911s are so iconic even cop cars have 911 badges.

As someone living in Asia....the Viper n the Corvette is ultra exotic to me. by the way, nice new logo

Spot on list - as the owner of a Viper and an SL55 AMG, I can tell you they are big bang for the buck. Finding a Viper for under 50k is becoming difficult, but finding an SL55 for under 30k is totally possible (barring low mileage examples). The Viper, however, will want to kill you. The SL55 will keep you safe & comfortable - with balls. Elise: track car. Maserati: cheap until you need repairs or maintanance. C5 Vette: best performance for the dollar but, ho hum, yawn. Nicely done and accurate video!

The 996 turbo at one point dropped down to like $30k. So mad at myself for missing my chance to get one then.

“Is it as fast as a super car?” *shows a viper doing 60 “HELL YES IT IS.”

I’d definitely love to own an Elise seems like it’d be a blast to daily as well. The elise carry the boosted 2zz-ge correct? Yamaha & toyota did a great job on it

Nice list. I envy how good the prices are in the US. Just checked the largest retailer in Germany and the prices are a bit higher: Viper - 42000 EUR (44500 USD) C5 - 15000 EUR (15900 USD) - best price 911 996 Turbo - 52000 EUR (55000 USD) - worst price Elise - 26000 EUR (27500 USD) V8 Vantage - 40000 EUR (42300 USD) Ghibli - 24000 EUR (25400 USD) Karma - 24000 EUR (25400 USD) SL 55 AMG - 24000 EUR (25400 USD) Most of those have just a few listing then going quite higher. The C5 has the most listings with less than 2000 EUR difference. The Turbo has the least.

Love your channel. It's both educational and un-annoyingly entertaining. Watching reviews about cars that I can actually afford and maintain is great.

Awesome video, love my SL55. Anyone thinking about getting into one of these, the SL55 is SOOO easy to pull more power out of the motor. New supercharger puller and some cooling mods makes it a monster.

Honestly I think the Merc would be my ideal car, fast cheap and has potential to look insane

Viper is not just an exotic, its the first V10 muscle and was so revolutionary at the 90s, too bad they stopped production of ACR in 2017.

The SL 55 is a fun car to own, but I had so many issues with mine... Like the transmission just got stuck in park and the shifter would not move. Some computer chip also went out and made it shut off in the middle of driving. The air suspension pump went out. And an oxygen sensor for the carbon emissions was faulty as well... just all sorts of random headaches within less than 2 years. Was very happy to sell it cuz it was just bleeding money to keep fixing it. Also it was only 4 years old at the time I bought it with only 20k miles on it.

Respect for the new logo 🙏

The V10 M5 and M6 are amazing road cars. F1 derived engine, sounds intoxicating. 500p horsepower. Stable, agile and good looking.

Anyone else laugh when he said the Elise would “dominate” anyone on the track then showed a quick clip of it with a 370z and a Toyota 86 like we wouldn’t notice 😂

The Sl55 is also extremly reliable, probably one of the most reliable amg's in regards to the mechanics

I think SL55 Amg and Porsche panamera 2011-2013 is the best cars for their price. they are around 15-25k

Non-car people look at my 22 brz and wonder what it is. They think it looks expensive

I figured the Alfa Romeo 4C would be on here. I know it's not very fast with the 4-cylinder engine but it is pretty exotic looking for the price.

Ay Squid, when shopping for an e60 M5, find one in SMG. Which sucks. But, it's the best experience. The manual was pulled from the E39 and the gearing is garbage for the V10 in my opinion. Which means you should try to aim for a 2008+ (lci facelift) with the updated SMG. You might still run into SMG issues though.

I just picked up a 04 Vette with 78k miles for 15k. It has a full bbe exhaust, headers, ram intake, Texas speed stage 2 cam and 2 step it makes 410whp and 456lbft

Squidd: "Im talking about the one thats always the answer. Everyone: "MIATA!' Squidd: "No its not the miata" Everyone: :(

Hell I love my c5 z06 it's a wonderful car. Glad it made the list, loads of potential and even stock it's plenty for a street car

as a European living in the US, the vette has always been a foreign exotic car to me. the c6 ZR1 is my dream car

The SL55 AMG is crazy 🔥 I’m more into the CL55 because of it looks different

Good picks , think the Z06 would be my choice for the reliability factor above all else . Viper and then the Lotus . Guessing if someone was a talented mechanic then the parts for everything else could be ,,, let’s say not too bad . Everything else on the list looks like a foreign car repair shops bread and butter

You say it as it is,thanks brother,I appreciate your videos

This video was great! Loved the AMG and my whole channel is built on this concept bahaha. Thanks for the work

Jag F type V8 SC they depreciate like hell but are fun to drive & few people seem to know what they are in the US

The ideal channel needs to get a c5z06 and track it! Do some real car guy stuff! You guys will have a blast and create some awesome content. Just don’t let brad put a roof rack on it

good stuff man. Surprised you didn't pick some of the older stuff like the original M5. Yes, it's a sedan that looks like the rest of them, but it's insanely fast. Glad you put the AMG on there, looks more "supercar" than the e63

As a former Race mechanic and a present diesel mechanic. My best advice on Japanese cars: 👉🏽”Toyota builds awesome cars. NISSAN makes awesome Udon-Noodles”

There’s no way I would sell my C5 Z06 for 18K! 😮 But they can be bought for that! Just be ready to drop about 3-4K in it to get it rite! 😎🤙🏼

If you are happy enough with it sounding like a supercar and having a nice interior, try the alfa 166 3.0, that engine sings. From this list, I'd try to find a clean C5 Z06 for 20k. It's the fastest car I could afford to maintain.

