Fun Cars that are Still Cheap Somehow

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Here are 10 fun cars for car enthusiasts that can still be found for under $10,000, even in today’s market!
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@1970HondaCL100 Год назад

Best fun cars that used to cost less than $10k before Donut made this video.

@unbiasedcritique4429 Год назад

They keep inflating these numbers with these videos they need to stop

@flynick Год назад

Yes!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Keep you're mouth's shut boys

@the_mylky_way6539 Год назад

Pretty much🤣😭☠️

@thewaxdoinks6489 Год назад

Literally smh 🤣

@ghost7765 Год назад

Facts lmao

@tsideas5541 Год назад

I've been wanting an IS300! Now you guys are gonna make the prices go up! Thanks a lot!

@willsosa8952 Год назад

Got one for sale

@adamstc8 Год назад

Good news (if you're buying)/bad news (if you ever need to sell) - the IS300 community is full of glue-sniffing, meth-headed self-defeating luddites stuck in 2010 that hate on each other when it comes to values. Had one for a couple years thinking I'd preserve it as an original survivor, something that should seem obvious for the last-ever 4 door manual straight 6 (2JZ at that) RWD-only performance car sold in the US, but they will NEVER gain value due to the morons who own them. A 200,000 Supra motor is worth more than a 60,000 IS300 for the entire car, because these guys bought theirs 5-10 years ago for $1,000, and if you ever think yours is worth more, you must be insane. Check every owner's group. Also, should be noted - no folddown rear seat because it's a solid metal bulkhead, and if you live somewhere that has speedbumps, the front ends are notoriously weak, and the fiddly little shock/spring assembly costs more to replace ($1,000 pre-COVID) than a Porsche 911. That said, they are a quick, solid little ride that shreds backroads and 2nd/3rd gear corners, and looks far less obvious when going fast than a Corvette/Mustang/exotic. Fun while I had it, but they'll never be worth money.

@j_mars_cars Год назад

So 39psi is the limit. Noted.

@nomad_3373 Год назад

I bought mine for 3k and been building it up for 1,000hp and yeah this video is going to make the current selling prices to sky rocket

@AJLee0 Год назад

they've been going up in price for the last 4 years

@HanicIzKanio1 Год назад

As an owner of a 2002 IS300 that I got by trading a 2006 Kia Rio for, I strongly approve of this video.

@austinwilliams7544 Год назад

I got mine trading a set of km2 mud tires

@dhag72 Год назад

That's a good trade! I bought a 96 Chevy C2500 with a 350 for $800, then traded it for a 2001 BMW 740iL straight trade. The guy even paid the tow truck to bring me the BMW and pick up the 3/4 ton to bring it back, and he lived 2 hours away in a different city lol. Too bad old BMWs aren't reliable and they're expensive to fix or else I would have kept it lol. Honesty I should have just kept the truck, prices on those 90s Chevys are through the roof nowadays

@davefoley2825 11 месяцев назад

I have a 06 Kia Rio... That's step one!

@chilledcadaver9205 11 месяцев назад

How did you manage😭😂

@M4RCi92 9 месяцев назад

Deal of the century, my friend. I've driven pretty much all the Kia Rios, and all of them are boring as hell, you might as well rideg a bike, heheh. I haven't driven an IS300 yet, but if they're even just half as fun as my ex-manager's 2006 GS400, they must be awesome.

@hockeypro192 Год назад

My first car was a 93 del sol and it was an incredibly fun car. It was like driving a go-kart around the streets

@Andrewperkola1121 Год назад

I have a 94 del sol with an H22a from a prelude, the extra hp makes it so much fun to daily. Just like you said, rides like a go kart

@BouncingSoulR6 Год назад

Had a 93 Del Sol S with a B16A swap, man that car was a ton of fun. I’ve always wanted to by another one, but I don’t currently have enough space at home to have one.

@PoeticInsanity Год назад

@@Andrewperkola1121 holy shit man that's a dream

@Andrewperkola1121 Год назад

@@PoeticInsanity I’m glad you think so thanks bro

@mfarmaco 11 месяцев назад

I have a 95 with an original b16vtec would love an ek but the engine is still strong I might just turbo it instead

@damilolaakanni Год назад

IS300's for $5k would almost certainly come with the automatic transmission. When they were new the autos were much more popular than the manuals, and initially the auto was the only way you could get one from the factory.

@amorton94 Год назад

James said that... 🤦‍♂

@lucky889s9 Год назад

I think the manual came out a year after its intial release...

@damilolaakanni Год назад

@@lucky889s9 yes, it was auto only for 2001.

@solaryellowis3007 Год назад

@@lucky889s9 and no dealer ever ordered it so if you wanted one you either got lucky or waited 6 months to a year for one to get built.

@Bleza_2jz Год назад

Yep this is definitely true. I managed to get myself a manual IS300 for $2500 back in 2019 but the owner turned it into a daily beater car. It wasn't a shit box but definitely needed some tender loving care under the hood. Years later I'm glad I saved, invested, and fixed the car from probably being totaled to oblivion by that guy.

@10tacleMatt Год назад

The sad thing about the Boxster being "under 10K" Is the fact that they were under 5K right before covid happened, I still regret not grabbing one of the better examples that were floating around in early 2020.

