It's unfair I tell you, unfair.
The 6 cars I'm going to talk about in this video do not deserve to be overlooked.
Since they aren't selling very well you can buy them at a bargain price.
Which I guess is a good thing and it's why I made this video.
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First car is the BMW 228i.
It’s pretty easy to dismiss this car as an excellent luxury sports car as it normally
gets overshadowed by the more popular BMW M cars and M lite cars such as the M235i.
But the truth is that the 228i is one of the best driver’s car around, one that offers
everything we liked about old BMW cars.
It’s the perfect size to toss around corners, it offers a 6 speed manual transmission and
the power is both strong and manageable allowing you to really feel like you’re control.
It comes equipped with a 2L 4cyl turbo engine that produces 240HP and 255lb-ft of torque.
0-60mph for the RWD version happens in 4.9 seconds.
It may not be the fastest BMW out there but I’ll tell you this from experience, the
driver involvement on the 228i definitely makes a huge difference.
And when it comes to straight line speed, it feels much faster than what the numbers
say.
What’s more surprising is that the 228i serves well as a daily driver thanks to it’s
great highway fuel consumption.
It manages to get 34mpg Highway which is unreal for a fun sporty car such as this one.
And this why the automotive trend of downsizing engines is so effective, you can get so much
power out of a 4 cylinder engine once you add a turbocharger to it, while also increasing
fuel efficiency.
Best part is that you can get a used BMW 228i for as low as 15K with decent amount of miles
on them, making this car one of the biggest values you can get for a premium 2 door sports
car.
2nd overlooked car is the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
This car is a true underdog in the luxury vehicle market.
For those of you that have a desire to be unique and stand out from the rest of the
crowd, the Giulia helps you achieve just that.
This is the car that was supposed to make a statement once Alfa Romeo decided to start
producing cars for the US after not doing so for about 20 years.
Sadly it hasn’t sold too well here in the US, only selling 36 total units in 2016, just
under 9K units in 2017 and a little over 11K in 2018.
One of the main reason it doesn’t sell as well is because it’s a fairly new re established
brand in the US with a sense of mystery when it comes to reliability and track record.
While it’s main competitors like the BMW 3 series and the Mercedes C class have an
established following, the Giulia has to work twice as hard win over buyers.
It really shouldn’t have to.
It’s exterior design is among one of the best in it’s class in my opinion, especially
when it comes to the front end.
Performance wise it comes equipped with a 2L 4cyl turbo engine that produces 280HP and
306lb-ft of torque.
0-60 happens in 5.1 seconds.
Combine that power with it’s nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution and not only do
you have a car that screams class but can also be every fun around twisty roads.
In my opinion where it really shines is in it’s interior.
From it’s leather seats with embossed Alfa Romeo crests in the headrest to it’s awesome
layout of the dash, and start stop button on the steering wheel you definitely feel
like you’re in a more expensive car than what it really cost.
Toss in some standard active safety features like forward collision warning, automatic
emergency braking, pedestrian recognition and a lane departure warning system and you
got yourself a solid package with the Giulia.
You can find a used Giulia for as low as 25K, which looks identical as the newer model ones.
Doing so will save you thousands of dollars while essentially getting the same vehicle.
If you want an premium Italian car without paying Lamborghini, Ferrari or Maserati money
then the Giulia is a fantastic choice.
Would you buy one?
3rd car on the list is the Porsche 718 Cayman.
It always seemed like the this car has always had a bad reputation of being a poor man’s
Porsche.
Sometimes being referred as the waterdown younger sibling of the 911.
I never understood people that said that.
The Cayman truly is one of the best cars money can buy.
It has a youthful spirit unlike the BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK that seem to always be driven
by older men.
You get two choices, either the hard top or soft top convertible found in the Porsche
Boxster and it comes with a mid engine placement that just keeps getting better over the years.
Not only will the mid engine help the Cayman when it comes to balance and stability, it’ll
also increase cargo room as you’ll be able to fit two carry on suitcases in the trunk
and two more in the front trunk.
And similar to the previous two cars mentioned in this it comes equipped with a 2L 4 cyl
turbo engine that produces 300HP and 280lb-ft and is able to complete a 0-60 run in just
4.7 seconds when equipped with the PDK automatic transmission.
Or you can sacrifice .2 seconds of straight speed and go for manual transmission.
Which I’m sure most of you will.
The interior is what you expect from a Porsche, high quality with attention to detail.
In fact there is little to distinguish the 718 cockpit from the pricier 911.
I’m honestly confused as to why Porsche’s entry level sports cars don’t sell that
well.
The 718 Cayman and the Boxster are among the most capable machines on the market, offering
a hard to match driving experience in a stylish and quality package.
