25 Best First Cars For Less Than $3k! (For High School Car Guys)

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  • @markroden
    @markroden  Год назад +79

    Hey guys! This is my new channel where I go over strictly gta online content: youtube.com/@giggity280
    If you’re interested in gta online, please go check it out!!

    • @00rxco
      @00rxco Год назад +5

      hey I have a question, I’m 16 and gonna get a summer job and I seen a 1974 Porsche 911 and my dream car, on sale for like 3k, it’s a little bit of work and I don’t know if I should buy it, I’m trying to get into mechanics for college and think this would be good to learn from. If you don’t answer it’s fine

    • @sezuawn3861
      @sezuawn3861 Год назад +1

      ​@@00rxco buy it bro, definitely worth it, huge aftermarket snd eady to work on

    • @sezuawn3861
      @sezuawn3861 Год назад +1

      ​@@00rxco if you fix it up it will be worth like 30k-50k

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +4

      @@00rxco for only $3k it sounds a bit too good to be true. It might need more work than you’re ready for at that level and it might just cause unnecessary stress especially if you’re going into college.

    • @EclipseGSX98
      @EclipseGSX98 Год назад

      @@markroden just to let you know the 2g eclipse did not have a GT trim it had the RS GS GS-T and GSX trim levels but I think you were thinking of the 3 rd and 4th gen eclipse because they had the GT trim

  • @Victor_XIII
    @Victor_XIII Год назад +1019

    1997-2001 Toyota Camry LE is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. My parents owned one and they said it was a really good choice to get as a first car. I was also pretty surprised at how much aftermarket support these cars got. Plus you can stand out in the car community cause there's bodykits for these cars I haven't seen anyone on the internet apply yet.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +105

      I always forget about the corollas and Camrys bro

    • @oklo0315
      @oklo0315 Год назад +11

      how is its performance?
      what engine is unda the hood?

    • @Victor_XIII
      @Victor_XIII Год назад +30

      @@oklo0315 stock 2.2L 4-cylinder engine delivering 133 HP, 23 city/30 highway.
      I heard you can put a V6 in the Camry.
      You can also put a 2JZ in it I heard but you gotta make the Camry RWD (to take pressure off the FWD drivetrain)
      Idk if you can K-Swap a Camry but I gotta do more research on Camry mods

    • @okexotics
      @okexotics Год назад +3

      I forget about the Camry and Corollas too.

    • @chase276
      @chase276 Год назад +5

      the 92-96 V6 camrys or lexus ES300s with the 3vz-fe have pretty solid engines for power too. base 185hp and a DOHC engine with an iron block. Problem is after 300-350hp it has issues not spinning the tires.

  • @guty6663
    @guty6663 10 месяцев назад +93

    none of this cars are under 3k now dam

    • @spectrum3961
      @spectrum3961 5 месяцев назад +1

      rip

    • @MEDDUSAA
      @MEDDUSAA 5 месяцев назад +2

      Jus get a gs300 or 400

    • @DexterTurney
      @DexterTurney 4 месяца назад +2

      It's cheaper in the Europe

    • @marcmontalvo787
      @marcmontalvo787 Месяц назад

      They never were, youd need to buy really beat up examples. They cars in the video are deceiving

  • @vbsbazooka4195
    @vbsbazooka4195 Год назад +44

    I have a 7th gen accord and I cannot reccomend it enough!!! They're nice on the inside because they're not meant to be sporty but they also come with a K24 in it which is an amazing motor, not to mention that i think that they can look really good for not a lot of money which would be very important to a high schooler!

  • @kirashachiroku
    @kirashachiroku Год назад +18

    Very happy to see the 7th Gen Celi in here. Looks so good even today.

  • @BigMike-tt3mo
    @BigMike-tt3mo 2 месяца назад +1

    the Acura TL 3rd gen was the first car i bought when i got my license and i loved it definitely an amazing first car, I have sold it and bought a neon srt4 and a mazdaspeed 3 which in my own opinion are much better cars. right now I am in the market for a new project car and your video's help a lot on helping me decide what i want next, keep up the amazing video's!!