@abisailmurillo124 Год назад

That's pretty much any car besides a Dodge Dakota. Car prices are dropping so don't worry

@abisailmurillo124 Год назад

And don't regret it, they are awful cars. It's like buying a Maserati thinking it's a Ferrari. It's a hunk of jshit if anything. Don't blow your wallet to look cool just to blow the motor too. Buy a Miata and call it a day.

@angelgjr1999 Год назад

I thought about buying a Boxster but they’re unreliable. Instead I bought a Mustang GT. No regrets

@triggeredtroll6466 Год назад

I had a 944, i loved that thing, but the repairs killed me. Timing chain broke and i bent a few valves and fixed that with junkyard parts. Fixed a few things here and there, but the final straw was when it needed new rotors. My friends chevy truck rotors were 15$ a piece, the 944 were 115$ a piece, for the cheapest ones. This was 20 years ago. That car was so fun to drive tho, i would gladly drive any porsche in good condition. But id have to have money to burn

@jimhalpert7720 Год назад

@@angelgjr1999 na, i bought an 986 about a year ago, they are not unreliable, the only thing to watch out is the ims, otherwise bulletproof, and not expensive to mantain

@matthewdeguire472 Год назад

I've had a 128i for two years now. Its incredibly nimble, it looks great, and for a bmw its very reliable (the n52 motor is really reliable). I would say the main thing is preventative maintenance should not be ignored, and shop around for something with not too many miles. Edit: M Sport package is highly recommended for better suspension and better sports seats. If you can find one, don't sleep on it.

@Fella833 Год назад

Recently sold my 2012 e82 m sport package,automatic,66,000 miles salvage title for 10 grand right now I am on the venture for something new lol

@CodyDaCoyote Год назад

Yeah i would think sleeping in it might be more comfortable

@richgilmour5924 Год назад

@@CodyDaCoyote maybe get a blow up bed

@erikmagana28 Год назад

I have a n54 that didn’t have any problems until I hit 90k miles (hpfp, injectors) since I got those and ran my tune shes been pushing hard, these platforms are extremely under rated, I’d never say a c4 or c5 is better, I’m starting to doubt @donutmedia on their car knowledge

@dongambino5308 8 месяцев назад

@@erikmagana28 nah a C4 is a lot of car tbh. from the suspension to the small block reliability, handling, wedge shape, its a solid solid car. not a 10k car though. back a couple years ago you could find them for 3-7s in good condition, they reached the end of their depreciation curve and have gone up, just how E46s are right now

@Indiestructible Год назад

I'm just gonna go out on a limb here and say that the Valvoline ad was hilarious with Jer's response of "struggling to fill the old diffy" I doubt that many people want to comment on the ad but damnit, I'm here to say that you guys do it well. Keep bringing in that sweet cashflow so I can dream of cheaper cars again.

@ckmodele Год назад

Amen sir

@ChrisJean Год назад

I'm quite fond of the "Ahoy! Donut boy!" line with the slow, smokey rise out of the oil drum. :chefskiss:

@vanillabeanboiii1178 3 месяца назад

One channel I won’t skip ads on

@noahrichardson691 Год назад

I gotta say, Jeremiah's sponsor reads are my favorite. Not just on this channel, but on the whole website. It really takes talent to make an ad interesting

@biglouATLien Год назад

His ads are complete gutter trash and we all know it.

@eugenetaban354 Год назад

🎯

@AnarchyFoxMusic Год назад

You should watch MrBallen’s ads

@kosmo6980 Год назад

Anomaly has also done some banger ad reads

@rohanreid1420 Год назад

What’s that yellow stuff on his lips thou 😂

@noahgordon6942 Год назад

I bought an mr2 spyder for my first car and I can confirm it’s very fun, handles the corners like a champ. I bought it as a project that was sitting for a few years. Snagged it for $800 :)

@M3gekje Год назад

Thats a steal bro!! Nice!

@andrews2623 Год назад

You got that for a steal! Just recently bought a 2003 MR2 Spyder that is a ton of fun to drive. Finding a nice unmodified one under 10K is a stretch right now, it has a 1ZZ engine (lotus elise got the more exciting 2ZZ), if you are buying a pre-2003 facelift one make sure to check the pre-cats! 6 speed SMT can be converted to a manual for relatively cheap.

@sunniedayz2450 Год назад

My bf has a 2006 spyder and its fun to drive

@CJ_Jacobs Год назад

Recently bought a 2002 mr2 for $2k at 114,000 miles. Was sitting and had SMT problems…bought the $3k kit tranny conversion kit from MWR. Runs and drives like it’s on rails now! Best daily I’ve had😊

@noahgordon6942 Год назад

That's awesome! Mine is stock and has the 1zz with 5 speed manual. It has 145,000 miles and it still had precats when I bought it. They looked in tact so I bought it and gutted them immediately lol. I had to get a new soft top, front struts, and tires, but I'm less than 4 grand into it so that's still a solid deal. Next thing to do for it is the rear brake calipers and parking brake cables. Edit: mine is a 2000 pre facelift

@christopher-gardner Год назад

Most slept on car that gets no attention: 4th gen Subaru Legacy GT, basically a "luxury" WRX for 5 grand, AWD Turbo 250HP/250TQ, comes in a manual, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. In addition to being a sleeper, no one knows wtf these cars are, it's always a joy to troll people in brand new cars and have them wondering why this 16 year old mystery Subaru just gapped them.

