Sporty sedans.
You see I've always been more of a coupe type of guy and no I'm not talking about these
4 door coupe sedans we have in the modern era but more so 2 door cars.
That said I can see why sporty sedans are very popular.
They can be just as fun to drive, they are more practical and sometimes even perform
just as well as other 2 door sports cars.
Today I'll show you 5 affordable sporty sedans you can buy if you're on a tight budget.
Also huge thanks to Autotempest for sponsoring this video, I'll tell you a little about them
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First car on the list is the Subaru Impreza WRX.
I’m sure this car won’t come as a surprise as it’s one of the sportiest sedans you
can buy, and given how much more affordable they are now, they make a great choice for
pretty much any demographic.
The full time AWD system makes them suitable for snowy, and rainy situations, the way it
handles around corners make it a perfect candidate to go for a spirited drive and the 2L boxer
engine provides great gas mileage making it a great daily driver.
20MPG city and 27MPG HWY.
Keep in mind you can get the earlier version with the controversial bugeye front for much
less, but my goal was to keep the cars on this list as modern as possible.
Plus I personally like this body style better.
Everything from the exterior that screams sportiness to the same theme going on inside
the cabin.
The semi bucket rally type sports seats, leather wrapped momo steering wheel and a simplistic
layed out, non complicated interior that makes everything driver focused and easy to use.
Of course the highlight of the Subaru WRX is the driving experience.
Let’s be honest people that purchase this car is for one reason and one reason only,
because of how it drives.
Rally prepped Subarus have always existed in other parts of the world like Japan and
Europe, but see when they car was introduced here in the States, it changed the game.
The AWD system and rally tuned suspension provides stability and plenty of grip on any
road you desire to take it on.
The suspension along with it’s 4 liter boxer can take a serious beating which should allow
you to extend your fun sessions.
Performance wise the 2L turbocharged 4 cylinder produces 227HP and 217lb-ft of torque which
is enough power for twisty roads.
While the WRX is not really known to be a straight line car it actually performs quite
well in its stock form.
A sprint from 0-60 happens in just under 6 seconds which is pretty quick, even in today’s
standard.
Who am I kidding, that’s pretty slow by today’s standard here in the US, but honestly
if you’re looking to take a car like this to the track, cars with the fastest accelerations
don’t always win.
Another reason the Impreza WRX is a win is because of the endless amount of aftermarket
parts available for this platform.
And since this car has been around for over a decade you can search up WRX builds find
thousands for inspiration.
Body modifications, wheel setups, tunes, aero, you name it.
Best part is that, you can find them for as low as 4900$
Second car on the list is the Acura TSX.
As many enthusiasts may already know, the TSX is based off the European Honda Accord,
unlike the Accord we received here in the US, it was smaller, narrower, and sportier,
making it much more of a fun car to drive.
Essentially Acura needed to fill their gap between the Acura RSX and the Acura TL, which
is why the TSX became a thing.
It also satisfied those that were fans of the Integra sedan,something that the successor
RSX didn’t offer, as they only had 2 door variant.
The TSX was supposed to be the car that competed with BMW’s 3 series and Audi A4, but I think
it fell a bit short.
For one it came with a fwd system, and the driving dynamics weren’t quite up to the
level as those competitors.
That said Acura TSX is an excellent car, 6 speed manual versions were pretty much bullet
proof, customization options were plenty.
Truth be told as I used to see some really nice TSX builds in the front cover of tuner
magazines and I so wanted one.
And as sporty as there are, we can’t forget that it’s an Acura, with plenty of Luxury
touches to go with the package.
In fact from factory it came fully loaded with only one option being available, a $2K
navigation system.
Everything else came standard.
Perforated leather seats that were heated, dual zone automatic climate control, sunroof,
hid’s, 360watt music system, you know all of that.
Performance wise you get a 2.4L 4 cyl V-Tech engine that produces 200HP 166lb-ft of torque.
Doesn’t sound like much but come on guys, it’s vtech!
Jokes aside it does feel like you get a bit more power out of the TSX once Vtech kicks
in.
Handling wise it’s a bit heavy for it’s size, but surprising responds pretty well
around turns.
In summary this is one of those cars that looks quite conserative when kept stock but
with a few modifications can really stand out from the rest.
Gas mileage is also quite impressive, 22mpg city and 29mpg hwy making this not only a
great daily driver but since it’s essentially honda reliability shouldn’t be a concern
in the long run and on higher mileage models.
I was able to find them for under 4K with around 100K miles on them.
And considering these cars can last well past 200K miles, that’s actually a solid deal
if you ask me.
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3rd car on the list is the Volkswagen GLI.
Ah yes the Volkswagen GTi with a trunk.
Well not exactly, but pretty close.
Sure it shares the same power train as the GTI but it one, doesn’t have that sexy hot
hatch look and doesn’t handle as well around the twisties.
But that’s okay, because chances are you’re more likely to find a GLI un molested unlike
the GTI and at a better price too!
The GLI transforms the boring Jetta most are familiar with into a car that can be a joy
to drive and the best part is that it can take a beating.
I had a buddy of mine that absolutely ripped his Jetta GLI, when he wasn’t stopped at
a redlight he was flooring it and mashing through the gears, and around twisty turns
he really put it through it’s limits.
