25 Best First Cars For Less Than $3k! (For High School Car Guys)

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Hey guys welcome back to the channel and in todays video we are going to be going over the best first cars for high schoolers for less than $3k! Keep in mind this vid is mainly for car guys and not for the average folk! Also even tho all these are under $3k, I highly recommend saving up until around $5k to buy your first car since that’ll be a better idea, I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!
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  • @markroden
    @markroden Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys! This is my new channel where I go over strictly gta online content: youtube.com/@giggity280 If you’re interested in gta online, please go check it out!!

  • @bruhrico69

    @bruhrico69

    Жыл бұрын

    hey I have a question, I’m 16 and gonna get a summer job and I seen a 1974 Porsche 911 and my dream car, on sale for like 3k, it’s a little bit of work and I don’t know if I should buy it, I’m trying to get into mechanics for college and think this would be good to learn from. If you don’t answer it’s fine

  • @sezuawn3861

    @sezuawn3861

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@bruhrico69 buy it bro, definitely worth it, huge aftermarket snd eady to work on

  • @sezuawn3861

    @sezuawn3861

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@bruhrico69 if you fix it up it will be worth like 30k-50k

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bruhrico69 for only $3k it sounds a bit too good to be true. It might need more work than you’re ready for at that level and it might just cause unnecessary stress especially if you’re going into college.

  • @EclipseGSX98

    @EclipseGSX98

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markroden just to let you know the 2g eclipse did not have a GT trim it had the RS GS GS-T and GSX trim levels but I think you were thinking of the 3 rd and 4th gen eclipse because they had the GT trim

  • @Victor_XIII
    @Victor_XIII Жыл бұрын

    1997-2001 Toyota Camry LE is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. My parents owned one and they said it was a really good choice to get as a first car. I was also pretty surprised at how much aftermarket support these cars got. Plus you can stand out in the car community cause there's bodykits for these cars I haven't seen anyone on the internet apply yet.

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    I always forget about the corollas and Camrys bro

  • @oklo0315

    @oklo0315

    Жыл бұрын

    how is its performance? what engine is unda the hood?

  • @Victor_XIII

    @Victor_XIII

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oklo0315 stock 2.2L 4-cylinder engine delivering 133 HP, 23 city/30 highway. I heard you can put a V6 in the Camry. You can also put a 2JZ in it I heard but you gotta make the Camry RWD (to take pressure off the FWD drivetrain) Idk if you can K-Swap a Camry but I gotta do more research on Camry mods

  • @okexotics7576

    @okexotics7576

    Жыл бұрын

    I forget about the Camry and Corollas too.

  • @chase276

    @chase276

    Жыл бұрын

    the 92-96 V6 camrys or lexus ES300s with the 3vz-fe have pretty solid engines for power too. base 185hp and a DOHC engine with an iron block. Problem is after 300-350hp it has issues not spinning the tires.

  • @ritarossweisse_
    @ritarossweisse_ Жыл бұрын

    Great list! I own a pass-me-down 2010 Toyota Corolla Altis since high school from my dad (since 2016) and still drive it to this day (I'm 24 now 😅) and already reaching 380k km (236k miles). No crazy issues for now. Only normal issue is the noisy fan belt.

  • @knoxjackson3202
    @knoxjackson3202 Жыл бұрын

    yo mark bbg you have single-handedly helped me shape a taste in cars and help me with choosing my future project cars, love ya (with a fire passionate desire btw)

  • @Dani_als

    @Dani_als

    11 ай бұрын

    ayo

  • @knoxjackson3202

    @knoxjackson3202

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Dani_als mb

  • @user-lp3fc8me7h
    @user-lp3fc8me7h11 ай бұрын

    Great info. Will use this in my search for a car. Also never seen a Caddie being used as an off road vehicle.

