@@leccybadger My car cost me £1600 and is faster than a load of cars that are over 20k, better handling and sounds nicer. Not to mention it has doubled in value in the year or so that I've owned it, rather than plummeted like most of the cars over this price point will... You don't have to spend lots of money to get decent value if you do some research.
@@morgan1985uk I didn't even, granted I got it at a steal when there was a brief dip in price about halfway through the 1st lockdown (so probably increased about 50% - 75% from its actual value at the time) but done nothing to it. Previous owner had some Michelin Pilot Sports on there already.
@@MD.Motors I love the E92 as a car. My Mrs has my previous 320d which we've had for 4 years which we have taken to france on a 640 each way trip. Ate the miles up with about 47 MPG doing 130kph
Hey JB, you did the diesel video for good cars with good mpg. Can you do one for fun/nice petrol cars that still return reasonable ish mpg? Hopefully under £5k. Good challenge for you 👍
i also have an e92 335i currently not driveable as my crankshaft position sensor is gone and can't afford it fight now as all my money went on my 13mpg average lmao
I owned one for 3 years and loved it. No problems mechanically, and it was certainly quick enough. Only issue I had was that certain light finered people wanted it too. It got stolen once and recovered, and they tried to have it away a further 3 times!
Out of all those cars if you add 3k to 4k you can find a Cayman s (boxter with a roof) with very low milage. Probably because it didn't catch on very well in our market when initially released. (Obviously outside of budget but worth having a look).
@@detailingshorts885 I believe the video lists the 0-60 time as 5.3 and 300BHP. BMW is known to undervalue the car’s power and I believe it’s certainly the case for that generation of 335i. I loved that car so much. It was the last gen to have hydraulic steering as well. I haven’t driven the newest model but the models after the E90s haven’t had nearly as good of a feel.
My 2010 MK2 focus st3 3 door running 310 paid 7k for the car and done the map myself, unbelievable car Great fun, however be prepared to put £40 in every few days
All cars I would love to own, but I hate cars that need maintenance I can't do myself. One of my cars is a 2006 NC Miata I bought in 2011. If you are talking cheap to run: this is it. Only things I exchanged were the front brakes. Further: no issue at all, nothing. Depreciation about €500 a year... till now.
E90-93 Fuel Injectors are ridiculously bad. However bmw have now resolved this issue with a new supplier. I remember having changed 18 fuel injectors in 6 years of owning the car. The cause of the issue was if you dont drive the car on a regular basis the injectors start leaking.
Always felt like I should have owned a Megane RS at some point. Never quite made it to the top of my list before I got into RWD and 6+ cylinders. Not sure I could go back now.
Great video! This might be a good place to ask. What do you guys think of the BMW 3 Series 318i for my first car? Insurance not too expensive and I like the looks. Never been really into cars until recently so if anyone has a suggestion :) Im looking to spend max 6/7k insurance inclueded.
@@CarsWithJB that's totally cool my friend I think u need to be the nxt top gear presenter I love cars an think a lot like urself about them I do a lot of research into purchasing an what budget I have etc .... I've had performance cars all my life cavalier 130 Sri pug 1.9 gti 205 escort turbo fiesta turbo on g an h plates Nissan pulsar 350 remap I recommend its a monster rare too maybe u should feature one an mr2 rev 3 turbo tuned up monster mazda3 turbo corsa vxr atm nice car nerburgring white black goes nice too 👊👊👊👊💨
Yes all of these are cheap cars but have you considered the insurance? Itll be sky high because of how sporty alot of these are and engine size and that. So really you should be going for something that's less sporty but still fun to drive, a car known by less people so it will be cheap and the insurance will be aswell
Don't give up on a car because of the insurance group, you never know what criteria they are judged by could work to your advantage and be affordable for you but not for another person your age! Always check.
Bro all this cars are like double the price here in Spain, I would buy one in the uk and take it here but cant see my self having to sit in the wrong side of the car
toyota gt 86 is my dream car and honestly you cannot find it in europe under 15k also you have to pay many taxes etc so basically you need around 20-25k to buy it lmao.