  • @ritarossweisse_
    @ritarossweisse_ Год назад +135

    Great list! I own a pass-me-down 2010 Toyota Corolla Altis since high school from my dad (since 2016) and still drive it to this day (I'm 24 now 😅) and already reaching 380k km (236k miles). No crazy issues for now. Only normal issue is the noisy fan belt.

  • @knoxjackson3202
    @knoxjackson3202 Год назад +33

    yo mark bbg you have single-handedly helped me shape a taste in cars and help me with choosing my future project cars, love ya (with a fire passionate desire btw)

  • @NateIsProbablyNotGreat
    @NateIsProbablyNotGreat Год назад +38

    Impressed by this frequent uploading, keep up the work man I love the vids

  • @SirBeasty666
    @SirBeasty666 Год назад +192

    The honda fit is a really fun car and has potential to make good power; however, it is no longer in the $3k range. They have been getting too much light which is raising the prices of them.

    • @CCCZMC
      @CCCZMC Год назад +1

      Really? Here in the UK its known as a granny car so still super cheap and normally well looked after

    • @DarkReaper-or9el
      @DarkReaper-or9el Год назад

      ​@@CCCZMCthey used to go for £500 now theyre 1k plus! Very high!

    • @Bryan_Jake
      @Bryan_Jake Год назад

      Doesn't matter how loved it is. It's still a pocket cube. No-one is going to pay more than 2k for it

  • @SShockwaveFNYT
    @SShockwaveFNYT 20 дней назад +2

    Marke somehow makes me want 25 new cars every video

  • @Sk8kid1
    @Sk8kid1 5 месяцев назад

    As a highschooler with no money looking for a car, I respect the start to this video, love this

  • @Techtonictheone
    @Techtonictheone Год назад +7

    I know none of the prices will be the same in the UK but i still watch 😅
    Love the videos bro

  • @lovemikai
    @lovemikai Год назад +15

    i got an 88 celica gt which has the economy engine instead of the one the rest of the celicas have which means its a reliable tank, its a little slow with a ten second 0-60, but i also got it for 400$ and its amazingly clean inside, no dash cracks and just amazing condition and o got it for 400$ RUNNING

  • @eugenef0zzy
    @eugenef0zzy Год назад +5

    keep it up mark you a legend for these vids... still goated from that Fozzy video

  • @jclouw321
    @jclouw321 Год назад +28

    So a few things about the 2G Eclipse:
    1) they never came in a “GT” trim. The 1st and 2nd gen DSM’s went by RS, GS (slightly nicer NA FWD), GS-T for FWD turbo, and GSX for AWD turbo.
    2)The 420A in the NA Eclipse is NOWHERE NEAR as good as the 4g63 in the turbo Eclipses. You’re comparing a Dodge Neon engine to the Lancer Evo engine, lol. We all know 4G63’s are capable of 1000hp+, while the 420A would be lucky to hit 250hp without blowing up. A great car still, but not in the same ballpark.
    3) I would absolutely NOT recommend a 2G DSM this far on for less than $3k. I can guarantee any you find now for that price will be clapped beyond redemption. I sold my 2G GS for $4k, and that was back in 2020. I would spend a minimum of $4.5k for a clean NA and no less than around $8-10k for a GS-T and $12k+ for a clean GSX these days, at least if you want to drive it more than work on it.

    • @StatesMapping
      @StatesMapping Год назад

      Which one is the best to buy for reliability, fun, safety?

  • @rwottevanger
    @rwottevanger Год назад +12

    Bro, miatas in europe are definitely not under 3k anymore, unless its a complete rustbox. If you want a decent one it'll cost up to 6k euros or more. Decent second gen ones are around 4k

    • @Dark_Flame_Master
      @Dark_Flame_Master Год назад +1

      I feel like many of the cars in the video are actually more expensive in Europe (in my case germany) than in the vid, especially if you want it to be in decent condition. I really like the Mitsubishi Eclipse 2g even though I will probably never own one and all the ones that I saw online for less than 3000€ (3k$ actually equals around 2700€) were toasted/preowned by 8 people/etc. Most of them were in the 6000-10000€ range actually.