  • @vbsbazooka4195
    @vbsbazooka41959 ай бұрын

    I have a 7th gen accord and I cannot reccomend it enough!!! They're nice on the inside because they're not meant to be sporty but they also come with a K24 in it which is an amazing motor, not to mention that i think that they can look really good for not a lot of money which would be very important to a high schooler!

  • @Lucabezas
    @Lucabezas Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! thanks bro

  • @lukeschumacher1968
    @lukeschumacher196811 ай бұрын

    Love the Videos! Super relaxing too, love the background music and how u do your videos

  • @TheCrimsonNomad

    @TheCrimsonNomad

    11 ай бұрын

    Look up Skyrim soundtrack, that’s the music in the background of this video

  • @kirashachiroku
    @kirashachiroku Жыл бұрын

    Very happy to see the 7th Gen Celi in here. Looks so good even today.

  • @MarshawnEmpire
    @MarshawnEmpire8 ай бұрын

    Thanks this is actually really helpful

  • @allanwilson1227
    @allanwilson1227 Жыл бұрын

    watch your videos like once a week thanks for your content!

  • @ubaidyousaf5364
    @ubaidyousaf5364 Жыл бұрын

    I know none of the prices will be the same in the UK but i still watch 😅 Love the videos bro

  • @eugenef0zzy
    @eugenef0zzy Жыл бұрын

    keep it up mark you a legend for these vids... still goated from that Fozzy video

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao ofc man thank you

  • @NateIsProbablyNotGreat
    @NateIsProbablyNotGreat Жыл бұрын

    Impressed by this frequent uploading, keep up the work man I love the vids

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you man

  • @jayy._1828
    @jayy._1828 Жыл бұрын

    i love your vids there so helpful

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you man

  • @MomoDuality
    @MomoDuality Жыл бұрын

    wow i love the way you talk! I hear the passion

  • @Rapinterview
    @Rapinterview10 ай бұрын

    Thank u so much for this video, I just got my first car today for my birthday it was the tl ❤

  • @lovemikai
    @lovemikai10 ай бұрын

    i got an 88 celica gt which has the economy engine instead of the one the rest of the celicas have which means its a reliable tank, its a little slow with a ten second 0-60, but i also got it for 400$ and its amazingly clean inside, no dash cracks and just amazing condition and o got it for 400$ RUNNING

  • @SirBeasty666
    @SirBeasty666 Жыл бұрын

    The honda fit is a really fun car and has potential to make good power; however, it is no longer in the $3k range. They have been getting too much light which is raising the prices of them.

  • @CCCZMC

    @CCCZMC

    9 ай бұрын

    Really? Here in the UK its known as a granny car so still super cheap and normally well looked after

  • @DarkReaper-or9el

    @DarkReaper-or9el

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@CCCZMCthey used to go for £500 now theyre 1k plus! Very high!

  • @Bryan_Jake

    @Bryan_Jake

    4 ай бұрын

    Doesn't matter how loved it is. It's still a pocket cube. No-one is going to pay more than 2k for it

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546Ай бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO MARK!!!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. ALLL ARE GREAT CARS AND TRUCKS FOR HIGH SCHOOL. AND LIFE ON GENERAL. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

  • @Baguette_Altics0
    @Baguette_Altics011 ай бұрын

    honestly this list is great and I already know what car I want now

  • @lucricciardilol5912
    @lucricciardilol5912 Жыл бұрын

    i have an 05 toyota echo for a first car and it’s honestly great it’s just a honda fit in a different body (1.5L I4 108hp with relatively similar weight) there isn’t much after market support tho which kinda sucks cuz it’s a little go cart and it handles really well.

  • @jordanprice9285

    @jordanprice9285

    5 ай бұрын

    2zz swap it bro. Or throw a 1zz in there and boost it

  • @philliprosecrants1368
    @philliprosecrants136811 ай бұрын

    i have a 2013 chevy impala and absolutely love it. these cars don’t get enough attention, FWD, 300HP V6!!!

