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@DvsDex
2 жыл бұрын
The E46 323i was actually my first car and I loved it. Even though it’s where I learned from a lot of my own mistakes as a car enthusiast. Now I have the confidence to get my hands dirty with just about anything with 2 or more wheels.
@goracks69
2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. Germany evolved it’s cars in a kind of engineering bubble after ww2, as nobody wanted to share engineering secrets with Germany, so they over-engineered in house. That’s one of the reasons why the E90 and E91 require you to take the wheel off to change the headlight, whereas my Mustang required 2 pull tabs at the headlight. German cars are great to drive, but a serious pain to work on. If you can fix an E46, you can fix pretty much anything 2000’s era JDM or USDM.
@MartinJones123
2 жыл бұрын
@@goracks69 In other words, German cars are a little more complex and you should find more time for them...
@lonetrader1
2 жыл бұрын
What about like.....87 wheels???
@DvsDex
2 жыл бұрын
@@lonetrader1 lol if I had the time and was being paid enough. I’m sure if the Army had a vehicle with that many wheels I might have had my hands on it 🤣
@miguelcuriel4612
2 жыл бұрын
hey bro, i actually own a 323i but it's currently not working, it doesnt start or crank, any pointers as to what might be wrong with it? i took it to a mechanic and he told me that the computer might be burnt but hes not sure.
@exaltedb
2 жыл бұрын
I had a 2003 325i as my first car and that car alone made me the car guy I am today
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1987 325, it is absolutely why I love cars today.
@kaishahernandez7373
2 жыл бұрын
Are bmws expensive to fix? i keep getting told they are, or they aren’t- and im obviously not the riches (which is why im watching) but i would love a bmw, but i probably won’t have the money to fix it if they are expensive
@stickley9107
2 жыл бұрын
I have never felt so called out yet intrigued at the same time
@mellowsworld56
2 жыл бұрын
This is the comment
@Chronic_DubZ
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought it i would see the day a comment this genius would be posted
@castiland1000
2 жыл бұрын
What sites do they use to look up cars ?
@elihartlage5789
2 жыл бұрын
Frrrrr
@KrZuh8
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@tagginondawal3961
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 89 Ford ranger, manual transmission. He drove that thing til 2004 or so. I remember being picked up from school and you could hear that thing a quarter mile away. Everyone was like "Kev, your dads coming." I was embarrassed at the time but looking back, that thing had over 600k miles and was still running well when he got an F 150
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had a Ranger too, fantastic little truck. I daylied it for years.
@DumbAngelDragon
2 жыл бұрын
My first car was one I had to wrench on constantly. I just wish it was as cool as an s chassis instead of an old, v6 f150. Also, The R8 still runs!?
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
There’s no proof it runs, it was parked in that ad.
@eddynunez7097
2 жыл бұрын
Can we get a round of applause for the editing in this video 📹👏🏼
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
My editor slays.
@alfredsnyder329
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Squid for making a great video! Brad's been slacking these past few 😝
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Just doin my best to keep y'all entertained in these tryin times!
@gaming4christ_1
2 жыл бұрын
I have an NC Miata as my first car, and I gotta say, it's probably one of the best cars you can buy. People don't love the styling, but it's loads of fun, it gets decent gas mileage (around 27), they handle great, they're manual, affordable, and THEY'RE NOT SPORTS CARS UNDER INSURANCE. Not the mention that they're also super reliable. You can't go wrong with any generation, but I would argue that the NC is the most practical.
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
NC low key is my fav early Miata gen.
@gaming4christ_1
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel This makes me extremely happy to hear.
@Mr77Trojan
2 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, my first BMW was an 04 325ci. Been hooked on Bimmers since, currently rocking an 08 335i E92 and 2012 X6 35i
@bhcamaro2002
2 жыл бұрын
"This will be quick." That's what she said!
@123idolfan
2 жыл бұрын
I have a black 2001 330i with the sport package, bigger wheel, chrome rims, etc. and it was the best car buy ever.
@AnimalzyNL
2 жыл бұрын
As a broke boy, I feel honoured to see my current car in the thumbnail and my previous car as the first listed suggestion lmao
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Broke boys for life!
