10 CARS Aussies Should WASTE Their MONEY On In 2026 (PERFORMANCE Picks Inside!)

$80,000. That's the documented Australian drive-away pricing for a brand new 2026 Toyota GR Corolla GTS — a three-cylinder hot hatch with the same body shell as the car your grandmother uses for grocery runs to Coles. $65,000 for a Toyota GR Yaris GTS. $48,000 for a Subaru WRX. None of these vehicles make financial sense in Australia 2026. Every single one depreciates faster than the equivalent boring Toyota Corolla hybrid. Every single one costs more to insure, more to service, and more to fuel than the sensible alternative. And every single one is absolutely worth wasting your money on if you understand what you're actually buying. In this video, I'm walking you through 10 specific performance vehicles currently available in Australia in 2026 — heritage picks, modern picks, hot hatches, muscle cars, and one absolutely brutal Australian heritage champion at number one that's appreciating in value while every modern alternative depreciates around it. 🏎️ The 10 performance picks worth wasting your Aussie money on 💰 Documented Australian pricing for every vehicle 🔥 Why none of these make financial sense (and why that's the point) 🇦🇺 The absolute brutal Australian heritage #1 pick ⚡ Last-chance new Japanese sports car of 2026 This one's specifically for @JohA-v3v who asked for performance enthusiast content with an emphasis on Holden Commodore interest. Mate, this one is for you. Hit subscribe for more straight-shooting Aussie car advice. 👉 Are you sitting on the contract for one of these? Drop your story in the comments. #carobsessed #performancecars #aussiecars #holdencommodore #AustralianMotoring #toyotagryaris #toyotagrcorolla #subaruwrx #fordmustang #toyotasupra #mazdamx5miata #hyundaii30n #vwgolfr #LiamGrayson #AussiePerformance --- DISCLAIMER: This video reflects general opinion and analysis based on publicly available information including CarExpert, CarsGuide, Chasing Cars reviews, current Australian manufacturer pricing announcements, and documented Australian performance vehicle enthusiast experience. Always consult qualified financial and automotive professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.