  • @JohnSilva-w8d
    @JohnSilva-w8d Год назад +11

    Great info. Will use this in my search for a car. Also never seen a Caddie being used as an off road vehicle.

  • @mattabon7962
    @mattabon7962 Год назад +20

    Can you do best 25 best jobs to afford your first car?

    • @KidNamedKuddy
      @KidNamedKuddy 10 месяцев назад +7

      Honestly, have a good personality and be able to multitask, serving tables at a busy restaurant . Good for a 5pm-10pm shift, can walk home with 150-300 bucks a shift if you’re good

  • @lukeschumacher1968
    @lukeschumacher1968 Год назад +2

    Love the Videos! Super relaxing too, love the background music and how u do your videos

    • @TheCrimsonNomad
      @TheCrimsonNomad Год назад

      Look up Skyrim soundtrack, that’s the music in the background of this video

  • @gamingracing
    @gamingracing Год назад +4

    As my name obviously says I am very happy that the Celica was mentioned, only thing is the Celica is not very good on mods because of it's kinda underatedness so don't go out there and expect a non-expesive RWD transmission swap

  • @vayfn
    @vayfn Год назад +1

    Everyone hates on the BMWs that i talk to but i’ve had a 2013 M5 that I got for 5grand for a couple years now and it’s never had a problem YET!

  • @callmetimmy3004
    @callmetimmy3004 Год назад +36

    6:10 the del sol actually came in 3 different trims
    S 100hp
    Si 125hp
    VTEC 160hp
    Only weighing 2,300ib
    The Si is more common than the S and are priced the same

  • @luffyoongles
    @luffyoongles 7 месяцев назад

    had a 94 honda accord w a transmission leak, burnt plugs and many other things wrong w it that caused it to sputter and one time died out at a light, idk how but i drove that car on hopes and dreams, her last run was up to the mechanic then after that she refused to turn on, absolute gem of a car i still wish i had

  • @philliprosecrants1368
    @philliprosecrants1368 Год назад +4

    i have a 2013 chevy impala and absolutely love it. these cars don’t get enough attention, FWD, 300HP V6!!!

  • @Top10monke
    @Top10monke 9 месяцев назад +1

    Personally i want the Lexus sc400 what a beauty. I will def change the backlights and remove that small light ball circle thing infront it looks ugly

  • @willmannion3035
    @willmannion3035 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'd recommend against the turbo Cruze. When it fails, it's an expensive fix.

  • @dellfire8826
    @dellfire8826 Год назад +8

    Just got my first car as a 2001 Toyota Solara SLE Coup V6 3.0 with 200,000 for 760. Need a lot of work though all new struts, new break pads and some dings dents and bumps but feel in love with the idea of the $700 body kit and a spoiler when the time comes

    • @snagg7096
      @snagg7096 8 месяцев назад

      How is it now

    • @dellfire8826
      @dellfire8826 8 месяцев назад

      @@snagg7096 Its actually doing really well just has a tiny valve cover gasket leak common with age and just got a water pump kit for it. Most of the issues was the last owner did not know how to maintain her properly.

  • @dr.sungod2129
    @dr.sungod2129 Год назад +4

    My guy got the Skyrim music 😂😂😂

  • @conanmorris2641
    @conanmorris2641 Год назад

    This aint to bad of a video, Notices Skyrim soundtrack in the background, THIS IS THE GOAT!!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 9 месяцев назад

    GREAT VIDEO MARK!!!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. ALLL ARE GREAT CARS AND TRUCKS FOR HIGH SCHOOL. AND LIFE ON GENERAL. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

  • @Kilo-19
    @Kilo-19 Год назад +7

    i love your vids there so helpful

  • @HmmmmmBruh
    @HmmmmmBruh 11 месяцев назад +336

    Who is getting a Miata for 3,000!!!

    • @lifewithmicah4051
      @lifewithmicah4051 9 месяцев назад +54

      I mean they used to be cheap before they became a trend

    • @stephentrash8579
      @stephentrash8579 8 месяцев назад +24

      Miata’s are cheap asf there extremely easy to find under 3k

    • @___albv___
      @___albv___ 8 месяцев назад +20

      man... In Italy, it's literally impossible to find one under €15k.

