was GOLD! And the cool thing was that I left the outside untouched so that it wasn’t gonna get stolen. lol. Man I miss that thing.
I've got the same Tein Street lowering springs on mine! They're right, it ain't fast, but that suspension plus some good wheels and tires absolutely brought that car to life!
Volvo is underrated, got an 05 XC90 v8 awd suv in 2013 and I still have it in 2024. 234k miles later. I’ve transported couches, lumber, kids and dogs. It will do it all.
I have a BMW 128 and the parts aren't that expensive, sometimes I'll buy my own and have my mechanic install them. He's 1/10th the price of a normal BMW mechanic. Been great so far.
These turbocharged volvo bricks are easily the best bang for the buck you can get, both in terms of styling and performance. I drive a s60 myself and its a blast, cant complain about volvos safety, comfortability and reliability either. I love seeing them gaining traction abroad and these 5 banger turbo swaps are getting more and more popular. Just dont inflate the prices too much donut, please and thank you :)
Actually, the NC Miata has an independent multilink setup in the rear instead of wishbones all around like the NA & NB do. Other than that tiny, nitpicky thing, excellent video! I’m so glad to see this resurgence of quality content. Those days of putting blood in an engine are behind us now thankfully. 😊
2008 Acura TSX. Has all the tech that you need for cheaper than a BMW. Yes it’s front wheel drive but it’s legendary K24a2 will keep you smiling. Perfect daily for under 10k
Speaking as a former BMW owner... the TSX is nice but it won't let you build the kind of close relationship with your mechanic that I had with mine. Spend that many hours talking to someone over the years and they become a friend. A friend who takes all your money.
Never seen one in any list like this, but the 2014-2017 v6 Honda accord coupes are A BLAST. Can def be found under 10k, real nice daily with a fun amount of power, great handling, pretty sleek body styling, and it’s a Honda so it’ll last forever. I own a 2014 and it’s been such a wonderful first car. Just crossed 150k on it today 😊. The longer I own it the more I just can’t believe it doesn’t get the love it deserves.
Found someone selling a 2013 accord v6 coupe with 111k miles for $17.5k USD. Had to send him a message and let him know that he was out of his mind lol
You're not getting V6 coupes from those years for under $10k. I just checked CarGurus, and there is not a single one under $10k within 200 miles of Orlando. Most are $15k to $18k. There's a 2016 listed at $22k. I actually love these cars, I used to own a V6 manual coupe. Amazing cars. But under $10k is wildly unrealistic. Thats the price range for 4 cylinder coupes.
Yea I don't know if they can really found for under 10k. Yes there are some out there but those are all stupidly high miles, ragged on or salvaged. I'm seeing about $15k for one with 100k miles seems to be to the going rate. I see a few nationwide that are around $12k but have 140k plus miles. I'm sure rug you out in apt of work you could eventually find one near 10k and closer to 100k miles but that would not be the norm
Will trade for a Porsche with cash on top. Seriously inquiries only. Ran when parked. Just needs a transmission, headgasket and inspection. Will not respond to 'is this still available'
bought an 09 128i 6spd coupe for $1k about 2 months ago! only 63k miles... smoke from the engine bay lol it was a valve cover gasket new battery, plugs, coils, oil change... she's good to go. im about $1500 into her. cant beat that and it's an AWESOME daily. thanks for helping with my profit margins, Donut
@@frogwithadog Not any more🤣I have an e46 auto 325 been wanting a one series. E46 and E82 best two looking bimmers ever. Guess I won't be affording one now😭😭
Yea man i bought a brand new 2010 128i, manual, tuned it a bit, exhuast. Had a blast with it till i got my M2. Good car. 135i was turbo was even more fun. I also have a Cayanne 2016 as my daily. Killer car. The 4x4 locking system is a hell of allot more impressive than you would ever expect....... LOVE DLIST VIDS guys! I don't care what the list is about man, cup holders, seats, headlights, or freaking carburetors! As long as it has to do with cars ill take it bros.
I just bought a bone stock 2006 NC Miata 6MT about a month ago for $5900 with 160k miles. I didn't mind the high mileage cuz I don't drive much, working remotely, and I plan on k-swapping it in the future. I also bought a 2012 Honda Fit a little before the Miata, but I was also considering the EP3 Civic Si. I test drove both and I actually preferred the Fit over the Civic. Super light, fun to drive, and a ton of space inside.
Have an 05’ Focus ST I picked up recently for almost nothing, man it’s a hell of a car for the money, premium sound, heated seats, killer engine and transmission.
it's perfect, too. I really hope it's a drag race build series. edit: oh i had it paused but they literally said that "might" be what they're doing. ha!
I mean the only cars on the list that might be any money to maintain would be the BMW, Volvo and the Cedric, and that’s only due to part’s availability. Miata, and civic are bulletproof cars, always were always will be, the mustang and F150 are so common you could probably start digging in your back yard and find a spare motor to drop in, really cheap pars, easy to work on and fairly under stressed. The Cadillac, while the electrics might play funny buggers, is a suburban underneath which is a really tough little truck
I’ve got a 128i sport manual I bought a year and a half ago with 50k miles for $15k. Best way to spend the money in my opinion. Did bilstein coilovers, eibach sway bars, 135i wheels, a sticky tire and exhaust and it is an absolutely perfect all around car. Keeping forever!!
@@pauledwards6446 really depends. In my area there are barely any 1 series around. The ones that are around are all clapped out. 15k for a clean low mile example is not too far out.
My mom had a V6 s197 and she loved it. It was a coke white convertible and still a ton of fun. I took my driving test in it and passed, hell I pretty much learned how to drive with the mustang and a trd tundra, I was spoiled and didn’t know it. The car got caught in a flood and totaled out. My mom says if she ever wins the lottery she’s getting the same car again, I’m gonna make her get a 5.0 tho Edit: I forgot my point. My moms mustang made the s197 my favorite mustang, It is my favorite body style on a modern mustang, the gauge cluster is also my favorite on any mustang but I’d say that’s mostly nostalgia of me burying the needle
I've said it for years now. A Cadillac Escalade is just the "rich man's" Chevy Tahoe. Plus if you really wanted you can even switch the panels headlights and taillights on your Tahoe to look like a Escalade
So uh.. When are we gonna collectively realize how awful a company BetterHelp really is and do something about it? At least vet your sponsors, guys. Very disappointing.
As a 5.4 f150 Triton owner you gotta make sure the maintaince is done. Idk why truck owners just abuse and don't do maintenance as the manufacturer outlines. Ours has 120k miles zero problems or repairs. Buddy bought a used one and the spark plugs were done 40k miles late and all but one snapped in the block. Do your maintenance and they are work horses
Alot of the 5.4s where work trucks and as somone who works with fleet companies it's because the fleet company's won't pay for it or the business only plans on having the truck for a certain period of time and sell it once it starts breaking/ gets cycled out
175k on my 3v when i sold it. Oil changes every 5k miles and zero issues out of the phasers. Had plugs changed at 60k and 125k, never broke any. Did have to replace the pinion bearing at 140k so just had the whole rear done with some 4.30 gears for pulling. Plus a fuel pressure sensor a few thousand miles before I sold it. Great vehicle, Just do the maintenance.
@@WhoThisGuy515 preach. Honestly the only cars I ever see that are truly poorly built are like chevy 4 cylinder turbo engines or older cars that have electrical nightmares
I got a hot take for this. The 2011 to 2017 Chevy Caprice. Came with the V6 or 6.0 V8 which was just a mix of the LS2 and LS3. Four door RWD with a lot of room for potential.