You get near perfect handling, a near perfect transmission and a strong turbo 4 cylinder
that won’t disappoint.
Especially when you can get one for as low as 45K.
4th overlooked car on the list the Infiniti Q60 Redsport 400.
Infiniti’s only new 2 door coupe.
This definitely deserves much more attention than what it gets.
Many car enthusiasts know about this car and for the most part speak very highly about
it.
But for whatever reason it doesn’t seem to sell well.
In 2018 the Q60 lineup in general sold less than 10K units in the US.
But I’ll tell you this, for those of you that pass up on this car...You’re missing
out.
The exterior design alone looks stunning.
The Q60 Redsport looks both classy and aggressive.
Prepare to get many compliments if you decide to drive around in this car.
And it’s not only looks and no show.
It has quite the powerful engine to back up it’s sporty appearance.
It comes equipped with a 3L V6 that produces 400HP and 331lb-ft of torque.
0-60 happens in just 4.5 seconds.
Some auto journalists being able to achieve slightly faster times.
You also get some pretty sweet technology features to fine tune your driving experience
to your liking.
While I’m not the biggest fan of the new electronics used in modern cars some of the
ones used it he Q60 redsport might be appealing to some people.
A personal mode is available that allows you to adjust the car’s respective systems,
including steering and suspension independent of each other.
Thanks to it’s steer-by-wire technology you can fine tune the steering feel indefinitely.
Get this..
With Steer-by-wire there is no direct connection between the steering column and the front
axle.
All movements are electronically controlled!
I’m not really sure how I feel about that as bumps and imperfections on the road are
not felt on the steering wheel since there is no direction connection.
Infiniti is pretty convinced that this concept of steering will be the future.
Rides in the Red sport are whisper quiet when you want them to be thanks to it’s Bose
active noise canceling system.
Good news for those that are in the market for a Q60 Redsport, I’ve seen some being
sold for as low as 30K which is one hell of a deal.
5th car on the list is the Ford Flex.
Perfect for those that are looking for more of a practical vehicle, that also happens
to be pretty quick.
In some ways The Flex is like a Wagon and at the same time like a crossover and SUV.
Consider it a modern Station wagon.
Which is probably why this vehicle doesn’t sell well here in the US.
It has the smallest sales numbers in Ford;s lineup.
Americans just never seem to be big fans of wagons.
They see them as not cool.
But see the Flex is truly unique in my opinion.
It’s funky looks really differentiates itself from every other car on the road.
Definitely the most unique choice featured in this video for sure.
You can buy the Ford Flex with two engine options.
Either the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 engine that produces 287HP and 254lb-ft of torque
or you can go for the full blown sleeper status with the 3.5L ecoboost engine that produces
365HP, the same one used in the Ford Taurus SHO.
With the Ecoboost engine You’re able to complete a 0-60 run in around 6.2 seconds.
Which for a vehicle such as this one is very good.
People always expect premium german suvs/crossovers to be fast but very few people expect a Ford
Flex to be as fast as it is.
And it’s able to outcorner a number of fast cars costing much more money.
The inside of the Flex is what you expect, practical enough for long road trips.
The cabin fits seven passengers and if needed you’re able to fold down the seats which
gives enough room as decent size pickup truck.
The Flex can also tow up to 4500 pounds without breaking a sweat.
Since 2013 Ford has been injecting more performance and style into it’s family vehicles and
the Ford Flex is a perfect example and really doesn’t deserve to be overlooked.
You can find older models for as low as 5K and newer 2016 models for as low as 12K.
6th and final overlooked car on the list is the Volvo S60.
Volvo’s Sedan bread and butter.
This car is easily overlooked mostly because german sedans dominate the luxury sport segment.
But this car here is truly a hidden gem.
One of the S60’s standout offerings is it’s interior comfort.
Definitely one of my favorite things about this car.
I've sat and drove the newer S60 myself and saying that the seats are very comfortable
is a huge understatement.
You really won’t know how comfortable driving in a Volvo is into you actually sit in one.
Safety is also a huge plus fo the S60, I mean it is Volvo of course.
Scoring a perfect 5 star safety rating.
I would have to say comfort and safety has always been Volvo’s specialty.
The exterior is modest and has a clean simplistic design, the headlights getting most of the
attention with it’s Thors hammer LED design.
The base engine is the T5 2L 4 cyl turbo engine that produces 250HP, the next level up engine
ads a supercharger to the mix which produces 316HP and and the strongest setup is the plugin
hybrid option that produces 400HP.
With the hybrid engine 0-60 happens in just 4.3 seconds.
If you’re looking for a entry level luxury sedan that combines safety, comfort and a
minimalist design, this is definitely a solid choice.
You can find a 2016 model with the base engine for just under 15K.
It’s truly a underrated car.
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