@evoevannismo8141
2 жыл бұрын
I just love how Dr. Squid looks like a car salesman telling his fellow customers aka us subscribers options of what car suits our lifestyle. Good job Dr. Squid and also to answer your question out of all the cars you mentioned on this list of yours, I would pick the awesome S-Chassis Nissan 240SX S14 or if I want to I would maybe choose to import a Nissan Silvia S14. 'Cause I am a fan of some nice classic Nissan sports cars.
@pastperformance2285
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Squidd I need a car, since you have such good taste in cers, how about you surprise me and just drop off my next car from Ideal cars. I’m waiting
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
You are now the proud owner of a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica with a bad timing chain and a noisy head.
@pastperformance2285
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel see, who said it’s risky business to buy a used car from a dealer!
@MUQR
2 жыл бұрын
You and Brad do an excellent job on this channel. Keep it up!
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jeffreyamman6611
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel hey I met you guys at the gas station in Monroe. I was in the septic truck with the excavator on the back. I have the 2021 r8 with the irritating rattle that we talked about that you said you'd be happy to take on and fix. I should have gotten your number. If your still up to the challenge let me know and we'll schedule. Thanks!
@sahil3259
2 жыл бұрын
Did I just see Brad's R8 in white. when did that happen ?
@jonathanpeterson1
2 жыл бұрын
Already got the GTI. MKV manual and it’s fun for FWD. I also got the budget alternative WRX, B7 A4 2.0T. Though, it’s the 6spd TipTronic, not a manual. Still fun enough.
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Great garage!
@joelmayorgaa
2 жыл бұрын
that dsg trans out performs the manual anyways, so both manual and auto options are good
@jonathanpeterson1
2 жыл бұрын
@@joelmayorgaa the TipTronic in the B7 is torque converter, but not bad for what it is. It’s an AWD lux sedan, not a sports car. Though, it can still be fun on backroads with the right setup.
@vishnunair9753
2 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2004 BMW 325xi and I love it bro. She runs beautifully, clean title with decent maintenace and 110k miles for $4500.
@itsturbo2908
2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t realize I wasn’t broke until now because these cars are 💩
@qwazee2507
2 жыл бұрын
How am I here this early?
@BADHABITSem
2 жыл бұрын
Funny I just got a 2001 bmw 325i. Lol pretty fun car
@wiselyunknown4522
2 жыл бұрын
A $10 in ur pocket, thats gangsta! Hahahaha
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Biggest bill I had!
@trevorkiss6760
2 жыл бұрын
Broke boys when they see this video show up in their notifications: 🙏
@shawnnaidoo5522
2 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor and never ever purchase a second hand golf 6 GTI. You will be fixing it till you have no money left in your account.. Trust me it is not worth it at all
@Graybirdturtle44
2 жыл бұрын
240s aint cheap idk what u talking about
@stevedeleon8775
2 жыл бұрын
back in my youth days my first car was a 1970 Camaro with a straight 6 cylinder engine..back in 1977 I paid $800.00 for it..try buying that car nowadays for that
@Shinigamix07
2 жыл бұрын
Where do I get a Silvia in Pennsylvania lmao
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Never limit your car search locally, a $200 plane ticket to save $2,000 on a car is profit!
@Megacooler96_
2 жыл бұрын
You want a good cheap used car, that's easy. Just get a Toyota or a Honda cause they are reliable and will last unlike German and American cars that aren't really reliable and will cost more overtime
@Terminatedd
2 жыл бұрын
If you live outside America, go test a BMW 325TI (compact) - model. It weighs less, is shorter & faster and has the same engine as the other models. Only downside really is that the pre facelift models look pretty stupid, but the 03-04 facelift m-sport ones look pretty good. Oh and the size hasn't been reduced inside, so there's as much space to sit as in the other models. The car wasn't sold in America so you can't get it in.. 5 years?
@SavageBunny1
2 жыл бұрын
Here in San Diego they sell them in Mexico, they are kind of rare, but you can drive then here if you get yourself a "Mexican license" you don't need much, just make up a random adress and you can get a Mexican licence 😜
@t1tbadr728
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that mate
@1221ghxst
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao the title is killing me
@gamper_
2 жыл бұрын
As a true brokeboy im here to flex my 1.9 tdi vw with over 50mpg :)
@stickley9107
2 жыл бұрын
older Volvo s40s ain't to bad
@Chriskary1
2 жыл бұрын
You should have mentioned the Mazda 3 hatch. I got a 2012 one for 4000 thousand dollars with the 6 speed manual and 150k miles like 4 months ago!
