Getting Started
Beginner Car Guide
FH6 starts you with 150,000 Credits and a free car from the loyalty bonus (if you have any Forza history). Those first 3 hours are where most players make expensive mistakes — buying cars they'll never use or blowing their budget on a hypercar they can barely drive. This guide tells you exactly what to spend your money on, and in what order.
Phase 1 — Your First Hour
// Phase 01
Get a Daily Driver (20,000–35,000 CR)
Recommended as your very first purchase
You need a reliable A-class road car that can handle both tarmac and light dirt. Don't spend more than 35,000 CR here. The following three cars are the best value at this price point:
2016 Honda Civic Type R (FK2)
~22,000 CR · A Class (670 PI stock)
Excellent handling, predictable understeer, great for learning Japan's roads. Upgrades well into S1. Highly recommended as first car.
2015 Subaru WRX STI
~28,000 CR · A Class (680 PI stock)
AWD makes this forgiving on mixed surfaces — good for exploring the map in all weather conditions. Slightly more expensive but more versatile.
2013 Ford Focus ST
~18,000 CR · B Class (620 PI stock)
The cheapest option. Starts in B class but upgrades comfortably to A. Good choice if you want to save budget for your second purchase.
💡 Don't buy the first car you see in the Autoshow
The Autoshow's "Featured" section always shows expensive cars. Browse to Japanese Manufacturers → Sort by Price Low to High to find the budget options above.
Phase 2 — Hours 1–2
// Phase 02
Add a Dirt/Off-Road Car (30,000–50,000 CR)
After your first 3–4 road races
A significant portion of FH6's events are on dirt, gravel, and off-road surfaces. Running a road car in these events puts you at a severe disadvantage. You need a dedicated dirt car before you get to Green Wristband events.
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FE
~38,000 CR · A Class (700 PI stock)
The best all-around dirt car at this price. The suspension tuning on the Evo is exceptional — it floats over rough surfaces while still being competitive on tarmac. This is arguably the best value car in the entire game at launch.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero Evolution
Free (Barn Find, Orange Stamp) · B Class
If you've reached Orange Stamp level and found this Barn Find, you already have a great off-road car. Hold off buying the Lancer until you know if you've found this one.
Phase 3 — Hours 2–3
// Phase 03
Pick a Class Specialist (40,000–70,000 CR)
Once you've done 8–10 races total
By now you should know what kind of racing you enjoy most. Pick one of the following based on your preference and use remaining credits to buy that car:
I enjoy road racing
2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4
~65,000 CR · S1 Class (800 PI stock)
The step up from A-class road racing. AWD, massive grip, and looks incredible on Japan's mountain roads. This is your endgame road racing car for the first ~10 hours.
I enjoy off-road / dirt
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor
~45,000 CR · B Class stock, upgrades to A
Trucks and SUVs have a hidden advantage in FH6's off-road events — they clear obstacles that damage lower cars. The Raptor is the best budget truck for dirt championships.
I enjoy speed / drag
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
~58,000 CR · S1 Class (810 PI stock)
The most powerful muscle car in the game at this price point. Ridiculous straight-line speed. You'll need to learn to manage the wheelspin but the raw numbers are unbeatable.
What to Avoid Buying Early
❌ Don't buy these with starter credits
Hypercars (Bugatti, Koenigsegg, etc.) — over 500,000 CR, not competitive in regular events, and you won't get value from them until much later
Classics (pre-1970 cars) — charming but slow; most early championships have minimum PI requirements that classics can't meet even with upgrades
Motorcycles — FH6 doesn't feature motorcycles, but if a third-party source says otherwise, ignore it
Multiple cars in the same class — you don't need three A-class hatchbacks. One good one is better than three mediocre ones
Cars above S2 class in your first session — you need driving skill and track knowledge before S2 cars are useful, not raw speed
Starter Budget Breakdown
Here's how to spend your 150,000 starting credits optimally:
Daily driver (Honda Civic Type R)
22,000 CR
Dirt car (Mitsubishi Evo X)
38,000 CR
Class specialist (your choice)
65,000 CR
Upgrades budget (keep in reserve)
25,000 CR
💡 Hold 25,000 CR in reserve
Always keep at least 25,000 CR unspent for upgrades. A car with the right upgrades (tires, transmission) beats a stock car two classes above it. Save your Credits, upgrade smart.
Free Cars — Check These First
Before buying anything, check if you have free cars available. FH6 gives you several on a fresh save:
- Loyalty Reward cars — 1 free car per previous Forza title you've played (up to 6 cars, cannot be sold)
- Starter car — the game gives you a free car after the opening cinematic (usually a Japanese domestic market car)
- Treasure Cars — 9 free cars hidden across Japan, collectible from day one with no prerequisites
- Festival Playlist Week 1 reward — reaching 20 Playlist Points in Season 1 earns you a free car
Check the Treasure Cars guide to grab a free car in your starting region — this could save you 30,000–60,000 CR immediately.