The BEST Cheap Daily Driver Sports Cars 

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me:gets in to look cheap DAILY cars. ideal: only has 2 seats and negative storage space but who cares about that

240sx: 3k Pain: 30k

American muscle probably has the best daily drivers for youngins that want a fast car, and can haul other people and trunk usability

I just had a brain aneurism realizing that “Miata is always the answer” spells Miata. Literally sat and blinked for 5 minutes trying to comprehend the genius that went into that acronym.

Honestly, the Miata will always have a place in my heart. RX-8 too because of that rotary. Save the Rotaries and Manuals!!!

2:14 Nissan 350Z 3:54 BMW Z3 6:00 Ford Mustang GT 7:18 Mazda RX-8 8:44 Pontiac Solstice GXP 10:30 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 11:35 Audi TT Quattro 12:31 Acura RSX (Honorable mention) 13:58 Mazda MX-5

M = miata I = is A = always T = the A = answer Isn't this awesome

Can you do a list with the best cheap cars to put a turbo on

Ideal cars idea of cheap: *10K and under* My idea of cheap: *under 5K*

Kudos for including the Z3. You can now get the M version (US spec) for under $10k. Also, I think the Mazda speed3 is a ridiculous performance bargain 👌

Z3 is such a fun car to drive, I had a 3.0 liter one for a couple weeks. You can feel the road through the body of the car as it's so compact like driving a go kart.

Miata prices just went up again 🤷‍♂️

I loved my 2007 silver Solstice GXP! The cabin was quirky though and it was a very tight fit. I traded it in last year for a 2007 Corvette convertible. Def worth it, but if you want a fun ride for cheap... you can't go wrong with the GXP. PLUS! It is possible to swap the engine out with an LS engine!

The 350z and the rx8 will always have a special place in my heart

Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX-8, thanks Ideal Cars.

I started choking when he said a z4 looks better than a miata. Holy moly.

rx8 is my favorite from this list. it just looks so good

When he said 350z i was so happy my favourite car

The SN95 mustangs are great for this. I bought mine for $2500 a few years ago with 120k and only one owner. She was a highschool teacher and her husband was a farm mechanic, so he obviously knew how to maintain it. He told me since the car was brand new he only used Mobile1 fully synthetic oil. A pretty amazing combination of things made for an amazing combination of reliability and love in that car for the price. Had to drive 2 hours to get it and didn't even haggle on the price. They just wanted to see it go to a good home. All that car needed was a detail and it was good to go. I wasn't a car guy and knew how to work on computers, but not so much cars. I eventually put on some sway bars, redid all the fluids, redid most of the suspension comments and had bigger brakes installed. That car was so fun and I miss it. Also, yes I always used Mobile1 fully synthetic and that engine never did anything but purr until I got rid of it at 180k miles. A lot of people don't like the SN95 but I love the look. Yeah it's a bit boy racer, but it works for me. While some people need out over like the Initial D car for example where a lot of people think it's ugly. The SN95 is that car for me. I'll have to buy another as a project car sometime. With that gigantic engine bay, anyone can learn to work on it. Though it does take a responsible person to own the car because you can get squirrely when it's wet out. I also rented an Audi TT once and really loved that car. The handling of that thing is so nice. If I had to daily a 2 seater, it would be a TT. Those things are sick.

Glad to see the catfish Camaro Z28 on this list, great bang for the buck and cheap to mod 👍 I used to own one, modded it, the LS1 engine is a beast 👌

I own and daily a RX-8(2006 Shinka) and it's an amazing car all around. If you do your research and find a "good" one you will not regret it. Just make sure you put some good rubber to truly enjoy what it has to offer. They will go up in value over the next decade. P.S. Everyone blames apex seals but its the side seals more prone to failure.

As an 86 owner I’m blown away to not the frs/brz/86 twins here , 205 hp and rwd with the best looks imo

1997 camaro z28 was my first car and I loved it. Although it broke down a few times with some pretty expensive repairs it was the best thing I could have asked for with the budget my parents gave me

I was expecting a crown vic cause that's one hell of a car especially with the police interceptor package

The 335i should’ve been on this list. 300 horsepower, cheap, great tuning platform, came in a sedan at one point, great trunk space. Reliability and gas mileage are a bit hit-or-miss though

Just a quick thing on the rx8, while unreliable but fun. Was not solely a manual. Now the series 2(09-11) was only a 6 port motor paired to a 6sp maual. In series 1 there was a 4 port woth either a 4spd at or a 5spd mt. And the 6 port came woth the 6 spd mt or a 6spd at. Great video tho

375 miles on the Jeep and it ALREADY has a check engine light... good luck getting to 1k

Uhhhh the RX8 were offered with a 4 speed automatic in the early years and a 6 speed auto later

5:35 I already knew what car he was gonna say as soon as he said that, a lot of us did

Another good daily cars are 2 that I personally own or owned - Acura TL type s and Hyundai Veloster turbo.

