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3:36 Lexus IS300 4:06 Mazda SPEED6 5:13 Mercury Marauder 5:50 Dodge Neon SRT-4 6:39 Chevy Cobalt SS 7:27 Nissan Sentra SE-R 8:14 Mazda Miata 9:26 Acura TL 11:15 Chevy Camaro 4th Gen 12:12 Subaru Forester XT

Owned my is300 for 20 years ❤ best car ever Long live the queen

Great list but I would have personally chosen the SC300-400 over the IS300. And with the SC400 you get the legendary 1uz v8

No mention of the infamous crowd killer, I'm disappointed. New Edge's and even S197's Gt's are fairly cheap, if you look around a bit. They both can be pushed quite a bit with a few extras.

You make the car hobby fun!

That dash came is very clear

Live your content bro!!

Hey! My procharged spec v at 7:57. Love to see that footage popping up still.

I have a 1991 ford thunderbird SC (super coupe) it has a stock Supercharged 3.8L that produces around 250-75 HP. After having the engine professonaly rebuilt and tuned and increasing the boost of the supercharger from factory set 8psi to max of 15psi my baby was pumping out 515hp! I called her the mustang eater but then one day she started eating a 2003 corvette and now she keeps eating them. There was one time she tried a little Italian food and took a big bite out of a Mazerati when we were driving down the highway but there we to many cars in the way to do any actual racing, so I slowed down and waited for him to get beside and would wait for him to punch it and take off past me, so he thinks he's winning and faster than me before I floor it and go flying past. I did it about 3x or 4x in row before finally just taking off at full speed so he could see how fast my car really is. Super Coupes are not that hard to find but they are killer sleepers. They're Thunderbirds so they're fully loaded luxury cars that comes with all the he bells and whistles. I tell my friends that" it's like driving a Lazyboy that can go 200 miles an hour". They're really nice looking cars plus they have 4 wheel independent suspension, 4 wheel disc and handles great but it also comes with a adjustable air ride suspension. You can can choose between smooth(daily driving/cruising) or firm ride for racing. Certain models yrs come with a beefed up drivetrain that's capable of handling over 1000hp such as mine, so it's easier/cheaper to supe up because you don't have upgrade any part of the drivetrain because it can already handle 1000hp. They're people online who have suped their SCs up enough to pump out 1200hp, but that's expensive, however there are many of them who have hit around 7-800hp for alot cheaper. So could you please do a show about Super Coupe. (There is also a GT version of the SC T-Bird that comes with 5.7L Supercharged engine but they are rare and hard to find.)

U forgot the BMW E36! They are actually super cheap rn, u could get a high mileage 328i for less than 6k in good condition! The cars themselves are far from being Toyota reliable, in fact, its become a standing joke among E36 owners about oil leaks and cooling system issues, sensors etc. However, the engines (M50/M52) in those cars are unkillable, if u take care of them, they will outlive you. U can make over 400whp (500 crank) on stock internals with the correct supporting mods and the engine will still be bulletproof reliable, from a 180hp factory output. Some owners are running well over 700hp on the stock internals! The factory closed deck iron block from the M50, and the stock forged crank from the M52 are capable of over 1000hp! The 2.5s and 2.8s are easily as tunable as Evos and IS300s, even skylines! Another honourable mention would be many Redblock and T5 powered Volvos, ALH 1.9TDI powered VWs and 5.3 LS Chevy Trucks

i would add the w and H body platforms from gm especially since the glass transmission now has an answer to it and also the HHR SS since its a better cobalt

I love the looks and rear wheel fun of my sn95 mustang. But my daily is a 2016 SHO I think it is the ultimate sleeper. I did spend thousands in parts etc.. But as sleeper it is awesome and fast for a big heavy car that would not think would be that fast

I was going to say the PT Cruiser GT model. Same engine as the srt 4. And has alot of aftermarket and tuning possibilities to make them well over 300hp+.

had a is300 5speed sold it now i want one

I've always liked them TLs 👌👌 the 335s too or even the e90 3 series, but then foresters are looking pretty cool the more I see them. Man I need more money to many nice cars 😔

No mention of the 92 96 honda prelude ?? 2.2 or 2.3l engine ? Is 300 was a good pick though (former owner of one )

I recommend a Bmw e46 because not only do I drive one but if you want to actually learn how to work on cars, it’s your best option. Tons of aftermarket support and honestly easier to fix then most cars you’ll find. Usually It would be a money pit but I actually enjoy working on my car. Idk why i feel like I get lost in it and I just forget about all my other problems it’s somewhat therapeutic but frustrating at the same time. If you know what I’m saying

Finally after a whole week!

