One of the best parts of being in the car community is that cars come in all shapes and sizes and in reality Even though your buddy Brad may have a new Mustang bought by his parents You may cherish your car more which is infinitely more valuable than a price tank Because whether you're buying a project car it's your first car We're upgrading from a beater. You can find an awesome Performance in practicality at the $5,000 price point And I do want to preface that the cars I mentioned are real listed cars I've seen so many articles saying you know you can buy this 1997 Porsche Boxer, but why would you do that? We'll start with the Honda's because at this price range you can find a plethora of amazing cars It's a lot of start with a fifth gen Honda prelude Introduce in 1997 the fifth generation would only same production until 2001 200 horsepower 156 torque which may not seem like a lot of power But do recall that these figures are very comparable to a 2015 Civic SI which is 15 years newer So combine that with the 2,900 pound curb weight 0 to 16 7 seconds and a 5-seed manual This car is a blast to drive and if you can look out for the type SH model Which both sit a range of extra goodies including ATTS aka active torque transfer system And the prelude also came standard with modern amenities including heated seats cruise control a sunroof and today Depending on where you live you can generally pick up a clean condition prelude for around 4 grand so a great deal Next we have another Honda which is the RSX type S And this car is not only absolute blast to drive but depending on the mileage and condition I've been seeing the price on these guys go up and just like the prelude the RSX had a 2 liter 200 horsepower engine that produced 142 torque it had a newly introduced six-speed transmission and could go 0 to 60 in a very impressive 6.7 seconds Now if you can't find a type S in your area you can get a base model RSX But it does have significantly less power with only 155 horsepower Still a fantastic car, but the type S has some pretty big benefits And honestly if you're getting into cars or perhaps upgrading to a new ride the RSX type S It's probably the number one car on my list in this price range I came very close to buying a very clean model about four years ago. I hummed in hot I let it go and it is a car that I always wished I owned Next we have the infamous Dodge Neon SRT4 and if you can somehow manage to find a clean example and love raw dramatic power Well this car is for you 224 horsepower 245 foot pounds of torque and 90% of the time while you're driving at least one of your wheels is spinning out I've had a 2900 pound curb weight 0 to 60 in a very impressive 5.6 seconds and the Dodge Neon is a very raw experience and it's probably a pretty dangerous car It does is your first car But it has okay fragile to count you with four doors and a five-speed manual So if you can find a clean example near you, which is kind of a unicorn pick it up. They're awesome cars Not the best interior build quality, but again awesome performance Next with the Mark IV GTI and if you want something that has tuning upside and practicality and realistically a car your girlfriend will like The GTI is the car As it is definitely the most comfortable ride on this list and is a blast to drive 180 horsepower 173 torque paired with a five-speed manual I 2900 pound curb weight and 0 to 60 in seven seconds and the Mark IV may not be the most sought-up on generation But it did still a great car combined with a hatchback that really boosts practicality and the same argument minus the hatch can also be applied to the 1.8 TJ Which is also a great option So Next we have one of the most under-appreciated cars of the 2000s The cold-bolt SS supercharged and this car received no love Now the look is pretty polarizing, you know some people love it some people despise it But if you don't every plan on owning a hellcat a supercharger is a really cool experience After I graduated high school I was looking for something that had more than just the N.A engine and I actually bought a 2007 cobalt SS and I really liked it It was great on gas the interior is nice It came with a stock boost gauge which I thought was pretty cool 205 horsepower 200 torque 0 to 60 in approximately 6.7 seconds And you can find a clean example for well under 5,000 And I will say from an owner's perspective This car was really fun to drive in a straight line it made some awesome noise Especially if you got a cold air intake But it definitely wasn't the best handling car that I've owned Next we have a 4th generation Mustang GT More specifically the 1994 to 1998 model But the Mustang is hands down the most powerful car on this list 205 horsepower 215 torque 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds And of course a great sounding V8 engine Now if you need a 4 door or this is the only car in a snow's where you live I don't recommend it But if you live in a warm climate and want that V8 experience The Mustang GT is the perfect car for you as it's a blasted drive And again make some awesome noise And we will end with the legendary N.A Mazda Bialda Now over the past decade these cars have been getting more and more sought upon As they are quite literally one of the best handling cars in history And there are also how many people especially on youtube have gotten into drifting Released in 1990 the MiaoDi became an instant icon As it was a two-seater nice looking convertible cruiser That was extremely cheap compared to competitors As it had a base price of 14,000 And what's insane about that is because it turned into an instant classic I have seen very clean condition 100k Mazda MiaoDi's go for well over 10,000 So it's safe to say if you don't destroy it you're not going to lose your money 115 horsepower 100 torque However it only weighed 2,000 pounds So it was peppy and it went 0 to 60 in 8.1 seconds Tied to a 5 speed manual So what more could you ask for? I mean maybe it's supercharger And if you're someone who has access to a more practical car Or don't live in a winter climate The NAMiaoDi is the car that will not disappoint you Especially if you prioritize fun factor versus raw power And want to get into modifying as the NAMiaoDi has a great aftermarket And could be an awesome place to start But anyways guys what other cars could you name that cost $5,000 or less And of course depending on where you live Price has made very But the $5,000 price range can still bring you some awesome cars But anyways thank you guys so much for watching Press subscribe if you aren't already I do plan on making more of these type of list videos The channel has been kind of dormant for a while So this is my return Anyways comment down below Press like, subscribe See you guys later