Not only did the car surprisingly stayed planted but it never had mechanical issues.
That said since it is a german vehicle, if anything does end up failing on this car,
parts and labor can be expensive.
So realistically I’d only recommend this car to those that work on their own cars.
A lot of the Jetta Gli’s out there you can find with the Autobahn package that includes
a few goodies including the 400watt Fender sound system which I was very impressed with.
Sitting in the front seats, listening to a high quality it feels like you’re in a concert.
The soundstage coming the perfectly proportioned speakers was unreal.
Some things that separate the Jetta GLI from the regular Jetta is the inclusion of the
independent sport tuned suspension, a better looking interior which includes a flat bottom
steering wheel, and of course the outside looks much more sportier.
And of course can’t leave out the TSI turbocharged 2 L engine that produces 200HP and 207lb-ft.
One gripe I have with theJetta GLi is that it lacks a traction control button?!
Que?!
Meaning that no matter how hard you want to drive it around the track the electronic system
will always interfere.
I guess to some people that is not neccesarily a bad thing but to hardcore enthusiasts its
kinf of sad.
But even with those traction limitations it manages to reach from 0-60 in around 6 seconds.
This is officially the most modern car on the list and can find them for under 6K.
4th car on the list is the E90 BMW 335i.
You just knew that this car would make the list, I mean come on it’s me!
And before I get a flood of messages in the comment section talking about poor reliability,
money pit, Break my wallet, but Scotty, listen this car isn’t for everyone I get it.
This is a car for the risk takers.
How big is your risk tolerance?
If it’s big then this car packs a massive punch with the right amount of luck and handy
skills.
It features a timeless design, loads of luxury features, it handles like a dream, and oh
yeah it comes equipped with a highly tunable engine, in fact it may be one of the easiest
engines to to get power out of in the modern era, and for cheap too!
$100 gets you 100HP, on a stock engine.
At this point I probably sound a little bias, well guess what I probably am but at the end
of the day the car speaks for itself.
These cars have become so obtainable over the years thanks to depreciation, and man
do you get a lot for the price.
Earlier models are definitely more troublesome than the later ones because of several weak
points but once you address those fragile parts the inline 6 engine can be very dependable.
Owned my e93 335i for over 5 years.
Only 2 major things broke, the hpfp which was replaced for free under a BMW recall and
the electric water pump after 70K miles which I ended up paying out of pocket.
Other than that just regular maintenance as you would expect from any performance car.
The reason the sedan version is desirable is one, you can find them cheaper, they are
more practical allowing to haul your family around and at the same time being a nice weapon
for spirited driving.
Also it’s pretty much a sleeper.
Looks almost the same as the less powerful 328i version but why lies inside is the real
deal.
Comes equipped with a turbocharged inline 6 engine that produces 300HP and 300lb-ft
of torque.
And man do you get that power very early in the power band.
At around 2400 RPM you have access to all the torque.
Turn traction control completely off, brake boost and you’re flying.
Okay so I wouldn’t recommend any of that kids :). Interior looks excellent, especially
with the sports package that includes bolster adjustable seats with thigh support, they
really keep you hugged around hard corners.
Definitely the most car you’ll get for the price on this list.
You find them for as low as 3K and soemtimes even lower than that.
5th and last car on the list is the Dodge Charger R/T. YEah not really sporty per say,
but more so a big rwd sedan with a massive engine up front, which can somewhat be sporty
right?
I guess.
Either way Included, and I have to say it has a great power to dollar ratio.
Even when it first released it only went for 30K which was bargain back then for over 300HP
and 300lb-ft.
And now the deal is even sweeter as you can find them pretty cheap.
You see this car can be fun but in a very different type of way.
It’s big, it’s heavy but it can surely burn rubber even if it only came equipped
with an automatic transmission.
The fact that it can easily lose control and feel at times uncontrollable can be lots of
fun within an enclosed road.
This is the car you’d buy if your spouse told you a mustang is too impractical, well
honey this one is very practical with plenty of room for basketball players and massive
trunk for groceries while have massive Hemi under the hood.
The Charger R/T came at a time where there was this thirst for those 1960s and 1970s
muscle cars, essentially this was a way to bring modern classic to the modern era.
Did it work out that way though?
Or was it just a failed plan to bring back an iconic nameplate for the sake of sales.
4doors vs 2 doors hmmm.
Well that is for you to decide.
I will say this, the charger R/T provides the worse fuel efficiency obviously but in
order to combat that, the the HEmi engine can deactivate 4 of it’s cylinders when
it doesn’t think it needs it in order to conserve fuel.
But honestly if you’re in a market for a car like this one then you probably don’t
give to squats about fuel consumption.
It comes equipped with a 5.7L Hemi V8 that produces 340HP and 390lb-ft of torque, making
it the most powerful car featured on this list.
0-60 happens in just 5.6 seconds if equipped with the Roadtrack package.
Yeah a little confusing.
A RT package on the RT package lol.
Essentially you get 10HP bump, and sportier suspension tuning.
But yeah if you want a straight line machine that handles corners like a boat, then this
might be the car for you.
You can find them for just under 5k!
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