I was almost mad that I didn’t see the 370z.... until I stuck through the vid. Just bought mine. 7 months ago and out of all the cars I’ve driven it’s been my favorite especially style wise for its price
severly underated platform aftermarket for them has exploded in recent years with NA 3.8s making up 350whp with bolt ons, boosting them has gone down in price since a new turbo kit came out at 3499$ good for up too 450whp stock internals and plenty of upgraded turbo 2.0ts making up too 500whp on stock internals on e85
I loved my BRZ, but for anyone looking to buy a used one avoid the 2013 models of the BRZ/FR-S. They have a pretty bad recall out on them. They left the factory with the wrong valve springs.
True, all models after 2014 had that problem solved but being a boxer you will always have to keep an eye on the valves. I've seen some customers in the FT86Club complaining about the recall on the 2013 FRS models causing more problems than solving. I guess Toyota doesn't have the experience and knowledge of a boxer engine like Subaru mechanics do. Besides that, the car is great and in my opinion it will be a future classic. Take good care of it 😉👍
What I dont get is why did it take 5 years for them to send out the such a major recall? Only Subaru engine I will ever buy and it was the only thing I didn't like about the car.
@@danteeightsix9069 idk but I honestly just think it was hit or miss on the way they rolled off the assembly line. Some FA20s were built poorly, some not. I know alot of people who beat the piss out of em, myself included and are fine. I drive very spiritedly so I know the car can take it. Maintenance is a huge factor as well.
Hell yeah! Got my 2019 for $22,000; fun right of the box, threw some coilovers on it and it feels like I’m driving in a “Sport +” mode all the time as far as handling goes. A little more power from factory would be nice but, they’re stupid fun!
Callum Hardie people are just upset that they don’t come out with like 400hp. They’re still fun cars though and you can pretty much build it to be anything you want.
@@TehClassifiedEagle yeah they forget it's an upgraded version of the WRX motor so it can actually handle decent boost. And you don't even need injectors since it's direct and port injected
Although mine gives me a headache all the time, the genesis coupe (especially the bk2 3.8) is an amazing bang-for-your-buck car! Especially with guys like Dustin Davis making amazing parts for the 2nd gen 3.8 engine and overall suspension and driveline mods, and Remnant Performance recently releasing a turbo kit for the 3.8’s. It’s great!
I’d say the 2015-2017 mustangs. $16k for a one owner EB to $24k for a 5.0. The less options the better. Means you have more of a blank canvas to work with. Plus they easily fit 20x12 rims and 305s on all four corners. Lots of air suspension options too.
These are all great car options! Great job, Gels! I owned a regular mk4 Golf 2.0L and that was the best fun I ever had even with it's low HP. The BMW E30's are also quite popular for "Bang for your buck" older performance cars here in Australia. I'd like to see some of the cars with the broadest options in aftermarket parts on a future episode of The Build Sheet!
The best bang for your buck is any car that puts a smile on your face when driving it! For me, my Lexus IS 350 fsport has power for the roads and being rwd fun to take corners.
The Japanese cars like BRZ/86, 370z, old Hondas are something special to look at 👌🤤!!! They have a personality of its own and the interior driver focused that lacks most of the cars today. German and English cars nowadays look like a space ship inside and a cereal box outside... Despite that, the Jaguar F Type is in my opinion one of the best car designs ever made 😉
Have had a BK1 2.0T Genesis Coupe for the past 5 years and just bought a brand new 2020 WRX STI. So glad I didnt sell the Genesis tho bc I know it'll be a highly sought after car someday.
My friend bought a 350z with no problems and with 110k miles and had a carbon hood for 5k and it was a manual 🤤🤤 talk about a steal just the hood itself was worth 1,000$
According to many people and I agree- the Corvette is the bang for the buck. Point. Blank. Period. Also, why didn’t you guys include any American muscle cars on here? I got a 14 5.0, 20k miles, 6 speed manual, for $23,000... cheapest 400+hp, rear wheel drive, huge aftermarket platform you could get (from the factory)
i think if you have a small budget and looking for a post 2000s coupe you cant go wrong with a hyundai tiburon. Aftermarket support is actually pretty good especially if youre in the owners facebook groups. not the fastest cars in the world (neither are 86s) but they are a blast to drive and look damn sexy especially the sunset orange colour. its so sad this car is constantly overlooked. i cant wait to buy one soon
Just a heads up for anyone who wants a GTI but it’s still out of the budget, the current generation base golf with a 1.8t is just as customizable. You can get one in good condition for $12-$15k and with a stage 1 tune you’re already making the same power as a GTI.
Absolutely best bang for buck cars would be rx8, Crx, rsx type s, Integra gsr civic hatchbacks, bmw 3 series, miata The next tier would be these cars and s2000, z06, e36 m3, etc Driven most all, I like a rx8 with bad engine $1500, reman engine, $3k, bushing and misc stuff, $2k Whole project is 6500 and you get a best in class chassis, and an easy fit for a 6’2” person. Some small work is needed and mechanically inclined person. I did mine for probably 6k and I have a reman engine, series 2 trans, s2 differential, ohlins dfv poly bushings, new clutch oem, advan wheels, all from buying parts off blown rx8’s and they were cheap. Ohlins for $600 haha
Its around the same price as the mustang and camaro sure the mustang and camaro maybe cheaper and has more power but the 86/brz has better handling and overall reliability. About it being underpower and this might surprise you, the car is based on a corolla that wasnt exactly over powered or had massive amount of horsepower when it was stock.