    • @dj_mingle_218
      @dj_mingle_218 8 месяцев назад +2

      Already got 1😂

    • @clo3929
      @clo3929 8 месяцев назад

      my buddy just got his

  • @lucricciardilol5912
    @lucricciardilol5912 Год назад +25

    i have an 05 toyota echo for a first car and it’s honestly great it’s just a honda fit in a different body (1.5L I4 108hp with relatively similar weight) there isn’t much after market support tho which kinda sucks cuz it’s a little go cart and it handles really well.

    • @jordanprice9285
      @jordanprice9285 Год назад +1

      2zz swap it bro. Or throw a 1zz in there and boost it

  • @WIllWarner-v5f
    @WIllWarner-v5f 18 дней назад

    91-96 ford escort extremely underrated!!! The GT model came with the same 1.8 as the Miata only it’s fwd, and quite common with the 5 speed.

  • @clrns491
    @clrns491 Год назад +30

    im a 14 year old plannin for the future 💀

  • @alertsnail
    @alertsnail Год назад +22

    Short people and Miata's are a match made in heaven 😄

  • @spartanious5519
    @spartanious5519 Год назад +1

    “For high school car guys” Now you have my attention

  • @camden-shragal
    @camden-shragal Год назад +1

    "im always sober and my friends are the ones doing the crazy stuff" literally me and my friends except i drive a 2 door hatchback lmao. also as a DSM owner, good luck finding a half decent one for under 6k, even the non turbo models are selling for way too much and the price is only going up

  • @allanwilson1227
    @allanwilson1227 Год назад +1

    watch your videos like once a week thanks for your content!

  • @MomoDuality
    @MomoDuality Год назад

    wow i love the way you talk! I hear the passion

  • @wavez4951
    @wavez4951 Год назад +7

    Where did you find a Miata NA at 2100 dollars, I can’t find them under 8k 😭😭

  • @ExpiredWatered
    @ExpiredWatered Год назад +11

    FINALLY my time to shine 😎

  • @AceWarfield
    @AceWarfield Год назад +1

    Love the Skyrim track playing in the background 😆

  • @crazy_gaunlet5863
    @crazy_gaunlet5863 Год назад +7

    I just totaled my Tl and now looking for another so seeing at #1 Makes me Happy

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +1

      I’m sorry to hear it but you got this

  • @justinas5910
    @justinas5910 Год назад +51

    JESUS LOVES US ALL!

  • @Rapinterview
    @Rapinterview Год назад

    Thank u so much for this video, I just got my first car today for my birthday it was the tl ❤

  • @YenCrew
    @YenCrew 10 месяцев назад

    I'd have to respectfully disagree with turbo charged engines being more reliable
    & Some of your picks are questionable lol but other than that. Great video, good humor. Keep up the good work & stay blessed 💯

  • @MechanicsMinute
    @MechanicsMinute Год назад

    Acura is king, I somehow ended up with a a-spec tlx 19 in high school.
    Y’all Honda is a W car

  • @Baguette_Altics0
    @Baguette_Altics0 Год назад

    honestly this list is great and I already know what car I want now

  • @jaydentkk7555
    @jaydentkk7555 Год назад +9

    First car is mk5 gti manual so much would definitely recommend only downside is the rust

  • @KarringtonLutes
    @KarringtonLutes Год назад

    Saw the terrible towel... INSTANTLY subscribed :D

  • @talongloy
    @talongloy Год назад +1

    I bought a Honda prelude as my first car and it’s perfect, way underrated

    • @Dark_Flame_Master
      @Dark_Flame_Master Год назад +1

      That car looks great, I wish Honda continued it. :/

  • @LagzNasty
    @LagzNasty Год назад

    You came up when I was at my POOREST. BEAST of a channel

  • @Tom_Tomm
    @Tom_Tomm Год назад

    9:28 yes it is rural, urban is like a city 👍

  • @MikePopovMusic
    @MikePopovMusic 7 месяцев назад

    German guy here, about the Audi A4 B7, just a little correction, the Audi A4 B7 comes NOT ONLY in AWD (quattro) it’s mostly FWD, if you want one with AWD you obviously have to pay more for the car 🤪

