Best Cars for $20K: Part I of III - Car and Driver

[OhHeyThereGuy]

I've got a 2002 M Coupe with the S54 engine. You have to drive one of these cars to understand why we like them so much.

[xristo702]

LOL, imagine the second driver in the first car....

Anyway for all you haters, find an m coupe for sale in your area and try seeing one of these cars in the flesh...try sitting in one.

It's such a tiny car, but the engine bay is HUGE, the ass is fat, the exhaust note is loud....quad pipes, deep dish wheels, fat steering wheel and you can barely see over the hood.

The car will grow on you, I promise.

[Heco94]

I LOVE the M coupe a lot of people hate on it ,I think it looks decent ( don't get me wrong it's not my no means pretty ,but it's not as bad as people make it out to be ), but think about it a e36 engine on a nice light chassis ( compared to the modern lotuses ) , it has a great after market and w/another 6k on-top of that 20k and you have yourself a monster.

just my $0.02

[babeeshan9]

THE cheverolet is nice

[Alex19al]

watching this video makes me sad for some reason

[wazzupriders]

@Alex19al me too. i think i feel bad for the SS owner. he seems like such a nice guy, who had people make fun of him for his whole life.

[Alex19al]

@wazzupriders i no that and the music

[guitar241990]

Alot of early 2000s Porche's and BMW's don't retain much value, so as this video shows you can buy a car with kick for pretty cheap.

[scottydangerous]

For less than 20k you can buy a c5 z06 corvette. Yes please.

And who cares if the interior is crap. For 20k to have the presence of the vette and the performance, that's what it's all about.

[10yroldcarlover]

@scottydangerous dont forget you can buy a viper for $20,000

[UFCextra]

That's right, you can't buy a brand new Cadillac for under $45,000

[coandcaiv]

wow...a chevy blazer? LOL....i would beat that guy off in burger king's stink lodge.

[prosurfer2222]

trailblazer owner.....fat ass alert....stage 4 fatass

[MrJhasseL]

@prosurfer2222 LOL!!

[Turkamel]

Used luxury cars? I wander how people that buy those unfunctional cars get money to mantain them, specially that big suv. If you want speed for 20000 dollars get a Seat Ibiza, Fiat Grande Punto or at least a Peugeot 207...

[ipbalkenende]

None of these cars are available in the US :p. But you make a good point maintenance cost should be included in these tests.

[EctomorphicDude26]

@Turkamel ibiza??? lol r u serious? u can get a lotus elise in the UK for 20K

[Turkamel]

@EctomorphicDude26 not interested in sport cars, all of them are noisy and unfunctional, all of those cars are made to satisfy superficial jerks, just like fucking suvs... I'd rather get a Peugeot Partner or Fiat Panda

[torogami2]

@Turkamel i'll keep remember that when i'm passing you in my sports car

[EctomorphicDude26]

@Turkamel well I respect ur opinion man but being one of those "superficial jerks" that owns a first generation MX-5 I can tell you that after driving a legend everyday to work I could never drive something as ordinary and boring as the models you stated...specially the Peugot Partner...what is that all about? :P

[86bmw325i]

The trailblazer is way out of place. What a stupid car

[7inchexhaust]

@86bmw325i

Its a trailblazer SS. Would pull on most of the cars there....

[SYLperc]

you can buy a z4 coupe for about this price now. i want one...

[mondeost2202008]

The 2nd hand market is the fastest way to owning a luxury =D

[mondeost2202008]

Those cars are all luxury goods in our country so It'll cost millions.

I'm surprised nobody is interested with the Porsche. I'd go for that since it's a roadster but since there's the S2000 then I wont but since I want a track car then I'll go with the Suburban ;P

[MyFavNum19]

@mondeost2202008 there is no suburban but ok thats great to know

[mondeost2202008]

Is it a tahoe?

[JayZoop]

M coupes look like $50,000 to me. I might so buy one.

[Forza37]

You might get an M Coupe because it looks like $50,000? Great reason.

[JayZoop]

Actually I'd buy an M Coupe because it's affordable for my budget but it looks awesome, like it's an expensive car.

[Emzieroy]

Yeah. He probably likes this but he probably thought they was 50k now that he knows there 20k he might buy one. Retard.

[Monger4142]

it looks gay

[tdcardude]

GTOs are the best!