A surprising entry would be a 2017-current Hyundai elantra sport. Its not the craziest you can get but 201 horses at the crank with a 6 speed or 7 speed dct is nice, the dct is abit weird. I own one and I'd go manual if I could. But anyway, it has a good amount of aftermarket support. Many people I know who have one are currently at 260-280 horses to the wheels. However the lack of a lsd from factory does suck but there are aftermarket ones available
The early lexus is/gs/sc/ls series is great. Reliable cars with good engines and driveability stock, and a choice between sports coupe to luxury cruiser. Decent aftermarket and of course can't go wrong with building it for looks or building the 2jz or 1uz for power
@@neuspeed79 wrong. Look at all those Lexus's I mentioned and if you think Toyota's are unreliable I think you've been living under a rock. Basic maintenance is not expensive especially on an older car lol
@@Gleamyred those cars don't have any maintenance issues because Toyota never made complicated and expensive to fix vehicles unlike older Audi's, Mercedes, BMWs, etc and the 1uz is at least a bulletproof engine that is good enough for cars like the ls400 and gs400
so a fiesta and a BRZ FRS that both have under 250 HP Stock go for 15-20K & make the list but a gen coupe 3.8 or even a 2.0 that has slightly under 300 & under 250 HP for relatively the same price does not make the list im confused.
Aftermarket support maybe the culprit. Especially when you consider there are only a few guys that really know how to tune them. - a former genny coupe owner.
@@luisortiz4792 If Cobb makes an accessport for it. The parts and enthusiast will follow. 😉. Maybe that's why I have a Big turbo Focus ST now 👀 Oh well, I feel ya for sure though. Overlooked platform for real.
In my opinion the current best car for straight up preference. On the “cheap” is the c5 and c5 zo6. The c5 coupe is 3,250ish lbs with 350hp 360 torque with its good old ls1. 0-60 is in about 4.5 sec and top speed is about 180mph. I bought mine for $12,700 with 56,000 miles at 19. Now at 61,000 with no issues. The Zo6 is 400hp and 400 torque weighing in about 3,100 lbs with its ls6. They go around $18,000. Also if you want to track them it helps they both have 51/49 Weight distribution. If you want the best straight up performance car in my opinion this is your best choice by miles. BTW in comparison my dad’s 2019 mustang GT 6 speed goes 0-60 in about 4.3sec with 460hp and top speed around 175mph. It also weighs about 3700 lbs. His car was about 40k. The only 2 things I see he is getting for that money is a warranty and more Technology. It’s not worth it to me because I work on my car myself and can add some of the Technology myself.
Another car that flies under the radar is the MK7 Golf 1.8T tsi. You can find them cheaper than GTIs and they can be modded just like GTIs since their engines are almost identical. The downsides to this car would be a 5 speed manual transmission vs a 6 speed and i dont believe they come with LSDs like some GTIs do.
Best bang for your buck car is the turbocharged cobalt ss they can handle anything you throw at them plus they are HIGHLY underrated people just think it’s just a base cobalt with a body kit on it
I think the Ecoboost its actually a bang for your buck 310hp and 350 of torque endless exterior mods (just keep the exhaust stock please) and for around 25k or 30k its not that much
You guys should have thrown in the ‘13-16 Cadillac ATS/ATS4 with a turbocharged 2.0L I4 @ 272hp & 260-295ft-lbs tq (depending on year), available 6sp manual or 8sp tiptronic, paddle shifters, available magnetic suspension, Brembo brakes standard, dual exit exhaust, a 5.4 0-60mph, 14.1 sec quarter mile and benchmarked on the BMW E46 3-series. This car is a serious contender, has a good aftermarket performance mod selection and can be had for $15-20k w/ under 50k miles.
Good cars yes, and I like the frs and gti a lot. But parts for frs are a bit expensive, especially when it comes to body kits and tunes and turbos or superchargers and even wheels. A turbo alone is 6k a widebody goes for 3-4K and everything else just adds up. I legit bought an 05 is300 for 3k and all suspension components and interior will be a total of 10k and that’s including buying the car
I feel like you guys left out one of the most iconic band for buck car. The mustang GT. I can buy a 2012 GT for around 13k for less than 100k miles. That car is cheaper than half this list, has no bro tax, and puts out 400+ hp. I got a 2006 gt for 6k and fix her up, never had so much fun drag racing and drifting, and it sounds nice, looks great, and has no issues taking power. Also, for the gti and amg, good luck with repairs. If you're not lucky you'll be constantly fixing the gti and some are illegal to have in the us, and the amg needs no explanation. It's a cheap, fast lux car.
Genesis coupe shouldve been on the list over the frs/brz or Mercedes... sporty, luxury and 2 different engines a 3.8 v6 making 348hp or the 2.0 that can push just under 400hp on a stock turbo with few bolt ons & a tune + tons of aftermarket support... come on guys
These are all nice cars, but literally everybody puts them in these kind of lists. It would be nice to see some other less known cars get more attention
Yo Gels, what about an older generation porsche cayman with that special boxer 6 engine (it s a shame the 718 comes in a 4 cylinder) and amazing precise porsche handling. I think that s quite a good bang for your buck, especially the 987 (second genration. I mean what other car can give you the same driving thrills of a mid engined car for right around 20k. It is also very unique as not many people own these and they re certainly not something that you see everyday. Cool video guys! Keep up the good work, waiting for part 2 of this one. CheeRS!
Yes the miata and the M3 should have been there and ofcourse with any used vechicle its always a gamble, But that is just the risk you take when you want to save tens of thousands of dollars. Now that i have said that,on this list only the mercedes is not as much known and popular amongst performance enthusiast and its more looked at as an old uncles car,so the chance of you finding a good deal on well taken care of AMG are a lot higher than finding a well taken care of 370z for instance 😉
Crown Vic P71. I know someone gonna say it ain't no performance car and youd be right. But it's fun as hell if you under 25 and want a cheap insurance with a fun car lol
If you look at the prices for an R35 GT-R, you would get shocked. The community and the amount of aftermarket components are stunning, just like the car itself.