I like the consistency between videos, in one you mention to AVOID RX8, and in this one it is a daily driver.

no one: any teen car guy in the EU: CAR IS CAR

would not recommend RX8 for daily because of the rotary fun car but those engines are unpredictable and require a lot of maintenance

I'd rather have the Pontiac TransAm WS6 than a Camaro Z28, they looked far more aggressive, especially with the RAM AIR scoops on the hood. I actually had a '99 and it was awesome as a daily driver. You should always mention the T/A as a viable alternative to the Camaro when talking about 4th gen or prior.

If you want something fun, look for something with lots of after support. The easier it is to work on, the more fun you'll have

Somehow I knew the 350z was ganna be on this list before I even clicked on this video

My RX-8 was a manual, but they did come in AT too. The AT was downrated in HP. But it was still available in the US.

I have owned 2 cars on this list (97 z28 Camaro and currently own 2001 Mustang Bullitt with a procharger) both great daily driver fun cars. If I was to buy another car from the list, it would be the 350/370 Z Car. But the one you missed that I would buy first...another Z car the 300ZX

Great video 👌

Brad why do you guys never mention the Pontiac G6 GXP in these type of videos? 252 hp V6 in the coupe and sedan. Definitely a fun drive and a lotta bang for your buck on gas

The 4.6 new edge mustang is amazing. I still have my first one. The engine lasted 360,000 miles until the tranny gave out. Throw some quality coilovers and 285s in the back and you have a great handling car. All while getting 24 mpg on the freeway. Dont get the auto transmission its a slush box.

My brother got a 2003 new edge mustang with 83,246 miles for wait for it, 6500 DOLLARS! It drives like a beauty, and I’m proud to say I’m going to be the next owner. No problems, and amazing at drifting. Absolutely beautiful car.

Love how you included the RX8, trying to build up the money to buy one of them.

Actually, the RX-8 also had options for a 5 speed manual, a 4 speed automatic, and a 6 speed automatic, though the 6 speed manuals are the most common and the automatics have less horsepower

I would also add on the Mitsubishi Eclipse (2G and 3G). Very cheap and reliable, look good, motor is very moddable

3:28 Forza Motorsport 2 was the only Forza I ever played very many years back and I still remember that 350z by heart

Hello. Love your content. You should do a full size sedan cheap series.

I remember like 3 or 4 years ago you can find a 350z for 3k here at Washington

Finally someone said it! The Z3 has the looks over the Miata!

Finally! The Solstice GXP gets its due! I saw one on sale with 40k miles on it and my jaw hit the floor. Such a beautiful car.

Really helpful video thxs 🔥

The solstice is timeless the design held up great

So, I'm 6'6" tall. Which of these cars has the most leg & head room, or is there another you might recommend?

Rx8s also came in automatic. I am dying to get a manual Rx8. I currently own a mazda Cx7 which looks almost the same from the front

While you guys are talking about german american and jdm i prefer a volvo 850 r which has a turbo stock and it is a sleeper and it might be a perfect daily and i found a few with 5k only,do you agree with me?

86/BRZ/FRS ALL DAY EVERYDAY.

Rx8 as a daily is the worst thing you can do...

rx8 is the best option if you have extra cash for an engine swap, k series, ls swap or a 1jz vvti is prefect.

i got my rx8 for like 9k with 93k km with an new rotary ( changed at 88k) and i love this car.. hello from germany

By watching too many Scotty Kilmer videos, I know wouldn’t agree with half this list lol

I see that you added the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline! They are one of my most favorite sport cars on the cheap. The Solstice will be easier to find over the Redline. I like the look of the Solstice over the Sky. Because the Sky has the look of a mini Corvette and if I wanted the Corvette look, I would just get a Corvette! Solstice is very unique looking and you will not mistake it for anything else! Just thought of another car to add. The Crossfire especially the SRT6. Only thing I don’t like about the SRT6 is you can’t get it with a manual! While you can get a base with a manual. How stupid is that!