Honorable mentions. Dodge caliber and neon srt4, rsx type s, sc430, Mazdaspeed 3, 8th Gen Civic si, ton of fun cars in that price range you just have to look and expand your options.
Chances are those have been amateur/high school/TikTok video/Walmart accessories modded out. And would be a headache to fix when that amateur lowering kit just collapses on you.
The cool thing about the Porsche Cayenne, at least the first gen models, some of them came in manual. If you were able to find on that came in manual, I believe it would be at the top of the cool list.
The TDI Touareg is absolutely slept on. 400 lb-ft, 33 mpg on 80 mph highways, and I trust it just as much on backroads as I do my Tacoma. I've owned 3 of them so far, they're perfect for living in the Mountain West.
@@ZERONEINNOVATIONS The dieselgate fix they performed is an absolute hackjob and will deadline the car every 15,000 miles or so. A straight pipe and tune erases that problem completely, I've put 250,000 miles combined on mine with zero issues after deleting them. So definitely a huge issue, but also very easy to mitigate.
TDi Touareg will literally bleed you dry in terms of parts. That air suspension costs an arm and a leg to fix. The engine parts are a kings ransom these days cause they’re not easy to come by and salvage stuff is all but gone, having been picked over years ago. Tech heavy and rare cars from a decade plus ago are not a good idea cause with no real factory support your at the mercy of whatever someone wants to charge
Hell yeah brother. Not just a list, but actual in-car footage takes this video idea to the next level. Low effort content is one of my biggest pet peeves. Thats why i love this channel so much, because you can really tell that the people of Donut are trying to push themselves to be better with every video they make... and that kicks ass
i've been owning an NC mx5 for the past 2 years. 2.5 swaps are the most common upgrades(from 2.5 ford fusions and perfect platform for turbo, cheaper than k24 swaps), rx8 big brakes & anti roll bars and much more. Aftermarket support is huge and you can definitely daily it because of the size. I pulled mine just under 10k with the engine swap + parts. Or just LS swap an rx8 and you've got an NC miata with a factory hardtop for even less money
I've had 2 NA Miatas, 1 NB, and currently have an NC1. My NC is my favorite. I wish there was as much aftermarket support for it as there is the previous gens, but it's still a fantastic car.
Is there more leg room? A knee injury is forcing me to sell my 50k mile supercharged '99. Really don't want to but, I can't spend an hour in it without two days of punishment, at this point.
@@Morboeatspeople Definitely more space all around. The cabin of the NC feels more like a normal car. See if you can find one at a lot for a quick “test fit” 😎
Got my 350Z for 2g. garage kept dealer queen for its whole life. One owner, no accidents…it does have 215k miles on it, but it was meticulously maintained by my uncle its entire life, if it was recommended it was done. I trust it. GREATEST decision I have ever made
hell yeah id take a well maintained car with 300k miles on it any day over a 70k mi vehicle that's been ran through and has had 0 maintenance since it was purchased.
Lol, I remember looking at getting one for my first car back in 2014. They were around 10-15k back then, which was a lot of money for someone still in school. Never ended up getting one, but have always checked marketplace and their prices have escalated so much in the last 5 years. Looking at 20-25k for one now, pretty sure the 370's are around the same value now haha.
I bought a 06' S60R about two years ago for a steal, I absolutely love it. (I pray this video won't make them more rare than they already are, I must fully restore mine lol🤫)
I’m glad you included the V70R to the list, however finding a manual one for under 10k may prove to be challenging. I just sold mine, and I miss it already
you're better off buying anything in that price range with a proper title then some wrecked piece of shit that's rebuilt Yes I'm sure someone will go off and say "uh my car is rebuilt and it's fine" well I'm glad, yes you can get good cars that are rebuilt. 90% of the time they aren't though and you're taking a massive financial risk on unknowns if you don't know the vehicle history or other info.
@@01Zipangdoes it matter if you plan to rebuild yourself anyway? Haha I would buy rebuilt but only knowing I’m changing a lot about what’s there anyways
not worth it unless you need the car to make a lot of power, and if thats the case you better have more than 10k when you buy it because you'll need supporting mods and more intense maintinence
@@rj6110 that really depends on what totaled the car. A slow collision with airbags going off will total most cars but if you know what you’re doing the repairs could be minimal. All in all I believe rebuilds can be solid buys but only if you know what you’re doing.
A car i got for under 10k was a toyota celica st202 ssiii 1996 for 6800 it was a steal, it was in mint condition and was imported from japan, rhd manual, Looking at the chassis code, it was high performance with 160kms or about 100k miles
@BrokeMahWallet I know because apparently Canadians and Americans didn't want "fun" tourings which is madness 😂. What's going to make you even more mad was the fact I paid 8500 Canadian for it with 103,000 miles on the clock with the mods I mentioned plus an lsd from a company in the UK called wavetrac and a set of bb wheels 😘 was really nice till the ecu shit itself and cost me around 3k to fix 🥲
Got my 07 3v Mustang for 10k in 2018 at 17 as my first car bone stock. Last year I ran 11.6 in the 1/4 with 167k miles on the dash🫡 I autocross, road race, and daily drove it plus did lots of road trips in it. I freaking LOVE the car.
I see a lot of new cars on the road and always wandered how they could afford them. Then I decided to buy a new car, after saving a decade, negotiating with every car dealer in us, borrowing money due to increased prices, wanting 2800 off, settling for 2000 off, fly 1000 miles to get a deal, staying in hotel on the way back, settling for a car with 1000 miles, filling out the paperwork myself, I finally have a base model new car on SS income. I am very happy!!!
It’s sick how they build such big liters like over 6 liters v8s and they only give you like 300/400 only like 15 years , and now the are 4 liters v8 with over 600 hp. Them turbos really makes a big big difference
those 4 liters would physically take more size than those 6 liters. DOHC and SOHC comparion volume-wise is not exactly correct. 6.2 LS/LT is a tiny engine in physical department.
If you just want something reliable with most modern features and a clean look i bought my 2016 scion ia for 10,500 with 45k miles. Touch screen, push to start, bluetooth, traffic sensors, backup camera, and automated cruise control, fake carbon fiber trim It isn’t fast but I’ve already seen rental companies and rideshare drivers with over 180k and zero complaints Look them up seriously a clean looking car for the price with alloy rims and color matching side mirrors
A old buddy of mine who does a daily ~150mile(each way) commute, used to buy Yaris after Yaris. Hit 200k, sell it, buy another. They never let him down and gave him around 40mpg if I remember right. Good buy, I hope it treats you the same!
A car im shocked they didnt mention is the Audi TT MK2, a lot of times you can get this car at 10k or a little under it! It has the exact same engine as the Golf GTI so it has quite a bit of aftermarket support. Its an awesome car you can use all year round, its easy to work on, and coolest part, it has an active aero spoiler! Or if you want even cheaper you can get the MK1 TT for under $5k.
@@Wafflecombo54ey nice, extremely underrated cars. I prefer the more modern style of the MK2 but man I've seen some insanely clean mk1s, they can have such a beautiful retro look.
@@yipperdipper3189that's the MK1, but that stability issue wasn't that big of an issue. In America at least, it wasn't a slaughterhouse by any means. And sure you might say it's slower, and it is. But it's a great platform for modifying, the MK1 and MK2. Depending where you live a MK1 is significantly cheaper than a V6 mustang. It's also significantly more unique. And it can be built for just about anything, thanks to AWD. It can be a mean little rally car.
