Then I would definitely start with the Kyosho Fazer Chassis kit. They are a touring car, whereas, the rest of the cheap kits are more geared towards drifting. Look up the many varieties of the Kyosho Fazer MKII, and all you will see are road cars, or, in the case of the Rage, Mad Van, Mad Wagon...
Out of all the ones i can think of, in regards to cheap, my first choice will always be the HSP based cars, but, i wouldnt rule out anything Kyosho makes. I have two MK2 Fazers, and am looking at getting the new 57 Chevy they just came out with if possible, but, the Fazer, overall, is a bit more...
Are you looking for a touring car, or a drift car? The Sakura that you mentioned is a drift car, and, not a very good one at that. It needs a bunch of upgrades, such as bearings, since it comes with bushings, and the plastic is a bit weak. The belt is also not the most durable, and can get...