Ten of the best cars to buy for drifting

Matt: "Small, lightweight and great fun. Drop the top and let the tyre smoke flow through your hair."

Paul: "Go for the RWD GTS version, easy to modify or easy to drift as standard."

Matt: "Cool looks and excellent tuneability for big power and even bigger slides."

Matt: "Cheap to buy and insure, lightweight and incredibly fun drift car. Plus, you've got plenty of engine-swap choices for more power."

Paul: "Make sure you get the manual version. A lovely, V8-powered big luxury barge with plenty of power. Drifting in a German business-armchair."

Matt: "Lovely large Japanese saloon, lots of power can be had from the standard engine and parts are becoming more commonly available."

Paul: "Like the BMW 540i, make sure it's a manual. You won't find many drifting one of these so you'll definitely stand out."

Matt: "Funky rear-wheel-drive coupe with that high-revving Wankel rotary engine that sounds simply amazing when drifted."

Paul: "The original drift car, fantastic retro looks and foot-to-the-floor fun everywhere."

Matt: "Relatively cheap, easy to tune for high power and a good selection of parts available readily. Awesome car to start your drifting career as it's so easy to control and learn the basics with."