I know it’s not quite your style but the Dodge Hellcat and the Lamborghini Hurrican would be two more great cars for the money. There’s a reason why every automotive TH-camr has had one or the other. The hellcat has a wild amount of power for the price and the Hurrican takes on power with no problems or reliability concerns like nobody’s business.
Yeah I think they dropped the ball on that opting for one of the I guess boardroom sourced decisions trying to mimic the trend of the modern meaningless abbreviation naming scheme
@@KaitouKaiju I know what it means (FR, MR, RF, etc) but still the visual connection to the alphanumeric competition and easy to remember abbreviations, that may have once had meaning wiether retroactively or not, simply become a stand-alone trademark term remains. I was thinking of Acura and Lincoln. But now that I think about it the MR-2 is probably what inspired it.
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Fitment Industries I really thought the Hot Hyundai Accent Hatch would make the list. Oh well lol
Im sorry amg is not the way to go, maintaining those cars are really expensive as all those tech in the car is just plain unreliable
Could y’all do a video for SO YOU WANT : Mazdaspeed6. Y’all keep up the great work of entertaining the audience of TH-cam.
PART 2 PLZ
I feel like this guy smells like barbecue sauce
Lil Conchas I think you mean vape juice and Red Bull
Aquarius man doesnt vape
Barbecue sauce is probably the most accurate guess to this young mans smell.
Cheese...its Wisconsin we#$% er I mean he smells like cheese.
I was almost mad that I didn’t see the 370z.... until I stuck through the vid. Just bought mine. 7 months ago and out of all the cars I’ve driven it’s been my favorite especially style wise for its price
jacorey yes sir!!
@@boocoky love your z dude, was dope to see it in the vid!
I just got mine not too long ago, and I’m absolutely in love with my car. It’s amazing.
bro but how much did your insurance get raised?
One of my friends used to have three 370z, he said Z isn’t a fast car on the track, in stock form it is not even gonna be faster than a 2.0 camaro
G35, Genesis Coupe, Civic Si, mustang, Audi A4, a subi, Evo, is300, bmw 135i or E30. I dont know but these gotta be on the next one. Who's with me!
I was surprised the a4 didn’t make it on the list tbh, cheaper used and nicer than most of these cars, though maintenance can be painful.
335i too
Good thing on not mentioning the Genesis Coupe. If demand goes up, so does price.
severly underated platform aftermarket for them has exploded in recent years with NA 3.8s making up 350whp with bolt ons, boosting them has gone down in price since a new turbo kit came out at 3499$ good for up too 450whp stock internals and plenty of upgraded turbo 2.0ts making up too 500whp on stock internals on e85
Lowkey want them to go up in price since ive got my Genesis
Maybe that's why they dont do the g35 coupe
@@Skidmark0303 😂😂. I wish I got one instead of a Nissan. Like I wanted this car or a Mazda.
If they were good we would have seen more of them. They don't make power as readily and they are apparently a bit feisty in terms of handling.
This man said early 2000s AMG like we are Mercedes technicians...
I'm actually working on becoming a Mercedes technician largely because I think AMGs are rad
@@jnieto490 is this why every time i look something up you dont work?
thought we were...
@@jnieto490 yohh who gives a fuck bru
I loved my BRZ, but for anyone looking to buy a used one avoid the 2013 models of the BRZ/FR-S. They have a pretty bad recall out on them. They left the factory with the wrong valve springs.
Appreciate the info g
True, all models after 2014 had that problem solved but being a boxer you will always have to keep an eye on the valves. I've seen some customers in the FT86Club complaining about the recall on the 2013 FRS models causing more problems than solving. I guess Toyota doesn't have the experience and knowledge of a boxer engine like Subaru mechanics do. Besides that, the car is great and in my opinion it will be a future classic. Take good care of it 😉👍
I own a 2013 with 85k miles have had zero issues. It's hit or miss.
What I dont get is why did it take 5 years for them to send out the such a major recall? Only Subaru engine I will ever buy and it was the only thing I didn't like about the car.
@@danteeightsix9069 idk but I honestly just think it was hit or miss on the way they rolled off the assembly line. Some FA20s were built poorly, some not. I know alot of people who beat the piss out of em, myself included and are fine. I drive very spiritedly so I know the car can take it. Maintenance is a huge factor as well.
newer civic si’s are insanely fun especially for how cheap they are
Hell yeah! Got my 2019 for $22,000; fun right of the box, threw some coilovers on it and it feels like I’m driving in a “Sport +” mode all the time as far as handling goes. A little more power from factory would be nice but, they’re stupid fun!
Yeah i got a budget of like 3000 at most
WestSide Nicky B-Swap a Civic 🤷🏻♂️ lol. Another 2-3k could get you into a decent GD WRX
enjoiLife198 $500 on a ktuner or hondata tune adds a nice little bump to the hp
@@pyrojunkyz510 8th gen civic si is 5k
A smiles-per-gallon list can't be taken seriously when there's no Miata on it.
