Nice list. I would say add another £500-£800 to insuer any of those and possibly high cost of repairs as most of those hot hatchbacks after 10 years of use need a lot of parts to be replaced.Another 3-5k to add up depending on mileage. They are cheap to buy only.
Got an fn2 as I needed room to carry my drum kit around, the boot is huge and the seats fold flat into the floor, so it's like a van. Although on first impressions it has a hard ride and feels a bit docile. Once you are on it and giving it some beans it is very rewarding to drive, incredible grip, accurate steering and vtech is so addictive, the induction sound is so good even in standard form. I love it.
Just picked up a remapped E90 330d for £3.5k. Probably quicker than most of these cars and I know it's not a hot hatch... But fast cheap cars are definitely available.
Diesel though lol. 0-60 is 6.5 seconds so only 1 car in the list is slower as well. Solid long distance motorway cruiser but not a fun exciting car by any stretch of the imagination. Not shitting on it, just pointing out if fills a different niche from the cars in this video
I own a 06 Astra h VXR with 160,000 miles on the clock and still going strong with 275bhp (soon to be going up to 450bhp). If anyone is interested in a VXR but worried about reliability issues, there is plenty of support form companies like Courtenay Sport. After 5 years of ownership, it still puts a smile on my face.
Just bought myself a Seat Leon FR (one performance step down from the Cupra, with 208bhp) from 2011 with just 48k miles on it for £5K. Super happy with it, it’s a great car and I think I got a great deal on it
I had the st focus. Hours of fun to drive, but plagued with finishing issues. The engine was fine, but within a year all the door seals were hanging off, and the covering had come off the steering wheel and gearstick. Also the roof liner came off. Its still a common sight to see the last model st cruising round with the rubber seals sticking out of the bottom of the doors. I've spoken to a Ford guy recently and apparently they acknowledge the last iteration of the focus all had these issues and they've now fixed them. Great fun car, but be prepared for these irritating faults. Not an expensive fix but annoying anyway
As a journalist working overseas, I was one of the few lucky ones to board the maglev between Tokyo and Nagoya. It's quiet and stable, and when I closed my eyes, I really could forget that I was moving at 500km per hour.
Yes. Actually it was made on the same wheelbase than te Focus ST (which also had the same 5 cylinder engine from Volvo) and the Mazda MP3. Jeremy Clarkson said that the Volvo C30 was probably the best- looking hatchback ever made.
Yes definitely. I've owned both the PFL T5 and FL T5 Polestar in R Design trim. Beautiful cars and very underrated. It's sort of like a grown up and more comfortable Focus ST.
As an owner of a mazda 3 MPS i can say that this car is insanely fast and its quite rare in my country . It is very reliable car and very fun to drive .
Brilliant video mate, just what I needed, having to sell my M140 for a deposit on a house and have been looking through your video for ideas, very useful to me
Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching them. Any chance of doing a performance diesel for under 5K. I've got a E87 123d and absolutely love it . Cheers
Great video, would have added 1 car myself, the Alfa Gulietta Cloverleaf, just dipped under the 5K mark for high mileage ones but 235 bhp from a 1.75l engine, 0-60 is 6.3 I think, own one myself, and can say it does not disappoint. Also because of the smaller engine and that they are not that common especially with boy racers, I am 20 and have had my renewal quote at just 1K, which is really cheap for insurance
@@risforracing not entirely sure about UK-pricing and I know a little better the french hot-hatches, so of them maybe a Citroën Saxo VTS/VTR or whatever they’re called, same with the C2 VTS and VTR (although the latter has only 75hp) probably also some high mileage beat up Clio RS 172’s. And if one would go quite far back there’s stuff like the Citroën BX GTi, although not sure if they are that cheap anymore. And as for german probably some mk3 or mk4 Golf GTi’s or some beat up Audi a3 1.8t
Hey man, used to have a RS Clio 200, and just got a BMW 125i E82 M Sport in February, which I'm sure you know is just a 130i detuned to 215bhp. Cars so much fun, great first RWD car for me, very usable linear power and just a remap away from the 130i's performance! Glad you agree the E82's look better, was the main factor I got it, best looking 1 series, and looks better than a non M E92 as well IMO, which was the other car I was deciding between
@@sajakhtar852 you should look up the 125i E82 maybe. The 125i and 130i are the same exact engine, but they only sold the 130i at 260+bhp in the hatches and they only sold the 125i with 214bhp in the coupes/verts. That's why there's such crazy gains for it, since they're the same car but for marketing BS needed to have separate amounts of power
The E87 BMW 1 series isn't the best looking car out there but it (and the F20 1 series) will be a future classic. You can't get a RWD hatchback these days.