@titaniumoverdrive259 This is true. But they have almost everything you would need. The only thing they don't have are wheels, tires, and more than 1 coilover option. (These can easily be found elsewhere) So for a first or second car, the options are fine.
i called the one series. it just makes sense, its a hatchback or coupe rear wheel drive and light weight, it can fir a straight 6 engine so the engine bay is spacey and i see it as a great candidate for engine swaps. and its an amazingly fun car stock as well even at the puney 1.6L engine, its light weight and fun and most importantly cheap in every department if you know what your doing and fix things yourself.
@@ShreN_ its around 1300kg and its light weight compared to a lot of modern cars and most people consider that weight light weight. my main point is that the standard e87 have a lot of potential only being held back by the poor engine put into it. like imagine what that car could do with something like a k20 engine in it making 300-400 hp naturally aspirated.
@@jamesheedrpg_god-boss3676 the 128i in the video weighs 1475kg exactly, that's not light. Modern light cars would be something like GT86 or ND MX5 (anything around 1250kg or under IMO). Nobody's putting K20s into them for that exact reason. All BMWs are luxury cars, with lots of heavy sound deadening materials, heavy seats, etc. They're not cheap either, that's a complete cope. I'd be surprised if you're even old enough to drive kiddo... It would make no sense to put a K20 into an E87 either, when any 130i or 135i could make similar power figures with just a boost controller and tune.
@@ShreN_ I own a e87, I live in Europe where it’s available and it’s a shit econobox. It does not have a lot of sound deadening the most luxurious thing in that car is heated seats and ac. And in my mind it would totally make sense to put a k20 in it if you’re going to change the engine because it’s a more safe engine compared to a lot of engines available in that car, like it’s a reason why no one makes any power mods for the smaller engine it’s because they are unreliable. And as I stated before I think it’s a great platform to build out from. It’s fucking cheap and parts are cheap and everywhere, in addition to this it’s one of the only rear wheel drive hatches out there
The RSX type S is so underrated the EP3 made the list😂 The EP3 and the RSX is the same chassis except the RSX has the REAL K20, 6 speed trans and is a much nicer car. Yes you can find a bone stock 150k miles plus RSX-S for under 10k still but you will when to drive abit to go get it depending on where you live. However they are getting harder and harder to find because people rob the drivetrain out of them to put in the 90’s civic’s. 65-70% of them out in the wild are CLAPPPPPPPED ASFF but you can still find a gem if you be decently patient and not be a BIHHHHH about driving a few hours to pick it up. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF 200K MILES examples especially if the owner and show proof of proper maintenance. The K20 is veryyyyyy reliable!
The RSX type S is not underrated at all wym? On the contrary, they’re probably not on this list bc most of them have already BEEN clapped and price gouged. EP3s have been the cheaper option for the chassis for years, but it’s price has been on the rise and this video is only gonna make things worse
My pick is the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice. You can find them all day long for 10k with low miles and in excellent condition because no one dailied them.
For people wanting something similar to a Civic Si, 2003-2006 Toyota Matrix XRS and Pontiac Vibe GTs can also be found under 10k. It has the 1.8L 2zz-ge 4 banger with HP ranging from 164-180 depending on the model year (03-04s have 180) that was used in the Celica GT-S and the Lotus Elise. Also has a 6 speed manual, or a automatic trans only on a few of the '03 XRS models that were quite rare. I own a '03 Matrix XR that has all the sport packages but with the base 1zz-fe 130HP engine and a 5 speed manual, but I still have one hell of a time in the canyons. Would always recommend these cars to anyone, and the XRS/GT is a fun Civic Si contender.
I had a 03 Vibe GT for a while and it was a BLAST. Feels like old honda V-TECH in a super practical wagon, was tons of fun, only thing is that they’re really hard to find and if you do want a 03-04, watch out cause that had problems with the actuator bolts breaking that would engage the second Cam profile. 05-08 is probably the best years especially for the Pontiac because they got a facelift as well as fixing that reliability concern
Best thing about the v70R/S60R is not owning one 😂 the maintenance can get expensive and the turning radius is worse than a tractor trailer truck! Granted I loved my ownership of my 05 S60R with the m66 transmission but I didn’t miss the upkeep with one over 200k on the motor!
@@ajp3168they're a crappy company that doesn't actually care about helping people and only cares about profits. They spend a ton on advertisement and they don't treat their therapists well, the therapists they do have often miss appointments and customers still get charged. There's a lot of reasons and videos out there documenting why they're so shitty. Everyone should stop supporting them.
The best cars that were under 10k before this video
Wayyyy before amigo
delete this video
That one took me more than a minute. (slow in the head) Guess they don't call'em 'influencers' for nothing. But best were always before this. Before 1973!
Delete the video. Hate these unless I own one currently
oh no they inflated the price of my car lol
I feel like donut sometimes forgets how popular they are. This vid will single-handedly increase the prices of these cars.
They don't care, they've been answering to their owner's wallet since they sold out
But what's the alternative? It's not like people are keeping some secret reservoir of cheap cars for members of the secret cheap car club to occasionally buy from.
I've been driving Monteros since the beginning of the 90s and they were always considered trash trucks by everyone until very recently, then they disappeared from the wrecking yards magically over about a 2-3 year period as all the ones owned by careless people finally quit working and all the rest are owned by responsible owners who take care of them and the price of a used one is pretty high these days.
Same thing for the cars on this list... putting them in the hands of people who are willing to spend some money might save a few from the scrapyard for another few years.
@@stevebutters306 You say that like they are selling these car and making profit off them
why do you all say that. its not even possible unless you a sucker
They know how popular they are trust me they never forget how many money they make off of these videos.
Oh no they gonna inflate more cars 😂
"We are talking about a handful of enthusiast vehicles that WEREN'T overpriced" haha
Gonna inflate these cars more then the crown vic.
Can't have nothin
Right, STHU donut!
biden beat them to it 😂
Damn you for mentioning the Volvo V70R 😅 The rare just got rarer. Thankfully, I’ve got dibs on an Autobahn tuned model from family in Germany. Seeing our 75yo Oma (grandmother) push that thing to 240kph on the A8 put a smile on my face for a week.
My family just sold ours. It was my first car 5 speed. It is absolutely perfect in every way. We tracked it aswell and I had better times than all the miatas, which is pretty good considering its weight
nice
These aint gonna be under 10k after this video for long lol
Factual , I appreciate when they make these until six months to a year later and the donut tax adds 500-1000+ dollaroos
@user-xf3ui4te3w WOW, I never thought of that! Thanks for that insightful advice.
Right? I am working towards a 128i, now it'll be inflated 😂.
@@titantrieswhat’s 1k when these cars are already cheap
@@SpazAnticssame here bro
Just bought a 2008 Buick LaCrosse with 67k miles loaded, heated seats, New tires, push button starter, everything working for 4500. Has the 3.6 V6 in it. 80 year old Grandma owned it for 15 years. Beat that
Omg GIMME THAT
Ehh
Thats because the 3.6 is sketchy at best
Got a 2010 330ix, 67k miles with m3 suspension and a bunch of other m3 parts, mint condition and it was only 10k.
@@chuckd9007 Nice! I bought a 1996 m3 with 44k miles for 3,000 back in 2014. Gotta love old people.
Man... 11th gen F150's are sub 10k for a reason. Intake/Exhaust valves, timing issues, transmissions, electronics, etc. Most of these are pretty solid options but I'd have a hard time recommending specifically the 11th gen F150 to anyone shopping on a budget. Some are problem free, but just as many come with huge repair bills and neglected maintenance.
I know 3 people who had to sell that Gen of F150 for scrap because the repairs cost more than the truck did
Also a big problem with those...Mexican ownership.
