THE BEST PROJECT CAR FOR UNDER £3000

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[alexdhfreestyle]

A car podcast in a car while towing a car to get a car from the nurgburgring is the absolut maximum level of car content. You can’t go any further then this. The top level have bean reached my guys!😂😂😂

[TopCatFCD]

The more important question is, just how many frikking packets of M&Ms did Rory and Taylor eat !!!!

[camwilliamson]

I'm with Josh on FWD. I own an extremely low milage (20k) 2.0L ts Alfa 147 and I couldn't be happier. Road tax is high(ish) but insurance is low and is incredible to drive and in my opinion very easy to work on.

You can pick up plenty of 147's sub 1k and with low milage. Parts are cheap (apart from the variator), they are light (especially if you plan on stripping it anyway), and have great handling (front double wishbone). If you want an NA engine or a turbo you can get both, and both are pretty bomb proof as long as you don't go crazy.

There is also plenty of twin spark race events to join in on as well as a 147 cup.

Each to their own but I thought I'd share my opinon just incase someone was already looking at them and wondering if they're shit. They're not.

[welshmunn]

MK3 MR2 will forever be an underrated car. Hands down one of the best chassis for a track build for the money.

[STRGHTSXBNZ]

1st gen Audi TT. The 1.8T 20v is fast, reliable & indestructable. Fairly OK gasmileage for the HP, great build quality for its era (No rust), Golf platform so parts are cheap, common as dirt so cheap to buy, they handle quite sporty with some other anti-roll bars and coilovers, timeless design, great specs and youtubes is loaded with videos and how to's of everything.
I challenge ANYONE to find a better alternative.

[kedgeuk]

E85 Z4, blend out there under £3k. I recently managed to get a 2.5 SI for £800, lots of basic work needed to make nice and a new windscreen for an MOT.

[Chilled_Mackers]

I couldn't imagine having a project car without being able to weld. I prefer welding than buying parts like ecu/bcu/air bag controllers etc or things that need coding (i'm used to older cars, normally with dizzies and carbs lol). I do not mind buying suspension and brakes and stuff like that though. I feel being able to weld opens up the project car world sooo much. Plus, that feeling when you are laying under the car which is on axle stands; you've done all the welding repairs and have just finished the raptor coat and your spray arm falls to the deck, gun in hand - and you admire your work - it is amazing. Then, refitting the cleaned and painted parts, new pipes, bushes and seals - thats the stuff I enjoy. "A grinder and paint - makes me the welder I ain't" - it doesn't take long to get good enough that the grinder use is massively reduced.

[JohnClark-ewdh]

Soft top I'd say mk1 TT 1.8t. Yes they have electrical gremlins and the rubber pipes are hateful but they still look great now, tuning options are almost limitless and there are plenty of them about

Hatchy track-car, C2 VTS - light from the off and can be lightened even further and a better option than the Clios imo. Parts are cheap as anything and as long as you can avoid rust, I think they're a fun drive

[Holdeenio]

At 19 I bought my first E46 320i 2.2L 6-cylinder and it only cost £1, 100 to insure (legitimately) - what a car at 19! Peers all drove 1.2L Corsa C.

[bogdantrofin]

Personally, I just got a BMW e34 520i from 1993 for 2200e. It's in a very good state, minimal rust, only one hole size of a coin, the suspension was bad, done that for 1000e, fixed some oil leaks and fixed heating and air conditioning. It's an incredible feeling driving it. I consider this car a strong option for a project car( especially if you would like a classic BMW with low taxes) It's not as popular as an E30 but is bigger and bigger is better 😅

[dinchik]

Its hard for me to recommend any cars for british currency since i am living in the Estonia, but i think one option you forgot to mention is (almost) any 1.8t VAG cars like golfs 4 or A4s. You can have it either 5 or 6 speed manuals, front or all wheel drive, they have spooly boi which goes sututu, they have enourmous aftermarket support and theres soo much of them and it is easy to tune them for extra power. BUT a lot of them a rusty nowadays(lets not forget, these cars are 20+ yrs old). Being a bit honest, i am biased towards these cars, since i own myself mk4 gti, but still, they are really really good as a first PROJECT car

[junkendriven]

Love it guys, and by coincidence, when Taylor bought the Z3 for your challenge, I picked up the cheapest Z3 1.9litre in the North East and I'm doing a YouTube series fixing up and track day it! It's an experience learning but it's such a great fun car even if it's not mega fast, it's fun to drive, I love it!

[LBRacingCars]

Picked up a classic mini with mot and running for 3000. Literally the best project car regardless of price. 100bhp in a 550kg car, easy to work on and probably the best car ever made

[adamashton]

Mk4 golf! Any engine. Will be less than 2k and any money you put in it will be a crackin upgrade and unbelievably fun! Petrol or diesel. 1.4-3.2 litre. Strip it n you'll be SKIPPING and getting 40+ mpg! Can not beat a mk4. Drives like a boat but a "classic" from day one! One of my first car loves!

[T.S.T]

I’m loving the CARCAST over the podcast always, please keep them coming.

[ioannisvlachogiannis]

I am amazed how that red car behind you couldn't overtake you all that time?😂

[oscarzt]

Ford Focus ST170. 
6speed manual, naturally aspirated 2.0L, 170bhp, 7300rpm redline, superb FWD handling, good seats, excellent owners community

[joshjackson]

Im 19 i bought my 986 2.7 Boxster this time last year when i was 18 and it is so cheap to insure £1, 300 the whole reason i had got it was beacue my old 2005 1.6 audi A3 insurane had gone through the roof, considering i live in south london that price is very good, i have had an incredible time with it couldnt recommend enough

[wazzatheoTV]

I recently lost my first car to a accident on a roundabout which wasnt my fault i was completely devastated lady in a big SUV just joined into my amazing ford fiesta im currently looking for a new car so thank you for this video!

[Levenstone]

Probably going to get the rust issues sorted on our mk2 MX5. Paid £2k for it eight years ago so I think we can regard it as starting from zero. Great little car. If it does for another eight years I'll be in my 70s and will probably need a hoist to get in and out of it! Ideally I'd like a Sunbeam Tiger but the £3k days for one of those have long gone!