very well made vid explain,ing also the good and the bad and I totaly agree with your list. The 130i and megane would be the best option imo but the 130i is not that cheap to run and not cheap in taxes also, at least in my country.
Mk4 vw golf 2.8 vr6 4 motion, cheap and massively underrated, prices will shoot up in years to come, easy to boost and modify for big bhp and has the sleeper looks.
Ill just say.. on the leon cupra front.. it’s basically a gti ed 30, k04 turbo as opposed to k03 on the normal gti, the 2.0 tfsi FR version is the exact same as the normal golf gti, both manual and dsg, this only in manual
I reckon you can still get a (shabby) G reg Integrale 8v for under 5k. If you don't carry any cares about doing any major repairs it'd be the best afternoon's drive of your life.
Great video, I’m looking at replacing my C63 W204 as have been offered a great price for it and have just moved out and want to do some upgrades on the place do you have any suggestions something that could compete speed/enjoyment
this is crazy... the prices in sweden for these: Ford focus ST: at least 10 000 $ for the cheapest one, Civic Type R: at least 7 000$, Audi S3 gen 1: 6 500$, Megane RS: never seen it for sale.. very rare. Impreza WRX: at least 11 000$ Cupra: Quite correct! Thinking och getting one 👌 Astra VXR: at least 8 000$, R32: AT LEAST 12 000$ NO MATTER THE MILES, MPS: the only one that is correct haha, if the miles are crazy high. BMW 130i at least 10 000$ Hate that they are so expensive..
Really struggling with a. Car to buy, 5k budget I want something sporty and most likely bmw 1 series but not sure which is the safest and most affordable one? Also thinking about saving another 5k for the a class ?? Any thoughts thanks..
Bonus living in the UK has advantages. Here in Oz a Ford Focus ST Gen2 is £24,000. Won't get any on this list for under £5,000 unless it's nearing scrap.
Id love me a VW Mk4 R32, its my Dream car. However as the cheapest ive seen it at is £7,500 and the average around £11,000 i had to go for one of the next best options which is……. The Lupo Gti Whilst not the fastest car on probably any of your lists it does fly having a 1.6L naturally aspirated Engine with 126 BHP and weighing around 930Kg it zips round the Uk B roads and i love it. My dream now Half fulfilled haha
Thanks bro! I'm from south africa, busy looking for a new car. Stuck between the 2016 golf gti, Ford focus st and bmw M130i.... Any advice? All of them are 2016 and newer.
In LHD coutrys, most of this cars cost 2x more. Especially with the civic type r. The UK market is specific, with high insurence cost and car export insufficiency.
Appreciate it! I went to the Uni of Bath & started my channel there, but I’m now back to NW London. I do miss Bath - I come back to visit once or twice a year
@@CarsWithJB It's a great city. It was the last place we lived before coming here to Italy 19 years ago. My mum is still just outside so we get to visit. So envious of these UK car prices... cars are expensive here but then they don't rust.
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You’re probably the only person that points out the problems rather than just the good points, thanks man much appreciated!!