True that,
mifiamigahna Miata Gang
Why I downvoted this video: (VW Golf GTI is average. Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is a better value)
2019 Ford Mustang GT(manual) 3705 460 36450 8.05434782608696 293580.97826087
2019 Nissan 370z coupe(manual) 3333 332 29990 10.039156626506 301074.307228916
2019 Ford Mustang(manual) 3532 310 26580 11.3935483870968 302840.516129032
2019 Chevy Camaro 1SS(manual) 3658 455 37995 8.03956043956044 305463.098901099
2019 Ford Fiesta ST(manual) 2720 197 22315 13.8071065989848 308105.583756345
2019 Hyundai Veloster N(performance package) 3036 275 29000 11.04 320160
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth(manual) 2512 160 20495 15.7 321771.5
2018 Ford Focus ST 3223 252 25170 12.7896825396825 321916.30952381
2019 Chevy Camaro 1LT(manual) 3354 275 26495 12.1963636363636 323142.654545455
2019 Hyundai Veloster N 3036 250 26900 12.144 326673.6
2019 Chevy Camaro 3LT(manual) 3448 335 31995 10.2925373134328 329309.731343284
2019 Subaru WRX(manual) 3272 268 27195 12.2089552238806 332022.537313433
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata (manual) 2337 181 25730 12.9116022099448 332215.524861878
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R Spec 2921 201 22900 14.5323383084577 332790.547263682
2019 Hyundai Veloster 2.0(manual) 2701 147 18500 18.3741496598639 339921.768707483
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack(manual) 4234 485 38995 8.72989690721649 340422.329896907
2019 Honda Civic Si Coupe 2889 205 24300 14.0926829268293 342452.195121951
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N(manual) 3102 201 22300 15.4328358208955 344152.23880597
2019 Mazda Mazda3 3082 186 21000 16.5698924731183 347967.741935484
2019 Dodge Challenger SXT(automatic) 3858 305 27845 12.6491803278689 352216.426229508
2019 Toyota 86 2776 205 26505 13.5414634146341 358916.487804878
2019 Honda Civic LX Coupe 2763 158 20650 17.4873417721519 361113.607594937
2019 Honda Civic Type R 3117 306 35700 10.1862745098039 363650
2019 Mazda Mazda3 AWD 3255 186 21000 17.5 367500
2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 3076 188 22570 16.3617021276596 369283.617021277
2019 VW Golf GTI(manual) 3062 228 27595 13.4298245614035 370596.00877193
2019 VW Golf GTI(automatic) 3128 228 27595 13.719298245614 378584.035087719
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat(manual) 4429 707 60695 6.26449787835927 380223.698727016
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T(automatic) 4158 375 34364 11.088 381028.032
2019 Mini Cooper S(manual) 2785 189 25900 14.7354497354497 381648.148148148
2019 Chevy Impala 3.6L V6 3682 305 31615 12.072131147541 381660.426229508
2019 Toyota Camry L 3241 201 23945 16.1243781094527 386098.233830846
2019 Subaru WRX STI(manual) 3272 310 36595 10.5548387096774 386254.322580645
2019 Buick Regal Sportback 3748 250 25995 14.992 389717.04
2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport (manual) 3970 285 28045 13.9298245614035 390661.929824561
2019 Subaru BRZ coupe(manual) 2798 205 28645 13.6487804878049 390969.317073171
2019 John Cooper Works Hardtop(manual) 2845 228 31900 12.4780701754386 398050.438596491
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye(manual) 4470 797 71695 5.60853199498118 402103.701380176
2019 Toyota Camry XLE V6 3549 301 34150 11.7906976744186 402652.325581395
2019 Nissan Maxima 3552 300 34050 11.84 403152
2018 Ford Focus RS 3434 350 41120 9.81142857142857 403445.942857143
2019 Toyota Camry XSE V6 3572 301 34700 11.8671096345515 411788.704318937
2019 Kia Stinger GT(manual) 3829 365 39300 10.4904109589041 412273.150684932
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350(manual) 3662 526 60235 6.96197718631179 419354.695817491
2019 Kia Stinger GT 4023 365 39300 11.0219178082192 433161.369863014
2019 Nissan 370z coupe Nismo(manual) 3457 350 45690 9.87714285714286 451286.657142857
2019 Kia Optima SX 3558 245 31990 14.5224489795918 464573.142857143
2019 Kia Stinger 2.0L 3611 255 32990 14.1607843137255 467164.274509804
2019 BMW M240i Coupe(manual) 3499 335 45800 10.444776119403 478370.746268657
2019 BMW M240i Coupe(automatic) 3519 335 45800 10.5044776119403 481105.074626866
2019 Ford Fusion V6 Sport 4085 325 40015 12.5692307692308 502957.769230769
2019 Chevy Corvette Stingray Coupe 3298 455 70400 7.24835164835165 510283.956043956
2019 Santa Fe XL AWD 4169 290 41400 14.3758620689655 595160.689655172
Or a vette
mifiamigahna miata? Hair dressers car, made for them or small man childs who are 5’1
"Best bang for your buck performance cars"
*Puts a BRZ on the thumbnail*....
I was under the impression that they were pretty fun cars. Was actually thinking about getting one. Whats wrong with them?
Callum Hardie people are just upset that they don’t come out with like 400hp. They’re still fun cars though and you can pretty much build it to be anything you want.
@@TehClassifiedEagle Yup. I've got an e85 48mm turbo build on 10psi making almost 400 whp and it's the most ridiculously fun car I've ever driven.
Jimmyz Hoopz holy shit, that’s awesome. People just underestimate the brz/frs too much.
@@TehClassifiedEagle yeah they forget it's an upgraded version of the WRX motor so it can actually handle decent boost. And you don't even need injectors since it's direct and port injected
Although mine gives me a headache all the time, the genesis coupe (especially the bk2 3.8) is an amazing bang-for-your-buck car! Especially with guys like Dustin Davis making amazing parts for the 2nd gen 3.8 engine and overall suspension and driveline mods, and Remnant Performance recently releasing a turbo kit for the 3.8’s. It’s great!
Wanna know what’s the best “bang for your buck performance car?” how about the car you refuse to do.. ”so you want a g37” 😉
Facts bro
350z*
He is talking about something you can still buy new.
Tell me one way a g37 is better than a 350z. I literally can’t think of one
@@andrewalsobrook6729 looks better that's about it
havent even watched the video yet
banking on a Miata being on the list
*_Salvage Miata_*
Squirrel M3 Says performance bro.
