Top 25 BEST First Cars Under $4k For High Schoolers!

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  • čas přidán 6. 05. 2024
  • Hey guys welcome back to the channel and in todays video we will be going over the top 25 best first cars for high schoolers under $4k! Some of these are Jdm tuner legends, some are euro luxury sedans, and some are reliable American trucks or muscle cars but they’re all great options for a first time driver! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!
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Komentáře • 180

  • @TheBioTuffle
    @TheBioTuffle Před měsícem +145

    I suddenly feel like Miatas are getting overrated (IN MY OPINION), but id say they are underrated-fairly rated (the jetta is underrated)

    • @slimedev4920
      @slimedev4920 Před měsícem +24

      They absolutely are because of tiktok. And they overpriced sh*tboxes now

    • @Zeus0_0355
      @Zeus0_0355 Před měsícem +5

      They mad over rated

    • @Vladinery4424
      @Vladinery4424 Před měsícem +2

      All JDM cars are overrated and some are overpriced

    • @BurnDemons-
      @BurnDemons- Před měsícem +3

      I wouldn’t say “overrated” but I would definitely say becoming more popular instead. Popularity = Car prices going higher. There really isn’t anything much to “overly-rate” the Miata besides its some tuning possibilities. It’s not the fastest car, nor the most comfortable. The handling is not great either as in its stock form.

    • @petahgriffan2397
      @petahgriffan2397 Před měsícem +2

      Any japanese car meet i go to, at least 1/3 of the cars there are mx5. Because they are cheap, the market for parts is big, and thats all because alot where made. Also they are reliable and i can litterly go outside and see a hundred parked and driving.

  • @realestfr-xu7mz
    @realestfr-xu7mz Před měsícem +35

    WE RAISING THE PRICES WITH THIS ONE 🗣🔥

  • @freb5512
    @freb5512 Před měsícem +82

    Mark we can’t be calling the 300zx Z32 unreliable and reliable within 10 seconds of each other 😂

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +17

      Shhh nobody noticed

    • @Hanhemuhle
      @Hanhemuhle Před 28 dny

      @@markroden btw i think its awd not rwd

  • @DaeCRG1
    @DaeCRG1 Před měsícem +30

    He seriously underestimated how incredibly reliable the sc400 is

  • @zackgarduno8508
    @zackgarduno8508 Před měsícem +10

    I appreciate that you give warning on reliability and driving dynamics on some of these cars. Some other lists from other channels omit the warnings and can leave a new driver with more than they can handle. Great video!

  • @MellowKeith
    @MellowKeith Před měsícem +20

    We stand with you Mark. 🧍🏽

  • @aidenlopez1662
    @aidenlopez1662 Před měsícem +12

    I love your videos, man. I'm still deciding what I want, though, and you've helped me so much

  • @kxmuna
    @kxmuna Před měsícem +5

    i love your channel so much, always watching your videos as soon as u post, it’s funny bc you talk about ur fans as being car guys but i’m a car girl 😭 there’s more girls into cars than u know ! :)

  • @user-te2tn2sd7d
    @user-te2tn2sd7d Před měsícem +1

    Honestly, I love how you always start your videos in a weird place that reminds me of that one friends house 7 years ago. Other than that, the Nissan 300 ZX is calling my name, yet I'm having a lot of issues with the price. I wonder if I could ever find one under 6-7k? I've been looking for one as my last car got hit hard, I'm subbed on my other account, love the content you do make!

  • @jeremiahsanders7630
    @jeremiahsanders7630 Před měsícem +2

    I love your videos so much

  • @couchbro2326
    @couchbro2326 Před měsícem

    Ay'o happy 100k

  • @xoticjay5989
    @xoticjay5989 Před 29 dny +2

    The Skyrim music makes the video 10x better

  • @GriffinJeffers-wo8nw
    @GriffinJeffers-wo8nw Před měsícem

    Love the video, but can you list the transmissions as well?