  • @robert69750
    @robert697508 ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy for the vid

  • @smokej1781
    @smokej17812 ай бұрын

    Bro Thank You!!!! ❤🙏🏼

  • @jaydentkk7555
    @jaydentkk7555 Жыл бұрын

    First car is mk5 gti manual so much would definitely recommend only downside is the rust

  • @JB-mp9nb
    @JB-mp9nb4 ай бұрын

    Great car guide appreciate the video

  • @callmetimmy3004
    @callmetimmy3004 Жыл бұрын

    6:10 the del sol actually came in 3 different trims S 100hp Si 125hp VTEC 160hp Only weighing 2,300ib The Si is more common than the S and are priced the same

  • @GrandMasterYoda_355
    @GrandMasterYoda_355 Жыл бұрын

    J series accords and TLs are good first cars too. My j30a1 02 accord is a fun car to drive the downside is the trans that’s about it really. You can get a h series too. Plan on getting a cd5 h22. Honda are good cars. Toyotas are too. V6 Chrysler 300 with the 3.5 good cars too. Had a v6 Chrysler 300 as my first car lasted me 4 years. But there good cars though. But this is a good list fr.

  • @jclouw321
    @jclouw321 Жыл бұрын

    So a few things about the 2G Eclipse: 1) they never came in a “GT” trim. The 1st and 2nd gen DSM’s went by RS, GS (slightly nicer NA FWD), GS-T for FWD turbo, and GSX for AWD turbo. 2)The 420A in the NA Eclipse is NOWHERE NEAR as good as the 4g63 in the turbo Eclipses. You’re comparing a Dodge Neon engine to the Lancer Evo engine, lol. We all know 4G63’s are capable of 1000hp+, while the 420A would be lucky to hit 250hp without blowing up. A great car still, but not in the same ballpark. 3) I would absolutely NOT recommend a 2G DSM this far on for less than $3k. I can guarantee any you find now for that price will be clapped beyond redemption. I sold my 2G GS for $4k, and that was back in 2020. I would spend a minimum of $4.5k for a clean NA and no less than around $8-10k for a GS-T and $12k+ for a clean GSX these days, at least if you want to drive it more than work on it.

  • @StatesMapping

    @StatesMapping

    10 ай бұрын

    Which one is the best to buy for reliability, fun, safety?

  • @conanmorris2641
    @conanmorris2641 Жыл бұрын

    This aint to bad of a video, Notices Skyrim soundtrack in the background, THIS IS THE GOAT!!

  • @ronanfoote1376
    @ronanfoote1376 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FINNALY

  • @WARVIATION
    @WARVIATION Жыл бұрын

    VW JETTA MK5 Is a dream to drive! handles great , I'd highly recommend that one to people who wanna have fun

  • @gamingracing
    @gamingracing7 ай бұрын

    As my name obviously says I am very happy that the Celica was mentioned, only thing is the Celica is not very good on mods because of it's kinda underatedness so don't go out there and expect a non-expesive RWD transmission swap

  • @jaymar1615
    @jaymar1615 Жыл бұрын

    My first car was 1998 aqura intergra as seen on the thubnail mine was red....loved it even though it wasnt the type R

  • @AceWarfield
    @AceWarfield7 ай бұрын

    Love the Skyrim track playing in the background 😆

  • @talongloy
    @talongloy Жыл бұрын

    I bought a Honda prelude as my first car and it’s perfect, way underrated

  • @Dark_Flame_Master

    @Dark_Flame_Master

    9 ай бұрын

    That car looks great, I wish Honda continued it. :/

  • @TheBlackJac
    @TheBlackJac Жыл бұрын

    Dont forget that volvo s60 t6...... that monster is very underrated in multiple acspecys

  • @aidrean9872
    @aidrean9872 Жыл бұрын

    First thanks for the vid really helps on the choice 👍

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help man

  • @xpretzalzz
    @xpretzalzz Жыл бұрын

    i keep watching these videos just to see the miata on the list😭😭 can’t wait to get mine fr

  • @dillypickle0485
    @dillypickle04855 ай бұрын

    I have that Cruze. Thanks for showing love too it!