So was I
PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS as long as whatever salvaged it didn’t bend everything to shit. It can be a pain in the ass (from personal experience) 😂
I’d say the 2015-2017 mustangs. $16k for a one owner EB to $24k for a 5.0. The less options the better. Means you have more of a blank canvas to work with. Plus they easily fit 20x12 rims and 305s on all four corners. Lots of air suspension options too.
I'm thinking of a manual V6 Accord
These are all great car options! Great job, Gels! I owned a regular mk4 Golf 2.0L and that was the best fun I ever had even with it's low HP. The BMW E30's are also quite popular for "Bang for your buck" older performance cars here in Australia.
I'd like to see some of the cars with the broadest options in aftermarket parts on a future episode of The Build Sheet!
The best bang for your buck is any car that puts a smile on your face when driving it! For me, my Lexus IS 350 fsport has power for the roads and being rwd fun to take corners.
Nobody gonna talk about a 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO? 400 horses under the hood, 185mph top speed and the six speed manual for only $10,000 - $18,000 USD?
Just get a Camaro SS...2010-12 going for 9-13k now lol
Jeeper D GTO is cooler
WhaddupImJohn no it’s ugly
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Genesis Coupe: "Am i a joke to you?"
The answer is always something honda toyota nissan ford or chevy from the 00s and below. That also includes acura, lexus, infiniti, mazda, and GM cars
The Japanese cars like BRZ/86, 370z, old Hondas are something special to look at 👌🤤!!! They have a personality of its own and the interior driver focused that lacks most of the cars today.
German and English cars nowadays look like a space ship inside and a cereal box outside...
Despite that, the Jaguar F Type is in my opinion one of the best car designs ever made 😉
Traded in my fiesta for a F-150 , now I’m looking to trade my F-150 for another fiesta
JavDog oof
This list is spot on. Keep killin it, FI!
Have had a BK1 2.0T Genesis Coupe for the past 5 years and just bought a brand new 2020 WRX STI. So glad I didnt sell the Genesis tho bc I know it'll be a highly sought after car someday.
BMW N54 335i? probably faster than all these cars in the list and can find it under 10k
Aren’t they pricey to maintain?
25k Euro , lol
SoHo Don eh, it’s not cheap but it won’t break the bank either
@@SoHoDon_718 it's really not bad to maintain at all. Its if you dont do maintenance then you're gonna have problems
FavelaMovies loool in England you can buy them for 4-5k
My friend bought a 350z with no problems and with 110k miles and had a carbon hood for 5k and it was a manual 🤤🤤 talk about a steal just the hood itself was worth 1,000$
According to many people and I agree- the Corvette is the bang for the buck. Point. Blank. Period.
Also, why didn’t you guys include any American muscle cars on here? I got a 14 5.0, 20k miles, 6 speed manual, for $23,000... cheapest 400+hp, rear wheel drive, huge aftermarket platform you could get (from the factory)
2005 Pontiac GTO. Same thing but nine years earlier, a fifty thousand more miles and much cheaper.
@@FoxyVix 2004 GTO here! I guess v8s are not for everyone, especially gas prices lmao
@@FoxyVix, 06 IBM 6-speed goat here
These list are tuner bias. Smh
LeikkLeikk yeah I know, it sucks.
i think if you have a small budget and looking for a post 2000s coupe you cant go wrong with a hyundai tiburon. Aftermarket support is actually pretty good especially if youre in the owners facebook groups. not the fastest cars in the world (neither are 86s) but they are a blast to drive and look damn sexy especially the sunset orange colour. its so sad this car is constantly overlooked. i cant wait to buy one soon
Just a heads up for anyone who wants a GTI but it’s still out of the budget, the current generation base golf with a 1.8t is just as customizable. You can get one in good condition for $12-$15k and with a stage 1 tune you’re already making the same power as a GTI.
BMW E46 330ci , they go for around 10/12k (europe) , nice fun car for cheap, or the e92 n54 335i (25k) , E30 325i (16k) , E36 M3 (13k), E46 M3 (20k)
25k for a 335? You guys are getting ripped off lmao
8th gen civic si is a nice car for 5k. Fwd and a 6 speed. A v4 that redlines at 8000 is insane. Plus i-vtec.
Absolutely best bang for buck cars would be rx8, Crx, rsx type s, Integra gsr civic hatchbacks, bmw 3 series, miata
The next tier would be these cars and s2000, z06, e36 m3, etc
Driven most all, I like a rx8 with bad engine $1500, reman engine, $3k, bushing and misc stuff, $2k
Whole project is 6500 and you get a best in class chassis, and an easy fit for a 6’2” person. Some small work is needed and mechanically inclined person.
I did mine for probably 6k and I have a reman engine, series 2 trans, s2 differential, ohlins dfv poly bushings, new clutch oem, advan wheels, all from buying parts off blown rx8’s and they were cheap. Ohlins for $600 haha
the intro is so dramatic and my boy just smiling and waving like a little kid lol
I almost expected to see WRX on the list but, then remembered how insanely expensive it is to modify (correctly, without blowing up)
and subie tax
@@stevencamacho6474 Lol don't remind me, just paid 14,000 on a 2011 WRX with 69k miles haha
Reals that’s almost a really good deal. $14k for a 2011 model where i live will get you well over 100k miles
@@evanspayen133 Yea i know, don't get me wrong, i'm really happy and grateful! Had to drive an hour from where i live to pick it up
BRZ / FRS are severely overpriced and underpowered.
neuspeed79 brz are in my opinion not Frs I got my 13 with 62k miles for 9k. My boy got a brz almost the same for 14k
Very reliable, great aftermarket, and respond well to mods, not overpriced just not very fast in a straight line
@@erikwahr8454 had a 16 frs come into my work w 60k miles on it and it was burning oil
Yes let's add 15k of mods that only barely makes it on par w the competition!!!