4:31 For a split second it looks like his right hand is a Freddy Krueger hand. 😂

ive got an austin rover montego, tuned to 450. wondering if it can be tuned even more

I miss my spec v but I am now on the hunt for a tl 6 speed

I'm s huge fan of sleepers. I know this isn't a tuner story, but when I was 16 I acquired a 1972 F100 from a guy who worked for my dad. He got arrested and his bail was $300. I paid the $300 for his truck. It was a short bed 2 wheel drive with a built 429 SCJ and a C6 auto. I still have the dyno sheet that showed over 600 HP at the wheels. The truck looked liked a farm truck, so I had alot of fun slaying everyone I came across at 16.

Kinda wish the cobalts were mentioned more in depth. There was a change after 2006 i believe it was 2007 till they ended manufacturing on them they went from supercharged lsj at stock 206 HP to the turbo lnf at stock 260 hp Alot of people swapped the lsj over to turbo because it could handle more power. Absolutely love the lsj engines.

A quick question. I can't find any IS300 in my country, although! I found a few IS200 what's the difference and can they be tuned to the skies like is300? Cause according to google, that boi also has a 2JZ (The one I fell inlove with is from 1999)

Pontiac grand am with the supercharged V8, focus svt, hhr SS, pt cruiser gt with basically the srt4 neon motor

come on The Subaru Legacy 3.0R shopuld be on the List too imo i have one with 245 hp wich is good

Great. So how does the camera stop your vehicle being taken exactly..🤔

The 5 cylinder Volvo's would be a good one as well

Haha I seen a boxy 80’s Mazda 323 spanking shit at the drag strip a few years back . I knew he wasn’t playing when that little box turned into a Time Machine

The IS300 is so badass man

I mean why would you settle for a IS300 when you could get GS300/Aristo with 2jz-gte from the factory and the comforts of a lexus?

Yeeeeah man it's a Cobalt SS ... The first car I loved when I played NFS most wanted 2005

Dude the 1st stupid fast car I ever got in was a white Forester STI. Was an import from Japan to Kenya. Thing did 0-60 in around 4 sec and was a manual.

You also forgot the Aristo/GS300 Altaza/IS300 Soarer/SC300 And the crown.

I think another sleeper could be the Saab 9-3 it has the same ecotec engine as the cobalt SS, but it’s turbocharged instead of supercharged. Can get them dirt cheap since it’s a dead brand but are more refined than the cobalts . Only the ECU they use is tough to tune pass 400 Hp . If more people know about this platform there would be more push to crack the ecu !

Yo just checked...good luck finding a good M/T legacy gt with the EJ255 out of the stink eye wrx. I'm askin what I want for it 😂

335i my choice 😍🔥🔥

That was definitely a “stock” lambo. The back bumper just “fell off” 💀

I would have added the grand prix gtp/gxp Impala ss, Monte Carlo SS

I have an 02 n/a forester but also have an 02 wrx with the sti bolt ons. I actually love my forester better 😊

2000 Nissan Maxima GLE

The n/a 2jz ge has cast iron piston where as the turbo version has forged pistons

Should have did the acura TL type S not the base model, the 3.5 v6 has more hp and tq then base model 3.2 and comes in a manual. The 07-08 TL type S is alot of fun.

Haha that’s my yellow Cobalt in the video

z31 belongs on this list

Where are you finding these? Because I was just looking for an is300 all over the internet and the lowest price nationwide was twice that. Same with a lot of these. Are you using research from a few years ago for this video? Because that would make sense

Not unlimited tuning potential but pretty great tuning and almost entirely unknown. Toyota corona (Carina) GT 1987--1990 1st gen 3SGE (T-Vis) fwd, LSD (some versions), adaptive suspension (PEGASUS). 140+ Horses stock Cost me $1350 nz. Basically a fwd Toyota Celica.

Can’t forget the caliber srt4 fwd 6 speed stock hp with 285

What about the pt cruiser srt 4

I think SAABs can also make into this list.

Gs300 😍

Why would you pick the is300 over the sc300? They both have the 2jz but the sc300 was in production much longer than the is300 and arguably better looking.