Great list but but having the mk7 fiesta ST on this list should be a crime, it’s the definition of fun to drive and I got my 2016 model with 30k on the clock for 9 grand
Prices in Finland This is why we can't have nice things Cheapest gt86 22 390€ Cheapest 595 19 990€ Cheapest JCW 12 300€ (cabrio) Cheapest SL500 15 500€ Cheapest Megane RS 17 900€ Cheapest WRX 5 500€ / STI 8 000€ Cheapest 350z 10 000€ Cheapest S3 10 900€ Cheapest Boxter 21 900€ Cheapest 335i 13 000€ (my 335i was bout 15 000€ and it is the reason why you should not by the cheap ones.. :D) Thease are all cars i would not buy. Except maybe that cheapest Renault, it looked really clean.
Should I keep the cash and save it (by getting the 330i) or spend it and get the 09? That 06 is in truly new shape (its a local guy not in a hurry to sell). Obvious worries are the turbo/fuel pump issues after the CPO warranty runs out. But I would lose out on the turbo fun. Is it worth it?
the 330i is a fine dependable car. it won't have HPFP or turbo issues down the road. they are very similar looking and most people aren't going to know the difference. you are buying a car that to most people, looks current. people shit when i explain my car has 140,000 miles and is 6 years old. the difference is obviously in the power, if you think you will use it, then by all means go the 335 route. that's something that depends on you and what your priorities are. take the 330 for a spin though, it's not a turbo but it is still an impressive car.
@@simonfearing4907 i hear that some of the best cars iv had had 160k plus miles i know every one their own prefrence i go of condition not millage. Hears and analogy would you rather have a 40 year old who has been in a 20 year relationship of a 30 year old who has been with 50 men
@@CarsWithJB that would be great as I'm buying my partner one at the end of the year but only have a 10k budget. Unfortunately cheap, fast, newish SUV's are few and far between
I’m crying I tried my best to get a cheap insurance on my 1lit polo and the lowest I can get is 1999 and I’m only 17 😂🥲 and I’ve done everything you have said to do
There are loads of other cars that could have been on this list- S2000, Focus ST, Brera (with the Busso...mmm), RX8, Mazda3 MPS, Mazda6 MPS, SLK350, Leon Cupra, Astra VXR, Golf R32, etc...and I've totally ignored all automatics. Not because they can't be fun, it was just because the list would have been ridiculously long! A V70R would be very tempting.
Cheap cars yesss...whne they start having repairs due to their age, the costs of the repairs will be more than the cost of the car lmaooo especially with those useless bmws
if this channel didn’t exist i would have no idea how many good cars there are out there for under 10-15k. appreciate you JB
'good' is entirely relative at this price point, a dog will always be a dog...
I like dogs
@@leccybadger My car cost me £1600 and is faster than a load of cars that are over 20k, better handling and sounds nicer. Not to mention it has doubled in value in the year or so that I've owned it, rather than plummeted like most of the cars over this price point will...
You don't have to spend lots of money to get decent value if you do some research.
@@TristanBehrens doubled in value? Did you put new tyres on it and fit a decent stereo?
@@morgan1985uk I didn't even, granted I got it at a steal when there was a brief dip in price about halfway through the 1st lockdown (so probably increased about 50% - 75% from its actual value at the time) but done nothing to it.
Previous owner had some Michelin Pilot Sports on there already.
I've owned 2 on this list and considered 3 others... great minds and that.
Haha which have you had?
@@CarsWithJB Owned a Megane 265 Cup & currently drive a 335i N54. Considered the 350z, GT86 & Mini before.
@@ebondave1840 how's the 335i?
I'm currently looking at getting an e93 325i but might be a while before I decide to go for it.
@@MD.Motors I love the E92 as a car. My Mrs has my previous 320d which we've had for 4 years which we have taken to france on a 640 each way trip. Ate the miles up with about 47 MPG doing 130kph
Wouldn't mind any of these to be honest, solid list, but if I had to pick my two favourites are the SL500 and the Impreza
Both very fair choices🥵
Hey JB, you did the diesel video for good cars with good mpg. Can you do one for fun/nice petrol cars that still return reasonable ish mpg? Hopefully under £5k. Good challenge for you 👍
Great work, buddy. Good luck with the channel.
Cheers boss!
Always great content, keep up the amazing work!