@mattraz87 Год назад

Its awesome seeing the chrysler 300 finally get some rep. I have a 2005 Chrysler 300c 5.7 and is still running strong, even at 115k miles. One of the best cars I've ever owned. I'll submit pics too, as i put a few cosmetic upgrades to it

@matthewtodd9287 Год назад

Justin: “driving slow cars fast is fun”. Me in my Prelude: 🙋🏻‍♂️

@caralho5237 Год назад

The prelude doesnt count because it doesnt go fast

@caralho5237 Год назад

Best you can do is drive it dangerously. Like off a cliff or something

@kibawhitefang7176 Год назад

😎 what a chad

@matthewtodd9287 Год назад

@@kibawhitefang7176 I got you this, 💼 🍆 …eat up, cool guy. 👍

@VCBird6 Год назад

RSX owner checking in, lol

@dariuscasaus57 Год назад

Glad to see the normal donut shows starting to come back

@alancontreras1362 Год назад

Let them eat

@NicoGTG40 Год назад

Totally agreed on the Boxster 986, because I've got one in Yellow, but with a 3.4 engine from a 996, what a pleasure x)

@Orlando-wn4uc Год назад

I just bought a 2013 128i with 45000 miles for $14000. It's awesome... The 128i has less power, but (in my opinion) less heat issues. I love that there isn't a lot of overly complicated technology stuff...

@pablogl9z Год назад

The 135i is such a sleeper. Their stance is simply beautiful 👌

@TylerGeho Год назад

Shoulda been higher on the list

@jixsys3459 Год назад

@@cowmath77 I have a 335i with the same engine as the 135i and if you can work on your own car it really hasn't been bad. Labor costs is what kills it.

@iLIKELASAGNAaLOT Год назад

@@cowmath77 yeah, depreciation is decided by reliability and thus running costs (gas mileage, maintenance costs etc.) so the 135i is pretty unreliable. However, if you keep it well-maintained, it will be a super fun car to drive.

@BlackonBlackE46 Год назад

@@cowmath77 my neighbor owns a widebody 135i or 1m (i cant tell) he says its maintenance is not too bad

@texas10519 Год назад

@@BlackonBlackE46 if it’s stock it’s not terrible but once you modify them they shit the bed

@slickstretch6391 Год назад

Fun Fact about the C4 Corvette: According to the lead designer, the radiator was angled back 45° to reduce the radar cross-section. This, along with the plastic/fiberglass body panels meant it could be detected by a police radar gun at only 1/3 of the distance.

@lazersharp0262 Год назад

think it still works on modern ones?

@calholli Год назад

Sounds like one of those urban myths..

@philipallen7956 Год назад

If only technology hadnt advanced passed 1984...

@SammyM00782 Год назад

Hagerty?

@fredjones554 Год назад

This is spot on but nowadays the cops use lasers

@aBoogivogi Год назад

Given the way you picked up a V8 from a junker and made a kick ass drift/track car in an earlier video it would be awesome to see a list of cheap junkyard engines that has lot's of options with regards to after market parts and upgrades. Also you should check out the prices on some of these cars in Norway. Anything with that kind of gas consumption over here is expensive as hell.

@gemstatefisherman3409 Год назад

First gen MX6 is definitely the biggest unknown by the masses!!! The car might be FWD but the F2 engine “F2T” for the GT version has incredible potential. Not to mention the car looks great for a 90s coupe . I secretly wish it had more following so there was more support by aftermarket companies.

@ericmci Год назад

Justin is really starting to finally come into his own. It's good to see.

@calholli Год назад

He's always been the same.. It's just you finally accepting it

@ericmci Год назад

No, that's not true. People get better at new jobs. He's getting better at this job . It's not a slight on him to say that.

@crystianchavarria7469 Год назад

As a is300 owner I'm glad this car finally got some love from this great channel. Currently rebuilding mine. I melted a piston hitting 40psi

@svg_pikachu5816 Год назад

Jokes on you, it's still worth 1k

@ShadowsDeath Год назад

Mine is a money pit but I love it

@abisailmurillo124 Год назад

Unless it's manual please just let it die.

@chexlemeneux8790 Год назад

It wasn't the boost it was the lack of fuel to accompany all that air lol

@swidrericn Год назад

yayyyyyy

@sethmoyer Год назад

The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO is also a good deal a lot of the time, or at least it was when I bought one a couple years ago. I did end up selling it for a profit after like 2 years of ownership though so maybe the used car nuttiness has gotten them.

@MrGnarVar 11 месяцев назад

My first car was an 88 C4 corvette (this was in 2012). Despite the horrible HP they are still so much fun to drive. Also I feel like they aren't so much slept on as much as there's so many of them out there you can pick up on the cheap.

@abdulkilledar7369 Год назад

I absolutely love the speedometer design of the is 300 Looks like a fancy watch

@AI-qd4vb Год назад

Yeah, but it doesn't match the overall boring design at all

@kylespivey5405 Год назад

They actually make an is300 dash watch

@stevio2175 Год назад

I think steering wheel and gauge cluster are super important components of interior styling, it’s what you look at the most!

@mahlonwest277 Год назад

i have an is300 sportcross (the rare wagon version of the first gen) and it has treated me so well in the first year of ownership. handles, drives and picks up well plus looks sick imo

@MrTilbin Год назад

Wagons always win. Good buy.

