For a cheap Transformer, you CAN'T go wrong with Crosswise!

 

He's like a little $10 dollar Alternator!

 

Great vehicle mode. AWSOME robot mode with tons of articulation...

 

You can't go wrong!

Scout's probably your best best. So far with the exception of several Voyagers they're the best bang for your buck. Personally I really like Undermine but the overall concensus is he's crap so better to go with something more mainstream. I'd go with either Swerve(superior repaint to Skids/Clocker) or Swindle/Hardtop. Armourhide is pretty cool too but personally I don't think he's that great but that's just imo. Gasket/Ransack is definitely one of the better ones. He's small, but sports some fantastic articulation, and has one of the better alt modes.

 

For Deluxes Noisemaze/Sideways is a pretty awsome addition to any Destron/Decepticon army. He has a pretty neat altmode, simple but unique transformation, and has some pretty awsome weaponry. His wings double as a dual ended sword you basically plug into the top and bottom of one fist while his other has some sort of shield. I would second Dirtboss, but I really can't recomend him, because  again though I really like him the general concensus is again he's crap and everybody's opion with these toys is different so you may feel differently or the same.

 

Another good deluxe to get aparently is Autovolt/Crosswise. Haven't seen him anywhere yet but word is this one is quickly becoming a favorite,  :thumb

 

Well best of luck, and happy hunting. :wave