Top 5 UNDERRATED Performance Cars Under $15,000 | ReDriven
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Let’s get something straight right away, the cars in this list are not necessarily the fastest, or the most capable or even the best performance cars under $15,000, these are just all excellent performance cars that we’ve all forgotten about.
These cars have to be as internationally available as possible, as this $15,000 Australian dollar budget is getting a little tight, they have to be offering great reliability and obviously, they have to be underrated so as much as we wanted to include a host of different BMWs and Mazda MX5’s because they’re brilliant, at this budget, they’re obvious choices so therefore not underrated.
Also, like the last couple of weeks, even though this list is in numerical order, these aren’t place getters, there is no winner….
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I’d definitely watch another of these.
Would love a top 5 sleeper cars based on price point as well down the track.
Great list! I LOL'ed at the CVT reminder(s) about the Sentra. I absolutely loved the Prelude; for Part 2, the team should fold in the Legend Coupe as well.
Consider the ~2000-2006 sentras, those didn't come with CVTs. Five/six speed manuals or four speed automatics. That's if you want to go for a car that old. I'd stay away from the optional 2.5 four cylinder engine, those are generally unreliable.
Yes, please for a part 2 to this video! Excellent picks!
it makes me very happy to hear that the RX8 was given the research it deserved. everything mentioned are things i would try and explain to people that asked me about My 8 when i had it. Knowing the issues and its unique running maintenance goes a long way into delaying that inevitable rebuild. I miss mine a lot. Its just unfortunate for me the money ran out...
Great list! Must be hard to limit to 5, part 2 is really needed. Didn’t really think much about the cars mentioned, seems like they were overshadowed by other cars, particularly the Ralli Art and Pulsar.
Part 2 for sure. I had the ATTS Prelude for many years and just loved it. That chassis and engine combination is fantastic.
Certainly wouldn't buy a Ralliart for under 15k, unless you enjoy shelling out another 10k for a SST rebuild nearly immediately
Yep
Yeah... The Automated Manual seems a little questionable when it comes to reliability...
Spending more doesn't guarantee anything
Great video! One car that comes to mind is the barina/sonic rs, manual only of course. Definitely part 2 is needed.
Love the channel guys!! Keep up the great work!! A part 2 list of underrated performance cars would be great to see! Cheers!!
Thanks so much! - AK
Great choices chosen. Always go for part 2. Whack in the shout outs! Giddy Up!
Great as always, Part 2 please
Your first two choices are both on my shopping list! To add another option, albeit warm rather then performance, the 4B12 CJ Lancer GSR in it's final guise 2016 onward is available in this price bracket if you look around if you need something much newer.
i think the Lexus is250 is very underrated for what it is. A better alternative to BMW's and Audi's I would say. Would love to see the part 2.
Glad I found this channel, its blimin great!!
Welcome!
You can get a tidy Megane RS250 or maybe even a 265 under $15k AUD. Definitaly an underrated performance car by anyone who has not driven one. One of those with a decent set of tyres and a decent driver will keep up with most things on a track or in the hills, they are well featured for the price, and the 2.0T is a relaible unit, if a bit maintenance heavy.
all these videos are interesting to watch especially for me as I just got to Australia about a month ago and I'm already digging the market for a first car over here. I did some questionable decisions regarding to cars back in Europe, but the options listed here are well worth considering. show us more :D
Hands down Toyota Aurion most underrated car on earth
@@tristramfenech8284Do you have one?
Yes another would be good. Thanks for thinking outside the box and calling out the Brand Snobs. There are alot of fun enjoyable "Budget" cars out there. I enjoy squirting our 2018 Barina on suburban/ tight country roads as much as hauling my 2017 350KW SRT Core Chrysler in the open country. Real world fun. Also enjoyed the Kia Stinger vid
Great video... Please do a part two for this series and some suggestions for the list include the Magna/380 Ralliart, Toyota Aurion TRD and Hilux TRD, Holden Commodore w/3.8L Supercharged V6 and the AU Falcon XR6 VCT...
I do disagree with the RX-8 though because many people don't know how to service them and it requires more care than even some euro cars!