@zoil148 Год назад

i have an 01 sedan, absolutely love this car

@jaskajokunen3716 Год назад

i used to have altezza as300 🤔Basically same thing but with toyota badge lollolo

@AI-qd4vb Год назад

C'mon, looks terrible... Total C-Klass rip off.

@mikemaffe Год назад

I have a sportcross too, I’ve owned mine for a little over 3 years. I had a sedan prior but was sadly totaled 😢

@toughie2722 Год назад

135i are so underrated. huge power out the gate super tunable and handle awesome with light weight. bit of maintenance needed but they defs are one of the tops on the list

@eliseo4285 Год назад

got my is300 a year ago and just finished building it this week, y38 lsd, headers with straight pipe, coilovers, and some wheels, not disappointed and reliable

@ASLackey22 Год назад

As someone that owns a 88 C4 it’s a great car!!! Picked mine up for 5K. One owner and 80k miles in great shape! Super healthy and strong motor and trans with plenty of torque. I’d recommend getting one easily. Be picky though because there’s plenty out there to choose from so find one that meets your highest standards. Lots of RU-vidrs that have tutorial videos showing you diy repairs and maintenance along with performance upgrades. I definitely recommend getting one for a fun car!

@mikebolton2388 Год назад

Nice! I just bought an 89 with the manual for 7k. I have yet to find the limit of it's handling abilities

@wr8thbeatz322 Год назад

Is the gas bearable?

@CJ_Sipe Год назад

I wonder why he said they were hard to work on

@ASLackey22 Год назад

@@CJ_Sipe not sure. I mean they’re pretty simple if you ask me. The Chevy 350 has been around forever. I’ve never had any serious problems with mine so far. Biggest issue I’ve had is either a misfire (which was just from the original distributor that went bad so I did a full tune up and it’s been good since) or havin to replace the brake booster but remember I’m talking about a car that was 100% stock from 88. Aside from that when you pop the hood everything is fairly accessible.

@ASLackey22 Год назад

@@wr8thbeatz322 To be honest I fill it up and drive it randomly. Next time I get in I’ll check my mpg and let you know but it’s nothing that would make me turn away. I also I have a couple other cars as well that get 30+ mpg so that’s why I don’t pay too much attention but I can say for as often as I do take it out I don’t find myself refueling often.

@MartinJones123 Год назад

Thanks Donut Media! Was looking for a video like this that takes our ridiculously high prices into account... Though now the price of these cars have probably gone up 😔

@brucebonner3491 Год назад

Have you not seen the last 3pnths of videos?? Or the last 4 years of the market sky rocketing and is 1000% illegal

@5Ci0N Год назад

Pretty much. People are so dumb and impressionable that they see a video like this and go out and buy one. It's impulse buying for morons.

@MartinJones123 Год назад

@@brucebonner3491 Yeah, it's really annoying...

@rndm-r1dr905 Год назад

The del sol is great! cheap car, cheap parts, great reliability, great aftermarket support. My 93 si just has suspension stuff and wheels done on it and its the funnest car ive owned.

@christopherwolf2002 Год назад

Glad to see the G35 made it. I love mine even though it is auto and the sedan version. I just hit the 150k's and it is still purring like a champ. I do need a new exhaust though thanks to the o2 Sensors being bugged by the cats. Keep on keeping on and great videos.

@uGotGot1618 Год назад

I had a VQ pathfinder in the top trim. Put an air intake on it, it sounded amazing. Also, nice leather, good enough sound system, sunroof, it was so nice.

@altuvesbuzzer5822 Год назад

i took my air filter out and left the air box cracked open :)

@mr.mopedmadness3441 Год назад

@@altuvesbuzzer5822 better hope mice don't make a nest in there 🤣😂

@calholli Год назад

Late 2019 I bought a 2002 Acura MDX with 155k miles for only $1700. lol.. Fully loaded, 3 rows of heated leather seats that fold down, moon roof, heated mirrors, AWD, 3.5L Vtec honda engine (j35A3), one of the more exotic CD players (clarion, alpine or Aiwa- I forget exactly), virtually brand new tires already on it. Zero dents, zero rust and there is NO oil leaking anywhere on this thing, which was a shock to me. Incredible car and it's still going strong today. I still can't believe how cheap I got this thing for.

@altuvesbuzzer5822 Год назад

@@mr.mopedmadness3441 it sounds better than a cone filter :) but yeah that car eventually threw a rod

@Deltaaaaaaaaa Год назад

Bro I’m pumped about Justin getting more and more screen time. Would love to see him paired with Jer more though. Those two are awesome together lol

@5Ci0N Год назад

First they take our Little Mermaid and turn into Lil' MurMaid. Now they take Nolan and turn him into Justin.

@jataku Год назад

@@5Ci0N nah L take man

@Dayashii Год назад

@@5Ci0N what

@CaneSugarCane Год назад

@@5Ci0N come on bro wtf

@angelito5.0 Год назад

@@5Ci0N bro getting worked up over a skin color😐😂

@bryantsculpting42 3 месяца назад

the best AD for any product ever featured, the Valvoline AD was awesome!

@shanehacker609 Год назад

I have a K20A2 swapped Del Sol set up for the track. Awesome to see the del sol get some love.

