Best drift car on Reddit
188 reviews from r/ForzaHorizon, r/NFSHeat, r/rcdrift and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Mazda
4.9
(28)
"Mazda miata, the first one, red differentials, all green engine upgrades and street tires, you're already set for drift events"
"I second the Miata , cheap easy to work on parts are everywhere and can get a decent one for far less than 5k"
"Miata is always the answer"
"Rx 7, mustang 68 and dodge viper were my favourites"
"RX-7 DRIFT BUILD:"
"RX-7"
"I use the RX-7, but I also like to make unconventional drift cars like the focus RS."
"RX-7. Just have to equip the drag tires"
"Rx7, and it’s upsettingly the best by miles."
"I used RX-7 to complete all the events 😅"
#2
Nissan
4.5
(26)
"For easy, smooth, fun, controllable drifting that still scores high you can’t beat the 350Z."
"Gtr,mustang the newer one,r32 skyline"
"Personally the jester RR and Z350 are my favourite."
"Probably my AWD R34 Skyline. Freaking easy to drift."
"350z is one of the better drift cars."
"Silvia s14"
"S14RB with a v8, superb drifter, effortless control at any speed"
"Just all around good car that doesn't try to make me wrap around a tree."
"Practically any car but i use the s15 the most, obsessed with it"
"My best is probably my 240sx. 700bhp monster."
#3
Toyota
4.7
(21)
"AE86, even if you want to race, it just wants to drift."
"Kunos supra drift"
"FD Supra let's go"
"Supra ftw"
"Toyota chaser drift spec, just can't beat how smooth and easy it is to drift."
"The Toyota Supra formula drift"
"My favorite drift car rn is my ryan tuercks fd toyota Corolla hatchback"
"1986 Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86"
"Toyota supra."
"MK4 Supra with V12 swap lol."
#4
MST
4.5
(13)
"My favorite MST RMX 2.5"
"MST RMX 2.5 is prob the best RTR on the market currently"
"MST RMX is my fave goto for RTR but the Yokomo is good too, if not w its older electronics."
"Rtr go for a 2.5 rmx. But I'd highly recommend a reve d rdx kit"
"For 1 10 scale it would be the rtr rmx 2.0 or 2.5"
"I ended up with MST RMX’s. We had our fleet for three years now. Very minimal repairs."
"If you want RTR, MST RMX 2.5 is awesome."
"Save up a bit more and get the mst rmx or the yokomo yd2z rtr."
"MST RMX 2.5 Classic is $119, Yokomo RD-2.0 is $209."
"Save some money and get the MST RMX 2.5 RTR or the Yokomo RTR."
#5
Chevrolet
4.3
(9)
"Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2013, RX-7/8, 240 Fairlady, Hatchback Impreza (2010) etc...."
"The true best is Camaro SS 2016, it makes the chaser seem sloppy in comparison."
"I beat all drift comps with my c6 corvette and it was easg"
"Honestly, I would say the Corvette is an awesome drift car. Especially the Z06."
"Corvette z06 is the go to for any rookie drifters"
"The C6 corvette or Charger are pretty good."
"Probably the formula drift corvette."
"I love my ks corvette"
"Rwd Copo. Using semi slick to have it look like a drag tune."
#6
BMW
4.3
(9)
"The most obvious choices are the best. E36, E46, G35 are all the cheapest."
"The most obvious choices are the best. E36, E46, G35 are all the cheapest."
"2023 bmw m2 for A-S"
"Bmw e36"
"Imo the cheapest you can get is an engine swapped E36, those go for pretty cheap"
"E36 with a swap can go pretty cheap."
"The cheaper right now are probably diesel E46s."
"I say the M5 or RX-7 Race Spec."
"BMW M2"
#7
Subaru
4.3
(7)
"BRZ in A is a lot of fun to drift."
"Surprisingly, it’s a 22B STI. Thing drifts like a dream."
"Subaru BRZ all the way 💯."
"Is suprisingly good at drifting if you engine swap it."
"V8 swapped wrx STI."
"Subaru Impreza or Mazda rx7"
"Cupra, Subaru Brat. …and many other."
#8
Dodge
4.8
(5)
"The barn find 99' viper is crazy good for drifting."
"Formula drift dodge viper"
"Fd viper, hoonicorn.. or 918"
"One of my most enjoyable tunes ive fone was my 70 challenger drift tune."
"Dodge challenger"
#9
Redcat
4.0
(6)
"Redcat rds. 224 rtr right now. Just need batteries for the car and remote."
"The Redcat RDS is RTR and very close to your budget."
"Redcat RTR RDs for $230"
"It's still a fantastic choice."
"I’ve really enjoyed mine so far."
"It's not the best but it's a car."
#10
Ford
4.3
(4)
"Ford Mustang 1968 or Mazda RX7"
"Falken mustang because you can throw it in reverse like crazy"
"I think its the new mustang,its easy for beginners (literally no tune needed) and you can make it smoother by using a tune for it"
"Some of my favs are the 60s Mustang, 350z, Trans Am, Crown Vic, Viper, AMG GT"
#11
Honda
4.7
(3)
"CRX Mugen 😃"
"I'm currently running a drift-built S1 RSX. RWD, non-turbo engine with drift tires and suspension."
"Honda Civic CRX Mugen"
#12
Yokomo
4.3
(3)
"Save your money and get a Yokomo or something along those lines, you will be happier."