That's all very true as far as the 5.4L. If you get it with the 4.6L they're bulletproof.
@@deyeatdapoopoo7582this. My dad had a 4.6 that went 270k before he couldn’t inspect it anymore. We live in New England so the salt ruins everything. The engine still ran completely fine with no problems
I feel like half the cars on this list were, "The Best Cars to Own for ~$10,000/year"
Just a little correction on the Cedric/Gloria's... You can get most engine and transmission parts in the US if your willing to be smart and cross reference part numbers. I have a 93 Gloria (same car as the Cedrid) and have rebuilt my transmission, did water pump, timing belt, tune up, valve cover gaskets, termostat, and the only part I have to get from japan was the intake gaskets. I've redone the suspension to lower it. (VIP build) and all those parts are US sold. Everything comes from Q45's, 240's, Maximas, or 300zx's. Great car and easy to maintain.
Worked at a Volvo dealer when the S60R and V70R came out, and we knew they would be sleeper collectors in the future. was so underrated when it came out and still is. an excellent choice
Hell no they arent, theyre plagued with issues.
My dad had one and got it lemon lawed. It was in the shop CONSTANTLY. I Still want a v70r though. Ha.
I agree with the issues part as mine has cem and abs module issues but other than that mine has been awesome.
My old man's had constant brake squeel and chatter (according to him). Abs module was a problem. MAF went out when we took it to the racetrack once and it left us stranded. Lol
Horrible choice. European WRX. Youre asking for trouble.
Just bought a 96 Volvo 850R for $9k. Gotta be on the list somewhere.
Edit: alright just watched the whole thing. The V70R is also SICK.
850 T5 is the goat such a rad car. Crazy how cheap they are in the US pay £12k+ for a decent one in the Uk these days!
I don't get jealous....
..... usually, I don't get jealous.
@@jakwadd The 90s was a good era for Volvo.
I would say an absolute no. Both the 850R and the V70R use five cylinder engines. Not for me, thank you!!!
A shame they only came with a slow unresponsive auto and not a 5 speed
You can absolutely go wrong with a F-150. Those 3 valve 5.4s are coming for ya!
Facts, i do have a 4.6 and the transmission went out at 110k
Only the 3-valve version, not the 2-valve one.
I just put in my second set of chains and cam phasers last week. Truck is great but engine has its problems
If you’re lucky you can snag one with a replacement engine. Lol
Have fun with the spark plugs.
'ooooo a muddy hill'
Literally a puddle you could ride a motorcycle through 😂
Bro I swear if this raises the price of the 128i.... Gonna be so pissed. I was saving up to buy one
Better add a few grand to that fund.
No point in getting a base model lol bro
Just get a 135i, way better car! Costs more but you get what you pay for.
I have one for 5k
get a Z4 lol, uses alot of parts from the E46, uses the same inline 6 3L engine
but it's a lil baby 2 seater
@@titaniumoverdrive259 I would take a n52 powered car over a n54/n55 powered car all day. I don't want those problems lol
Looking forward to a High, Low, s197 drag monster!
Was just gonna say, hell yeah cant wait to see that
I dont understand dont s197s have v6 they say it has v8?
@wallnut5312 So the regular s197 has v6 and s197 GT has v8 if i got it correct thanks
YESSSS! Beat me to it.
@@Noobipu base model has a 4L v6 and the GT has a 4.6L v8.
Absolutely love my 3V Mustang. Has an old school school look that the current Mustang doesn't have + an amazing sounding engine
We bought our GT premium new in 2006 and apart from an alternator and a pinion seal, it's been dead reliable. We bought a new GT in 2019 and I still think the S197 is more fun.
Not a huge fan of the 3v but I will say with a good exhaust they can sound really good.
Finding a V70R with a spaceball for less than $10k is getting a bit tough now. You also forgot to mention the Magride suspension that can easily cost $4k to redo to stock.... Also the computers/wiring going and the block cracking... but thanks for shining a light on how cool my car is lol!
4C go brrrrr (I need to redo my shocks and struts soon and I’m terrified)
@@BolboB70R good luck; I know it’s not “that good” or “worth it” but 4C does do something dammit. And we gotta keep these beautiful bricks vrooming.
@@zenmark42 I’m genuinely considering throwing BC’s on it and calling it a day. That body roll is pretty gnarly rn
@@BolboB70R honestly it’s probably better? It’s gotta be the better value at least
@@BolboB70RBCs and get the chassis code deleted. haven't had an issue in 5+ years
well there go all the cheap fun cars
The deals are out there man you just have to look for what you actually want
@@lowkeycraig9330iv been looking 10 years. No deals, unless you want a major mechanical issue
Look for a impala ss or a Monte Carlo ss they are dirt cheap and have a vast range of aftermarket options
@@Freakashonidude I have never seen one of those for anything “affordable”, where the hell do you live
@@obesepersonthey’re everywhere in the south
I have the lesser known little brother to the V70R, a V70 T5. Stays FWD but has thicker cylinder walls so its more reliable and omits all the electronic issues with the R suspension. Its a blast
T5 club let’s gooooo!
Nah the electronic issues with the suspension is so real, I ended up replacing my front struts with v70 ones
V70r Bring a new angle gear.
@@crherniman my car doesn't have an angle gear
@@crherniman fr, mine leaks a shit ton, need to get a new one
128i owner here, such a fun car and pretty easy(for a German car) to work on! Definitely love it.
How’s the maintenance on one of these ?
I feel like the 2002-2006 R53 Mini Cooper S is worth a mention. 2-door hot hatch with phenomenal handling, forged engine internals from the factory, and an eaton supercharger is a recipe for a lot of fun. A healthy aftermarket and enthusiast community also makes these a great platform for modification and with the right knowledge and mods, they can be made to be very reliable.
There motors or junk get your checkbook out
@@jeremyloyd4671 I've owned one for 9 years and I currently race mine. The W11 Tritec engine in the R53 is actually very robust and reliable. The reliability issues that the 2002-2006 1st-gen cars had came from auxiliary items that are easily fixed with aftermarket parts or mods without destroying your wallet.
The 2007+ 2nd-gen Mini's with the N-series Prince engines, though? Absolute junk. Avoid at all costs.
Also, half of the cars in this video are maintenance nightmares.
British car? Reliable?
You must be pulling my leg? 2:38
@@titaniumoverdrive259 it's a German car
I would agree. I traded my 05 in on a Golf R in 2019 and the Mini had so much more personality. Kinda regret not keeping it and turning it into a project car of some sort. Definitely miss the supercharger.
So I’ve had a couple of these cars on the list and by far my favorite… Honda ep3. I paid $1500 for it, upgraded the suspension to Tein green shocks and put a k20z3 in it from a junkyard. Trust me… it was GOLD! And the cool thing was that I left the outside untouched so that it wasn’t gonna get stolen. lol. Man I miss that thing.
Where did it go Mr Peanutbutter?
I've got the same Tein Street lowering springs on mine! They're right, it ain't fast, but that suspension plus some good wheels and tires absolutely brought that car to life!
Volvo is underrated, got an 05 XC90 v8 awd suv in 2013 and I still have it in 2024. 234k miles later. I’ve transported couches, lumber, kids and dogs. It will do it all.
just take care of the inevitable valve cover gasket leaks and it’s a reliable rig!
Yeah man, I have the same car but 2006, love it to death and would never trade it for something else
Change your angle gear fluid because those V8s love to eat angle gears.
They're so cheap I would buy one right now, if they weren't so damn ugly, that's why my eye has always gone to the XC60
I daily drive a 92 240 and it’s great. I love old Volvos but their “newer” ones are pretty great too
I have a BMW 128 and the parts aren't that expensive, sometimes I'll buy my own and have my mechanic install them. He's 1/10th the price of a normal BMW mechanic. Been great so far.