@adenmellott353 Год назад

I feel the 02’-06’ Acura RSX/dc5 belongs here, k20, great aftermarket support, good looking, good handling, you can find them for 3-8 grand clean

@acevedohiram Год назад

If they didn't put the 8th gen Si on here I bet the rsx would be. They're getting really expensive though. It would be hard to find a clean type s with under 200k for less than 8.

@rishi5803 Год назад

yea but they’re all high mileage at that price

@redcatxb125 Год назад

For base model, yes but clean? Maybe more like 5-10k for type s? More like 9-16k clean

@chasew3909 Год назад

For sure! I have an 02 RSX auto with 250k miles on it that my dad bought for my first car, at 224k miles. Other than having to replace the engine at 240k due to previous owners neglecting to change the coolant and it ruining the cooling system it has been a great car with few issues, main things being the brake master cylinder, motor mounts, rear caliper, a few other small things. Although it is an auto it can be fun, like it handles good, but its not fast at all. Would definitely recommend a garage kept manual (base or type-s) because the paint is terrible for clearcoat fade. If someone bought one around 100k miles and took care of it I'm sure it'd last well over 250 without major work. Type S is also definitely worth the extra cost for the higher revving k20a2 or k20z1 and the 6 speed manual!

@Tanner_Teves Год назад

My buddy bought one two years ago for $7,000 with 110k miles on it, car looks killer and is really fun to drive even with the 5 speed auto

@GarrettCrespo Год назад

I’m kind of surprised that the SRT4 neon didn’t make it on the list, but I get it. They’re hard to find and mostly broken at this point.

@F0XD1E Год назад

Those went extinct to the boost gods 10 years ago.

@atodaso1668 Год назад

One of the best bang for buck cars out there. Also the cobalt SS and Saturn Redline are also cheap quick fun cars.

@bentrod3405 Год назад

Yeah most of them are just money pits now at least in this price range

@joshuagibson2520 Год назад

Says 3 replies. I don't see any.

@doomie77 Год назад

I assumed he was going to name the Neon SRT4 instead of the Chrysler 300

@carterpritchard5063 Год назад

My friend got a manual IS300 earlier last year it was in a front end collision but he got the parts replaced and all fixed up and it is going to be one fun ass drift car

@jerichothetech1065 Год назад

this the best ad yall ever made bravo

@JacksTheRabbitsTube Год назад

I was shocked by the affordability of corvettes. I was looking at the C4 corvettes, but ended up with an absolute gem of a C3 for 14k. Engine parts are actually really affordable and easy to get, the 350 small block is still made and was used in everything.

@dachandewuffsteiger Год назад

I do kind of love that the Monolist went from magnets that maybe stuck to just using paper and painters tape.

@slowlearner4057 Год назад

they need a monoloist v2

@voidxapple4505 Год назад

Guys please please please do the next season of high low with a c4. It's my first (and only) car that I got for 7k and daily drive. I'd love to do an homage to the sledgehammer and twin my Vette, but those engine bays are packed lol.

@dhag72 Год назад

I gotta say, you guys make the BEST ads for your sponsors. I don't even skip those ads, so I guess that says something. Keep em comin boys!

@comedian0338 Год назад

James and Nolan should swap roles for the next Hi-Lo . I think it would be a cool switch up for each of them to get a taste of what it's like from the opposite side.

@natehopkins3812 Год назад

I think the advantage of LA is that your car variety is high. Some are priced more but you can definitely find what your looking for. In the Midwest you may have to go to the next state over to find a obscure car

@ColtonThompsonx Год назад

I live in NY and regularly travel cross country to find anything decent haha

@desyray01 Год назад

Californias consistency in weather (not much snow or deadly heat) is also what increases their value and makes the car market here super saturated! cars here stay nicer for longer

@AutoSearPin Год назад

Nonsense, if anything, I’ve seen less enthusiast cars in L.A. than in the PNW. Never knew how lucky I was until I went back to California as an enthusiast and didn’t spot much besides the occasional supercar

@gerald4535 Год назад

@@AutoSearPin The PNW isn't the midwest so I don't see your point.

@leonardocastro742 Год назад

Your mid-roll comercials are awesome. There are so funny.

@spinosauro666 Год назад

I remember using the is300 in old nfs games, i loved that

@soupisamyth Год назад

Honestly the rx8 is always left out of these sorts of lists, but you can find them for cheap very easily, and the handle beautifully and have some speed to them. If you are willing to wrench on it often, this is a solid project car choice

@bigolbrainworm219 Год назад

I looked for one for a while recently and the problem is, all the cheap ones are earlier years. Which are the years all the problems came from

@baeckr Год назад

Because its a rotary and they are a whole different kettle of fish to work on

@gaming4christ_1 Год назад

On the same platform, I think the NC Miata should've been on this list. The NC1 (pre facelift, first gen NC), is about 7-9 grand right now, and it would've fit perfectly on the list. Having driven one for the past several months, it's a fantastic car.

@treypenton8490 Год назад

Apex seals...

@TheSuperBoyProject Год назад

I used to have one and dealt the wrenching issue by throwing the rotary in the garbage and putting a junkyard LS in it.