I actually paused the video, got my Doritos out, and started snacking for the Mazda RX8 portion 😅😎

Bro this cars are amazing😍‼️

The Toyota 86/brz/frs should of been on this list

you missed the frickin amazing car, the toyota's spiritual successor to the ae 86, the gt 86 and brz{ not the new one, that's a gr, which is a pain because it destroyed the idea of a cheap, soft engined, affordable, reliable Japanese small car that you can drive to the college and take drifting and also do amazing lap times.

Another day of awesome as always

nice vid bro

Make a video on armored vehicles

14:39 look at that malaprop though

I like how he started talking about a high Reving Honda luxury car than showed off a Pontiac

The Pontiac Solstice also sold as the Saturn sky, the Third Generation Opel GT, and the Daewoo G2S.

Brad: The VQ is pretty much bullet proof as long as you don’t turbocharge it. HiLow: Wanna see us struggle for 4-5 days trying to shove spooly bois into our 350zs?

11:47 "Quattro awd" 🤣

I drive a 1991 Miata that I bought for $4k (w/ 48k miles) featuring a 1.6L engine with a 5 speed trans in silver color. And I gotta say, I am one happy dude.

Camaro on the list!! I have a 97 z28 port/polish heads & intake manifold, long tube headers and a few other free mods :) and for something with more space I have a Stratus with a 2.4T Srt4 motor ;)

No VW GTI? I love mine. Turbo fun hot hatch. Was less than 3k.

just recently got a 2010 rx8 for $7500 and its been so nice

Everyone always forgets about the GC8s but we’re “relatively” cheap cars to come by! The coupes are on the rise though 😋

Welcome back brad 👋

love from India Brad.

14:30 @nightride 14:34 the miata isn't beating the MALOO

i got extremely happy when he mentioned the Solstice lol we need more solstice fans ngl

Had an rx8 loved the car but only problem is got to make sure the you don’t flood the engine

wish you mentioned Audi TT's more, especially the MK1 :(

Wankel rotary: LEGENDARY DOESNT MEAN GOOD

Love the vids

7:18 used to have an rx7, it was fun while it lasted, but it just sat around because the tabs became expired and we never renewed them.

Ayo ultramotive gang wya?

I'm glad you included two great driver's cars: the Z3 and the 350Z. They are indeed practical as affordable daily drivers. I would suggest also consider a used 370Z, as the prices on the early year models have come down quite a bit. I ought a 2019 370Z 6MT sport coupe new a few years ago and I can attest to its practicality as a daily driver, its reliability and how much fun it is to drive. After having it for 3 1/2 years now it still puts a smile on my face.

I love my 03 Acura RSX Type S with intake, stage 1 clutch Hondata chip it’s been my daily driver for about 8 years. In that span I’ve also owned a modified 2012 Infiniti G37x, a stock 2017 Subaru STI and currently a single pulley 2012 Audi S5 Cab and I still think the RSX is the funnest car to drive out of all of them that’s why I’ve kept it all these years. It’s also so reliable only thing I’ve done for the 40k miles I’ve owned it is brakes, stage 1 clutch and since clutch master cylinder went i swapped that and the slave one to Ktune performance ones. I also put in KYB struts but they weren’t needed I just wanted better handling.

I think I would go for the 350Z or the Pontiac Solstice, those were sweet looking cars

Mustang GT is the most reliable V8 easiest car to work on when warranty goes out.

noti gang miataaaaaa

Rx-8's could be had with an automatic from the start. Surprised, your stats are usually correct.

‘Not one, but TWO seats’ I found this absolutely hilarious for some reason

mazda speed 6 be like bruh

Hyundai Genesis coupe is a great choice the 2.0t is just over 200hp and the 3.8 has over 300hp. I got my 2010 3.8 for $8,400 with only 73,000 miles I’ve had no problems with it and it’s a great and fun daily driver very disappointed it wasn’t mentioned in this video this car is heavily slept on and it’s sad

Another very reliable acura/honda are the 07-08 TLs mine pushes 268 to the wheel stock and theyre amazing 6 cylinder vtec engine

RX-8 is a really cool car. It has one of the best interiors, where a guy like me(6'3" tall) can sit behind himself without any problem(unlike in mustang and RX-7 FD, I tried, it hurts), it is very comfortable, but there are lots of chemical agents on the road in winter in Moscow, so I prefer to keep it in a warm place until April, and then have lots of fun. Rotary isn't a problem, I keep it in good condition, but with sanctions it's a bit harder than 2 years ago