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Great car!
@lxxa3707
2 жыл бұрын
Ty for this squid ily you guys
@humanevolutionmanifesto
2 жыл бұрын
"9 cheap first cars..." Proceeds to put a Volks as the first one despite them being maintenance money pits 🤷
@lukaweixler
2 жыл бұрын
Another one: Any audi A4 diesel with quattro u find under 10k. Just do maintenance and it lasts forever
@nikolatanovic2107
2 жыл бұрын
Me: "Dad i wan't BMW" dad: "What BMW?" Me: "the e30?" Dad: *out of words*
@mylesmusgraves1373
2 жыл бұрын
Ideal has gotten better and better!! Easily top 5 for automotive YT entertainment! Another rocker!
@jeremyr7743
2 жыл бұрын
I must be in the trenches cus he said 10k is cheap for a first car 🤦🏽♂️
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
In this market, a fun car around 10K is about as cheap as you can get.
@caneloex5897
2 жыл бұрын
I must be in the deeper trenches if bro said 6500 is cheap
@auduffer
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my little Honda Fit--purple jelly bean is awesome and I get 36.5 MPG!
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Dang you got a purple one, lucky. I was sad mine was silver. Lovedddddddd it though.
@Myky658_
2 жыл бұрын
The bmw 325i is the one for me
@attackhard2
2 жыл бұрын
Oooof... Suggesting a Nissan Leaf, a EV that doesn't have active cooling for the battery. Get ready to waste a lot of $
@chappie1420
2 жыл бұрын
Man, thousands of those Leaves come from USA into Ukraine and used and abused for thousands of km as taxi cars. Chinese battery swap is like $1,5k over here and you get a year or two out of that battery depending on how much you drive
@anthonyhuggins6276
2 жыл бұрын
If I had the money the Nissan 240 and the BMW is my choice hands down
@xx_ironman77_xx1
2 жыл бұрын
O-O that gti tho 🙈
@infelicitas
2 жыл бұрын
I just drove for the first time yesterday. My mom is convinced the reason i drove so damn good is becuase of the countless driving games I've played lmao
@Destrik.
2 жыл бұрын
Damn this is some good video but what about Saab 9-3 turrbo somewhere between 1995 and 2003 those were really good
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Also a good option, there's dozens of good cars to start with, we'll make more vids I promised!
@Silver_925_
2 жыл бұрын
Just get any early 2000/90s Suburban or Tahoe. Them mfs are bulletproof. My parents and I have owned plenty of both, I know my dad’s 06 has 250k on it and ain’t seen new oil in 8 months and I can’t remember the last time it didn’t have that check engine light on. So many family memories in that thing. They last.
@venom760518
2 жыл бұрын
You are my favorite host...keep up the good work man nice vid
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@domcxz8643
2 жыл бұрын
Damn Daniel
@Thatvqkid
2 жыл бұрын
It's not even competition I'm getting that is 14!
@miroto_
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Belgium, I found a mark 4 supra with a manual in good condition for €35000 = 38026.9 USD
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Turbo or NA
@seversever88
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh when u broke nothing is cheap tho 😂
@legendsznsing1865
2 жыл бұрын
325i cash full price deal or no deal?
@kacper.6537
2 жыл бұрын
the golf GTI is not cheap (especially gen V VI and above) the honda idk ive never seen one the miata is NOT CHEAP for a car with a 1.6 liter engine a lexus is not cheap also 98% of E46s are literally junked if theyre under 5 thousand dollars, they arent actually good to drive since theyre crazy heavy, the good driving 3 series is an e36 not the e46 THEYRE NOT THE SAME CHASSIS THE ONLY actually cheap car mentioned here is the rav 4 if you actually want a cheap car that is fun get some old turbo diesel mercedes or bmw since everything else is crazy expensive (at least in my crappy country of poland)
@joepverlaan575
2 жыл бұрын
As a proud E46 owner I can savely say that it belongs on many lists, but maybe not THIS one😅.. You need a very healthy piggy bank to keep owning one of these.. You'll be on a first name basis with several workshop owners in no time!