Its around the same price as the mustang and camaro sure the mustang and camaro maybe cheaper and has more power but the 86/brz has better handling and overall reliability.
About it being underpower and this might surprise you, the car is based on a corolla that wasnt exactly over powered or had massive amount of horsepower when it was stock.
A surprising entry would be a 2017-current Hyundai elantra sport. Its not the craziest you can get but 201 horses at the crank with a 6 speed or 7 speed dct is nice, the dct is abit weird. I own one and I'd go manual if I could. But anyway, it has a good amount of aftermarket support. Many people I know who have one are currently at 260-280 horses to the wheels. However the lack of a lsd from factory does suck but there are aftermarket ones available
The early lexus is/gs/sc/ls series is great. Reliable cars with good engines and driveability stock, and a choice between sports coupe to luxury cruiser. Decent aftermarket and of course can't go wrong with building it for looks or building the 2jz or 1uz for power
ReleaseTheQuackin Lexus are all overpriced and maintain them is expensive.
@@neuspeed79 wrong. Look at all those Lexus's I mentioned and if you think Toyota's are unreliable I think you've been living under a rock. Basic maintenance is not expensive especially on an older car lol
@@ReleaseTheQuackin you're foolish if you're gonna live w a older lexus and ONLY have basic maintenance cost..
@@ReleaseTheQuackin and no one builds a 1uz for power they weigh too much to even be feasible in comp.
@@Gleamyred those cars don't have any maintenance issues because Toyota never made complicated and expensive to fix vehicles unlike older Audi's, Mercedes, BMWs, etc and the 1uz is at least a bulletproof engine that is good enough for cars like the ls400 and gs400
Lol is the background music the bad copypasta rap?!? I love this channel even more haha😂😂😂
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come on the genesis coupe better be on the next list
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Jerome Bafaty lived my genny 3.8 traded her in for my Stinger TT AWD only cause I needed four doors but honestly it’s worth it
@@robertb6135 I cant blame you I looking into getting the stringer or the G70 as my. ext car
Thanks for the mention boys!
so a fiesta and a BRZ FRS that both have under 250 HP Stock go for 15-20K & make the list but a gen coupe 3.8 or even a 2.0 that has slightly under 300 & under 250 HP for relatively the same price does not make the list im confused.
Aftermarket support maybe the culprit. Especially when you consider there are only a few guys that really know how to tune them. - a former genny coupe owner.
Marcus Foreman though I agree I still can’t understand how a 167HP fiesta for the same price makes any sense
@@luisortiz4792 If Cobb makes an accessport for it. The parts and enthusiast will follow. 😉. Maybe that's why I have a Big turbo Focus ST now 👀 Oh well, I feel ya for sure though. Overlooked platform for real.
Well, i would say a civic, miata, and maybe mustang?
Why I downvoted this video: (VW Golf GTI is average. Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is a better value)
2019 Ford Mustang GT(manual) 3705 460 36450 8.05434782608696 293580.97826087
2019 Nissan 370z coupe(manual) 3333 332 29990 10.039156626506 301074.307228916
2019 Ford Mustang(manual) 3532 310 26580 11.3935483870968 302840.516129032
2019 Chevy Camaro 1SS(manual) 3658 455 37995 8.03956043956044 305463.098901099
2019 Ford Fiesta ST(manual) 2720 197 22315 13.8071065989848 308105.583756345
2019 Hyundai Veloster N(performance package) 3036 275 29000 11.04 320160
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth(manual) 2512 160 20495 15.7 321771.5
2018 Ford Focus ST 3223 252 25170 12.7896825396825 321916.30952381
2019 Chevy Camaro 1LT(manual) 3354 275 26495 12.1963636363636 323142.654545455
2019 Hyundai Veloster N 3036 250 26900 12.144 326673.6
2019 Chevy Camaro 3LT(manual) 3448 335 31995 10.2925373134328 329309.731343284
2019 Subaru WRX(manual) 3272 268 27195 12.2089552238806 332022.537313433
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata (manual) 2337 181 25730 12.9116022099448 332215.524861878
2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R Spec 2921 201 22900 14.5323383084577 332790.547263682
2019 Hyundai Veloster 2.0(manual) 2701 147 18500 18.3741496598639 339921.768707483
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack(manual) 4234 485 38995 8.72989690721649 340422.329896907
2019 Honda Civic Si Coupe 2889 205 24300 14.0926829268293 342452.195121951
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N(manual) 3102 201 22300 15.4328358208955 344152.23880597
2019 Mazda Mazda3 3082 186 21000 16.5698924731183 347967.741935484
2019 Dodge Challenger SXT(automatic) 3858 305 27845 12.6491803278689 352216.426229508
2019 Toyota 86 2776 205 26505 13.5414634146341 358916.487804878
2019 Honda Civic LX Coupe 2763 158 20650 17.4873417721519 361113.607594937
2019 Honda Civic Type R 3117 306 35700 10.1862745098039 363650
2019 Mazda Mazda3 AWD 3255 186 21000 17.5 367500
2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo 3076 188 22570 16.3617021276596 369283.617021277
2019 VW Golf GTI(manual) 3062 228 27595 13.4298245614035 370596.00877193
2019 VW Golf GTI(automatic) 3128 228 27595 13.719298245614 378584.035087719
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat(manual) 4429 707 60695 6.26449787835927 380223.698727016
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T(automatic) 4158 375 34364 11.088 381028.032