Another mention is 2002 Nissan Maxima with a VQ35DE and 6 Speed Manual

Another good sleeper would be a Lexus GS300 there cheap they come with the same na inline6 it may be a little bit heavier but they also come with a V8

Man the SRT4 really looks like a GT3 from far away If you also squint & are upside down 😌

GOLF R32

No sc300 or sc400?

The RAV 4 with the turbo K-24

This is why people piss me off. The IS doesn't have a 2JZ in it. It has a 2JGTE. AND BOTH THE INTERNALS AND HEAD ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

I see 4 that aren't tuners tho? Also the TL is a bad boy with simple mods and a tune

You forgot about a lancer 9 2.0 :>

Actuality honda holds the record for the fastest 4 cylinder motor

Us New England people don't all talk like that. Y'all got to stop betraying us like that 😂

Gapped some two door audi in my 96 miata, not sure what model audi but it said sport on the back when I tried to see a model name. Dropped a gear right into the powerband when he started swapping lanes to chase. When he chickened out I let him pass and he nearly wrecked trying to weave through traffic further down the road. If my mods give me any more power it's less than my drive train losses lol. Chuckling to myself about when the second miata with a t28 ebay kit and mspnp2 im still working on can tear it up.

YOU SHOULD LOOK AT THE TOYOTA MARK X

E60 535i arguably a better choice than the e90 335i right now. Same engine && transmission, not even 100lbs heavier than the 335i coupe, day && night difference in difficulty finding clean, well maintained models for even cheaper than 335i’s rn.

Why is this guy saying the Forester XT has the same block as the sti? It’s a 255 not a 253.

I'll add the honda civics 92-2000 , acura integras 92-2000

You missed the definition of honorable mention.

Buick Regal should b up here

A 2JZ GE is not the same engine as the 2JZ GTE and the Lexus IS is not the best option to tune the GS or aristo in Japan in the other hand was the original car where the 2JZ GTE was introduced before they used it on the Supra

this vid is just incorrect. the is300 has the non gte which does have oil squirters or as strong internals as the charged 2j. it can only get about 1/2 as much power as a supra without an absurd amount of work on the engine.

No Volvos ?

R34 will be legal in America next year it fixing to get nuts up in here.

TL gang stand up

Pontiac G8 GT

The marauder has a supercharged 4.6, not naturally aspirated

Wholyyy long asz ad Batman

Is300 do not have unlimited tuning potential 😂 correct me if I’m wrong but the only thing it shares with the gte is the iron block

How come Mazda doesn't have any cool sports cars when there motto is zoom zoom? At least have one awd or rwd vehicle that can kill a corvette when properly modified and tuned.

Is300 looks better than the mk4. Mk4 looks like a Taurus and mustang had a baby.

Im pretty sure the 335d is supperior in every way.

e46 330i or 330ci

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But a Lexus are not a sleeper car.. because you expect it to be reasonable quick.. and it looks quick.. A VW Golf mark 1 and 2, Volvo 240 and 740 are typical sleepers

If only these cars were in south Africa 🥲

if only the dashcam would look a bit better 🤣😂

No 4G63 powered underdogs?????? Why?

The comprehension level of people in the comment section is terrible! WE KNOW THE 2JZ GE VVTI ISN'T THE GTE, BUT IT CAN BE ONE BY CHANGING THE RODS, PISTONS, HEAD GASKET, STUDS. But it's the same block minus the VVTI having a better head!!!

This was basically the same list yall have already done

Forgot the 850R volvos fucking up supras

Ford focus st

I’m tired of people sleeping in the altima coupe 3.5 SR 6 speed manual

Y'all are literally LYING about the IS300, and because of your willful dishonesty, the prices are gonna go up! It *IS NOT* THE SAME 2JZ The Is300 is a 2JZ-*GE* The Supra is a 2JZ-*GTE* There is a massive difference in terms of power potential & reliability under boost

The Miata should have never been on this list. All the cars on this list has motors that you can build not swap another one

Nah the IS300 2J has weaker rods you're not making over 400 reliably with a newer NA vvti 2J if you want a strong 2J get an old 1st gen GS or an older SC300 they have the NON VVTI 2J so thicker rods those can make pretty good power without messing with internals

Just saying, if you can fab..... that's it

icant believe youre telling people that is300s have the same tuning potential as a turbo mk4 supra.... it is not the same motor

The forester does NOT run the same engine as the wrx sti 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣 it’s got less compression and softer cams and around 30hp less from factory, not only that a decent forester turbo manual will set you back about £15k, up to £45k for the sti version 🤣🤣🤣🤣