Playground Games’ open-world racer Forza Horizon 4 is known for its array of sleek, speedy cars and off-roading beasts. With such a huge lineup of pricey vehicles, houses, and other goodies to purchase, it can be tough to amass a decent amount of CR for long.
Thankfully, the diversity of cars in the game extends to its price range, and a number of them can be had for quite cheap. While most of the cheaper cars shouldn’t be expected to win you many races with their default build, some can be surprisingly good performance-wise. Others just make for neat collector’s items for virtual car enthusiasts, as some of these budget vehicles are quite unique.
These are the cheapest cars that can fill out your collection and get you from A to B without breaking the virtual bank.
10 BMW M5 (25,000 CR)
When looking at this classic BMW, one tends to get flashbacks of a suave Pierce Brosnan driving a similar car in the hit Bond romp from ‘97, Tomorrow Never Dies. It might be surprising to learn, then, that a variant of that memorable car also happens to be one of the cheapest in FH4.
This sports sedan dates back to Forza Motorsport 4 and has been featured in various FM and FH titles since. This car is also unique in that it’s one of BMW’s last cars featuring the trademark couple round headlight design.
Though its tepid stats are to be expected for a budget car, it actually has a decent base speed and launch at 7.3 and 7.8 respectively. It can be bought from the Autoshow for 25,000 CR.
9 Nissan Silvia K’s (25,000 CR)
While the ‘98 Silvia K’s Aero will be the highlight of this entry, Japanese manufacturer Nissan also offers a few other budget-priced vehicles that can be bought at the Autoshow for 25,000 CR each. These include the ‘94 Silvia K’s, ‘92 Club K’s, and ‘93 240SX SE.
Concerning the car in question – this RWD sports car made its debut in Forza Horizon 3 and has been brought to FH4 relatively unchanged from that game. It comes with pretty lukewarm stats across the board, though its launch stands at a solid 7.5, and can reach zero to 100 mph in 16 seconds.
8 Volkswagen Beetle (20,000 CR)
This car also belongs to a family of similarly-cheap Volkswagens that come with the dirt-cheap price tag of 20,000 CR at the Autoshow. But because of its unique traits – and to avoid redundancy – it seems appropriate to highlight the classic ‘63 Beetle in particular.
The Bug dates back to the late 1930s under the dark cloud of Nazi Germany but has since become a distinct design that’s survived in some form until 2003.
The Beetle has appeared in a whopping six Forza titles between the Motorsport and Horizon series, with consistently mediocre stats all-around. Basically, its value lies more in its novelty rather than any real functionality, especially when it comes to racing.
7 Triumph Spitfire (20,000 CR)
Barn Finds in Forza Horizon 4 can be a mixed bag in terms of yielding sleek, well-equipped cars. Still, despite its average stats and underwhelming value of 20,000 CR, the Triumph Spitfire makes for a pretty cool collector’s item.
This open-top sports car brings the vibe of ’60s-era Britain and makes for a suitable fit in this UK-based game. Despite its UK production, though, this car is actually more Italian than British, being designed by Giovanni Michelotti and modeled off the Italian Spitfire.
It can be had by discovering the Barn Find near the Express Railyard, just off to its lower east side.
6 Peel P50 (20,000 CR)
This Barn Find also serves as little more than a novelty; and a pretty amusing one at that. The car tends to resemble a child’s toy more than a functional vehicle, and indeed, the Peel P50 does barely function. Aside from its responsive braking, it’s something of a lemon when it comes to its other stats.
Players will only be able to buzz around in this thing at a whopping 43 mph, making it the slowest car in the game, as well as one of the smallest. The car was designed by Peel Engineering Company for the purpose of close-quarters city driving, hence its tiny size.
Still, this is one of those cars that’s tempting to obtain just for how bizarre it is. Find it at the summer-only Barn Find in the southern region between Uffington White Horse and Ashbrook.
5 Morris Minor 1000 (20,000 CR)
It’s probably not surprising that this car ties for the cheapest available in FH4 at 20,000 CR, given the production of this model dates back to the ’50s. In fact, the Morris Minor made its debut nearly a century ago at the Earls Court Motor Show, and has existed in some form since 1972.
Again, this antique is more of a neat collector’s item than a practical car, with stats that barely break 4.0 across the board. Its launch is its “best” attribute, standing at an average 4.9.
4 Land Rover Series III (20,000 CR)
Despite its price being the same as most on this list (20,000 CR), this ‘72 Land Rover has the distinction of being a pickup, and one equipped to deal with off-roading and winter. This is handy, as there are plenty of off-roading bouts in the game, and this car allows you to handle them without spending an arm and a leg.
Disregarding the juiced-up “Forza Edition” variant, this UK truck comes with pretty tepid base stats, aside from its suitable 4.7 launch.
3 Honda Civic Type-R (20,000 CR)
Along with its older ‘91 cousin, this 2007 Honda Civic offers a pretty solid car at a budget price.
The Japanese hot hatch may not be much to look at, though it gets the job done. Its base stats are pretty respectable all-around other than its braking, which sits at 5.3. Its launch is a solid 6.9, while its speed and handling are 6.1 and 6.2 respectively.
2 Ford Anglia (20,000 CR)
Developed by Ford UK, the Anglia stands as another throwback classic from the ’50s. This front-engine automobile can be had at the Autoshow for the entry-level price of 20,000 CR.
Again, don’t expect much from a performance standpoint, as this car tends to shine more as a novelty for classic car enthusiasts. Think George Lucas’ American Graffiti.
1 Austin FX4 Taxi (20,000 CR)
“Isha’s Taxis” is a fan-favorite when it comes to enjoyable story missions; offering exciting challenges and invoking some Crazy Taxi vibes. One of the neatest aspects of this campaign is the reward given once you’ve earned driver level 10: this classic UK-made Taxi.
With lukewarm stats for the most part, the Austin FX4 doesn’t exactly excel in getting customers from A to B. Nor is the actual value of the vehicle remotely high. Still, it does make for a fun collector’s car with a neat theme.
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