Top 5 cars for a beginner enthusiast under 10.000$
Here are some cars you might be interested in
- BMW e46
- Mazda Miata NB
- VW golf gti mk6
- Mazda rx-8
- Nissan 350z
1.BMW e46 3.000-8.000$
If you are looking for a beautiful car that is fairly reliable, with a rear-wheel drivetrain that has a lot of tuning potential you should probably consider an e46.
Available in both manual and automatic the manuals tend to be a bit more expensive but really, would you ever buy an automatic e46?
The e46 was produced between 1997 and 2005 as a sedan, coupe, cabriolet and even estate.
If you got to the point of buying one, you should definitely look for a 6-in line petrol version, such as 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i.
The price range of these cars can vary a lot by the miles, transmission, engines and chassis (sedan, coupe, cabriolet and estate)
2.Mazda Miata NB 3.000-6.000$
The Mazda Miata was never a choice for people looking for a comfortable or practical car but there are still many reasons car guys buy these cars.
Produced from 1998 to 2005 the car came out of the factory with a manual gearbox and 2 engines (1.6L/110hp and 1.8L/140hp).
Weighting only 1000kg (2200lbs) the car is well known for it's weight and tuning capability.
The reliability of a Japanese engine on a beautiful looking car that also has a soft-top, with a manual gearbox and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain?? That is everything a car guy needs to hear.
3.VW golf gti mk6 8.000-10.000$
Maybe not the most beautiful car but definitely the newest on the list, the VW golf mk6 Gti is a budget daily sports-car that worth your attention.
Produced from 2010 to 2014 the mk6 gti was available as a coupe, 4-door and estate.
With 220hp and a FWD drivetrain the car is powered by a 2 litre turbo-charged engine sold in both manual and automatic.
Unlike naturally aspirated cars, the mk6 gti can easily get from 220hp to 260hp only with a stage 1 that will not cost you more than 400$.
4.Mazda rx-8 3.500-6.500$
The Mazda rx-8 is one of the most controversial car Mazda has ever produced.
Even thought the car comes eighter with 192hp or 231hp, both share the same engine, a 1.3 litre rotary engine being able to rev up to 9.000Rpm that sounds absolutely amazing.
This car should've been one of the best Mazda's but due to it's reliability, maintenance price and complexity of the car, it has lost it's value really quick over the years.
Only produced in "4-doors" the rx-8 has some back doors called by Mazda "freestyle door" that open the opposite way compared to the ones in front.
5.Nissan 350Z 10.000-14.000$
Only a little bit above the 10.000$ budget the 350z is the most powerful car on the list having 2 versions of 280 or 300hp.
The 350Z was produced from 2002 to 2009 available as a coupe or cabriolet with both manual and automatic.
Even through the car had two versions of power they both share the same engine, a 3.5 litre v6 naturally-aspirated.
Nissan has a reputation for building reliable vehicles, and the 350z is no exception. With proper maintenance, this car can provide years of trouble-free driving.