I have an E92 335i and I can confirm that it's so much fun. It's absolutely amazing but it's expensive to run and maintenance is a nightmare.
i also have an e92 335i currently not driveable as my crankshaft position sensor is gone and can't afford it fight now as all my money went on my 13mpg average lmao
@@staffyman11 Mines is in the garage right now getting new VANOS solenoids lmfao 😂😭😭
@@rsoss92js hahaha typical. Still, to me, this is the best car I've ever hard regardless of the issues my next car will be an f82 m4
You always amaze me with your research and choices of cars which most people wouldn't think about 👌
2:01 Abarth 595 Sounds like a Growling Dog. I heard & seen them around
Yeah they’re very decent!
I owned one for 3 years and loved it. No problems mechanically, and it was certainly quick enough. Only issue I had was that certain light finered people wanted it too. It got stolen once and recovered, and they tried to have it away a further 3 times!
@@mikenewell7384 where do you live? I'm thinking of getting a competizone but ya got me worried now
Can I just say how much I love how you pronounce Subaru, I repeated that section 10 times just to hear it *chef kiss*😩
Haha I worked at a Japanese bank for a year and they hated how British people pronounce Subaru, hence I changed my pronunciation!
Love these videos. Always spend the next few hours on Autotrader though 😂
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Out of all those cars if you add 3k to 4k you can find a Cayman s (boxter with a roof) with very low milage. Probably because it didn't catch on very well in our market when initially released. (Obviously outside of budget but worth having a look).
Just a reminder about that list of best vauxhalls 😉, great vid today!
Always a good day seeing this 🙌🏼🥰
Cheers boss!
Nice video man.. Be good to see what you pick for the under 5k ones.. Cheers again for your hard work.
3.0 z4 6 speed manual better be on the list, Aint no car under 5k more fun than one of them.
My Dad bought that SL a couple months ago and it’s beautiful that v8 in the morning! Just a little pricey to run
Gotta love when you notice the white jcw mini is the one you’re selling at work 🤣. Wasn’t expecting to see that 😆
Such a good vid this one again!
The title would suggest a Fiesta ST in there somewhere but good list all the same
Thoughts on owning cars with 80k+ mileage?
Great vid btw.
This is a great channel mate you deserve alot more followers.
E90 335 is a lot faster than on paper. I used to own one. It's a 4.9 0-60 car when I timed it.
No one taking about 0-60!!!
@@detailingshorts885 I believe the video lists the 0-60 time as 5.3 and 300BHP. BMW is known to undervalue the car’s power and I believe it’s certainly the case for that generation of 335i. I loved that car so much. It was the last gen to have hydraulic steering as well. I haven’t driven the newest model but the models after the E90s haven’t had nearly as good of a feel.
Had my mates 335i for a month a few years ago, amazing car and so so much fun. rocket ship
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Awesome video
Cheers!
Another great vid!
My 2010 MK2 focus st3 3 door running 310 paid 7k for the car and done the map myself, unbelievable car Great fun, however be prepared to put £40 in every few days
All cars I would love to own, but I hate cars that need maintenance I can't do myself.
One of my cars is a 2006 NC Miata I bought in 2011.
If you are talking cheap to run: this is it.
Only things I exchanged were the front brakes. Further: no issue at all, nothing. Depreciation about €500 a year... till now.
E90-93 Fuel Injectors are ridiculously bad. However bmw have now resolved this issue with a new supplier. I remember having changed 18 fuel injectors in 6 years of owning the car. The cause of the issue was if you dont drive the car on a regular basis the injectors start leaking.
Good list. Shame no room for the golf gti
Yeah I was thinking about putting one in - the standard for fun cars!
@@CarsWithJB you can get a 370z for 10k
already know this a banger
Hope it delivered 👀
where can i get a WRX STI from for under 10k?
What about the jaguar XKR 1997-2003 4.0l really nice car
Always felt like I should have owned a Megane RS at some point. Never quite made it to the top of my list before I got into RWD and 6+ cylinders. Not sure I could go back now.
The German cars you listed maybe cheap to buy but will probably cost 5x as much to maintain.