  • @thesiixth7770
    @thesiixth77708 ай бұрын

    Love the zombies reference i still listen to those songs to this day

  • @ffqgghrgntj
    @ffqgghrgntj9 ай бұрын

    Great video 🎉

  • @camden-shragal
    @camden-shragal Жыл бұрын

    "im always sober and my friends are the ones doing the crazy stuff" literally me and my friends except i drive a 2 door hatchback lmao. also as a DSM owner, good luck finding a half decent one for under 6k, even the non turbo models are selling for way too much and the price is only going up

  • @patrickscheeks8769
    @patrickscheeks8769 Жыл бұрын

    Hella entertaining commentary

  • @user-vm7pc7lx3f
    @user-vm7pc7lx3f11 ай бұрын

    Saw the terrible towel... INSTANTLY subscribed :D

  • @dellfire8826
    @dellfire882611 ай бұрын

    Just got my first car as a 2001 Toyota Solara SLE Coup V6 3.0 with 200,000 for 760. Need a lot of work though all new struts, new break pads and some dings dents and bumps but feel in love with the idea of the $700 body kit and a spoiler when the time comes

  • @snagg7096

    @snagg7096

    20 күн бұрын

    How is it now

  • @dellfire8826

    @dellfire8826

    20 күн бұрын

    @@snagg7096 Its actually doing really well just has a tiny valve cover gasket leak common with age and just got a water pump kit for it. Most of the issues was the last owner did not know how to maintain her properly.

  • @g8letwild293
    @g8letwild2937 ай бұрын

    Grand Prix GTP, Park avenue Ultra, ion Redline SRT4 and Colbat SS. GTP should definitely be on this list

  • @nathanfletcher3347
    @nathanfletcher3347 Жыл бұрын

    i was just coming to youtube to look at best 2nd cars for car guys and your video was 1st on my feed. but if its not too much of a hassle could you do best 2nd cars for teen/highschool car guys?

  • @cadenanderson9845
    @cadenanderson9845 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze rs with the 1.4t and I love it. ZZpreformance parts make it an amazing daily. Glad to see this thing on here lmao.

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to here it bro

  • @ifminecrafthadfloods3659

    @ifminecrafthadfloods3659

    13 күн бұрын

    unfortunately holden cruzes here in australia are shitboxes and are just daewoos with a different badge. U don't really see them around anymore cus most of them are at scrapyards

  • @rwottevanger
    @rwottevanger11 ай бұрын

    Bro, miatas in europe are definitely not under 3k anymore, unless its a complete rustbox. If you want a decent one it'll cost up to 6k euros or more. Decent second gen ones are around 4k

  • @Dark_Flame_Master

    @Dark_Flame_Master

    9 ай бұрын

    I feel like many of the cars in the video are actually more expensive in Europe (in my case germany) than in the vid, especially if you want it to be in decent condition. I really like the Mitsubishi Eclipse 2g even though I will probably never own one and all the ones that I saw online for less than 3000€ (3k$ actually equals around 2700€) were toasted/preowned by 8 people/etc. Most of them were in the 6000-10000€ range actually.

  • @ToidiSoup
    @ToidiSoup8 ай бұрын

    What was the mileage on your integra when you bought it?

  • @vortexriver1071
    @vortexriver1071 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is underrated i hada sub. U kinda remind me of Bladed Angel 😂

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546Ай бұрын

    A MUST WATCH FOR THOSE ON A BUDGET.

  • @janko2188
    @janko218811 ай бұрын

    one of the vidoes of all time

  • @vayfn
    @vayfn9 ай бұрын

    Everyone hates on the BMWs that i talk to but i’ve had a 2013 M5 that I got for 5grand for a couple years now and it’s never had a problem YET!