@benistingray6097 Год назад

The "ugly" MR2 is an awesome car! I never thought theyre ugly and you can make them look even better with a hardtop and they are so good to drive. Then its a reliable Toyota and you get really good to the engine for a mid engine car so working on it is easy too. Really overlooked cars!

@beezball Год назад

Yes, but it is NOT the same engine as the Elise. It's the 1Z not the 2Z unfortunately.

@somethinfroggy3347 Год назад

@@beezball Could get an Elise with a 1zz in Europe, so saying “It’s the same motor” isn’t entirely wrong but it is very misleading.

@byanymeansnecessary9329 Год назад

Strap a turbo on it and switch to e85 and you will have enough power

@garethbattersby Год назад

Apparently they chew through their cats 🤷‍♂️

@raceyrache8463 Год назад

Gen1 or 2 for me. Gen 3 IS UGLY

@andrewnovak6591 Год назад

I’ve owned 2 of these cars lol (boxster S and 300c SRT8) both of which I paid $8k for each. Very impressive cars for under 10 grand. Great video! Very accurate

@panderalexander Год назад

Spot on about the C4 Vette. 👌

@garrettroberts7339 Год назад

As someone who has owned a 135i, I can assure you that it is probably the best one on this list. Amazing car. Bought mine for 12k. 44k miles. 6 speed manual. Dropped about 3k in performance parts, and I'm telling you, it is the best and most fun you'd ever have in a car. I'd suggest going for the n55 vs the n54. The n55 has a twin scroll turbo and the n54 has twin turbos. The n55 however, is way more reliable.

@Gfy958 Год назад

I’m still stoked I picked up an E39 5 speed manual 530i in 2018 for $2500. Unfortunately the M5 will never be attainable for me at the rate they’ve gained popularity

@junitoortega8656 Год назад

n55 comes with 2012+ models? This is on my list of options for a fun car but I wanna make sure I get something good

@Gfy958 Год назад

@@junitoortega8656 2011+ should have an N55, but you can always check the Vin against RealOEM if you want to validate that whenever you find a good specimen

@urtwodadz397 Год назад

Absolutely agree. The fact they put it that low on this list makes almost 0 sense lol

@AM-uu2ho Год назад

N54 is better lol N55 has “less issues”, but has rod bearing problems that can blow your engine prematurely and they can’t take as much power. N54 has more maintenance but makes a lot more power.

@darthmaul1246 Год назад

Awesome to see the is300 featured on donut. For anyone worried about sticky dash, I have had one in my family since 2001 and never had the sticky dash issue. I believe the problem started with the 2004 models. Great car. Never had any issues with it. Planning to add mods soon. Would love to see donut media work on one someday.

@beanerr9115 Год назад

Sticky dash started in 02’s and after I also have an 01 and love it

@MrNoobslayer654 Год назад

@@beanerr9115 i have an 02 and it doesn't have a sticky dash some how

@Abegon02 Год назад

My 02 had sticky dash and my 03 never did.

@sa1t938 Год назад

My dad has a 2011 is350 and the dash is sticky and covered in dog hair lol. Really fun car otherwise, was around 10k and had 100k miles

@BlindMango Год назад

A lot of Lexus models also have a replacement program for the sticky dash at Lexus dealerships too, I think it’s nearing the end though, not sure if it’s still going

@CanadianBully Год назад

I drive a 2012 BMW 128i, so glad you put it on this list!! She’s my baby 🔥🔥🔥

@VirginiaBronson Год назад

My first car was a 2001 MR2 Spyder. A very, very fun car. I beat it to death, but it gained value the couple years I had it. Sold it to a mechanic who planned an engine swap. Made me happy to see it go to someone who was going to appreciate it and make it go vroooooom

@damonweaver3386 Год назад

I used to have a Del Sol. One of my favorite cars ever. Handled like a go cart.

@MrDownRater Год назад

It was a good car, but now all of them are rust buckets sadly. :(

@lavishsubwayrat9662 Год назад

Same here. Bought a '93 del Sol Si (aka - VTEC) 5-speed in Samba Green, brand new. If there was ever a car I wish I hadn't sold or traded-in... that's the one!

@shaneface1060 Год назад

Had one also a few years back, had a LSD 5 speed gsr transmission, b18b1 boosted with 23-25psi at 530WHP. Bought it off a guy for $2800. Wish I kept it.

@timschwarze1739 Год назад

I'll just throw in the Suzuki Swift Sport here for my Euro bros! Got my ZC32S/NZ fir ~8000€ and it's been super fun and reliable for over two years now. I got some Pilot Sport 4's with Enkei Shogun FF rims recently and now it's even more fun and you can smoke some 'nicer' cars with it in twisty territory. And you basically can't wreck it because it's glued to the road, no matter how hard you thrash it!

@jamesmatraves2745 Год назад

Suzuki make a lot of underrated cars. Ignis Sport also is great. My HT81S keeps up with my buddies ZC32S and it cost a 3rd of the price. Such cool cars. Don’t sleep on Suzukis!!!!

@CJ-ms2uz 11 месяцев назад

You forgot the Hyundai Tiburon

@Totalretard Год назад

Just bought a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0 6mt with 65,000 miles for $8500 and couldn’t be happier. Really an underrated car that you don’t see every day.

@bigjai Год назад

I’ve been looking for a “relatively” inexpensive is300 for a while, but after this video there’s no way I’m finding one now!