2019 Mini Cooper S(manual) 2785 189 25900 14.7354497354497 381648.148148148
2019 Chevy Impala 3.6L V6 3682 305 31615 12.072131147541 381660.426229508
2019 Toyota Camry L 3241 201 23945 16.1243781094527 386098.233830846
2019 Subaru WRX STI(manual) 3272 310 36595 10.5548387096774 386254.322580645
2019 Buick Regal Sportback 3748 250 25995 14.992 389717.04
2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport (manual) 3970 285 28045 13.9298245614035 390661.929824561
2019 Subaru BRZ coupe(manual) 2798 205 28645 13.6487804878049 390969.317073171
2019 John Cooper Works Hardtop(manual) 2845 228 31900 12.4780701754386 398050.438596491
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye(manual) 4470 797 71695 5.60853199498118 402103.701380176
2019 Toyota Camry XLE V6 3549 301 34150 11.7906976744186 402652.325581395
2019 Nissan Maxima 3552 300 34050 11.84 403152
2018 Ford Focus RS 3434 350 41120 9.81142857142857 403445.942857143
2019 Toyota Camry XSE V6 3572 301 34700 11.8671096345515 411788.704318937
2019 Kia Stinger GT(manual) 3829 365 39300 10.4904109589041 412273.150684932
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350(manual) 3662 526 60235 6.96197718631179 419354.695817491
2019 Kia Stinger GT 4023 365 39300 11.0219178082192 433161.369863014
2019 Nissan 370z coupe Nismo(manual) 3457 350 45690 9.87714285714286 451286.657142857
2019 Kia Optima SX 3558 245 31990 14.5224489795918 464573.142857143
2019 Kia Stinger 2.0L 3611 255 32990 14.1607843137255 467164.274509804
2019 BMW M240i Coupe(manual) 3499 335 45800 10.444776119403 478370.746268657
2019 BMW M240i Coupe(automatic) 3519 335 45800 10.5044776119403 481105.074626866
2019 Ford Fusion V6 Sport 4085 325 40015 12.5692307692308 502957.769230769
2019 Chevy Corvette Stingray Coupe 3298 455 70400 7.24835164835165 510283.956043956
2019 Santa Fe XL AWD 4169 290 41400 14.3758620689655 595160.689655172
Its nice that the 370z is being featured here on the list. :)
I got my 2009 Civic Si a few months ago for only 3k, super fun car and pretty quick too
Got an FR-S for 10k a few months ago. It's a blast to drive.
In my opinion the current best car for straight up preference. On the “cheap” is the c5 and c5 zo6. The c5 coupe is 3,250ish lbs with 350hp 360 torque with its good old ls1. 0-60 is in about 4.5 sec and top speed is about 180mph. I bought mine for $12,700 with 56,000 miles at 19. Now at 61,000 with no issues. The Zo6 is 400hp and 400 torque weighing in about 3,100 lbs with its ls6. They go around $18,000. Also if you want to track them it helps they both have 51/49 Weight distribution. If you want the best straight up performance car in my opinion this is your best choice by miles. BTW in comparison my dad’s 2019 mustang GT 6 speed goes 0-60 in about 4.3sec with 460hp and top speed around 175mph. It also weighs about 3700 lbs. His car was about 40k. The only 2 things I see he is getting for that money is a warranty and more Technology. It’s not worth it to me because I work on my car myself and can add some of the Technology myself.
Another car that flies under the radar is the MK7 Golf 1.8T tsi. You can find them cheaper than GTIs and they can be modded just like GTIs since their engines are almost identical. The downsides to this car would be a 5 speed manual transmission vs a 6 speed and i dont believe they come with LSDs like some GTIs do.
Best bang for your buck car is the turbocharged cobalt ss they can handle anything you throw at them plus they are HIGHLY underrated people just think it’s just a base cobalt with a body kit on it
Pt.2 pt. 3 keep it going!!!! You guys are truly the best for car info!! Also wheels, tires , andddddddddsss suspension😂
Also you could get a Merc S600 V12 twin turbo and you are looking at about 500 hp and you can add another 120 hp with a tune.
The 2nd gen lexus is350. Next on ya list
I think the Ecoboost its actually a bang for your buck 310hp and 350 of torque endless exterior mods (just keep the exhaust stock please) and for around 25k or 30k its not that much
You guys should have thrown in the ‘13-16 Cadillac ATS/ATS4 with a turbocharged 2.0L I4 @ 272hp & 260-295ft-lbs tq (depending on year), available 6sp manual or 8sp tiptronic, paddle shifters, available magnetic suspension, Brembo brakes standard, dual exit exhaust, a 5.4 0-60mph, 14.1 sec quarter mile and benchmarked on the BMW E46 3-series. This car is a serious contender, has a good aftermarket performance mod selection and can be had for $15-20k w/ under 50k miles.
Good cars yes, and I like the frs and gti a lot. But parts for frs are a bit expensive, especially when it comes to body kits and tunes and turbos or superchargers and even wheels. A turbo alone is 6k a widebody goes for 3-4K and everything else just adds up. I legit bought an 05 is300 for 3k and all suspension components and interior will be a total of 10k and that’s including buying the car
Miata/MX5
E92 335i
2011-14 Mustang GT
2015 Mustang GT
2010 Camaro SS
2016 Camaro SS
C5 C6 C7 Corvette
996 911
Boxter/Cayman S
MkV R32
I feel like you guys left out one of the most iconic band for buck car. The mustang GT. I can buy a 2012 GT for around 13k for less than 100k miles. That car is cheaper than half this list, has no bro tax, and puts out 400+ hp. I got a 2006 gt for 6k and fix her up, never had so much fun drag racing and drifting, and it sounds nice, looks great, and has no issues taking power. Also, for the gti and amg, good luck with repairs. If you're not lucky you'll be constantly fixing the gti and some are illegal to have in the us, and the amg needs no explanation. It's a cheap, fast lux car.