Definitely agree with the Toyota Aurion, especially the TRD version. Some terrific deals out there on aurions in general.
@@michaelbradshaw718 Yeah... They're quite underrated though the TRD's are pretty pricey because of their rarity...
@@MartinJones123Not wrong there. I'm probably just bias because I own a 2012 ZR6 variant. Just love the thing haha
The RX8 like all other Mazda's is one of those things you don't take to some local mechanic to do.I have a Series 2 3 from 2008 which is a small hatch but after the initial owners were cutting corners I am the one sadly fixing up their mistakes.
@@franzchong5889 Not really... A normal Mazda (and every other normal car) does not have things like Apex seals that will go wrong and the need to be a psychopath on maintenance...
2007 to 2012 Toyota Blade Master G.
207kW / 344 Nm 2GR 3.5 litre V6 stuffed into a Corolla shell and trimmed up to Lexus level.
Sure, it was only available new in Japan but there are examples for sale right now here in Australia.
Twist the seller's arm and you'd easily have one in your driveway for $15k.
That would blow the doors off any of the 5 in this list.
And just slightly more reliable than an RX8.
Defiantly part 2 please! Love this.
Why so defiant? That's definitely uncalled for.
A part 2 would be great lads 👍
Great list👍. I thought the turbo variant of the Veloster had a multi link set up in the rear??
part 2 YES! I love this kind of stuff... I did check out a prelude & the veloster before i got another car, but never heard of the pulsar... RWD fun to ride forgotten sleepers - that are fun driving legal speeds would be DA BOMB if something like that exists, not named miata or bmw
The reason I love this channel is because it take more effort to review older cars and research it than the new cars cos most of the new car reviews are read off a manufacturer's spec sheet and importantly its a new car and wont show its minuses.
Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying it
The final Prelude was sold in Australia from 1997 and it was finished worldwide part-way through 2001. I owned a June 2001 ATTS and I’ve never heard of a later one here in Australia.
Great Video....That RX8 and those suicide doors have always had me wanting one and that engine with the right exhaust can resemble a sports bike...
You mean sound obnoxiously and antisocially loud then?
@@MrBenHaynes haha 😄 yeah you are definitely right...I just remember seeing a CZcams video of around 6 RX8's in like a Japanese carpark reving (at the time I thought it sounded so unique) but I probably wouldn't want to live with or next door to it...
Def part 2!
Cars to consider for Pt2:
Passat 3.6 AWD (and Skoda Superb). The R36 is remembered, but in later models they all got the R36 drive line including the nice CC coupes and are a bit of a bargain easy under this price point. Near Golf R times, more practical and a LOT cheaper.
Last generation Celica with 140kw 1.8 NA (and the Corolla Sportivo)
Audi A3 3.2 Quattro (Golf R32 without the price, sleeper)
Alfa Giulietta QV, a bit like the Ralliart in that people forgot they existed.
Opel Astra OPC, as above. GTC was decent as well and there was a point where you could buy demos with a handful of kms for not much more than your $15k cutoff.
Citroen DS3 - cool little Cooper S competitor (and Pro_Ceed) that time forgot.
500 Abarth - Not forgotten exactly, but never part of any round ups for hot hatches. Nowhere near as sophisticated as a Polo GTI, but that’s what makes them awesome.
Volvo C30 T5 - Basically a Focus ST without being for louts. A pretty quirky fast hatch with quite a nice soundtrack.
Chrysler Crossfire - Polarising looks but a different take on Mercedes SLK and pretty cheap.
MGF - Plagued with head gasket issues early on, but any surviving today have long been resolved. Later up spec ones and TFs are a pretty well sorted car. Not ‘forgotten’ but completely ignored. They were actually otherwise supposedly fairly reliable, fairly quick (in this company at least) and a bloody decent drive.
BMW 130i - again quite forgotten about compared to more overt models by other brands and the coupes.
There are probably others I’ve missed.
I was tempted by an RX-8 for about five minutes before I realised I wasn't anywhere near committed enough to source and maintain a suitable example. It's a shame because I loved the RX-7 back in the day but I'm quite happy with my eventual choice of 370Z
I had that kia proceed gt and now thanks to you guys im missing it
Great video
We want part 2 and 3 and more please.