@doatmidnight8540 Год назад

It's my dream car for some reason. Good luck! There is a surprising amount of them on the road in NC.

@Nate-bd8fg 24 дня назад

Eh been a good year now, prices are way better

@pyr0magex6 Год назад

i work with and drive a lot of cars for work and i love my 1st gen is300s. great cars to grow into. handles well to learn in and fun to throw boost at with time. and a lot of after-market support!

@ArronPeaceXI Год назад

my first car from 2015-2021 was a 2001 nissan pathfinder and I absolutely adored it. I miss it dearly.

@andy_182 Год назад

Thanks for making this video. I was able to sell IS300 for 15k with 180k miles. The buyer told me they watched your video too!

@bc8580 Год назад

Wow that’s an awesome price. Is it manual or automatic?

@ALVARADOx805 Год назад

That G35 doing a front board down El Toro was epic! Also a proud 9th gen Si owner!

@SkaterGrind5. Год назад

Agree

@makowithamiata6901 Год назад

Hey donut boys, E39 Touring 540i owner here! (and a Miata) glad to see the 1-series on the list, have a good one!

@Dish__Soap Год назад

2 of my friends have IS300 both manual there pretty dope they have it all pumped out and bring it to work all the time it’s awesome

@charliebennett7850 Год назад

Thanks for raising the price on the C4 I bought 3 weeks ago

@afout07 Год назад

I think the 8th gen si is one of the absolute best cars for a fun daily. The engine is great even stock, the 6 speed honda put in them is excellent, they come with helical limited slip which is huge for a fwd car, and theyre extremely reliable and fairly efficient. You can leave them stock and have a peppy little daily to hoon around in or you can go nuts and boost them to the moon. I had two, the first one was stock and the second one was supercharged. Both were great for different reasons

@StraightClippin Год назад

I don’t think you can hoon front wheel drive lmao

@mrprincemusicandgaming Год назад

@@StraightClippin I have an 06 fg2. You definately can and the crv awd system can be used on them

@LeanProblems Год назад

I bought an is 300 after years of wanting one. The one I ended up with was a 2002 auto with 150k miles at the time and I paid $4000 for it. It was optioned with the LSD which was pretty uncommon I believe. Even though it’s not a manual, it’s still amazing to drive. It’s a perfect car to daily if you want something that isn’t boring. In the future I have dreams of manual swapping it and getting a turbo kit, but for now I will enjoy it the way it is.

Год назад

Same man, i bought mine in Europe (common was IS200 with 155hp) with auto and terrible paint for 3700€. 2k into it and i have beautiful 2000s sedan which is more interesting that any e46 3series (extremly popular with diesel engines) exept M3. Perfect car for my weekend drives.

@LeanProblems Год назад

@ Mine is the color “absolutely red” and the paint is terrible also lol. I have owned the car for about 5 months now and so far I’ve replaced the front lower ball joints which are known for going out, tie rods and control arms. Having a “2jz” is pretty cool, but it is terrible on gas and needs premium fuel which is about $5.20 a gallon where I live. The 2000s were a special time for car culture lol, whoever owned my car previously installed tvs in the headrest which I removed.

@noneyabusinesshomie Год назад

@@LeanProblems Why remove the tvs!!😭😭

@noneyabusinesshomie Год назад

Yes do a manuel swap and get the turbo with blow off valve also!! Shit will sound like a space ship!!🔥🔥

Год назад

@@LeanProblems mine is Graphite grey, but it was wrapped for 15 years and precious owner did terrible job when removing it so on half car I don’t have varnish (or what is it called in English). Technically mine is in good condition, only rear diff is making noises. We are paying around 1,80€ for liter of 100 octane (that’s 7,26) and it was even more during summer. But I don’t care, from may to this day I drove just 2000 miles, not primary vehicle so it’s about sound and experience, not fuel economy. Next year I wanna fix suspension (arms + coilovers), new wheels and I would have spare money, LSD

@PedrettiRacing Год назад

I'd have to say, 05-09 Mustang 3v can be found under 10k with a HUGE aftermarket world. Not to mention, Reliable too.

@dalama1161 Год назад

Glad Del Sol is getting love! One of my favorites from the 90s!

@Indasketch Год назад

You should have put the mazdaspeed3 on the list. Many exemples are less than 10 grands, even for a 2nd gen and it's a pretty fun and practical car!

@sadladd Год назад

all the ones for under 10k are tuned to hell and ready to blow up around me lol

@sef7992 Год назад

IDK about practical... Just about every speed 3 I know of is sitting on jacksands.

@joecyr5836 Год назад

@@sef7992 As long as you don’t mod them like crazy, they are absolutely fantastic. I’ve had a mostly stock speed for 3+ years at 160k miles now (I put on 60k miles) and it’s been a fantastic reliable car for me. Fun as hell to throw around even stock. I’ve had little to no problems with it since I’ve bought it years ago. I’d recommend that car every time to someone who takes care of their vehicles.

@evanbatista8414 Год назад

I was looking for this comment lol

@clumsygarage1578 Год назад

I drove one and it was very fun. Everyone complains about torque steer but that + turbo noises can add a bunch of excitement.