These turbocharged volvo bricks are easily the best bang for the buck you can get, both in terms of styling and performance. I drive a s60 myself and its a blast, cant complain about volvos safety, comfortability and reliability either. I love seeing them gaining traction abroad and these 5 banger turbo swaps are getting more and more popular. Just dont inflate the prices too much donut, please and thank you :)
Hehe dont know if the s60 counts as a brick. That title is reserved for 240/740 series and also the 850.
Love my s80 definitely volvo is underrated and I love it keeps everything nice and cheap
Actually, the NC Miata has an independent multilink setup in the rear instead of wishbones all around like the NA & NB do. Other than that tiny, nitpicky thing, excellent video! I’m so glad to see this resurgence of quality content. Those days of putting blood in an engine are behind us now thankfully. 😊
Nc in other countrys are long more expensive than 10k
2008 Acura TSX. Has all the tech that you need for cheaper than a BMW. Yes it’s front wheel drive but it’s legendary K24a2 will keep you smiling. Perfect daily for under 10k
Yeah those are really nice
06-11 Civic Si also a super nice one under 10k
yes bro been saving to get one of these can’t till i have one gonna be my first car
Shhhh 🤫
Speaking as a former BMW owner... the TSX is nice but it won't let you build the kind of close relationship with your mechanic that I had with mine. Spend that many hours talking to someone over the years and they become a friend. A friend who takes all your money.
Never seen one in any list like this, but the 2014-2017 v6 Honda accord coupes are A BLAST. Can def be found under 10k, real nice daily with a fun amount of power, great handling, pretty sleek body styling, and it’s a Honda so it’ll last forever. I own a 2014 and it’s been such a wonderful first car. Just crossed 150k on it today 😊. The longer I own it the more I just can’t believe it doesn’t get the love it deserves.
Found someone selling a 2013 accord v6 coupe with 111k miles for $17.5k USD. Had to send him a message and let him know that he was out of his mind lol
@@moezytube6652 jeez louise, maybe it has the HFP kit? Still a ridiculous price
You're not getting V6 coupes from those years for under $10k. I just checked CarGurus, and there is not a single one under $10k within 200 miles of Orlando. Most are $15k to $18k. There's a 2016 listed at $22k. I actually love these cars, I used to own a V6 manual coupe. Amazing cars. But under $10k is wildly unrealistic. Thats the price range for 4 cylinder coupes.
Yea I don't know if they can really found for under 10k. Yes there are some out there but those are all stupidly high miles, ragged on or salvaged. I'm seeing about $15k for one with 100k miles seems to be to the going rate. I see a few nationwide that are around $12k but have 140k plus miles. I'm sure rug you out in apt of work you could eventually find one near 10k and closer to 100k miles but that would not be the norm
128i Is a great nimble car! Super happy to see it on the video. Easily modded with like 335i parts etc.
I love my 128i. Glad I bought it before they made this video
correction on the nc, it is not double wishbone all round, it has double wishbone in the front and multi-link in the rear
yep
picked up a 128i m sport three years ago n loved it ever since. thanks for the 1er love🔥
There is ONE V70R for sale in the US. It has 165000 miles and listed for $16,500.
EDIT: FB marketplace has some clapped ones for less.
No low ballers. I know what I've got. Don't waste my time.
Will trade for a Porsche with cash on top. Seriously inquiries only. Ran when parked. Just needs a transmission, headgasket and inspection. Will not respond to 'is this still available'
saw one sell for 8,500 last month in charlotte
@@HBeezy919 No shot. Sure it was an R? Manual? Under 200k?
@@HBeezy919 I can find some S60Rs under $10k on FB. Can’t find any wagons that are manual.
1- BMW 128i e82
2- Mazda miata MX-5 NC
3- Honda civic SI EP3
4- Ford mustang S197 (5th gen)
5- Porsche Cayennee
6- Cadillac Escalade (3rd gen)
7- Ford F150 (11th gen)
8- JDM Nissan Cedric (9th gen)
9- Volvo V70R
Youre welcome! 🫡
Time to buy them and resell them for more
bought an 09 128i 6spd coupe for $1k about 2 months ago! only 63k miles... smoke from the engine bay lol it was a valve cover gasket
new battery, plugs, coils, oil change... she's good to go. im about $1500 into her. cant beat that and it's an AWESOME daily. thanks for helping with my profit margins, Donut
ONE GRAND?!
@@frogwithadog Not any more🤣I have an e46 auto 325 been wanting a one series. E46 and E82 best two looking bimmers ever. Guess I won't be affording one now😭😭
@@edwinfigueroajr6590 Haha, im going to be looking at 2014-16ish m235i this summer
Yea man i bought a brand new 2010 128i, manual, tuned it a bit, exhuast. Had a blast with it till i got my M2. Good car. 135i was turbo was even more fun. I also have a Cayanne 2016 as my daily. Killer car. The 4x4 locking system is a hell of allot more impressive than you would ever expect....... LOVE DLIST VIDS guys! I don't care what the list is about man, cup holders, seats, headlights, or freaking carburetors! As long as it has to do with cars ill take it bros.
I just bought a bone stock 2006 NC Miata 6MT about a month ago for $5900 with 160k miles. I didn't mind the high mileage cuz I don't drive much, working remotely, and I plan on k-swapping it in the future. I also bought a 2012 Honda Fit a little before the Miata, but I was also considering the EP3 Civic Si. I test drove both and I actually preferred the Fit over the Civic. Super light, fun to drive, and a ton of space inside.
My dad had a v70r. We drove it from Oklahoma to Canada, it rocked.
Have an 05’ Focus ST I picked up recently for almost nothing, man it’s a hell of a car for the money, premium sound, heated seats, killer engine and transmission.
7:05 new hi low car???
I CAUGHT THAT TOO
Then also talked about them “drag racing which is maybe what we might be doing” 🎉
Came here looking for this
Finally some American muscle in hilow😎
it's perfect, too. I really hope it's a drag race build series.
edit: oh i had it paused but they literally said that "might" be what they're doing. ha!
Just don’t forget why these cars are only $10,000 now from $40k. Be ready for the constant maintenance bills.
I mean the only cars on the list that might be any money to maintain would be the BMW, Volvo and the Cedric, and that’s only due to part’s availability. Miata, and civic are bulletproof cars, always were always will be, the mustang and F150 are so common you could probably start digging in your back yard and find a spare motor to drop in, really cheap pars, easy to work on and fairly under stressed. The Cadillac, while the electrics might play funny buggers, is a suburban underneath which is a really tough little truck
I’ve got a 128i sport manual I bought a year and a half ago with 50k miles for $15k. Best way to spend the money in my opinion. Did bilstein coilovers, eibach sway bars, 135i wheels, a sticky tire and exhaust and it is an absolutely perfect all around car. Keeping forever!!
Wow you really overpaid for that
@@pauledwards6446 really depends. In my area there are barely any 1 series around. The ones that are around are all clapped out.
15k for a clean low mile example is not too far out.
@@frogwithadogagreed 15k ain’t cheap but it’s not a terrible price for sport manual and low miles
I’m looking at an e88 asking same price at the same mileage with 6mt and m package. Go auto for a discount
My favorite vehicle is a shopping cart, it’s free if you take on from the store. It’s eco friendly, fuel efficient, but it is kinda slow
Just gotta load that sucker down and find a big enough hill I'm sure it'll be scary fast 😂
*Bubbles has entered the chat*
"We might be buying 2"
Hi Lo Mustangs?
