Buy These CHEAP Cars NOW! (in 2026)

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We asked the Ideal community a simple question: would you rather buy a car… or build one?

Nearly eighty percent of you said you’d rather build. And honestly, that says everything.

In this video, Brad breaks down the eight best cheap first cars for tuners — the platforms that make the most sense if you want to wrench, modify, learn, and actually build something instead of just financing a badge. Whether your goal is drag racing, drifting, off-roading, or just creating your first real project car, these are the vehicles that give you the most upside for the least money.

These are cars with massive aftermarket support, proven engines, huge enthusiast communities, and decades of build knowledge behind them. They’re affordable to buy, forgiving to work on, and flexible enough to become almost anything you want — quarter-mile monsters, drift missiles, track toys, off-road rigs, or daily drivers with personality.

Brad walks through legendary tuner staples like the Volkswagen GTI Mark V, Ford Mustang SN95, Scion FR-S, Subaru WRX STI, Mazda Miata, BMW 335i, Honda Civic, Jeep Wrangler, and an honorable mention that delivers ridiculous performance per dollar with American muscle roots.

Along the way, we talk about:
• Why these cars are perfect for first-time builders
• Which platforms handle power without blowing up
• How cheap you can realistically get into each one
• What kind of builds each car is best suited for
• Why building smart beats buying “performance” trims

If you believe the best cars are built, not bought, this video is for you.

And if you’re looking to build smarter — negotiate better deals, avoid money-pit project cars, and actually end up with something you’re proud of — this list is a killer place to start.

Which one would you build first? Did we miss your favorite platform? Drop it in the comments and let us know.

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