I believe that there are many hidden gems out there or here.
Mazda 3 MPS first iteration (2006) hot hatch. Fanged it around Malalla...awesome!
It is true, sometimes the Constantly Vulnerable Transmissions work after the warranty expires, sometimes. Or CVT for short.
Great list thanks bring on more.
RX8 definitely the most unique but also the biggest money pit.
Not when you consider the purchase, but I agree that there are some risks when you need a new or rebuild motor.
Yes to part 2!
Part 2 should definitely have the Subaru Liberty 3.0R Spec.B. particularly with the STi close-ratio 6-speed manual.
Oh and the Corolla Sportivo. It's no Type R but with the 2ZZ it's a nice little screamer and fairly sleeper-ish too.
Bring on part two! Need a fun beater
Hasn't thought about any of these but am now! Give us a p2
Cant share this channel enought. Much love from EU
Mate thanks so so much!!! - AK
Keeping an eye out for Part Two.
Big fan of the prelude. I drive a 330whp rex and I still turn my head at the clean, waxed red prelude that drives the same hills I do.
Love theese videos
All these cars were great choices. I personally have had a rx8 for 3 years and its been fantastic. reliable and cheap to maintain. would recommend .. if you can find the right one.
Thanks Team... I'm looking at a car for my teenager. The Nissan and Kia were on my list but I add the Mitsubishi if it doesn't hit my insurance too bad.
I want sporty but not too crazy
Definitely do part 2
The cl9 Honda accord euro should 100% be on your part 2. Double wishbone suspension front and rear and a k series engine that revved to 7k, all wrapped up in a relatively light four door sedan.
You might just enjoy this weeks review video mate. - AK
Ralliart SST tranmission & RX8 Rotary.. need to have an extra $10k in the bank in case things go bad.
I swapped my ralliart really fast for a 6 SPD manual VE SS Commodore when I heard the sst trans was playing up lol Ralliart value at the time with low ks $15,000, VE SS with low ks is now insured for $29,000
Part 2.. bring it on!!
Part II for sure pls !
Awesome to see the RX-8 in there!
Even if you find a dead cheap, Mazda rx8 with shot engine... You can swap an f22c, 1jz or K20 in this already amazing chassis, so you will get a great handling sports car with a good engine. My pick would be f22c because of its screaming 9000 rpm redline, which matches the spirit of rotary feel.
Agreed, F22C and K20 maintain the sprirt of the car. So sad seeing LS-swapped rotaries.
My sister had a velocetor and it was enjoyable and quick! (with throttle control)
Great content! Do 5 underrated muscle cars next time!
Awesome idea, what cars should make that list? - AK
@@ReDriven Probably some unattainable car only sold in one suburb... But I do agree, that's a great idea!
Disappointed the Mazda 6 MPS was overlooked for the Ralliart tbh, I weighed up both and went for the 6spd MPS, with a couple grand in mods they hit 350awhp quite easily.
Yep, let's see part two
Mate, I'd re-edit and re-upload this Top5 List. Australia got the outgoing model of the Veloster Turbo, which had a multi-link rear suspension. It was, 1 up on the new i20N which only has a cheap and nasty rear beam axle!!! (I say "was" as the South Koreans, which are a LHD market, got tired of having to re-jig the suicide door on the other side for Australia, strictly only LHD now)
Hell yeah!! 😁 👍 Looking forward to part 2.
Can you do a one on the cheapest reliable run around errand car (even if they are ugly looking and has no safety features) for those who only ever drive 10 minutes down the road for groceries and dumping at the train station each day?
And lastly if you had 10k-15k towards a car to road trip solo or with mates all around Australia 🇦🇺 purely just for the road trip what cars would you pick?
Mate check out our Top 5 Fuel Efficient cars vid from a couple of weeks ago and take note of the Suzuki Alto.