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I mean my family owned a total of four of them for a very long time and only one had an issue. The other three needed very little maintenance at all. Every car has lemons.
@joepverlaan575
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have to admid, most costs were made doing things that were not yet essential, but would cause trouble at a later date. I think right now E46's can be a bit of a gamble. It doesn't even have to be a lemon, but those 20 year old plastics seem to fail just about now. And then you're doing all the gaskets, hoses, clamps, o-rings, waterpump, bushings etc etc
@joepverlaan575
2 жыл бұрын
At least E46 problems are well known and documented, so you don't have to go in blind.
@KingSplash32
2 жыл бұрын
What cars are there that is under 5k 2022
@goose4150
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe he didn't say a dumb joke about BMWs at all
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Don't wanna be too predictable! Also an E46 3-series is a fantastic car. No joke.
@streakermain2386
2 жыл бұрын
E46 is not cheap anymore
@Buffering...Loading...
2 жыл бұрын
As a car guy without a car or license the AWD 2018 Dodge Charger police interceptor is what I have my eyes on they are cheap up here in Canada. Good job on this video.👍
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Ex cop cars are always a solid bet.
@genericsneeze5569
2 жыл бұрын
i would also reccomend the v70r. they can get a little bit more but if you can save up you get a lot. like awd. a lot of space because its a waggon. 300 something hp. and a volvo. reliable
@kennethkessler8450
2 жыл бұрын
Im 18 and I just bought my 2nd e46 last week so now I have my daily 325i and a 330ci that I have some plans for
@nicoliciousxx
2 жыл бұрын
my second car was an 02 325i, never regretted having it
@d3lusi0n_312
2 жыл бұрын
Me seeing Squuid walk up to me trying to sell a car: Damnint I'll take it...
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I'd actually be a horrible salesman, I suck at lying.
@d3lusi0n_312
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel Well walking into frame... I know I'd wanna get one of the recommended cars...
@tonysgarage2955
2 жыл бұрын
I got a 325xi i love the thing
@seanhayden7895
2 жыл бұрын
Off the record doesn't do anything for Kansas which sucks bc mine is $335
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Fight your ticket anyway! I've always fought my tickets and always got them dropped or significantly reduced.
@seanhayden7895
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel wow I can't believe you guys replied and so quickly at that love the videos learned so much from you guys and yeah maybe ill try fighting it
@nejtyx
2 жыл бұрын
If you cant afford e46, the opel omega will be good ;) really good cheap RWD car. In my country it cost something about 2k dollars! And thats IDEAL! :D omega was made in I4 and V6.
@akuma6423
2 жыл бұрын
Eh i can get W208 with anually paying for it 400€ and less and pay for car 2k€ with 143Kw and we all know Mercedes that were made before 2000 were reliable 3.9 reliability could be better but it's fine so what's point of me buying car for 6k+ i could buy one solid turbo for that money
@redslate
2 жыл бұрын
Why would the word "turbo" concern you about gas prices? It's recycling waste to produce more power. Think you're confusing this with a standard supercharger (which draws power frome the engine in exchange for producing even more power).
@Josh_0579
2 жыл бұрын
Which 'broke boy' has 10k to spent on their first car?
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly in this market, that's a cheap car. There's no a lot for sale under 5 grand anymore.
@DatBoyWavyy
2 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS FINALLY MENTIONING THE HONDA FIT😁😁😁 this is an amazing fun reliable car and I’m glad he mentioned it
@ienkhbr
2 жыл бұрын
nice but im more broke to buy these cars 🙃🙃
@ninjastriker0137
2 жыл бұрын
8:04 as soon as squid says its reliable the caption in the video says "all power goes out"😭
@alejandrocarrillo3559
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree with the statement regarding the parents, I'm 15 and I got a mk3 supra as my first car maybe I'm just a special case though🤷♂️
@dedefiodaras1040
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh its not cheap compared to what they are worth. Bruh 2001 325 bmw for 6,5k? You can get 2010 audi a5 for 6-7k
@phillyspitta8147
2 жыл бұрын
I have this exact es in the pic except mine is a es330 same color and rims n tinted windows . I got a few things done to mine so I call her the grim sleeper
@Rusty-the-datsun
Жыл бұрын
i straight up bought a 10th gen f150 for under 4k and thats what i'm keeping until it dies
@otterlyamazing2605
2 жыл бұрын
I can drive in 4 years what cars do you think would have deprecated to affordable then
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Man with this market who knows. Just buy the best Honda or Toyota you can afford!