  • @corbin2438
    @corbin2438 Před 20 dny

    My first car is an e46 325i, it’s not super fast by any means but its really peppy especially in low rpms, it’s a lot of fun on corners and has a ton of aftermarket support. The biggest pro is probably how easy it is to work on

  • @jinxyb9907
    @jinxyb9907 Před měsícem +2

    w vid keep it up

  • @jadenoodles42
    @jadenoodles42 Před měsícem +1

    big stander Mark

  • @yessrodd
    @yessrodd Před měsícem +5

    Bro I've been binge watching your videos man! I'm so sad some of the cars in your older videos are more than 10k now :(

    • @symekoo7
      @symekoo7 Před měsícem

      Even in this video.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +2

      Yeah man that’s just kinda how it works lol but tysm!

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +1

      @@symekoo7 tell me one and I’ll find you a link for it under 4k

    • @symekoo7
      @symekoo7 Před měsícem +1

      @@markroden Audi A4 B8 with reliable petrol engine (mostly in terms of oil consumption), at least EA888 gen 3.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +1

      @@symekoo7 considering you called gas “petrol” I’m going to assume you don’t live in the same country as me and therefore your market will not only be massively different from mine, but it may not even be in the same currency. I thought that would be obvious tbh but I guess not

  • @08superbee
    @08superbee Před 22 dny +1

    YOO @ 12:30 my freinds car is their 🗣️🔥🔥🔥

  • @ImNotCoal
    @ImNotCoal Před měsícem +3

    Glad you included the Lexus gs. The gs400s are underrated and pretty fast for a 90s Luxury boat. Think they have a 5.7sec zero to sixty

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +2

      They’re sick cars love em so much

    • @eightbll1017
      @eightbll1017 Před měsícem +1

      So many of them are already ragged out. If not, decent miles that are clean are goin up in price.

    • @ImNotCoal
      @ImNotCoal Před měsícem +1

      @@eightbll1017 unfortunately true with a lot of the old 90s lexus. People finally starting to recognize their potential. Definitely can still find some good deals tho. Crazy how much the ls400 has risen in price tho

  • @midnite1235
    @midnite1235 Před měsícem +2

    Hey Mark!
    Nice video!
    That Acura TL is awesome.
    How much do you think
    A real nice one with less than 80k miles sell for?
    Do you think I could pick one up for $7k???
    Thanx!!!

  • @Batman_992
    @Batman_992 Před měsícem +2

    Can you do one for people that are 6,5 ?

  • @Procodm_player
    @Procodm_player Před měsícem

    Mark what is a good mileage for a used car and what website do you use?

  • @shredric3319
    @shredric3319 Před měsícem

    Make a video on the matrix/corolla xrs

  • @distorted_tn
    @distorted_tn Před 22 dny +2

    HEY THAT"S OUR VIDEO OF THE JETTA!!!

  • @Startemup
    @Startemup Před měsícem +5

    Depends on the year yes the Ranger can come with the 4.0 cologne V6, but it can also come with the 3.0 Duratec V6 a 2.8 L V6 2.3 4 cylinder or a 5 L V8 and I think they got rid of the 2.8 in 1985

    • @blue_lancer_es
      @blue_lancer_es Před měsícem +1

      Which one came with a 5.0 from the factory?

    • @Startemup
      @Startemup Před měsícem +2

      @blue_lancer_es I don’t really remember I think it was in the 80s but then they also had the Ford bronco Ranger, which I know wasn’t a truck but it was still cool and that came in the 5.0

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +1

      This is true I always just go w the most common one tho

  • @blazen1te216
    @blazen1te216 Před měsícem +1

    pls do a subaru baja deep dive

  • @itzburgers1111
    @itzburgers1111 Před měsícem +1

    Gotta love Jeremy soule

  • @NITRO_OFF
    @NITRO_OFF Před měsícem +1

    The front of the Nissan 300zx is like EB110 front :0

  • @youngkingfray7161
    @youngkingfray7161 Před měsícem

    I’m going to buy my first car and I’m thinking about buying a Acura tl was thinking of a Camry cause they last forever but man that tl looks hot

  • @flyingnacho27
    @flyingnacho27 Před měsícem +1

    Importing a Soarer with a 1jz-gte is the best option for reliability if you can do it, and it's also highly moddable 😎

    • @MedicalBillz
      @MedicalBillz Před měsícem

      That's pretty much what the one in the thumbnail is, it belongs to Mike Myke, you can see it on YT. Haven't watched him in awhile but it has over 900hp iirc

  • @mythiccfn6804
    @mythiccfn6804 Před měsícem

    I got my 2012 Acura tsx for 7k and it’s been so good

  • @Startemup
    @Startemup Před měsícem +2

    Oh yes, and a 2.9 L V6 that I didn’t know about

  • @myaimistrash
    @myaimistrash Před 24 dny

    The music choice is really interesting, are you showing me cars for under 4k or are you sending me on a quest in the magical world of skyrim?