Yo Jb what's your opinion on the mk2 fiat punto sporting (the ugly one) might get one as a project car
Great video! This might be a good place to ask. What do you guys think of the BMW 3 Series 318i for my first car? Insurance not too expensive and I like the looks. Never been really into cars until recently so if anyone has a suggestion :)
Im looking to spend max 6/7k insurance inclueded.
Dooo it
I love all you videos keep up the good work very good 11/10 from me
Cheers boss, too kind!
@@CarsWithJB that's totally cool my friend I think u need to be the nxt top gear presenter I love cars an think a lot like urself about them I do a lot of research into purchasing an what budget I have etc .... I've had performance cars all my life cavalier 130 Sri pug 1.9 gti 205 escort turbo fiesta turbo on g an h plates Nissan pulsar 350 remap I recommend its a monster rare too maybe u should feature one an mr2 rev 3 turbo tuned up monster mazda3 turbo corsa vxr atm nice car nerburgring white black goes nice too 👊👊👊👊💨
Didnt realise you could get a 987 boxster for under 10k that's pretty cool
you should include VW r32 MK5 .. banger with this price bracket and awesome to drive and sound
r32 sells for a disgusting price nowaday... a 100k miles relatively clean one sells for over 20k... fuck this shit
Love the idea of a gt86 but gonna have to get an a3 s line saloon so I can run it to the ground I do too many miles
Yes all of these are cheap cars but have you considered the insurance? Itll be sky high because of how sporty alot of these are and engine size and that. So really you should be going for something that's less sporty but still fun to drive, a car known by less people so it will be cheap and the insurance will be aswell
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VW Polo MK5 GTI 😎 PLEASE
Mercedes sl500 in Denmark are minimum 40k pounds
so interesting .... always love your vids ... Bill. (Volvo sleeper XC70 2.4 SE Lux petrol with LPG conversion)
Great vid mate, what happened to the fiesta ST though? Not biased or anything
Not really special enough.
@@posniknelb6114 title says cheap and fun mate, not special 😂
The S3 and the 335 are the only cars on this list I'd even remotely consider spending 10k on
Can you do cheap, fast and economic cars under 10k
could you put a BMW engine in the mini JCW?
Really hard to find a 335 in the us for under 10k rn
Audi s3 is the best one 😍
Great job
Good chanel dude
Whats the insurance cost for a Suberu WRX STI
7:14 ( genuine question ) why do you pronounce subaru like that ?
😂
When doing these videos can u also say what insurance group they’re in so I know weather to look for them as a youngster. Love the videos though
Don't give up on a car because of the insurance group, you never know what criteria they are judged by could work to your advantage and be affordable for you but not for another person your age! Always check.
£10k mark is not a good benchmark. You get considerably more when you bump up to 15k
The problem with the 350z is, it’s just so heavy, the convertible weighs 1650kg
Toyota Celica t.sport 190 ?
Jb is super Kool
how about a sw20 mr2
I am 19 and I recently passed my driving test I am looking for a cheap car insurance without a black box any advice ?
Honda S2000 definitely belongs on this list.
hard to get under £10k these days
im good ill hold on to my clk55 amg with a hand built bulletproof 5.4 v8 with 350 hp and full real leather interior, that i paid 5k for.
Bro all this cars are like double the price here in Spain, I would buy one in the uk and take it here but cant see my self having to sit in the wrong side of the car
Does anyone know where I can get car modifications from in the UK 🇬🇧
toyota gt 86 is my dream car and honestly you cannot find it in europe under 15k also you have to pay many taxes etc so basically you need around 20-25k to buy it lmao.
You accidentally called the bugeye a blobeye and the blobeye a hawkeye, imo the blobeye looks worst but bugeye is a close sencond to the hawkeye
You should do a video for the best cars for people who just got their drivers license something like that 😂😅
Great list but but having the mk7 fiesta ST on this list should be a crime, it’s the definition of fun to drive and I got my 2016 model with 30k on the clock for 9 grand
Prices in Finland
This is why we can't have nice things
Cheapest gt86 22 390€
Cheapest 595 19 990€
Cheapest JCW 12 300€ (cabrio)
Cheapest SL500 15 500€
Cheapest Megane RS 17 900€
Cheapest WRX 5 500€ / STI 8 000€
Cheapest 350z 10 000€
Cheapest S3 10 900€
Cheapest Boxter 21 900€
Cheapest 335i 13 000€ (my 335i was bout 15 000€ and it is the reason why you should not by the cheap ones.. :D)
Thease are all cars i would not buy. Except maybe that cheapest Renault, it looked really clean.