@otterlyamazing2605
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel Ok I will do my best!!! thanks for the heart and reply.
@dogsandcars202
2 жыл бұрын
Wow so what percent of the population gets a new or even slightly used car as their first car from their parents? I’d say it’s .3375%
@markreyna4209
2 жыл бұрын
Had a 1969 Firebird Ram Air 400 as my first car. Worked on it with my dad, all original and man do I miss that car. Sold it to a Pontiac collector when I went off to college.
@keironcomedy4180
2 жыл бұрын
E46 is ugly brad
@TheTom-Saunders
2 жыл бұрын
7,000... Are you joking? I don't think you understand what broke means 🤣
@omaralkayal7598
2 жыл бұрын
Options if you don’t care about fun / performance and just want something cheap and sensible Honda Civic base model Last generations of the Mitsubishi Lancer and Subaru Legacy, Kia Optima especially from years 2011 to 2015 Accord & Camry and that pretty much goes without saying options for fun cars and that arguably deserves a mention is the Lexus IS250 and the Lexus GS series from 2008 and upwards you really can’t go wrong with any of them Hyundai Genesis Coupe and maybe used 350Z’s and old Mitsubishi Eclipses great car and isn’t as overpriced as the Evo and all with good numbers and good driving dynamics I would have suggested an old Audi or BMW but a broke college student really won’t have the means to maintain that thing Cheers
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
All great options!
@DDogDylan
2 жыл бұрын
0:40 im dead, full sized Dakimakura🤣🤣🤣man of culture🫵
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I am forever alone, gotta cuddle something!
@DDogDylan
2 жыл бұрын
MY MAAAN😂😂😭
@Raven-uu7lb
2 жыл бұрын
Whoa Brad's R8 looks so much better now 👀
@Atem_S.
2 жыл бұрын
bmw no contest
@lanogra5851
2 жыл бұрын
you can never go wrong with a e46
@medwardn
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a e46 awd sedan this summer with the 5 spd I love it but got its fucking expensive
@relentlessking8919
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣bruh the fit either comes with a 1.3 and 1.5 unless u put a supercharger on it that car is very slow it's fun but slow. I've owned so many cars.
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I literally owned a Fit last year, dude that thing FEELS fast, it's such a go kart. I haven't had that much fun driving a car since my NA miata
@HauyneX
2 жыл бұрын
Getting parents to buy your car? HA. It's broke boys, not broke parents...but mine are broke too.
@smm6526
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a clean BMW E46 330i stick...fully loaded
@ninjastriker0137
2 жыл бұрын
almost at 900k
@ninjastriker0137
2 жыл бұрын
nice video bro
@rhysswildlifeanimalsandmor9903
2 жыл бұрын
1:10 was awesome
@Elijah.-_
2 жыл бұрын
Acura RSX 💎
@robertalexandrescu5492
2 жыл бұрын
At the Honda part i was expecting the honda del sol.After all,it's a miata without pop ups but in exchange u can get a vtec
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
My friend had a del sol in high school. It was so cool, but also SO impractical.
@robertalexandrescu5492
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel oh, i was debating myself if i should start with a celica or del sol because both sound good to me with good thinks and downsides
@theinceptor3672
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertalexandrescu5492 probably Celica if it's ur first car
@g0g0duck20
2 жыл бұрын
Affordable is like 2-3k. wdym, 240sx? This guy's nuts.
@edgyibex
2 жыл бұрын
How's the LS460 or a CLS500 for a first car???
@IdealMediaChannel
2 жыл бұрын
LS is a great car. It’s a Lexus. No experience with the CLS, but old Mercedes’ can be very reliable if you get a good one.
@edgyibex
2 жыл бұрын
@@IdealMediaChannel Thanks for your opinion mahn! 👍
@MatTheGreatt
2 жыл бұрын
Him: The BMW E46 is built to drive *I had no idea*
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