True and that's what makes JB so dope
Yes
yeh mate lemme just get insured on my 3.2 litre r32
@@zyonikk0000 nice! I’ve got one, fully stock they hold value
The most underrated Hatchback and one of the Prettiest FIAT PUNTO ABARTH SUPERSPORT 180 HP 1.4L TURBO (insane Performance and great sounding 4 Cyl)
Nice list. I would say add another £500-£800 to insuer any of those and possibly high cost of repairs as most of those hot hatchbacks after 10 years of use need a lot of parts to be replaced.Another 3-5k to add up depending on mileage.
They are cheap to buy only.
Got an fn2 as I needed room to carry my drum kit around, the boot is huge and the seats fold flat into the floor, so it's like a van. Although on first impressions it has a hard ride and feels a bit docile. Once you are on it and giving it some beans it is very rewarding to drive, incredible grip, accurate steering and vtech is so addictive, the induction sound is so good even in standard form. I love it.
Good luck getting these cars under 5k, decent one's anyway
Yeah decent Cupra 6-7K at least
Just picked up a remapped E90 330d for £3.5k. Probably quicker than most of these cars and I know it's not a hot hatch... But fast cheap cars are definitely available.
Diesel though lol. 0-60 is 6.5 seconds so only 1 car in the list is slower as well. Solid long distance motorway cruiser but not a fun exciting car by any stretch of the imagination. Not shitting on it, just pointing out if fills a different niche from the cars in this video
Not a hot hatch is it
I own a 06 Astra h VXR with 160,000 miles on the clock and still going strong with 275bhp (soon to be going up to 450bhp). If anyone is interested in a VXR but worried about reliability issues, there is plenty of support form companies like Courtenay Sport. After 5 years of ownership, it still puts a smile on my face.
That’s great to hear - glad you’ve had such a positive experience with yours!
It's all about the 1er & Meg RS 👌
Just bought myself a Seat Leon FR (one performance step down from the Cupra, with 208bhp) from 2011 with just 48k miles on it for £5K. Super happy with it, it’s a great car and I think I got a great deal on it
I love the 130i. Such a beast
Same man, such a nice car
Nobody:
JB: The big bottomed rs
😂😆
I hope to see the dacia sandero in this video 😍
Haha sub-2K maybe 🤷🏽♂️
I have one of them Focus ST Mk2 and they sick, thats a very big engine for a Hot hatch and it even has a turbo, they dope bro
Yessssss man you are one of my favorite TH-camrs
Cheers broski 🤙🏽
The Subaru Impreza tho 😍 hasn’t aged to me, such a big fan of the hatch
You either love it, or you hate it. Some people might call it the worst looking Impreza, but to me it’s one of the best looking.
You're class JB. Big up! Another sick vid. Can't wait to see sub 2k ;) hope you and your family are good
Cheers as always Ethan! Mate honestly, £2K will be a challenge
I had the st focus. Hours of fun to drive, but plagued with finishing issues. The engine was fine, but within a year all the door seals were hanging off, and the covering had come off the steering wheel and gearstick. Also the roof liner came off. Its still a common sight to see the last model st cruising round with the rubber seals sticking out of the bottom of the doors. I've spoken to a Ford guy recently and apparently they acknowledge the last iteration of the focus all had these issues and they've now fixed them. Great fun car, but be prepared for these irritating faults. Not an expensive fix but annoying anyway
Love this era of hot hatches!
Good luck getting almost any of these under 5k
Anyone else think the S3 MK1 looks so simple yet pretty
As a journalist working overseas, I was one of the few lucky ones to board the maglev between Tokyo and Nagoya. It's quiet and stable, and when I closed my eyes, I really could forget that I was moving at 500km per hour.
i had them all in your list. and the r32 is the fastest car in this list and definitely the best sound!