Sounds like drag racing. ;>
Exactly what I thought!
Guys that's literally what they said 🤦♂️
i really appreciated that comment. once it is on hi lo you can forget it.
My mom had a V6 s197 and she loved it. It was a coke white convertible and still a ton of fun. I took my driving test in it and passed, hell I pretty much learned how to drive with the mustang and a trd tundra, I was spoiled and didn’t know it.
The car got caught in a flood and totaled out. My mom says if she ever wins the lottery she’s getting the same car again, I’m gonna make her get a 5.0 tho
Edit: I forgot my point. My moms mustang made the s197 my favorite mustang, It is my favorite body style on a modern mustang, the gauge cluster is also my favorite on any mustang but I’d say that’s mostly nostalgia of me burying the needle
I've said it for years now. A Cadillac Escalade is just the "rich man's" Chevy Tahoe. Plus if you really wanted you can even switch the panels headlights and taillights on your Tahoe to look like a Escalade
💯
If by "rich man" you mean gang banger, then I'd completely agree. Add some Vogue goldwalls and limo tint and you're good to go.
You’ll go broke putting gas in that thing
So uh.. When are we gonna collectively realize how awful a company BetterHelp really is and do something about it? At least vet your sponsors, guys. Very disappointing.
Please explain. Not hating. Just curious what's up
Amen. Every video will have this because this sponsor is still awful. 6 years ago they had to disappear for a while, they are back still awful
@@jjcc8379u didn’t explain anything
They shill for Draft Kings... they dont care about who sponsors them.
My best mentor was from better help though! I became an incredible man, hot chick, and life is coming up! I’m curious too.
As a 5.4 f150 Triton owner you gotta make sure the maintaince is done. Idk why truck owners just abuse and don't do maintenance as the manufacturer outlines. Ours has 120k miles zero problems or repairs. Buddy bought a used one and the spark plugs were done 40k miles late and all but one snapped in the block. Do your maintenance and they are work horses
Alot of the 5.4s where work trucks and as somone who works with fleet companies it's because the fleet company's won't pay for it or the business only plans on having the truck for a certain period of time and sell it once it starts breaking/ gets cycled out
How dare you be logical!! Lol
The 4.6 was a better option
175k on my 3v when i sold it. Oil changes every 5k miles and zero issues out of the phasers. Had plugs changed at 60k and 125k, never broke any. Did have to replace the pinion bearing at 140k so just had the whole rear done with some 4.30 gears for pulling. Plus a fuel pressure sensor a few thousand miles before I sold it. Great vehicle, Just do the maintenance.
@@WhoThisGuy515 preach. Honestly the only cars I ever see that are truly poorly built are like chevy 4 cylinder turbo engines or older cars that have electrical nightmares
I got a hot take for this. The 2011 to 2017 Chevy Caprice. Came with the V6 or 6.0 V8 which was just a mix of the LS2 and LS3. Four door RWD with a lot of room for potential.
Honorable mentions. Dodge caliber and neon srt4, rsx type s, sc430, Mazdaspeed 3, 8th Gen Civic si, ton of fun cars in that price range you just have to look and expand your options.
Celica/corolla 2zz is another great option
Chances are those have been amateur/high school/TikTok video/Walmart accessories modded out. And would be a headache to fix when that amateur lowering kit just collapses on you.
Tl type s, is300 should also be on that list
@@rdramos13don’t worry I’ll be installing even more Walmart accessories when it’s mine
@@linus7301no shot you can find a good is300 for under $10k tho ._.
Texas buyer here, snagged an ‘07 Accord sedan, EX-L, V6 auto, one owner, with 30,500 miles. An ABSOLUTE peach. It is now my daily and I’m IN LOVE.
Those J-series engines from Honda are workhorses without a doubt, just as reliable as their 4-cylinders in my opinion 👌🏼
@@alfredotovar8984It's just the trashy transmission on the sixth cylinder
Donut hasnt picked up on the v6 accords yet apparently. My 8th gen v6 6 speed manual rips for what it is. Excellent car, stupid underrated
Picked up a 04 EX-L V6 auto back in 2020 with 33k on it. Now has 66k and it's still a beast. Love that car.
The cool thing about the Porsche Cayenne, at least the first gen models, some of them came in manual. If you were able to find on that came in manual, I believe it would be at the top of the cool list.
The TDI Touareg is absolutely slept on. 400 lb-ft, 33 mpg on 80 mph highways, and I trust it just as much on backroads as I do my Tacoma. I've owned 3 of them so far, they're perfect for living in the Mountain West.
Is it reliable? I think I've heard someone on RUclips say it's a "do not buy" car cuz it's unreliable. Maybe I'm wrong
@@ZERONEINNOVATIONS The dieselgate fix they performed is an absolute hackjob and will deadline the car every 15,000 miles or so. A straight pipe and tune erases that problem completely, I've put 250,000 miles combined on mine with zero issues after deleting them. So definitely a huge issue, but also very easy to mitigate.
@@iandaubenspeck1228 Oh that's cool. Good to know that thanks. I've had a negative image whenever I see a Touareg because of that problem
I was gonna say basically the same as the Porsche and even cheaper
TDi Touareg will literally bleed you dry in terms of parts. That air suspension costs an arm and a leg to fix. The engine parts are a kings ransom these days cause they’re not easy to come by and salvage stuff is all but gone, having been picked over years ago. Tech heavy and rare cars from a decade plus ago are not a good idea cause with no real factory support your at the mercy of whatever someone wants to charge
Hi/Low Mustang series? Let's go, baby!!!!!
128i & fiat abarth the two cars ive had both under 10K and imo are unchallenged for fun
Fiat absent is sick but I haven’t seen any under 10K yet, I think they’re a bit too new
@@jetpackjbd Facebook marketplace is the way, sold mine for 5k on there
Hell yeah brother. Not just a list, but actual in-car footage takes this video idea to the next level.
Low effort content is one of my biggest pet peeves. Thats why i love this channel so much, because you can really tell that the people of Donut are trying to push themselves to be better with every video they make... and that kicks ass
i've been owning an NC mx5 for the past 2 years. 2.5 swaps are the most common upgrades(from 2.5 ford fusions and perfect platform for turbo, cheaper than k24 swaps), rx8 big brakes & anti roll bars and much more. Aftermarket support is huge and you can definitely daily it because of the size. I pulled mine just under 10k with the engine swap + parts. Or just LS swap an rx8 and you've got an NC miata with a factory hardtop for even less money
I've had 2 NA Miatas, 1 NB, and currently have an NC1. My NC is my favorite. I wish there was as much aftermarket support for it as there is the previous gens, but it's still a fantastic car.
Is there more leg room? A knee injury is forcing me to sell my 50k mile supercharged '99. Really don't want to but, I can't spend an hour in it without two days of punishment, at this point.
@@Morboeatspeople Definitely more space all around. The cabin of the NC feels more like a normal car. See if you can find one at a lot for a quick “test fit” 😎
@@Morboeatspeople Also, that sucks, and I’m sorry to hear (read) that. Hopefully you find something that works for ya🤞🙏
@@hondamotorsrider Thanks! I appreciate the info and well-wishing :)
Dragstangs for high/low cars.. I'm down
Would be their best hi low to date
Got my 350Z for 2g. garage kept dealer queen for its whole life. One owner, no accidents…it does have 215k miles on it, but it was meticulously maintained by my uncle its entire life, if it was recommended it was done. I trust it. GREATEST decision I have ever made
I don't understand why they didn't mention that car or the g35, solid cars that are fun. Way more reliable than most of the cars on this list.
never seen one over 300k without rebuild or new motor but good luck
@@GrumpyWolfTechcus they not even close to 10. q50 g37 is closer to 10
hell yeah id take a well maintained car with 300k miles on it any day over a 70k mi vehicle that's been ran through and has had 0 maintenance since it was purchased.