  • @dailyslabs4225
    @dailyslabs4225 Před měsícem

    I’m looking for a second car and yeah I’m in highschool but I really hope to get something rwd that has around 300 or 350 hp to get me used to red power so I’m ready when I get a 5th gen Camaro v8

  • @arelli9406
    @arelli9406 Před měsícem

    opinion on the honda crx del sol as a first

  • @thouxanbandnate
    @thouxanbandnate Před 12 dny

    what sites do you guys use to buy used car or cheap ones

  • @ivanlee349
    @ivanlee349 Před měsícem

    Where can you find listings for these cars? Facebook marketplace?

  • @locx.3365
    @locx.3365 Před 23 dny

    What about the Volvo bertone coupe it’s one of my favorites

  • @slimedev4920
    @slimedev4920 Před měsícem +2

    Im really looking for integra ls rn. But all them in my area are crap modified. And idk how risky it is to buy them. We talking lowered stanced lil tires.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      They’re always modified you just gotta be patient, even mine had a full exhaust and short throw on it

  • @blue_lancer_es
    @blue_lancer_es Před měsícem +1

    Been here since 19k subcribers and still waiting for a 2005 LANCER ES mention. Hellooooo 😅

  • @thegreyman2529
    @thegreyman2529 Před měsícem +2

    real standing moment

  • @samtheman1918
    @samtheman1918 Před 26 dny

    Can you make video for best cars under 7000 for high schoolers

  • @kaydina5296
    @kaydina5296 Před měsícem

    Hey Mark! if im looking to buy a first car, whether its one on your helpful lists or not, what mileage should I be looking for? at this price range im finding vehicles between 200-400 thousand kilometres on them. whats too much?

    • @seantristan5991
      @seantristan5991 Před měsícem

      personally the closer to 100k the better, I was able to scoop up a 05 g35 auto for 2900 with 138k miles and a clean title

  • @calid6960
    @calid6960 Před měsícem

    I dig your content, but the only issue I have is when you consider car under 500 plus horse power fast,that's my only issue.

  • @bunnybuns6342
    @bunnybuns6342 Před měsícem +1

    I need to know where you can find a nb Miata for 4k? The only ones I see are at least 6 or 7, there still great cars tho

  • @bradleycole2655
    @bradleycole2655 Před 28 dny

    Svt focus is pretty good as well

  • @ethangrimborne8427
    @ethangrimborne8427 Před měsícem +1

    Top pick is Acura TL. Called it! I expect you could find a decent Toyota Solara under 4k too, but it would have to be the base model coupe or a really leaky convertible. All the cars under 4k will have lots of problems. As far as I know, given it retailed for 30k and is a Toyota, the SLE V6 2nd gen convertible is probably worth between 6k with more than 150,000 mi to 10k with less than 75,000 miles, or am I overestimating it's value?

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Hahaha that’s true too

    • @eightbll1017
      @eightbll1017 Před měsícem

      I check these prices almost daily on the market place. Your pretty spot on.

  • @leylacherisene8221
    @leylacherisene8221 Před 28 dny

    Is it a good idea to get a toyota celica as a first car, i love the look of them.