  • @alertsnail
    @alertsnail Жыл бұрын

    Short people and Miata's are a match made in heaven 😄

  • @7figurenate201
    @7figurenate201 Жыл бұрын

    I recently got a 05 g35 sedan as my first car

  • @mattabon7962
    @mattabon796211 ай бұрын

    Can you do best 25 best jobs to afford your first car?

  • @KidNamedKuddy

    @KidNamedKuddy

    2 ай бұрын

    Honestly, have a good personality and be able to multitask, serving tables at a busy restaurant . Good for a 5pm-10pm shift, can walk home with 150-300 bucks a shift if you’re good

  • @LukeMilerIII
    @LukeMilerIII10 ай бұрын

    HM - 2006 Pontiac G6 you can get the v6 version for like 3500 and they have some cool modifications

  • @yoitsjaycub1916
    @yoitsjaycub19168 ай бұрын

    Love the Skyrim background music 😂😂😂

  • @articshreder3569
    @articshreder35694 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @MechanicsMinute
    @MechanicsMinute Жыл бұрын

    Acura is king, I somehow ended up with a a-spec tlx 19 in high school. Y’all Honda is a W car

  • @YenCrew
    @YenCrew3 ай бұрын

    I'd have to respectfully disagree with turbo charged engines being more reliable & Some of your picks are questionable lol but other than that. Great video, good humor. Keep up the good work & stay blessed 💯

  • @willmannion3035
    @willmannion30352 ай бұрын

    I'd recommend against the turbo Cruze. When it fails, it's an expensive fix.

  • @thescrapmetal2810
    @thescrapmetal281011 ай бұрын

    The 1.8 in the Audi is the same engine that is in the mk4 jetta/golf.

  • @1_beartooth_1
    @1_beartooth_19 ай бұрын

    I love the Mazda but I wouldn’t fit there unless I lay down😂

  • @GremlinZ420
    @GremlinZ42011 ай бұрын

    1990s Jeep Wrangler is literally my dream car. Or one of them atleast. It’s like 10k, so kinda expensive, but a badass car.

  • @skaarz2175
    @skaarz2175 Жыл бұрын

    Skyrim music in the background had me so distracted because it’s so nostalgic hahah

  • @gearheadmania
    @gearheadmania10 ай бұрын

    First car was an 89 IROC-Z Camaro. Loved that car

  • @Cold10k
    @Cold10k6 ай бұрын

    Bro got me cracking up 😂

  • @spork333
    @spork3333 ай бұрын

    I have a 2005 Chevy impala SS and it has been he best first car I could possibly ask for and it makes 240 hp and comes with a killer sound system

  • @justinas5910
    @justinas591011 ай бұрын

    JESUS LOVES US ALL!

  • @poopooopoopooo6230

    @poopooopoopooo6230

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JustAboredZombie
    @JustAboredZombie Жыл бұрын

    My dad had a chev cruz he gave it to me as a gift for when i got accepted in med school so I love it😂❤

  • @user-zh7xv8pd2y
    @user-zh7xv8pd2y9 ай бұрын

    The skyrim bgm is just so nostalgic.

  • @HmmmmmBruh
    @HmmmmmBruh3 ай бұрын

    Who is getting a Miata for 3,000!!!

  • @lifewithmicah4051

    @lifewithmicah4051

    Ай бұрын

    I mean they used to be cheap before they became a trend

  • @stephentrash8579

    @stephentrash8579

    Ай бұрын

    Miata’s are cheap asf there extremely easy to find under 3k

  • @___albv___

    @___albv___

    29 күн бұрын

    man... In Italy, it's literally impossible to find one under €15k.

  • @dj_mingle_218

    @dj_mingle_218

    25 күн бұрын

    Already got 1😂

  • @clo3929

    @clo3929

    18 күн бұрын

    my buddy just got his

  • @randomtsbcontentcreator
    @randomtsbcontentcreator11 ай бұрын

    The bugatti chiron is 2500€ and goes really fast! I really recommend it

  • @xxNismo-
    @xxNismo- Жыл бұрын

    The joys of living in the UK. We can barely get insurance on a corsa or fiesta 😭

  • @walterskywalker6361
    @walterskywalker636111 ай бұрын

    Thank you bro I'm 14 years old and I just got a job to save up for a car when I get my license. I'm thinking about getting the BMW 328i E46.

