The BEST First Cars For Students Under $5,000

Your first car should be fun, and cheap! Check out our suggestions on the best first cars for under $5,000! From modifiable Mazdas, to muscle car Mustangs, these are great choices as your first, or next car!

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What do you think is the best affordable first car?!

[MiKe_eKiM]

Cop a 2003 civic for 2k with no issues. It’s a beater got glad I got it cuz the used car market price is insane right now

[Trussme]

I got my 06 Civic for $4300 CAD 5 years ago and its still running with zero issues after almost 100k kms. The rear muffler also fell off so it has a factory crackle tune lol

[SquatPenguin]

I got a 2005 Mazda 3 Sedan (GT Model) and it handles so well for being a FWD car. I believe all the sedans are automatic but I could be wrong. Either way it's still an absolute blast to drive and has enough get up and go for a first car to where you can get into some trouble but not crash.

[NoahBoy-]

I’m getting a car next year so this is helpful!
May all y’all teenagers find the perfect car

[CanuckBacon]

2013 Scion Tc Gen 2 (2011-13), very basic intake and exhaust modifications that free up some ponies, puts down 200Hp and 181pound-feet of torque, factory sports tuned suspension, factory 18" wheels, sounds amazing and does 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, I have pushed this engine to it's limit (with just basic Bolt-ons) and the car handles amazingly, it has a very large sun and moonroof, amazing headspace, great visibility and was top safety pick in the coupe class in 2013, amazing 8 speaker Bose sound system, and great gas-mileage, bullet proof 2AR-FE engine and the automatic transmission is the same as in the Legendary Lotus Evora and is capable of handling quite a bit of boost without changing or modifying (330WHP+). Has factory forged rods, only requires forged cam and pistons for boost, inexpensive aftermarket piggybacks for easy DIY tuning with tons of different maps available for different set ups, SUPER EASY TO WORK ON AT HOME

[raulgonzalez]

IDK where you can get a Fiesta ST for under 5K!!!

[tobinwasabi]

I got a datsun 280zx for 1, 800 😂 a really good tip is to just go look around your town for gems, if you see something you really like go and ask if they’ll sell it to you!

[ladybirds]

I own a tc and I love it's easy to work on and cool looking I cant wait to have it finish so I can daily drive it

[xxzmk]

Ps. If you want generally reliable diesel engined german sedan: go Mercedes Benz C220 or above 2l diesel 170hp W204

[djg]

Had a Camry. Was not really a fan, then my friends all started to get Civic's at the same time. Then I got one. Best purchase I've made this year. Kind of also thinking of getting a Mustang in the near future too.

[EZ_MoneyAJ]

2004-2008 Acura TSX with 205hp very reliable and cheap you can find them for under 5k 06 tsx was my first car and it now has 243, 000 miles runs strong and ive never had any engine problems just make sure you check that oil😉

[alexwong]

can vouch for mazda 3. Great little fun car that's practical and cheap.

[RHTZ]

Honda CRZ could be a shout. Not sure on the prices in the US. But it’s a fun car to drive, admittedly not super quick but got enough there. Looks amazing and gets some head turning. And best of all it’s a hybrid, so great on fuel, whilst being a manual so still fun.

Got one recently and I’m loving it

[ajwhite]

The mazda 3!!!! I had a first gen grand touring 2.3 with the 5speed manual. Loved every minute in that car!! Great reliability and the stock clutch made it to 150k miles

[maurobeltran]

1st gen speed 3s are cheap too and some come with built internals for around 6 to 8k which means if you want a bigger turbo you'll have no issues

[gabrielgalarza]

You should do these vids every year i find it super helpful for those just entering college

[elijahdorion]

Go with the Mazdaspeed3 just bought one and its been my favorite car!!

[nahfit]

Im thinking of getting a fiesta 🤔…but i have been looking at wrx’s and wondering what better

[coycd-r]

Got a na miata as my first car a few years ago and bought a mustang gt this year both are a stick and put a smile on my face every time