As a previous owner of a base 996.2 Carrera 911. I agree. Definitly gets attention. only had 320hp and 0-60 was 4.9 seconda but top speed was 177......which is supercar in my opinion. Actually bought it over my other choice which is alao on this list, a 03/04 Corvette C5 Z06. Anyways, sold my 996 to another youtuber (Auto Ameture) back in June 2020 and went American again and got a new 2020 Charger 392 Scatpack in september. Sure its a $40k+ car that's fast but its no supercar and although its gets attention its nothing like when I owned my 996.2. Man I miss that Porsche. Glad it went to good home and that the guy still ownes and drives it. He cross countrying that thing right now. Lol. Anyways, great video and I agree with most these cars on the list.

I did buy a sportcar back in November 2013. A Fiat Barchetta with chameleon paint job (a multicolor paint job that changes depend on the angle). That car got a lot of attention. And I sold the Fiat back in July 2016. I do not regret that purchase.

Man...you are my favorite host of Ideal and your videos they're super good keep up the good work. 🇲🇽

If an Elise with a Pontiac Vibe engine qualifies as a supercar, does a Pontiac Fiero qualify as a supercar?

Go with 80s supercar ripoff, XR4Ti. Rebadge with Sierra Cosworth badges, add whale tail [maybe rear quarter window], straight pipe/upgrade. All under $10k in US.

One of the best videos this year👏🏾

For me would be a SL55 AMG

This man speaks harsh truth!! More horsepower to you mate

Love love the c5 they’re underrated and blowing up now I need to cop one asap

I got a 2007 C6 convertible a couple years ago between $20k to $24k with 54k miles in Monterey Red. I'm loving it so far and it's not that bad on insurance. I got 72k on it now and just replaced the harmonic balancer with an ATI one a year ago. I also installed a K&N CAI. I'm too indecisive on the exhaust though. A lot of money for a Borla or Corsa.

As a Brit, that likes pocket rockets, the Elise is where it's at.. But, the Merc price tag wins it for me!

I just seen a Lamborghini Gallardo in great condition go for 50 thousand in Alabama 2012 with I think 20.000 thousand miles. Sounds like a good deal to me at least 🤷🏽‍♂️

Remember, whatever you buy it will inevitably require repairs and maintenance. Many of these cars have parts prices that will shock you.

Anything that was created by Lotus is special to me.. That's what got me heavily involved with Proton's.. I'm on my Second Satria Neo that I absolutely love hammering everywhere.. 😂 Think of it like an Exige handling pack on a fed hatchback..

🤣🤣Dude just called an R8, a mid-engine VW. Lol! He's right, when I had an Audi, I used to buy VW parts for it and they were cheaper.

I think we’re gonna need a video of trev explaining how to make the m5 reliable…

Great Video guys! The new logo looks great.

I love these kind of videos, nice job. Couple weeks ago l couldn't believe my eyes when a Karma rolled along side of me on the freeway. First thought was "it's running (their known to be seriously troublesome) second thought "it's freaking gorgeous!!!" I was driving my old 412 Ferrari and he was checking me out, my car though somewhat reliable and fun (manual) to drive looked like crap compared to the Karma. I heard some company was building them with Corvette running gear but don't know if they were actually built or not.

Ive always thought of the 2005 Cl65 as my favorite "supercar", Bi-turbo v12, 600hp, and its not hard to find them for 17k only problem is they eat fuel, brakes, and oil and have a limiter.

I had a buddy that bought a viper at auction for a steal. Had nothing wrong with when he bought it. Kept it for about 6 months and kept having to drop a bunch of money into it. He ended up selling it for a loss after all the repairs. C5 zo6 is dope. My father in law had one. Dumb ass sold it for a crossfire.

For those who want a sleeper, the C6 S6. It has a 5.2L V10 under the hood and looks *almost* identical to the A6, apart from minor differences only a few will notice. I own one and couldn’t possibly be happier with it. It isn’t the sharpest on a back road or the fastest in a straight line, but its fast and agile enough to have a good time in, not to mention the Beyoncé under the hood ;) Im sure people would question the handling first and foremost, to which i say there’s quite a few of different adjustable coilover setups from different brands like H&R, Bilstein, and a few others. Its a pretty reliable engine if well maintained, but definitely set aside some money for parts and maintenance. Doing it yourself will obviously save a few bucks, and there’s a good number of parts from other manufacturers, some of which supply the original parts for the S6. PLEASE do your research before diving into one of these, because if you ain’t prepared, its gonna burn through money like California in the summer. Alternatives: if you want luxury, get the S8, same 5.2 V10. If you want fast, get the RS6 with the twin turbo 5.0 V10. I chose the S6 because i find its the best value for money, and 430hp is plenty already.