  • @iloveplanetearth2020
    @iloveplanetearth2020 Před měsícem

    Hey mark what's ur opinion on Subaru Impreza 2.5rs 1999

  • @lukemiarecki5024
    @lukemiarecki5024 Před měsícem +1

    The school I go to only 2 upper class men have foxbodys one a red convertible then the other one a blue notch I think

  • @LukePosey-ly4wv
    @LukePosey-ly4wv Před měsícem +1

    I'm so conflicted between a Honda Prelude bb6 or bb2, or an Acura Integra da9, dc4, or dc5

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Ouuu go w the dc5 teggy imo

  • @Tommy_Cunningham
    @Tommy_Cunningham Před měsícem +1

    hi mark

  • @rutylzz7179
    @rutylzz7179 Před měsícem +1

    I love foresters, but the turbo XT version are way too overpriced and i see them for like 10k sometimes

  • @LoafXFN_12
    @LoafXFN_12 Před 24 dny

    Imagine rolling up in a Srt Denon 170 black at high school

  • @silasfritschcreator4730
    @silasfritschcreator4730 Před měsícem +1

    Just wondering, I thought the Audi a4 b8 was one of the most reliable older Audi?

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      They’re not that old and not that reliable

  • @viralprimenetwork
    @viralprimenetwork Před měsícem

    Thanks for sharing! Finding the perfect first car can be such an exciting journey. We sent you an email, take a look.

  • @NewEdgeGaming2
    @NewEdgeGaming2 Před 6 dny

    i have a cateye chevy dude its a tank mine isnt 4x4 tho

  • @CxldTxkyo
    @CxldTxkyo Před měsícem

    Here in moldova chevy silverado would cost like 20k$

  • @imagenius9574
    @imagenius9574 Před měsícem +1

    Stand up? Good idea! Mark, you have converted me to liking a couple BMWs over a year and a half, and I hope you take pride in this, as I used to be prejudice against all of them. I now realize there are much worse cars on the road, like Audis, Land Rovers, Mazaraties, Mercedes, Fiats, Minis, and Jaguars. It may take a couple more years of conversion for me to like these, but I don't think it will work because aside from the Land Rovers these things look kinda lame or even ugly unless they're, like, fully built.

    • @imagenius9574
      @imagenius9574 Před měsícem +1

      BMWs can look pretty ugly or plain too in base spec, but at least a fair number of them still look ok.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Ayyyy thanks so much and I have never been happier haha

  • @5kywrd
    @5kywrd Před měsícem

    As someone who's wanted an EK since I was 13, I can confirm that a decent one is NOT under 4k.

  • @offmarsonlondon1632
    @offmarsonlondon1632 Před měsícem

    i have a p71 crown victoria 😂, i wanna get rid of it for something else that i can build… i can build on it but i rather not

  • @apex_kalxb3534
    @apex_kalxb3534 Před měsícem

    i got my 03 IS300 for $2300 ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @therockpapersciss0rs
    @therockpapersciss0rs Před měsícem

    is a 350z a good project car in high school if i already have a daily?

    • @seantristan5991
      @seantristan5991 Před měsícem

      Tbh unless ur parents are rich you don’t got the budget for a 350z, the de performance parts run you an arm and a leg

    • @therockpapersciss0rs
      @therockpapersciss0rs Před 29 dny

      @@seantristan5991 that's why i was looking for a HR. I found a couple for around 7k which is about my budget

  • @Dada-ft2to
    @Dada-ft2to Před 19 dny

    Miatas are not overrated, i think people just found out they exist because of Instagram, tiktok etc. They are still amazing cars, very unique and fun to drive. BUT I have to say that because of all this hype from social media, their price has gone up so much its stupid. :(

  • @atnguyentien2781
    @atnguyentien2781 Před měsícem

    the two ls400 and sc400 were not apreciated enough

  • @eltoleooo493
    @eltoleooo493 Před měsícem

    ntgl in united states its so easy get this type of cars and im jealus asf, here in chile (latin american), the nissan 300zx cost 21.550 dolars, the cheapest one, and is dificult get money at 18 years old

  • @NITRO_OFF
    @NITRO_OFF Před měsícem +4

    Who is 14 and already thinking about first car ?