@nickjack1696 Год назад

I never looked at the 8th Gen civics too closely but I once saw a nicely taken care of one with a body kit and everything and It honestly got me interested in one

@randomdude3442 Год назад

Thank god they didn’t talk about the TL

@jacob8725 15 дней назад

now you did…

@karna87777 Год назад

I love with Justin for his honesty and simplicity . Love from India Donuters😎

@OperationIce Год назад

You guys forgot about the 3G Acura TL is also a strong pick this car is amazing with a good exhaust and some coils you won’t be disappointed I absolutely love mine

@ethanleno5259 Год назад

great cars

@foxwithtubesox1075 Год назад

I daily one of these. I found it for cheap, with the 6-speed manual transmission, brembo brakes, completely rust-free. One of the best, most reliable cars I've ever had.

@OperationIce Год назад

@@foxwithtubesox1075 bought a 6-speed for $2k

@jaeadorn Год назад

So stoked this video came out a week and a day after buying an is300! Thanks donut for validating my purchase!

@jackmorrison5875 Год назад

same. Got one from my coworker and a week later this video came out while I was at work. It’s a sign lol

@rubensande3898 Год назад

bought my mr2 spyder just 2 weeks ago, an absolute blast to drive.

@7gbravo Год назад

Loved this Top Gear episode!

@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498 Год назад

The D-List Is BACK!!!!

@luciansaintclaire Год назад

You mean d-d-d-d-D-List

@paytonbrown3994 Год назад

Been a while since I've seen a list like this! Thanks as always for the great content, keep it up guys!

@TheJohtunnBandit Год назад

Del Sol is great, mine was already terminally rusty so I eventually sold it but super fun and terrifying to take up to full speed with the roof stowed.

@nadirmustafa7833 Год назад

lexus sc 300/400 definitely deserve to be on this list. criminally undervalued and fun as hell. kind of expensive to mod it past 500 hp but definitely worth it

@armadillolover99 Год назад

Saw one of those IS300s today. It was a yellow one, slammed with flared fenders and an exhaust. Looked sick, I thought about how fun it must be to own

@lagautmd Год назад

Just saying, adding Justin has been great! He's a wonderful fit for the channel.

@W-2Forms Год назад

The amount of times I looked at that MR2 when looking for a car but always went na bc I didn’t want to go to Mendocino county for it and I think it’s non operational or something about it lol

@NickoSupra Год назад

The D-List fits perfectly with your illustration of how a Boxer engine works.. Dude xD

@jjturner7463 Год назад

Been watching you guys for a minute now. Got my first car about a year ago, and I’m glad it’s finally made it to a donut video! 1 series gang

@seth8821 Год назад

the SC400 still under rated as hell, SC300 can still be found for less than 10k

@ObscureGarage. Год назад

I mean same can be said for the LS400 even some LS430 can be found cheap. It’s just none of the 400 series Lexus came with manual. :(

@ianworkman8199 Год назад

Yup that the one you want anywat

@BlueElitefromHaloCE Год назад

I miss my 400 ):

@ockky9100 Год назад

Thankfully I managed to pick up a Civic Del Sol today for 2.2k only major issue is a new paint job, which I’m planning on doing with my stepfather anyway, from what I’ve driven so far very fun and enjoyable car

@conrification Год назад

Love the Top Gear reference at the end.

@jaundice7918 Год назад

I absolutely loved the laugh in back of the SRT8... Sounded like an effect with how honestly entertained he was. "Because I'm a dad" cars that hit the mark like that are the best.

@johnnypolex Год назад

Is300 manual on Ohlins is such a breeze and delight to drive on track Our 128i has been super reliable, smooth and surprisingly kept up with several GT3’s in the mountains

@borshardsd Год назад

Great content! cost to operate and ability to find parts would be fun to consider.

@fixingitrightish 2 месяца назад

Driving fast in slow cars is a blast. I've had a Toyota Tercel, Ford Escort and 3 Geo Metros. They all got over 90 mph, usually down a big hill when in a metro

@TheRyanBattle Год назад

Totally agree about the C4 vette. I’m loving them more every day. Especially with the sawblade wheels 👍🏼

@colemang6951 Год назад

The QX4 is a great idea. We have one in my auto tech class with 375k miles on the factory drivetrain. Other than rust they are super reliable. But the rust thing goes for any Japanese car really.

@tenorman24 Год назад

I had a pathfinder and loved it! Will by another most likely. Wish I didn’t total it. Leather, sun roof, 4x4 so cool

@joshualaw375 Год назад

Same here, my '99.5 R50 Pathy SE 4x4 was my first car. Still have it and trying to get some rust repair done on it. over 250k miles and we've never had to put any significant repairs into it other than a radiator after we blew it on a mountain trail. My family has owned it since new, and I have absolutely no intention of getting rid of it, in fact I'm going to do everything I can to keep the rust off it and keep it on the road for as long as possible. Fantastic trucks. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid, reliable, capable old-school SUV with a great community.

@philbeth758 Год назад

I love this, as I am a true believer. I own a 1 owner (grandma's custom order) 2003 IS300 automatic with 40k on the clock. The car lived covered in her garage, but I've had the nasty sticky dash from purchase. The button shifters work for now because the Fortune coilovers, Eibach sway bars, and FIGS links make for a fun handling car. I've made a few mods that are all CA legal, but it is a very fun to drive. Slow car driven fast on Michelins. P.S. I do have some factory parts for sale, but the car is not