  • @Tapped-o9k
    @Tapped-o9k 8 месяцев назад +1

    1998 corollas are fun to drive. Often neclected tho 😢

  • @The_Ripper_23456
    @The_Ripper_23456 Год назад +1

    Love the Skyrim music in the background 😂

  • @aidrean9872
    @aidrean9872 Год назад +2

    First thanks for the vid really helps on the choice 👍

  • @randomtsbcontentcreator
    @randomtsbcontentcreator Год назад +2

    The bugatti chiron is 2500€ and goes really fast! I really recommend it

  • @spork333
    @spork333 11 месяцев назад

    I have a 2005 Chevy impala SS and it has been he best first car I could possibly ask for and it makes 240 hp and comes with a killer sound system

  • @cadenanderson9845
    @cadenanderson9845 Год назад +6

    I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze rs with the 1.4t and I love it. ZZpreformance parts make it an amazing daily. Glad to see this thing on here lmao.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      Happy to here it bro

    • @ifminecrafthadfloods3659
      @ifminecrafthadfloods3659 8 месяцев назад

      unfortunately holden cruzes here in australia are shitboxes and are just daewoos with a different badge. U don't really see them around anymore cus most of them are at scrapyards

  • @Lucabezas
    @Lucabezas Год назад +1

    Perfect timing! thanks bro

  • @dillypickle0485
    @dillypickle0485 Год назад

    I have that Cruze. Thanks for showing love too it!

  • @ted_is_gaming
    @ted_is_gaming Год назад +1

    I got a 2002 Ford explorer XLT 4.6L V8 handed down to me from my dad. It's not the best if I were to have spent money on it, but for free, it's fucking awesome. 240hp is still more than all my friends lol

  • @vortexriver1071
    @vortexriver1071 Год назад

    This channel is underrated i hada sub. U kinda remind me of Bladed Angel 😂

  • @Jake.MS3
    @Jake.MS3 Год назад +2

    The first gen Mazda 3 are a good choice to for under 3k just got mine for 1k you should put Mazda 3 in your next video

  • @Wristii
    @Wristii 9 месяцев назад

    Bro fit 25 cars in 16 mins acually thre goat

  • @janko2188
    @janko2188 Год назад

    one of the vidoes of all time

  • @y0ta.fanb0i
    @y0ta.fanb0i Год назад +2

    Thank you for having my former car near the top 20🥹 I appreciate it. I also agree that they are underrated. Still miss my 07

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +2

      Ofc bro, which car is that btw?

  • @xpretzalzz
    @xpretzalzz Год назад

    i keep watching these videos just to see the miata on the list😭😭 can’t wait to get mine fr

  • @TheBlackJac
    @TheBlackJac Год назад +2

    Dont forget that volvo s60 t6...... that monster is very underrated in multiple acspecys

  • @MarshawnEmpire
    @MarshawnEmpire Год назад

    Thanks this is actually really helpful

  • @berserkmaster2514
    @berserkmaster2514 Год назад +4

    another video with my car being #1, I cant disagree with your choice.

  • @humanliberty1
    @humanliberty1 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great content, thank you! One question: What if your son is 6’5”?

  • @caboose6411
    @caboose6411 Год назад +1

    I have a 328i and I’m in highschool. Got it for 9k with a brand new engine in it. It’s reliable, and my dad had one a few years ago that was at 500k miles. Love bmws a lot. I really want to get a 2002 330ci because they look and drive amazingly

  • @bean_up7402
    @bean_up7402 Год назад +2

    Too bad those prices are like 2.5 times higher.
    Guess i'll be cycling for a while. xD

  • @RustyCanteen
    @RustyCanteen Год назад

    Bro the Far Horizons at the beginning caught me so off guard, hilarious

  • @Dark_Templar28
    @Dark_Templar28 4 месяца назад

    You know what’s crazy, the Scion TC has a curb weight of 3,100 lbs with 160 HP, my DE5 Integra has curb weight of 3,200 lbs with 325 HP