Awesome! Glad to see lotus represented here. 😎

Squidd: Insults everyone watching for being poor and hopeless. Me: Well, the man knows his audience.

Ballin on a budget, heck yeah.

Having a blue with two white stripes Dogue Viper is my childhood dream car. It looks so amazing.

I would buy a 2nd or 3rd gen Dodge Viper. That's only if Mopar is still making parts for them since the Viper was discontinued in 2017.

If you get the Aston, your going to be paying more to fix it then actual value of your car

3:31 got me cracking

a good comparable alternative to the lotus elise is an alfa romeo 4c, it'll cost you a little more, and it honestly performs pretty similarly to the elise, it does have double the torque of the elise though, and you get the added bonus of bragging rights that you drive an italian sports car

As someone who's owned several astons the AM V8 Roadster S was the most fun to drive on country roads, I miss mine.

I love the new logo. But I’m pretty sure a lot of people unsubscribe. But sometimes u gotta stand for something. Or fall for everything.

The Jag F Type is underrated. Its fun, good looking and around 40K for a 2018.

I can't believe you missed the 5.0L Jaguar XK! Base trim it's 385 HP V8, 4+% more reliable than any German competitor, and less expensive to keep. The XKR takes HP up to 510 and in any trim they are absolutely breathtaking to look at. I just picked up a 50k mile 2013 XK Touring for $20k. Supercharged XKR can be had for under $35k with similar miles if you hunt. Glorious car! More comfy than the Porsche, and in Dynamic mode much better handling than the Mercedes SL55 AMG. One item checked off my bucket list.

I have the 996 base. Manual. Love it

The Mercedes Benz s600 comes with a big v12 in have 500hp

Love the new logo it's simplistic and cool

I appreciate the video amazing 🔥🔥.

Bro your mad funny!! Love the video!!

Must be tough to justify any of these prices since the market is effed. I remember looking at z06’s and 911’s 3 years ago and thought “I could do that”. Now I’m thinking “i dont know if I would pay that”

I know it’s not considered a super car but I think the CTS-V would have been good for this list

I love this video, mate! Also the first gen viper is literally a death box..

Missing the M6 V10 - that ticks every box, and its under 20k all day

My neighbor has a SL55 AMG and he’s had it for like 10 years.

I think a " super car killer" Would be a b6 s4, They basically have an early r8 motor, And can come with 6 speed in a sedan. With a few miles you can get them for under 10,000

I loved my Cadillac XLR with 20's. Drove that sexy beast for 10 years. They are slow but always a head turner! Bonus: don't look like convertibles. Note: parts are EOL and headlights/taillights are like $4000 each so no fender benders 😂

When I first graduated college, the Elise was my "attainable dream car".

“If you don’t mind being slower than your friend with a BRZ” As someone who drives a 86 that’s the first time I felt good about being “the guy with a BRZ” HAHAHA

i knew the SL55 was gonna take the cake

Lol this cracked me up cause I’ve watched someone go from the c5 to the 996 so kinda hilarious

The only reason I clicked and liked this video was the preview, I hear you say "..it's Florida in a supercar..... and it's screaming at everyone in the beach-side bar, with a little white powder on it's nose" GOLD

Imagine making an replica of SL 65 AMG from SL 55 AMG.

Who is BROKE and have 18k to put in a car 💀 tired of those clickbait titles

If you don't have the money to buy an expensive car, how do you think you will be able to maintain the car? It's not only buy the car, is all the costs that come with them.

hey can u do a video on vans??? i seen a dodge van with a str engine in it

That new logo is very serious but it actually suits good💙💛

I’ll never sell my Honda 😂

A buddy of mine let me drive his lotus Elise with a garret strapped to it back when I was in the army, and man when I say power to weight!!!! That thing was making like 340-370 whp

my merc is the , 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor. the super charger gives it speed to pass in an instant and handles great. it cost $3500. and i'v had it 12 years.

If the Elise is supercar, then so is the MR2 Spyder, almost as quick as the Elise, just as pretty and 1/3 of the price and 3x more reliable.

I like the profile picture, freedom for Ukraine.

first track clip on the viper is almost in my backyard lol can hear all the races from my house

I have an idea for a video. Run what ya brung. Highlight viewers rides. appreciate what you got and viewers that turned their daily driver into something unique.

Big opportunity missed with the Bentley Continental GTC probably the best bang for buck in terms of looks/power

Back when vipers first came out the cars literally tried to kill the owners

On point Seshh ( information)

*“…you can’t afford a Ferrari jacket”* 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️💯