Lol, I remember looking at getting one for my first car back in 2014. They were around 10-15k back then, which was a lot of money for someone still in school. Never ended up getting one, but have always checked marketplace and their prices have escalated so much in the last 5 years. Looking at 20-25k for one now, pretty sure the 370's are around the same value now haha.
i have an 04 modified s60R....around 400whp. it rips! volvo 5 cylinders are sick! glad you all finally covered a p2R
hearing u guys mention the Volvo is sick! I own a Volvo s60r and I was wondering when one of these would make an appearance in your vid
I love my s40 t5 ❤
I bought a 06' S60R about two years ago for a steal, I absolutely love it.
(I pray this video won't make them more rare than they already are, I must fully restore mine lol🤫)
I'm saying I have an s60 and I'm worried
I’m glad you included the V70R to the list, however finding a manual one for under 10k may prove to be challenging. I just sold mine, and I miss it already
might be hard for a v70r but i bought my s60r with a 6 speed for 8k 2 years ago
I paid 16 for a 6 speed auto sonic blue VR😭 worth it tho
@@BolboB70Rit’s absolutely worth it, you got a super rare car in some of the rearest colors, it’ll appreciate over time
as an owner of an ‘06 v70r who just purchased your new fuzzy dice, they look amazing hanging from my mirror
The 135i is also attainable under $10k if you’re patient and add rebuilt titles into the pool of options. N54, manual, big 6 piston brakes, etc
you're better off buying anything in that price range with a proper title then some wrecked piece of shit that's rebuilt
Yes I'm sure someone will go off and say "uh my car is rebuilt and it's fine"
well I'm glad, yes you can get good cars that are rebuilt. 90% of the time they aren't though and you're taking a massive financial risk on unknowns if you don't know the vehicle history or other info.
@@01Zipangdoes it matter if you plan to rebuild yourself anyway? Haha I would buy rebuilt but only knowing I’m changing a lot about what’s there anyways
I'd go with the 128i over the 135i because the turbocharger will make it even more unreliable
not worth it unless you need the car to make a lot of power, and if thats the case you better have more than 10k when you buy it because you'll need supporting mods and more intense maintinence
@@rj6110 that really depends on what totaled the car. A slow collision with airbags going off will total most cars but if you know what you’re doing the repairs could be minimal. All in all I believe rebuilds can be solid buys but only if you know what you’re doing.
A car i got for under 10k was a toyota celica st202 ssiii 1996 for 6800 it was a steal, it was in mint condition and was imported from japan, rhd manual, Looking at the chassis code, it was high performance with 160kms or about 100k miles
I had a e91 335i manual a couple years ago, didn't have crazy mods just a remap, downpipe and intake but it had 380hp and was alot of fun.
Lucky European f..🤬
All love ❤️🔥😹 just mad jealous the e91 in Canada didn’t come in the 335i variant or 335d 😭😭
@BrokeMahWallet I know because apparently Canadians and Americans didn't want "fun" tourings which is madness 😂. What's going to make you even more mad was the fact I paid 8500 Canadian for it with 103,000 miles on the clock with the mods I mentioned plus an lsd from a company in the UK called wavetrac and a set of bb wheels 😘 was really nice till the ecu shit itself and cost me around 3k to fix 🥲
@@Reggie_Kray69 wavetrac lsd too!! wtf 🤯, that e91 must have been hella fun to drive. 8.5k is actually highway robbery for a build like that lollll.
🤣🤣I love the energy guys, like even the list behind is just all over the place n not fussy love it. i could watch Donut everyday all day
Cant go wrong with the 4.6 kinda underrated engine with it being unkillable in the crown Vic and the 1997-2019 mustang gt’s
Got my 07 3v Mustang for 10k in 2018 at 17 as my first car bone stock. Last year I ran 11.6 in the 1/4 with 167k miles on the dash🫡 I autocross, road race, and daily drove it plus did lots of road trips in it. I freaking LOVE the car.
No, no you didn’t. That’s faster then a new gt does it stock
I loved my EP3 in college and still miss it to this day.
the fisker ocean should be around 10k soon 😂
Brand new too!
@@drunkenhobo8020 what a steal!!! lol
even at 37.5 they have more than that in parts...
LOL yes! 😂😂
Yeah when they can’t get a replacement mirror cap they just total out the vehicle
I see a lot of new cars on the road and always wandered how they could afford them. Then I decided to buy a new car, after saving a decade, negotiating with every car dealer in us, borrowing money due to increased prices, wanting 2800 off, settling for 2000 off, fly 1000 miles to get a deal, staying in hotel on the way back, settling for a car with 1000 miles, filling out the paperwork myself, I finally have a base model new car on SS income. I am very happy!!!
It’s sick how they build such big liters like over 6 liters v8s and they only give you like 300/400 only like 15 years , and now the are 4 liters v8 with over 600 hp. Them turbos really makes a big big difference
those 4 liters would physically take more size than those 6 liters.
DOHC and SOHC comparion volume-wise is not exactly correct.
6.2 LS/LT is a tiny engine in physical department.
Thank you, forever, thank you. As a looooong time ep3 owner (over 20 years) I'm glad to see/hear it is finally getting some love.
Same. I have had my 05 si since 2011, it is my first car and it is still running strong
yeah as an 03 type r owner it's cool to see them talk about the si here.
@@SeanWithaFada if the type r was more readily available in the US I would definitely have one.
Did it really only have 160bhp over in the US?
@@Chriskreepa unfortunately yes, however, it is extremely easy to add more with just a few bolt-ons.
NC has double wishbone at the front and multilink at the rear, same as the Rx8. Not on all four corners.
Goddamnit. The V70R?!
Almost at a million views.
It's over boys. Donut Tax coming for the good stuff!
Hi low mustang sounds crazy
If you just want something reliable with most modern features and a clean look i bought my 2016 scion ia for 10,500 with 45k miles. Touch screen, push to start, bluetooth, traffic sensors, backup camera, and automated cruise control, fake carbon fiber trim It isn’t fast but I’ve already seen rental companies and rideshare drivers with over 180k and zero complaints
Look them up seriously a clean looking car for the price with alloy rims and color matching side mirrors
A old buddy of mine who does a daily ~150mile(each way) commute, used to buy Yaris after Yaris. Hit 200k, sell it, buy another. They never let him down and gave him around 40mpg if I remember right. Good buy, I hope it treats you the same!
Ive been suggesting a mustang drag Hi Low since season 1. So happy to hear they are doing it!
paid 10k for my mk1 audi tt 3.2 quattro ab 6 months ago, been loving the vr6 and dsg combo in such a small awd car
A car im shocked they didnt mention is the Audi TT MK2, a lot of times you can get this car at 10k or a little under it! It has the exact same engine as the Golf GTI so it has quite a bit of aftermarket support.
Its an awesome car you can use all year round, its easy to work on, and coolest part, it has an active aero spoiler!
Or if you want even cheaper you can get the MK1 TT for under $5k.
True I own a mk1 225 currently and love it
@@Wafflecombo54ey nice, extremely underrated cars. I prefer the more modern style of the MK2 but man I've seen some insanely clean mk1s, they can have such a beautiful retro look.
as a gti guy, I always see these as that fun cousin you always love to see at family gatherings
The TT was not stable at high speeds and killed people. It’s also slower than my v6 mustang
@@yipperdipper3189that's the MK1, but that stability issue wasn't that big of an issue. In America at least, it wasn't a slaughterhouse by any means.