  • @Jake.MS3
    @Jake.MS3 Жыл бұрын

    The first gen Mazda 3 are a good choice to for under 3k just got mine for 1k you should put Mazda 3 in your next video

  • @The_voices336
    @The_voices3369 ай бұрын

    quick question where can I find and buy the Toyota Celica GT 7th gen in South dakota

  • @ted_is_gaming
    @ted_is_gaming Жыл бұрын

    I got a 2002 Ford explorer XLT 4.6L V8 handed down to me from my dad. It's not the best if I were to have spent money on it, but for free, it's fucking awesome. 240hp is still more than all my friends lol

  • @jesusflorescandanedo9955
    @jesusflorescandanedo9955 Жыл бұрын

    I have an integra and a 05 scion tc both great cars I had a 01 gs 300 but sold it due to having no money for insurance 😭 also gas prices are crazy

  • @mamahuevo16

    @mamahuevo16

    11 ай бұрын

    is the integra a good daily? i want something that looks clean idc if it’s fast. i got an 07 accord i might sell for another car what do u recommend?

  • @corpsegrindersneck2032
    @corpsegrindersneck203210 ай бұрын

    Love the Skyrim music in the background 😂

  • @dr.sungod2129
    @dr.sungod21298 ай бұрын

    My guy got the Skyrim music 😂😂😂

  • @jdpowell6405
    @jdpowell64059 ай бұрын

    I missed the first one because my brain kept hearing the Whiterun theme in the background😂 who knew Mark lived in Skyrim and sells affordable adventure carriages.

  • @LagzNasty
    @LagzNasty11 ай бұрын

    You came up when I was at my POOREST. BEAST of a channel

  • @ExpiredWatered
    @ExpiredWatered Жыл бұрын

    FINALLY my time to shine 😎

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Yessir lmaooo

  • @sezuawn3861
    @sezuawn3861 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for adding the celica GT to this, i own one they are sweet with a manual, i hear the automatics are garbage.

  • @markroden

    @markroden

    Жыл бұрын

    Ofc they are quite underrated

  • @drewanderson8061
    @drewanderson806111 ай бұрын

    I got a 03 g35 sedan and I love my car I couldn’t recommend it more

  • @RustyCanteen
    @RustyCanteen10 ай бұрын

    Bro the Far Horizons at the beginning caught me so off guard, hilarious

  • @twobrosincorporated
    @twobrosincorporated Жыл бұрын

    Could you make a vid on best cheap cars for tall guys like me?

  • @spartanious5519
    @spartanious55196 ай бұрын

    “For high school car guys” Now you have my attention

  • @Slo_Nano
    @Slo_Nano Жыл бұрын

    I like how over the time of watching this channel I realized that same cars mark think is ugly but still nice which is the same thing I think about the exact same cars

  • @Ufloresx
    @Ufloresx10 ай бұрын

    me personal i 'm getting a 1995 Honda Civic Ex Sedan 4dr and i saved up for up but my dad is starting a project on my car and modifying it even though i didn't ask but im thankful:)

  • @chrysalisendeavors
    @chrysalisendeavors9 ай бұрын

    8th gen accord got a nice K24 in it and very roomy

  • @wavez4951
    @wavez4951 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you find a Miata NA at 2100 dollars, I can’t find them under 8k 😭😭

  • @KTbmx
    @KTbmx9 ай бұрын

    What website are you using?

  • @mohanadagah9684
    @mohanadagah96848 ай бұрын

    What's the website name that see the cars from?

  • @jeremiahkoenig4665
    @jeremiahkoenig4665 Жыл бұрын

    i’m looking for ls 400 right now and i saw that same one on marketplace 😂

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