Road trip question is a tough one. Personally I'd go with the best condition, lowest kms RAV4 for the budget that has a full and thorough service history. Preferably with the 2.4L engine and Auto box. Or a Honda CR-V with the 2.4L as the practicality and space in that thing is awesome. - AK
Cheapest reliable car... My pick would be the AU Falcon because they're literally unkillable and are pretty powerful and spacious for their price point...
@@ReDriven thank you
Daihatsu sirion gtvi
@@MartinJones123 100% Martin, how good is a solid AU, however, fuel efficiency isn't exactly it's strong suit. - AK
Yes..part 2 🙏
Part 2 please!
Hello, interesting topic. Problem is these cars are uninsurable or not affordable to insure, especially if your young.
Would you consider the manual 2wd hilux 4.0 petrol
Or the manual Mazda bt50 2wd as performance oriented
Looking forward to list 2
Regards
Alex
Would definitely put the Mitsubishi 380 either gt or vrx in this list surprisingly fast (can give a stock Ls a good run) handle well and insanely comfortable and even better in manual
I looked at the manual 380 but its so low geared, I choose the auto. Happy with my stock 380. Best car to ever close a factory.
@@mvnorsel6354 how do you enjoy the auto? They’re deceptively fast that’s for sure
Can you please do best cheap rear wheel drive cars , thanks
Love these videos. I just bought my first own car for 3.5k (barely running) which was a Mitsubishi FTO. Definitely not the fastest but it's not something to scoff at either. Would love to see your opinion about them since it's a Mitsubishi but somehow still reliable(ish)
I work at a Hyundai dealership, seen many auto transmission failures with the Veloster, just be careful and get it checked.
We love our ralliart. Keep the SST gear box serviced a lot more often than Mitsubishi suggests and there a bit of a weapon. ❤
First.
Great videos keep them coming
Part 2 yes please.
Your not first!
There are comments 10 minutes before you!
I miss the lancer. Hopefully, they make a comeback
Part 2 with a Mazda 6 mps would be good.
Peugeot 206 gti 180, has to be on the list, 130kw 1.1t, absolutely blast
Its due time for part 2
Part 2! Part 2! Part 2!
Yep, part 2 please.
Part two- please Thanks
Failed to mention the h22a vtec motor in the vtir badged prelude
pretty good. I agree with the comment below mine... "sleeper vehicles" ;)
Should invite existing onwers and interview them about their experience with the car. Would definiely make a good show out of it!
Think your need than a part 2. Oldest son almost got the Hyundai for his first car.
Caveat on the mitsubishi, do not buy one if the gearbox has not been serviced ( or serviced on time) or serviced with a non-genuine fluid, these gearboxes ( like all mitsubishi automatics) do not like being neglected or being fed non genuine fluids.
I use Mitsubishi auto fluid in my 380.
Of course a “Part II “ Why not you do a awesome job I’m a USA 🇺🇸 viewer.
The sportivo corolla , with the 1.8 2zzge ? Surely that could make the cut!
Bring on part 2
whoa! Check out that 4x4.
Part 2 💙
Pls do a part 2. Many of us are surely looking for interesting used cars with spunk. New cars are soooo boring and hellishly expensive
Can you do a separate video for the Mitsubishi Ralliart..please 🙏🙏
100% Gary. We're trying to track one down at the moment. - AK
Found this video with a 15k budget, got excited, opened Carsales, reminded of inflation. 🤬🤬
Part 2. Part 2!
Do a review on a Toyota urban cruiser
waiting for part 2
Part 2 please
Agree on the Prelude but the headroom for the driver (I'm 175cm tall) is pretty tight (unless you drive with your seatback reclined in a fully sick fashion).
I decided against it on this factor and would much rather a manual Honda Accord Euro CL9 (7th gen) for its four door practicality and fun at HALF the price of a 5th gen Prelude.
P.S. I wouldn't touch an RX-8 with a bargepole (and I love Mazdas, currently owning an ND MX-5). It's just NOT worth the risk, hassle and expense for such a thirsty little beast.
Man I want to work for this dude.
Part 2!
Part 3 please
Part 2 & 3 & 4 please
Do NOT buy an auto Prelude but DO buy a manual Prelude. So good!
Part 2!
Part 2 plz
could easily do a part 2
part 2 pls