Scion tC all I have to say. People will talk shit about it but every single gen has potential
I love my FRS , gets more fun with every mod I do
Love the Toyota 86 n 370 great list guys! Keep it going!
Genesis coupe shouldve been on the list over the frs/brz or Mercedes... sporty, luxury and 2 different engines a 3.8 v6 making 348hp or the 2.0 that can push just under 400hp on a stock turbo with few bolt ons & a tune + tons of aftermarket support... come on guys
What’s that beat when it hits the VW GTi? That slaps.
These are all nice cars, but literally everybody puts them in these kind of lists. It would be nice to see some other less known cars get more attention
NickFursov
For sure, this. Maybe let’s get a part 2 with some slightly left of center options! (So, no hondas)
Do a “so you want a Hyundai velstor N”
Daniel Goertzen I’m considering getting one so I’d like to hear their opinions about it. Aftermarket is slow but hopefully it gets better.
Me and My friend are rocking Lancer Es 2004 and a Honda 2002 with Hondata JUST PUT IN.
An Octavia VRS! Basically a Gti but costs less, and you get a bigger car with approximately the same weight.
Yo Gels, what about an older generation porsche cayman with that special boxer 6 engine (it s a shame the 718 comes in a 4 cylinder) and amazing precise porsche handling. I think that s quite a good bang for your buck, especially the 987 (second genration. I mean what other car can give you the same driving thrills of a mid engined car for right around 20k. It is also very unique as not many people own these and they re certainly not something that you see everyday. Cool video guys! Keep up the good work, waiting for part 2 of this one. CheeRS!
Surprised the Rspec Veloster isn't on this list. Awesome tires, 1.6T, 2800lbs. It's a great alternative to the Fiesta.
Yes the miata and the M3 should have been there and ofcourse with any used vechicle its always a gamble, But that is just the risk you take when you want to save tens of thousands of dollars.
Now that i have said that,on this list only the mercedes is not as much known and popular amongst performance enthusiast and its more looked at as an old uncles car,so the chance of you finding a good deal on well taken care of AMG are a lot higher than finding a well taken care of 370z for instance 😉
A 2006+ Mitsubishi Eclipse gt they have 268 hp and are a good/fun platform
Crown Vic P71.
I know someone gonna say it ain't no performance car and youd be right. But it's fun as hell if you under 25 and want a cheap insurance with a fun car lol
gt86 is my life my goal is to buy one add a pandem v3.5 make it around 300 390 hp and theree you have it .. for me the best car and the most sexy;)
I was low key waiting for sumn like this
I know I'm low-key waiting for them to plug their website before the end of the video...
Wait wait what.? 😂
@@FitmentIndustries nobody:
Alex: fitmentindustries.com wheels, tires, and suspension.
New sub for you guys but loving the content. I binge watched damn near everything y’all had on the tubes. Keep up the drops
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Best car, Suzuki swift sport fz baby!
Base model mustang gt. underrated
Idk if you guys thought about it But, What about the Pontiac’s G8 and GTO!? Cheap asf as well and very performance oriented.
If you don't mind working on car the RHD fd3s are getting cheaper as well as the RHD automatic nonturbo supras.
Good bang for ur buck in the used market is a mid 2000’s impala SS 303hp stock
FRS/BRZ I will forever keep getting newer versions of this car
Mazda Speed 3 but not sure if it fits in the so called performance category. Fun cars though. Also just thought of the Mitsubishi Evo
c5 z06 or early base model c6 can be found for around 15k
FiST for the win 💪
+1 for the Abarth 500.
c6 corvette z06 is the best bang for buck easy in my opinion
mr. grubbyskinkaphant 604 c7 and 6th gen ss as well
@@itchyonion3559 I agree
If you look at the prices for an R35 GT-R, you would get shocked. The community and the amount of aftermarket components are stunning, just like the car itself.
I already gave the man credit when I saw the BRZ and Fiesta. I gave him more credit and respect with the mention of the GTi.
When he said big power absolutely no handling and all the comfort 😂😂 I died that’s fucking hilarious
I know it’s not quite your style but the Dodge Hellcat and the Lamborghini Hurrican would be two more great cars for the money. There’s a reason why every automotive TH-camr has had one or the other. The hellcat has a wild amount of power for the price and the Hurrican takes on power with no problems or reliability concerns like nobody’s business.
Please part 2
Only thing missing is mustangs and miatas. Other than that yeah pretty much a wrx but I rather leave that stock.
Pontiac G8 is a good contender
350z > 370z. id also throw the wrx and civic si on the list
My man butchered the Vq37vhr lol 😂
Ps. Buy the later model 13 and up Z and G to avoid the $2-3k gallery gasket issue
Come on im waiting for part 2 . Good job
We need part 2!!!!
Freaking love the styling of the 370 Z's.
Would love to see a video on the "modern 2JZ, BMW's N54". Also a little on the 335i & 135i (also in Z series,5 series and more)
Rawr x3 nuzzles pounces on you uwu you're so warm
I knew I wasn’t the only one.
man of culture, i was going to comment the same thing lmao
Part 2! Part 2! Please!
I appreciate the Scion FR-S but idk something about that name never caught on to me
Yeah I think they dropped the ball on that opting for one of the I guess boardroom sourced decisions trying to mimic the trend of the modern meaningless abbreviation naming scheme
@@PACKERMAN2077 It's not a meaningless name though. It's short for Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive, Sport
@@KaitouKaiju I know what it means (FR, MR, RF, etc) but still the visual connection to the alphanumeric competition and easy to remember abbreviations, that may have once had meaning wiether retroactively or not, simply become a stand-alone trademark term remains.
I was thinking of Acura and Lincoln.
But now that I think about it the MR-2 is probably what inspired it.
Looks like you own the same car mate. You can only say this if you’re a brzracemaster .
john may who’s this?