6 Cheap Daily Drive Performance Cars!

Hey guys, Blade Angel here, and a quick announcement before the video. For those of you guys who are upset about my finalized content post, then I've got good news. If you enjoy anime, trash, and let's plays, then head over to my second channel, CarTaku. Yes, it's a play on the words of Car, no Taku. Hahaha, very funny. Anyways, I'll finally be committing myself to post regularly on that channel. As for my automotive viewers, if you just love hearing my voice, then you can also check that channel out also, but don't say I didn't warn you about the trash. Anyways, on to today's video, we'll be talking about affordable daily drive cars that are also somewhat sporty. Key word, affordable, so don't expect something like a brand new Ford Focus RS or Camaro SS. We aren't going that expensive. Starting this list off is none other than the WRX. This car is a well-known safe choice for car enthusiasts who have a family and want something decently reliable, but also a lot of fun. The WRX won't put a huge dent in your wallet, and you can find plenty of used ones. You won't have a hard time justifying your purchase to your wife about this car. It's got four doors, decent storage space, all-wheel drive, standard gas mileage, and it doesn't look too flashy. There isn't any real downside to buying this car, except that everyone is going to expect you to vape and be one of the bros, because Subies are a cult, and whether you like it or not, you're now part of it. I mentioned at the start that the Ford Focus RS was a bit too pricey for this list, but a great, cheaper alternative would be the ST. And hey, at least if you buy the ST, you won't have to worry about blown head gaskets. Sorry, that was a terrible joke. It's okay, RS owners, I'm part of Ford family, and as I own a Mustang GT, I hope y'all are pulling through, and if your RS hasn't blown its head gasket yet, well now is a great time to sell it. Once again, I'm just messing with you. Don't actually sell it. Anyways, about the Ford Focus ST, it's front wheel drive, 252hp, and you can pick up used ones from 2013 for around 12 grand. It also looks really derpy, but that works to its advantage, as most non-car people will likely underestimate its performance, so that's a nice bonus. If you're a fan of hot hatches, this is a good choice, and definitely something to consider. Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, and Toyota 86. The good ol' trio. Also for the 86, you can also call it 86, or Hachi Roku, but my personal favorite way of pronouncing it is Eito Sixo. These cars are near identical, and despite being small, they still make for great daily drivers. Yeah, they only have two doors, are best wheel drive, and have little storage space, but who cares. They've got a really reliable engine that makes around 200hp, but more importantly, makes for a great platform to work on. You can drive one of these right out of the box if you want, or you can mod it to high hell. The versatility is limitless. I made this list with intent on fitting a lot of people's criteria, and if you're competent with rear wheel drive in all weather conditions, and you could give less a crap about carrying stuff, or people for that matter, then what the hell, go buy one of these cars. A lot of people make fun of these cars for not being worth their full price brand new, but used ones, especially used FR-S's, are becoming as cheap as 10 grand even. So what a time to be alive. Dodge Charger, boom, it's got four doors, and it also makes you look like a cop if you blank it out. And wow, if you get the R3 trim, bam, now you got yourself a big beautiful V8 and a pretty fast sedan. Buy one used for as low as 10 grand, hell, you can find ones even cheaper if you go back to the 2008 years, and maybe you don't even need the V8, so you can just go for the V6. But if you do, we can't be friends anymore, which, trust me, isn't a loss as you definitely don't want me as a friend, next entry. Volkswagen Golf GTI, for all you hatchback lovers who, for some reason, don't quite like a slice of American freedom, first off, what the heck is wrong with you, second, go be a loser and buy a Volkswagen instead. I wonder how many people I've actually triggered this video so far, I can't even take myself seriously anymore as I'm reaching Mr. Regular levels of stupidity. Real talk, one of my biggest gripes about the automotive community is how toxic some fanboys are, and how some people just can't take a joke, everyone has a ******* stick up their ass. Here's to hoping the comments aren't already riddled with triggered fanboys who didn't bother to watch the full video before commenting. So no, you are not a loser for liking Volkswagens, and you don't have to wait for me to tell you that. Just know that I'll always respect your choices, even if it is a V6 Dodge Charger. I still won't be your friend, but I respect you. If you're new here, you're probably confused, because you probably expected one of those typical list videos where you have those super enthusiastic narrators who are like, top ten best butt plagues that you can't live without because number two will blow your mind. Like I still get people complain about how I pronounce things, god damn, I ain't no professional studio, this is YouTube, not corporate tube. I've actually had people complain about how my narration isn't as good as channels like As if that's something I need to aspire towards. Anyways, back to the topic at hand, we'll move on to honorable mentions. Now for honorable mentions, I need you guys to use your imagination, cause I already know half of you guys are probably commenting your favorite car, and are like, who dare you forgot this car, who could you forget this car, you're not a real car guy just because you forgot to mention this one car. Yeah, take that car that you're about to comment, and imagine it right here, you know, on screen, and yeah, boom, problem solved, your favorite car was in this list after all, so shut the hell up. However, make sure not to comment Hyundai Genesis Coupe, because that's the final entry to this list. Korean cars don't get the love they deserve, and the Hyundai Genesis is a solid performance car, it's only slightly more ergonomic compared to the 86, but it's got more power. You have a choice between a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder or a naturally aspirated 3.8L V6 that makes over 300HP. Used 2.0L turbo coupes can go for as low as 7 grand, and the V6 models are still fairly easy to find around 10 grand. This car is a great performer, quite stylish, and has an overall sporty yet comfortable feel to it. I will note that the Genesis Coupe doesn't have as huge an aftermarket like the other cars on this list do, but it's still a great platform to work off of. Thanks to anyone who made it this far in the video, in a way, this was me addressing the haters, but also me waging war on something that I feel like I've lost along the way since becoming a YouTuber. I should stop trying to be so professional, because admittedly, I can't. I'm not a corporation, I'm not a business, I can't hire employees, do research, be professional, and crank uploads on a daily basis. What did I even say? I meant to say day-to-day, but I said daily day, whatever. However, that should be all the more reason for me to go back to being brash, sarcastic, and stupid like I was when I first started YouTube. Either way, thank you for watching, and see ya next time, Bladed Angel out.