"Yokomo is a good starter since most will go back to getting yokomo parts anyways."
"Yokomo RD1.0 includes a battery and they advertise it being used outside."
#13
Porsche
4.3
(3)
"Rsr is best Porsche, but rx7 is miles better than all Mercedes and Porsches."
"Porsche 968! RWD, front engined with big v8"
"I liked the Carrera S ‘96, the GT ‘15 felt nice too."
#14
Drift Tampa
5.0
(2)
"The Drift Tampa remains my favorite Drift Car."
"The drift Tampa absolutely shreds. 100 mph wheel spins."
#15
Lexus
5.0
(2)
"Love the Lexus LFA! And the engine notes are beautiful"
"Plus it's got that sweet sweet V10!"
#16
Donut Media
5.0
(2)
"My favorites"
"The Donut 240 is perfect right out of the box imo."
#17
Redcat Racing
4.5
(2)
"You should look into all wheel drive drifters like Redcat Racing Lighting EPX Drift."
"You should look into all wheel drive drifters."
#18
BMW M3 E36
4.5
(2)
"E36 m3."
"Bmw m3 e36."
#19
Volvo
4.5
(2)
"Volvo 242DL is my go too but the Volvo 242DL is just my favorite car"
"1997 Volvo 850 R"
#20
Nissan Silvia
4.0
(2)
"I like the Donut Silvia and the Nissan Altima."
"The 2002 silvia, rx7, 240z, and the 350z is the best for me but it's kinda just preference."
#21
Tamiya
4.0
(2)
"Tt02 is a good starting point and it’s also dirt cheap"
"Tamiya tt02 gets you in the door pretty easy."
#22
Jester
4.0
(2)
"I use the Jester RR alot."
"I’m liking the Jester RR atm"
#23
Mitsubishi
5.0
(1)
"I have two favourites evo 9 and r32 skyline"
#24
Kunos
5.0
(1)
"The best car for drifting, in my honest opinion, is the Kunos Ford Escort RS1600"
#25
Volkswagen
5.0
(1)
"VW Golf considered as the best by 'professional' community"
#26
Barstow
5.0
(1)
"Jump in and go basically as is"
#27
Abarth
5.0
(1)
"The best drift car since FH3 for me has always been the 1968 Abarth 595 esseesse."
#28
FTX
5.0
(1)
"The FTX Banzai is more upgradeable and better for drift."
#29
HYPER GO
5.0
(1)
"This is probably your best bet besides a redcat this is mjx I personally own 2 of there cars"
#30
Gavril
5.0
(1)
"The drift config for the Gavril Bluebuck is one of my personal faves"
#31
AMG
5.0
(1)
"Theres some nasty drift tunes for the amg one."
#32
Bentley 8-Liter
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, 1930 Bentley 8-Liter, AWD, stock Tyres and max V12 Swap."
#33
Dodge Viper
5.0
(1)
"FD viper for me, you also get up 7x multiplier."
#34
Ford Mustang Hoonigan v2
5.0
(1)
"Hoonigan Mustang v2 with the 8x."
#35
BMW Apex Allstar
5.0
(1)
"Personally I really like the Apex Allstar BMW."
#36
Lucid Air Sapphire
5.0
(1)
"I've personally had a lot of fun with the Lucid Air Saphhire."
#37
Nissan 240SX Formula Drift #777
5.0
(1)
"Best beginner car is the Formula Drift #777 240SX."
#38
BMW Isetta
5.0
(1)
"Real ones know the BMW Isetta is a drift god."
#39
Ford Fiesta XR2
5.0
(1)
"Ford Fiesta XR2. I made the tune myself and I love it."
#40
Nissan Z Formula Drift #64
5.0
(1)
"Nissan Z #64 formula drift got me top 1000 on nearly all of the drift zones."
#41
Etk
4.0
(1)
"Etk i series drift config is really good."
#42
Formula Drift
4.0
(1)
"Any of the formula drift cars. yeah, call me a scrub. dont care. im having fun."
#43
Forsberg
4.0
(1)
"The Forsberg Drift Nissan isn't too bad."
#44
Buick
4.0
(1)
"Might not be the best but I think is cool, is the grand national for a drift car"
#45
Audi
4.0
(1)
"I just built an audi rs4 avant wagon drift"
#46
HSV
4.0
(1)
"HSV Maloo ute at A800. Stock LS motor and RWD."
#47
Classic Muscle Car
4.0
(1)
"Pick a classic muscle car. slap drift stuff on it."
#48
Ferrari
4.0
(1)
"Unironically ones with high grip then slap a drift pro on it. I.E. fxx k evo."
#49
HPI
4.0
(1)
"An HPI WR8 Flux is probably the best you're getting under $500."
#50
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Check out Amazon. They have tons of sub $100 RC cars that are a great start for a beginner."
#51
Kyosho
4.0
(1)
"This Mini-Z is on sale and has free shipping."
#52
MJX
4.0
(1)
"Probably the MJX 14303 Citroen. Sounds like what you're looking for."
#53
Mercedes
3.0
(1)
"The merc roadster isn't too shabby."
#54
EB110
3.0
(1)
"EB110, pumped a hundred mil points before realizing it drifts nicer with rally tyres"
#55
Sakura
3.0
(1)
"I recomend you to search on YouTube: Sakura brushed build."
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