Would the Volvo C30 Polestar or R-design considered a "hot hatch"? Always liked the looks of it
Yes. Actually it was made on the same wheelbase than te Focus ST (which also had the same 5 cylinder engine from Volvo) and the Mazda MP3. Jeremy Clarkson said that the Volvo C30 was probably the best- looking hatchback ever made.
Yes definitely. I've owned both the PFL T5 and FL T5 Polestar in R Design trim. Beautiful cars and very underrated. It's sort of like a grown up and more comfortable Focus ST.
Well-made video, thanks. Agree about the Megane - I've noticed prices rising now for the RS. If I had room I'd buy one!
I can’t believe the Volkswagen Scirocco didn’t make this video. It should be top 3 easily.
Thats a golf, flattened
@@Focusonbehind Lmao, kinda true
Where I live EVERY Astra vxr will have a cannon fart exhaust at the back
As an owner of a mazda 3 MPS i can say that this car is insanely fast and its quite rare in my country . It is very reliable car and very fun to drive .
Brilliant video mate, just what I needed, having to sell my M140 for a deposit on a house and have been looking through your video for ideas, very useful to me
Sad to see it go but well worth it for a house!
Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching them. Any chance of doing a performance diesel for under 5K. I've got a E87 123d and absolutely love it . Cheers
I always liked my 123d coupe to be fair - good looking car & mine was around the 290/300bhp mark
@@mikey_bb mine was 5drbm sport hatchback. The twin scroll turbo was great it just pulled and pulled up to the red line
Second video I've watched from you today and yet again it's a 1 series :)
JB should get sponsored by autotrader
If only!
the guy washing the s3 with the brush 😭😭
Good video idea would be to do the north coast 500 with some mates!
Preach
It was the lack of grouse shooting that ended it for me
Great video, would have added 1 car myself, the Alfa Gulietta Cloverleaf, just dipped under the 5K mark for high mileage ones but 235 bhp from a 1.75l engine, 0-60 is 6.3 I think, own one myself, and can say it does not disappoint. Also because of the smaller engine and that they are not that common especially with boy racers, I am 20 and have had my renewal quote at just 1K, which is really cheap for insurance
Giulietta QV is an absolute gem
i was hoping t see the Audi S3 on ere coz av got a A3 Quattro 1.8T runnin around 260bhp. beast of a wip
Congrats on the 100k u G
Can you do this same video but with cars under insurance group 30?
I’ll probably do this video again with cars that are cheap to insure at least!
@@CarsWithJB yeah that will be great thankyou!
130i are awesome, 3 door especially. Will be very collectable in the future I think. Great to drive. Thanks for the video 👍🏼
Indeed. Name another 3 litre RWD NA hatchback, I can't think of one
Sadly I’m 18 and can’t get insured on one 🥲
That shape civic is my favourite
If they had done a 5 door type R is the metallic orange,I would have sold my soul for one.
Didn't realize Tiger Woods made car videos
congrats on the sponsor bro, good to see the channel getting some more recognition!
Amazing video, as always!
I am very curious what you will manage to find under 2k!
Maybe a mk1 suzuki swift sport or the twingo rs.
A quick search of Tvingo RS’s found me one example under 2k, rest are 4+k
@@onelyone6976 Twingo GT TCE maybe? :P
@@onelyone6976 What other hot hatches would be for 2k or even a bit more?
@@davey6259 Yes, that's a good one
@@risforracing not entirely sure about UK-pricing and I know a little better the french hot-hatches, so of them maybe a Citroën Saxo VTS/VTR or whatever they’re called, same with the C2 VTS and VTR (although the latter has only 75hp) probably also some high mileage beat up Clio RS 172’s. And if one would go quite far back there’s stuff like the Citroën BX GTi, although not sure if they are that cheap anymore. And as for german probably some mk3 or mk4 Golf GTi’s or some beat up Audi a3 1.8t
Hey man, used to have a RS Clio 200, and just got a BMW 125i E82 M Sport in February, which I'm sure you know is just a 130i detuned to 215bhp.