[dj27nitro]

my mom has a 2005 gt yo

[TheCossak86]

you know what i think a used 2005 mustang gt is good car . you can tune

it to roush or boss standards and its very fast

[littletone]

I'm selling MINE!

[TheCossak86]

cool

[keys2prosper]

I agree! You can make money in the used car market too!

[DJTEVAdotCOM]

I got my 2003 VW GTI for $9k . i was looking for a car in the 10K range...it was either the GTI or the AVEO...or ACCENT

[evobeatr]

what happened to the Subaru STI. you can buy any year except the 08-09 for $20K or less. and what happened to the 350z, the mazdaspeed3, the mr2/mrs and the srt4 (neon)??? I just read my copy of this issue and noticed it was lacking lots of great cars.

[ndfootballch]

2005 Volvo S60 2.5T - 16k miles - $15,500

Very fun to drive, very safe, very comfortable.

[OrangePHX]

I bought a 2006 Spec V with 27k miles for $6,000.

[jogga123]

Damn,not bad.

[delldo3763]

sorry

[gearhead22996]

that's an awesome deal!

[naboba]

who cares. nissan sentras suck

[OrangePHX]

naboba,

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V's suck?

I see you have vids of Integra's on your channel...

I owned one and it was slow as hell. The Spec V is much faster.

It's just common for Honda/Acura fans to hate on Nissan.

[naboba]

well actually I own a BMW 530i for my daily driver. the acura integra is set up for road racing and has enough power to walk by evo and s2000's as you can see in the video. Don't compare my toy track car to something you owned in the past.

fuckin douche bag.

[OrangePHX]

Sure against a stock evo and s2k you'll beat them..

An upgraded turbo on the Evo and your done.

The S2K with a turbo also also would do you in...

[starstarstar42]

A Trailblazer? really? Best Car? I disagree. Yes, it's a useful vehicle, and it is certainly not a terrible quality vehicle (though not great), but one of the "best" cars for under $20K? No, no way. Not even. Not close.

[DaytonaRoadster]

20K, you could have gotten a damn nice 350Z or G35

[Illestpete]

if you mean use then yes, but new one it cost almost 30k man. and this video is about new car for 20k

[bob333336]

or an evo 8...

[000Texas000]

if someone wanted a car like that just get a grand national its great for cruising and its as fast as the 350z :)

[waksibra]

that bmw was extreamely ugly..

[BOBLUGA123]

okay good i thought i was the only one that thought that

[sprintrjm]

was... it is extreamely ugly..

its ugly past, present and future.

;)

[Jsm000007]

@waksibra

just like the suv owner.

[cjl72492]

@waksibra Extremely...

[AsknotwhatUcan]

@waksibra take another look from the rear... cuz that's the only view you're likely to see.

[Texjohn68stang302two]

i got 20k in my 68 stang total restored job. paint, tires, brakes, motor, interior, wood grain steering wheel. oh and new carpet that i had to add, alot of folks say they had it restored and then i look at the carpet its like ok, why the bad carpet LOL ..they say well its the orginal. ya it looks it lol also a new stereo and speakers, headers, duel exhaust and the list goes on and on. oh it has 350 horse power..its the 4v 68 stangs orginal heads. had them shaved. overhead console, and floor too.

[douglas787]

You can get a 2003 or 2004 Viper for about $40,000 now, usually with about 15000 miles. You will certainly be able to get most of that back after having it a few years. With production ending this year, why not go for the ultimate in mussel cars?

[str33tdrifter818]

now a days u cnt get a great car for 20K

[adoniscomplex]

the 2000 BMW M coupe looks like a shoe

[MrJumper68]

@adoniscomplex Yes its ugley, but I am sure it drives nice.

[AsknotwhatUcan]

@adoniscomplex ...and a well fitting shoe at that.

[PositiveLastAction]

I bought a 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 for 11K...45K miles in nearly perfect condition...topaz blue...LOVE it!!

[bwbacon]

Bought out 2005 Audi TT Quattro coupe last December for $20k. Amazing car, especially in the snow with Blizzaks! Thanks C&D.

[hazballs09]

OR just buy a 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0

[punani1818]

$20000 for a 2hand Mcoupe?not in my country

[my98oldsmobile]

thats a shit deal even here in the states. The one featured is just the S52 v6 you can get the s54 gremlin for 18K...cauz it looks like hell. nothin against BMWs the e46 M3 is pretty much my favorite car of all time.