    • @toxicglock1751
      @toxicglock1751 Před 26 dny

      Wait for two more years maybe even 3 💆‍♀️trust me gang

    • @samtheman1918
      @samtheman1918 Před 26 dny

      I am because i got in a in car accident and i won money in court and i got to keep 6000 dollars so i dont really need to worry about money

    • @samtheman1918
      @samtheman1918 Před 26 dny

      I won more money then 6000 but my dad took most of it 😐😐😐

  • @rodrigocardoso7597
    @rodrigocardoso7597 Před 21 dnem

    i have a Golf MK 4 1.9 TDI with more than 1 Million Kilometers (621372 miles)

  • @chasehalvorsen3164
    @chasehalvorsen3164 Před 22 dny

    sc300 or 400 please😫

  • @Startemup
    @Startemup Před měsícem +1

    That is the LS2 motor in the cateye

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Ahh thanks I thought it was the vortec or whatever

    • @Startemup
      @Startemup Před měsícem

      @markroden it is the motor is called the Ls2

  • @memes.fy4_42
    @memes.fy4_42 Před 14 dny

    I prefer the Urus

  • @503-Richie
    @503-Richie Před měsícem

    240 mentioned !!!

  • @TheHobboJoe
    @TheHobboJoe Před měsícem

    Can someone list all the cars plzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • @bcrides6717
    @bcrides6717 Před měsícem +1

    NB Miatas are 6.5k MINIMUM where i live

    • @SchemeKing
      @SchemeKing Před měsícem

      Miata is the most feminine car ever created

    • @bcrides6717
      @bcrides6717 Před měsícem

      @@SchemeKing bro what. nah its 100% the lifted f150 with the rubberbands

  • @Ambrevious
    @Ambrevious Před měsícem +1

    G35 the only way to go 😩

  • @kas6750
    @kas6750 Před měsícem +1

    suprised i never see accords on this list.

  • @SchemeKing
    @SchemeKing Před měsícem

    Do a list of most unreliable cars under 15k because we all want unreliable cars

  • @trashkid4189
    @trashkid4189 Před měsícem

    The TL requires premium gas though

  • @Pividol
    @Pividol Před měsícem +1

    Whats questionable about rwd?

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +1

      For a first time driver it can lead to oversteer and they won’t know how to correct it very well. It’s why we see all the Mustang crowd videos. Young ppl+power to the rear wheels= never a good combo

  • @psychepancake
    @psychepancake Před měsícem +1

    this video is just like me fr

  • @symekoo7
    @symekoo7 Před měsícem +1

    LS 400 for 4k$? I couldn't find any (in EU) for less than 10k$.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Well I’m from America man

  • @renanwyslan7099
    @renanwyslan7099 Před měsícem +1

    A video with best suv cheap for mods…

  • @mk2james158
    @mk2james158 Před měsícem

    as a proud english man having anything over 100hp will surely lead to 5 grand in insurance. 😭 😢

    • @mk2james158
      @mk2james158 Před měsícem +1

      On the topic of this, please make a video that seems realistic for us eu viewers ❤

  • @mateo5641
    @mateo5641 Před 18 dny +1

    are people in the us scared of rear wheel drive cars or sum? Why would u have to be a car guy to have one😭

  • @Zeus0_0355
    @Zeus0_0355 Před měsícem +1

    You are not finding no Infinity g35 under 4k, unless it’s clapped and it has 200k miles

  • @Ultixa
    @Ultixa Před měsícem +3

    no sound or it's just me?

    • @Irrimatus
      @Irrimatus Před měsícem +4

      Just you

    • @Ultixa
      @Ultixa Před měsícem +2

      @@Irrimatus figured out whole app was laggy, thanks anyways

    • @TDF2004
      @TDF2004 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@UltixaThat happens to my videos sometimes, I just click off it and go back on and it's fine.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem +1

      I think you were too early

  • @infadelakainf
    @infadelakainf Před měsícem

    Comment if you stand 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Nathanhod747
    @Nathanhod747 Před měsícem +1

    What if your handicapped 😭 (like if you’re a stander)

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Před měsícem

      Oh shi, like this vid if you sit down from time to time

  • @dyllangames3592
    @dyllangames3592 Před 10 dny

    Stanced cars are gross

  • @unknown834
    @unknown834 Před 11 dny

    none of these are under 4k LOL do your research first before making a video about it lil bro

    • @1Optimistix
      @1Optimistix Před 11 hodinami

      Maybe not where you're at. But that's just a skill issue 🤷

  • @o044k
    @o044k Před měsícem +1

    i swear if i see TL prices go up after this lmfao

  • @seantristan5991
    @seantristan5991 Před měsícem

    coming from a g35 this 80$ tank is killing me but the cars too much of a blast to sell