That gt86 is €20.000 in the Netherlands
i feel like the mk2 TTS can be placed on any list
Bmw have one issue. If remap them the engine problems starts appear
JB is secretly sponsored by Renault
In Portugal the cars are so expensive it is ridiculous
In the Netherlands these cost atleast 20k LOL
Is it worth going for a 335i over a 330i?
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@@franklinhathett837 ok but is it worth going for the 335i over the 330i
@@mattparkin7224 How would you compare the N54 Vs N55 as I believe you have had both?
Should I keep the cash and save it (by getting the 330i) or spend it and get the 09? That 06 is in truly new shape (its a local guy not in a hurry to sell).
Obvious worries are the turbo/fuel pump issues after the CPO warranty runs out. But I would lose out on the turbo fun. Is it worth it?
the 330i is a fine dependable car. it won't have HPFP or turbo issues down the road.
they are very similar looking and most people aren't going to know the difference. you are buying a car that to most people, looks current. people shit when i explain my car has 140,000 miles and is 6 years old.
the difference is obviously in the power, if you think you will use it, then by all means go the 335 route. that's something that depends on you and what your priorities are. take the 330 for a spin though, it's not a turbo but it is still an impressive car.
In Europe, this is mission impossible
Can you do cheap and fun for around 5k
Before i watch, if the 350z isnt on this list then i wont be happy JB
Love how you talk about cars for 10k with 100k on the clock! Does that not bother you?
100k is nothing
@@leonpalmer2429 nah it’s not a criticism it’s just I don’t like getting cars over 100k it sounds a lot so never owned 1 with that much on
@@simonfearing4907 i hear that some of the best cars iv had had 160k plus miles i know every one their own prefrence i go of condition not millage. Hears and analogy would you rather have a 40 year old who has been in a 20 year relationship of a 30 year old who has been with 50 men
@@leonpalmer2429 lol nicely put personally I would prefer a 20 year old who has never had a relationship of any sort
@@simonfearing4907 buy a brand new car then lol
Could you do an SUV for 10k one?
I can have a think - I know I need to do some more SUV vids!
@@CarsWithJB that would be great as I'm buying my partner one at the end of the year but only have a 10k budget. Unfortunately cheap, fast, newish SUV's are few and far between
Could you do a first car vid like under 1k lol because some people like students like me don't have a lot of money to spend on a car aha
not much decent around for that money mate lol
Polo or corsa
I’m crying I tried my best to get a cheap insurance on my 1lit polo and the lowest I can get is 1999 and I’m only 17 😂🥲 and I’ve done everything you have said to do
if you use a countryside address it should get your premium down a bit
Thats a lot
My first car was Honda civic, paid 1200 insurance
You totally forgot the BMW z4 e85
There are loads of other cars that could have been on this list- S2000, Focus ST, Brera (with the Busso...mmm), RX8, Mazda3 MPS, Mazda6 MPS, SLK350, Leon Cupra, Astra VXR, Golf R32, etc...and I've totally ignored all automatics. Not because they can't be fun, it was just because the list would have been ridiculously long! A V70R would be very tempting.
Never been a fan of Subaru looks, Evo just beat it in looks all the way
Nissan 350zwould cost me £1.600 on insurance:(
If you dont remind me to press the like button I almost forget 🤣🤣🤣
Haha hence I do it!
No typer
Image is click bait, naughty.
335i, just with a few mods 👀
Audi s3 and 350z under 10k 🤣🤣
This guy recommends cars with special size tyres. These cost a fortune. Check first……
£10,000 is not cheap
Bro I make two times less than that amount in a year, what you mean cheap lmao
Depends what country you’re from. In England that would be well below minimum wage
Those old mercs are notoriously shite
first
Poor poor list.
Cheap cars yesss...whne they start having repairs due to their age, the costs of the repairs will be more than the cost of the car lmaooo especially with those useless bmws
Wow, the guy is entirely clueless.
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