[blown4six]

I'd much rather have a TBSS rather than a typhoon. Yeah they were cool back then but, come on.

[jkwon85]

all those cars suck.beamers are nice,but they cost u an arm and a leg if a part goes out.and who would buy a gas guzzling chevy with this economy and gas prices.

[blown4six]

people who can afford them.

[mrjost55]

damn that guy is huuuuge

[superchris445]

no toyota mr2?

[praetorin]

/Just bought a newer 328i that I love! Sadly I traded away the Z3 that I had, but I might get one again some day. =)

[Odenkay]

lol @ gas-guzzling 3 ton SUB on race track

[ConceptVBS]

How about a 2.0T Genesis Coupe? Starting price of $22K MSRP, but you can get them for even cheaper with the dealer.

[wolfmandan72]

I payed $4000 for a 1999 BMW 540i. F'ing love it.

[resdes213]

ill take the trailblazer ss

[SkyIineGTR]

I'LL TAKE THE EVO 8

[aznlife72]

shitty buckets

[04ray25number2]

Is like 20,000 is not a lot of money for people to waste right now. I now you can pay it monthly but still shit is bad right now.

[darekjarosz86]

i'd rather buy brand new BMW 335i 4 40k :)

[tommyenglish1]

mini cooper s for me

[diabloreventonf22]

very true!

[peterpresa]

dang the suspension of that car must seuffer alot :O

[blindtothesound]

hahaha yea that dude was BIG!

[gonadotropicfrus]

is this true?? this is great!

[111tag111]

Missing STi ZOMGGGGGG I WANTS MY SUBARUUUUUU

[GradyWhite2007]

Yep.....got 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe........the thing kicks ass!!!!

[philly1537]

thats not ballin

[marcomariaz26]

Why no STi??

[ChristacularIsDead]

Fo real bra sti is beast!

[superartus]

Whats up with the SUV? Why is it even in this round up? That's a soccer mom mobile

[Cookies939]

That would be a Trailblazer SS.

Look it up, it has the most versatility of any of these vehicles. Speed, horsepower and WOW towing capacity.

[xtremehairman]

i have never seen anyone with a gaggle of kids in an Trailblazer SS they dont make many of em! I have the soccer mom version with the V6 my sis has an 08 SS its a thing of beauty!!!

[viasevenvai]

i'm ready to get a fast car and hit the track, should i get a used tahoe or a suburban?

[marcomariaz26]

tough choice. they're both rockets...

[joebobfickle]

neither. avoid Chevys altogether...and chrysler...and gm...get a Mazda Speed 3. beast car

[reyelacademico]

OMG, waht a lucky

Here in Argentina is muuuuch expensive than eeuu

[aqwayne]

The BMW is sexy...

[imoprahrich]

20K=e92 m5

the end

[Pheoxerian]

I'd go with the Mustang V6

[shadowfoxx65]

v6 mustang= biggest fail by ford its a muscle car idk why a v6 would even b offered it has to be a v8 or go home

[allteeth]

What about the Buick Grand National?... thats a Turbo V6 and it rips. Twin Turbo 6 in the old 300zx. 3000gt had a twin turbo 6, hell the new GT-R is a V8 beating TT V6. There are plenty of screamers with 6s, just the US has had little interest to create them. No replacement for displacement I guess.

[marcomariaz26]

Amen!! The GNX was nuts - 0-60 in 4.9, maybe even 4.7, with the 1/4mi in high 12's, I think. I had a friend who had a GN with an exhaust, intake and chip - he ran low 12's all day long, high 11's on DR's. We smoked EVERYTHING back in the day...

[Pheoxerian]

it is a fail but i is my fav for 20K id much rather get at least the GT

[ApachyDaro]

meh? e92 m5? never heard that one before

[sdlausen]

I sure wouldn't have added the older Porsche Boxter. It's true that the car is fun to drive, but reliability on the Boxter is horrid. Parts/labor also cost an arm and leg or your first born child. The boxter is definitely a car you don't want to own long term.

[EricTough]

What an ugly ass BMW

[TheBk93]

supra is missing

[Boruc987]

thats way to old

[TheBk93]

why to old?

[sdlausen]

heh, you can only get the standard Supra for under 20k. If you want a good TT, it'll cost you a hella of lot more.