  • @owenrichards6591
    @owenrichards6591 7 месяцев назад

    Hey man, high schooler here saying thank you for this video. Wanted to ask what you think of the 1st gen Audi TT

  • @JB-mp9nb
    @JB-mp9nb Год назад

    Great car guide appreciate the video

  • @ffqgghrgntj
    @ffqgghrgntj Год назад

    Great video 🎉

  • @hobbymanx9200
    @hobbymanx9200 2 месяца назад

    Those are actually pretty decent enough for experienced adult drivers too. I’m in my mid-30s and I still prefer to drive them to luxury cars. So it’s relevant to everyone.

    • @hobbymanx9200
      @hobbymanx9200 2 месяца назад

      In addition they’re all gonna be collectible in the near future so now is the best time to get one. It’s like picking up a gold nugget from the road for free. Buy it for $3000, sell it for $30000.

  • @Jortacus
    @Jortacus Год назад

    Skyrim music in the background had me so distracted because it’s so nostalgic hahah

  • @tnt207.
    @tnt207. Год назад +6

    You won't buy na maita for under 3k unless it's very rough.

  • @jdpowell6405
    @jdpowell6405 Год назад

    I missed the first one because my brain kept hearing the Whiterun theme in the background😂 who knew Mark lived in Skyrim and sells affordable adventure carriages.

  • @D808_YT
    @D808_YT 3 месяца назад

    I'm from Michigan so i need an awd car. Bad part is this thing is gonna be used during the winter too which is gonna suck

  • @animenerd4173
    @animenerd4173 Год назад

    Nah I’m just sitting here watching then I realized that you playing some Skyrim ambience, it makes this video even better knowing that ngl

  • @Adrian-op5ni
    @Adrian-op5ni Год назад +18

    I challenge Mark to do a best cars for under a $500 😂

    • @EnergyJoules
      @EnergyJoules Год назад +3

      little tikes

    • @Dark_Flame_Master
      @Dark_Flame_Master Год назад +1

      There’s loads of Opel Corsa B for under 500€, but I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad sign… 😂

  • @Slo_Nano
    @Slo_Nano Год назад

    I like how over the time of watching this channel I realized that same cars mark think is ugly but still nice which is the same thing I think about the exact same cars

  • @smokej1781
    @smokej1781 9 месяцев назад

    Bro Thank You!!!! ❤🙏🏼

  • @thesiixth7770
    @thesiixth7770 Год назад

    Love the zombies reference i still listen to those songs to this day

  • @patrickscheeks8769
    @patrickscheeks8769 Год назад

    Hella entertaining commentary

  • @dylanfletcher3628
    @dylanfletcher3628 Год назад +1

    this list would maybe be true like five years ago most of these cars have been stupid expensive for like almost a year. not even done with the video yet but the celica, del sol, and MIATA would be hard to find under like 8k

  • @JediMaul
    @JediMaul Год назад +5

    J series accords and TLs are good first cars too. My j30a1 02 accord is a fun car to drive the downside is the trans that’s about it really. You can get a h series too. Plan on getting a cd5 h22. Honda are good cars. Toyotas are too. V6 Chrysler 300 with the 3.5 good cars too. Had a v6 Chrysler 300 as my first car lasted me 4 years. But there good cars though. But this is a good list fr.

  • @RichardArkax
    @RichardArkax Год назад +1

    why is the ford ranger higher rated than an ls400?

  • @WARVIATION
    @WARVIATION Год назад

    VW JETTA MK5 Is a dream to drive! handles great , I'd highly recommend that one to people who wanna have fun

  • @walterskywalker6361
    @walterskywalker6361 Год назад

    Thank you bro I'm 14 years old and I just got a job to save up for a car when I get my license. I'm thinking about getting the BMW 328i E46.

  • @tonyt3509
    @tonyt3509 Год назад +1

    Turbo cars are more reliable? How do you come to that conclusion?

  • @andrewohara5935
    @andrewohara5935 Год назад +1

    “Number 9 numba 9 numba 9 large”~mark roden😆😂