And sure you might say it's slower, and it is. But it's a great platform for modifying, the MK1 and MK2. Depending where you live a MK1 is significantly cheaper than a V6 mustang. It's also significantly more unique. And it can be built for just about anything, thanks to AWD. It can be a mean little rally car.
All these cars went up 5 Gs because of this video in a day.😂😂😂
The 7th gen celica gts with the 6 speed manual is a solid choice for fwd fun under 10k.
You can easily find clean ones in good condition for around 4k
Teeny tiny aftermarket support mostly from
Monkey wrench racing from the UK
@titaniumoverdrive259 This is true. But they have almost everything you would need. The only thing they don't have are wheels, tires, and more than 1 coilover option. (These can easily be found elsewhere)
So for a first or second car, the options are fine.
Just bought a 2011 BMW 128i, because of this video!! 👍🏼
i called the one series. it just makes sense, its a hatchback or coupe rear wheel drive and light weight, it can fir a straight 6 engine so the engine bay is spacey and i see it as a great candidate for engine swaps. and its an amazingly fun car stock as well even at the puney 1.6L engine, its light weight and fun and most importantly cheap in every department if you know what your doing and fix things yourself.
3252 lbs / 1475 kg is not "light weight" lmao
@@ShreN_ its around 1300kg and its light weight compared to a lot of modern cars and most people consider that weight light weight. my main point is that the standard e87 have a lot of potential only being held back by the poor engine put into it. like imagine what that car could do with something like a k20 engine in it making 300-400 hp naturally aspirated.
@@jamesheedrpg_god-boss3676 the 128i in the video weighs 1475kg exactly, that's not light. Modern light cars would be something like GT86 or ND MX5 (anything around 1250kg or under IMO). Nobody's putting K20s into them for that exact reason.
All BMWs are luxury cars, with lots of heavy sound deadening materials, heavy seats, etc. They're not cheap either, that's a complete cope.
I'd be surprised if you're even old enough to drive kiddo... It would make no sense to put a K20 into an E87 either, when any 130i or 135i could make similar power figures with just a boost controller and tune.
@@ShreN_ I own a e87, I live in Europe where it’s available and it’s a shit econobox. It does not have a lot of sound deadening the most luxurious thing in that car is heated seats and ac. And in my mind it would totally make sense to put a k20 in it if you’re going to change the engine because it’s a more safe engine compared to a lot of engines available in that car, like it’s a reason why no one makes any power mods for the smaller engine it’s because they are unreliable. And as I stated before I think it’s a great platform to build out from. It’s fucking cheap and parts are cheap and everywhere, in addition to this it’s one of the only rear wheel drive hatches out there
@@jamesheedrpg_god-boss3676lol literally I saw in forums that if bmw released ALL cars to the US their image would change real quick we
The RSX type S is so underrated the EP3 made the list😂
The EP3 and the RSX is the same chassis except the RSX has the REAL K20, 6 speed trans and is a much nicer car. Yes you can find a bone stock 150k miles plus RSX-S for under 10k still but you will when to drive abit to go get it depending on where you live. However they are getting harder and harder to find because people rob the drivetrain out of them to put in the 90’s civic’s. 65-70% of them out in the wild are CLAPPPPPPPED ASFF but you can still find a gem if you be decently patient and not be a BIHHHHH about driving a few hours to pick it up. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF 200K MILES examples especially if the owner and show proof of proper maintenance. The K20 is veryyyyyy reliable!
I have an RSX 🙌🏻
My buddy just got an 02’ type s with 203k for 2,700$. All original clean title
A type S is 3-4k more than an ep3 putting them at like 7-10k
Ep3 with a swap or turbo is a lot of fun.
The RSX type S is not underrated at all wym? On the contrary, they’re probably not on this list bc most of them have already BEEN clapped and price gouged. EP3s have been the cheaper option for the chassis for years, but it’s price has been on the rise and this video is only gonna make things worse
I knew the Volvo was gonna make it to the list
I haven't gotten past the intro yet and when I saw the R badge I said to myself "oh no, don't inflate these until I can get my hands on one"
Easy. Any Lexus GS from any gen you can get under 10k that was taken care of. Put the rest into springs and wheels. 👌🏻
Focus and fiesta ST. Lots of them, some abused, but so much fun from the factory. Not the fastest but feels quick and, once again so much fun.
Good thing I stayed home from school
My pick is the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice. You can find them all day long for 10k with low miles and in excellent condition because no one dailied them.
I miss my Solstice. It was so much fun. Basically a Miata made for tall Americans.
The Saturn Sky Redlines, I love the styling but my concern is part support considering GM dumped the entire Saturn and Pontiac lines years ago.
@@AxGryndr Drivetrain parts are still available, but interior panels, trim, and lights are not easy to find outside of a few aftermarket productions.
Ik the car won’t be on her but last year I got a 200sx se 96, for 3k and I love that thing to death
2007-08 Hyundai Tiburon GT, looks way faster than it is and people who don’t know what it is think it’s a 20k car
Pontiac Solstice Convertible.
More Jimmy please. He's great on camera
So psyched he finally got his own episode with the jeep
For people wanting something similar to a Civic Si, 2003-2006 Toyota Matrix XRS and Pontiac Vibe GTs can also be found under 10k. It has the 1.8L 2zz-ge 4 banger with HP ranging from 164-180 depending on the model year (03-04s have 180) that was used in the Celica GT-S and the Lotus Elise. Also has a 6 speed manual, or a automatic trans only on a few of the '03 XRS models that were quite rare.
I own a '03 Matrix XR that has all the sport packages but with the base 1zz-fe 130HP engine and a 5 speed manual, but I still have one hell of a time in the canyons. Would always recommend these cars to anyone, and the XRS/GT is a fun Civic Si contender.
I had a 03 Vibe GT for a while and it was a BLAST. Feels like old honda V-TECH in a super practical wagon, was tons of fun, only thing is that they’re really hard to find and if you do want a 03-04, watch out cause that had problems with the actuator bolts breaking that would engage the second Cam profile. 05-08 is probably the best years especially for the Pontiac because they got a facelift as well as fixing that reliability concern
Best thing about the v70R/S60R is not owning one 😂 the maintenance can get expensive and the turning radius is worse than a tractor trailer truck! Granted I loved my ownership of my 05 S60R with the m66 transmission but I didn’t miss the upkeep with one over 200k on the motor!
7:08 we have another hi,low let's go
yeah i think so. that's gonna be exciting. looking forward to it.
Donut and others should stop promoting BetterHelp.
Y?
@@ajp3168 BetterHelp was caught selling their patients' confidential data to Facebook, Snapchat, Criteo, and Pinterest.
Do you have a reason?
@IraqVet0608 they sold patients data to basicly everyone
@@ajp3168they're a crappy company that doesn't actually care about helping people and only cares about profits. They spend a ton on advertisement and they don't treat their therapists well, the therapists they do have often miss appointments and customers still get charged. There's a lot of reasons and videos out there documenting why they're so shitty. Everyone should stop supporting them.
you cant buy under ANY of these cars for under 20k (25k realistically) USD in australia
Rip
Just had a look. NCs start at 9k. EP3s start at 12k.
Same in malaysia, even if we could found a high displacement v8 car with cheap price, the road tax will be expensive as well
L country
You can't buy a gun either
I fking LOVE this line up. James and Jimmy on either side of Justin is just a brilliant balance