[TheBk93]

standard Supra is ok....

[flawns]

supra is 30k sorry bud.

if you want one thats in that area something is wrong with it. or its auto and NA

auto+NA=no point of having a supra

[Jeromeo9]

here in the BVI, i can get a MKIV Supra TT for less than $10,000

[stanbernadino]

w00t for the TBSS!

[iphone3gJMW]

g35 is fun to drive and used there under 25!

[arabrockerman]

you can pick up a coupe for 18k if you just shop around before you buy

[magnumluver]

in canada you can get a mint skyline gtr r32 for 10 grand

[moni370]

no1 get the mazda 3 its tiny inside

its nice and fun but tiny

[moni370]

make for for 6k-15k

[NfsPsTuner20]

my top 3 would be evo, rx8, And Mazda 3

[BlackTransAmdude]

2005 Mustang Gt 5 Speed? there's a good car

[adogg619]

The Trailblazer SS looks sick... but it's owner could shed a couple pounds  :)

[amer1cancer2753]

So is a G35 just not good enough. It was voted the 2nd best used car.

[adogg619]

Why would you want a G35? They're way too common, I see them everywhere. A dime a dozen. Get something more unique.

[amer1cancer2753]

The title is the best cars for 20k not the best cars that are not as common for 20k. G35 is the best pick you get performance that rivals most other car, interior design and exterior, surplus of performance parts for the car, 9/10 reliability, and one of the best engines produced this decade.

[aldave]

vq30 and vq35 = win :D

[amer1cancer2753]

you said it. But the VQ37 is the best one infiniti offers. Gives best fuel economy, and performance all in one package.

[Kevinkim7]

totally agree g35 are shit. Get a bmw, u cant go wrong

[adogg619]

The BMW shown here is cool. A little small for my taste, but it seems like a real fun car to drive fast.

[EigerBrad01]

it looks like a shoe

[turbo311]

I dig the M Coupe! People are dumb to not buy used cars, especially with the market the way it is now. A Boxster S, S2000, Lotus Elise, even a E46 M3 can be had for stupid cheap! Duh.... If only I had the money.

[hockonvict]

C5 Z06?

[NoxNoctisUmbra]

That SS dont deserve to be there...

Subaru anyone?

[djb71bigpond]

fuk yeah sti

[bulletkip]

M3 E46 coupe. case closed

[asadlarik3]

no one likes half videos please always  post full

[legendray2008]

The US has a hell of a used cars market !

[apricotsnms516]

what about the Porsche????????? @_@??

[drewfudge]

my dad got a convertible m3 for 16k

[ViperVenomACR]

i just wish i had 20k to spend on a car :(

[gunzkevin]

Lol just take out a loan like every other american.

[thebossisheretostay]

evo, gto areehe best buys, although pontiac is down the drain, easy crate motor so plenty of parts, evos are wicked, cl cost too much to service

[Spartanwarrioromega]

man i wish they had put up a Mustang in this video...

[ilikenarutoalot]

you can probably get a 2008 model for way less than 20 grand since they are almost disposable.

All you see is people driving brand new mustangs, they probably sell theirs right before the new ones come out

[305pride]

mustang doesn't need more sales. ppl buy them already lol

[yukkerz]

I wish i had 20k to spend on a car when i turned 16.

[thelilpoint]

Ya me too. Right now im stuck with hand me down car.

[Z3RO0RD1E]

I hope you guys do a video series with these cars. 'cause I'm turning 16 in about a month and I really should start lookin' for some cars!

[k00lball3r]

96 protege is a good first car. check my 0-60 video with no a/c its ok for a small automatic car and cheap for insurance u can find them for $1000-$2500 craigslist. i jsut turned 16 and i got a 96 protege

[sainifabulous]

you should of got a 240sx man

that was my first car gena drop a sr20 soon genna be quick

[k00lball3r]

nah, my brother had it for 2 years and then he got a accord coupe v6 and im gonna hav it for a year and then get a civic si or rsx type s.

[sainifabulous]

oh thats cool ill smoke all those cars with my 2.0 you know that right lol

[Russell042]

Hahaha, i bet..Its not we dont know you you have a turbo on it..kinda like the evo :)

[ilikenarutoalot]

Spoiled

[hotcarsnissan]

this is rlly useful