Cars so much fun, great first RWD car for me, very usable linear power and just a remap away from the 130i's performance!
Glad you agree the E82's look better, was the main factor I got it, best looking 1 series, and looks better than a non M E92 as well IMO, which was the other car I was deciding between
Definitely done well there - I really like the shape of the E82 - and agree re non-M E92 comparison - ideally I’d like an E93 M3 🤙🏽
Is it a turbo? If not then a simple remap won't get u much extra power. you'll need the 3 stage manifold and software update.
@@sajakhtar852 you should look up the 125i E82 maybe. The 125i and 130i are the same exact engine, but they only sold the 130i at 260+bhp in the hatches and they only sold the 125i with 214bhp in the coupes/verts. That's why there's such crazy gains for it, since they're the same car but for marketing BS needed to have separate amounts of power
@@ginj4ninj4180 so you do h
@@ginj4ninj4180 have the 3 stage manifold?
more:
1. Peugeot 106/206/306
2. Clio 2
3. Golf MK4
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Where the diesels at!? 🤷🏼♂️
Mini Cooper S R56. Best handling. Cornering as gokart.
The E87 BMW 1 series isn't the best looking car out there but it (and the F20 1 series) will be a future classic. You can't get a RWD hatchback these days.
The MK2 Octavia VRS would be a good shout for the under £2k cars. I've had mine since 2017 and it's amazing.
I want a scirocco, but what year and what moto should i search
I have a 120d from 2009
And it's pretty cool for a diesel car..
very well made vid explain,ing also the good and the bad and I totaly agree with your list. The 130i and megane would be the best option imo but the 130i is not that cheap to run and not cheap in taxes also, at least in my country.
Subscribed, great content and knowledge……keep it up 👍
Mk4 vw golf 2.8 vr6 4 motion, cheap and massively underrated, prices will shoot up in years to come, easy to boost and modify for big bhp and has the sleeper looks.
Ill just say.. on the leon cupra front.. it’s basically a gti ed 30, k04 turbo as opposed to k03 on the normal gti, the 2.0 tfsi FR version is the exact same as the normal golf gti, both manual and dsg, this only in manual
sick video bro! Exactly what I needed :)
Can you do a USA version? Thanks!
Ive just brought a 8th gen honda civic 1.8 ivtech and for a economy car it is a beast
Congrats on the purchase!
@@CarsWithJB thanks!
13:20 , what kind of Reg plate is on the black 130i? I saw one yesterday in my town in Ireland and hadn't seen a UK plate like it before!
its an australian lincence plate i think
does the 130i have always sporty bucket seats or not im looking for a hatch with sporty seats but the pictures dont tell it really well?
The common problem on the asta Vxrs are cracked manifold, gear box and clutch
I reckon you can still get a (shabby) G reg Integrale 8v for under 5k. If you don't carry any cares about doing any major repairs it'd be the best afternoon's drive of your life.
video idea: Top modified cars with cheap insurance ( mods like air intake, exhaust, etc..)
JB you’re like a human auto trader, great video
Golf MK2 with engine swap is also a good option. You are getting classic hot hotch with insane performance
Great content, all the important details thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, I’m looking at replacing my C63 W204 as have been offered a great price for it and have just moved out and want to do some upgrades on the place do you have any suggestions something that could compete speed/enjoyment
The budget would be between 10-15k with some flexibility
1st gen Audi S3 is my dream first car it's so cool
this is crazy... the prices in sweden for these: Ford focus ST:
at least 10 000 $ for the cheapest one,
Civic Type R: at least 7 000$,
Audi S3 gen 1: 6 500$,
Megane RS: never seen it for sale.. very rare. Impreza WRX: at least 11 000$
Cupra: Quite correct! Thinking och getting one 👌
Astra VXR: at least 8 000$,
R32: AT LEAST 12 000$ NO MATTER THE MILES,
MPS: the only one that is correct haha, if the miles are crazy high.
BMW 130i at least 10 000$
Hate that they are so expensive..
I love these videos! Me and my Coworker talk about your videos and what cars are best on your list 😂
Really struggling with a. Car to buy, 5k budget I want something sporty and most likely bmw 1 series but not sure which is the safest and most affordable one? Also thinking about saving another 5k for the a class ?? Any thoughts thanks..
What’s the s3 w the blue interior??”??
could have included a BMW 123d as well
Definitely a great shout - underrated diesel too
Havent seen the video yet, but the Smart forfour Brabus is a BEAST!!
No Mk5 GTi? But great to see a TH-camr making a video for us buyers at the bottom! Nice one!
Would you say the most reliable is the Honda Fn2 the engine???
Get that bimmer, but take the 114i and upgrade it easily to 200bhp.
Now that's a bargain hot hatch.
Sick videos man luv these 👍🤟🤟🤟🤟
Video idea; supercharged cars under 10k?
Cupra is running on non GTI engine but on Golf R ones. Also GTI has k03 turbo when Cupra has k04, same as Golf R. Talking you as Cupra owner ;)
ayy the megane getting some love
Did you consider the Peugeot 306 gti6? That probably belongs on this list.
Bonus living in the UK has advantages. Here in Oz a Ford Focus ST Gen2 is £24,000.
Won't get any on this list for under £5,000 unless it's nearing scrap.
insurance is a complete scam in the uk tbf
@@ruski8843 Not much different in Au.
Keep up the good work
it honestly devastates me when i compare these prices to those here in the Netherlands.... its about 3-5 times as much.....
Welcome to the club dub is the same
You speak about the audi s3 you should spoke about the audi a3 3.2 quattro that runs the vw golf r32 engine. You pick these up cheap
What would you say about the DS3 Dsport
7.3s 0-60, can be found with under 80k miles for around £2500-£3000 and with a £300 remap it can go from 150-155bhp to just under 200bhp
The biggest challenge is to try and source one of these that hasn’t been thrashed.
Id love me a VW Mk4 R32, its my Dream car. However as the cheapest ive seen it at is £7,500 and the average around £11,000 i had to go for one of the next best options which is…….
The Lupo Gti
Whilst not the fastest car on probably any of your lists it does fly having a 1.6L naturally aspirated Engine with 126 BHP and weighing around 930Kg it zips round the Uk B roads and i love it. My dream now Half fulfilled haha
Thanks bro! I'm from south africa, busy looking for a new car. Stuck between the 2016 golf gti, Ford focus st and bmw M130i.... Any advice? All of them are 2016 and newer.
Is it not w bit weird that the audio in your intro is from a dual clutch auto but the graphic shows your logo going through a manual H gate
Maybe not cheap but glad I got the M140i :).
Nothing for a mini r53 cooper s, 170 bhp to 240 bhp supercharged, but given its weight would easily beat your recommended options,
Can we get an up to date version of first cars under £1500.
More first car vids to come soon 🤙🏽
In LHD coutrys, most of this cars cost 2x more. Especially with the civic type r. The UK market is specific, with high insurence cost and car export insufficiency.
1K like target smashed in 18h , as someone in the market for a sub £2K car I am very much looking forward to that video :)
Love your your work it’s different to what others do keep them coming bro 👊🏽👍🏾👏🏾
Appreciate the kind words!
Can you do cars from 10k from the year 2016 and must have 5 seats
how much would a facelift st cost?
Hi JB, great videos. Are you in Bath? I saw a driving video in the city in one of your videos.
Appreciate it! I went to the Uni of Bath & started my channel there, but I’m now back to NW London. I do miss Bath - I come back to visit once or twice a year
@@CarsWithJB It's a great city. It was the last place we lived before coming here to Italy 19 years ago. My mum is still just outside so we get to visit. So envious of these UK car prices... cars are expensive here but then they don't rust.