Torque and Chrome

Customizing My First Car?

Ok so when i first got my license i was driving my dads old 2000 chrylser cirrus which was an automatic boring plain car. But recently my sister wrecked that one and with her moving out 2 weeks ago my mom decided to help me buy my first car. She gave me a >10k limit so a new car was out the window. So after my search i found a manual 2007 Hyundai Elantra for a little over 9k flat with only 20k miles on it. Clearly i couldnt let the offer pass me up. Now before i bought the car i wasnt really into cars but recently after driving stick for the first time i really enjoy it. and its gotten me into cars and stuff. so i got a couple questions for you First off im 17 and am working off of 8.60 an hour monthly income is around 1100 I understand the Elantra isnt a "sporty" car but compared to a camry it has potential. its a compact 4 door car. Mine is black if that does anything for you. Got a good picture at bottom same car just in black if i wanted to add things to improve the value of my car what is the first time. Obvious things i have in mind. Stereo system (if you want to recommend one feel free) Add a Spoiler (not sure if it would look good on an elantra) Wheel improvements (spinners are over exaggeration im thinking maybe some chrome rims or somthin. again im new to this pls dont poke fun if i sound like an idiot.) Underbody Neon's (i really think there cool but i could be mistaken. Turbo charge (i hear in increases fuel efficiency and power too things that dont go together but yeah need your guys inputs. Custom shifter and Pedals. any way what how would your rank what i should do with this car. Specs for the car. Engine 2.0 4 cyl 5 speed manual trans. Color: black idk what else you want to know so just reply here. http://media.photobucket.com/image/2007%20hyundai%20elantra/tatatoye/toyaspics3005.jpg?o=12

Public Comments

1. Unfortunately, Customizing your car really decreases its value unless you go all out! but you will spend more money putting into it than you will get back in return when you sell the car. Another thing is that you really need a vehicle that holds its value and compact cars do the opposite, they loose value like crazy. you best bet would be to add the stuff that will cost you extra from the dealer, like crome/alum. rim, stereo and good speakers, underbody neons can be illegal i know they are where i am from, so i would check on that too, i have gotten tickets for that and neon lights around the plates... things that dont cost to much like the customer shifter and pedals, you can do for your own amusement but wont increase any value
2. Well first off a turbo is going to cost you well over 5K if they even make them for those cars. And turbo's don't increase fuel efficiency, but things you could do defiantly rim's, window tint, under body and interior neon/led lighting. You could get HID headlights or colored bulb's. Mesh grilling inserts are all way's an option, new exhaust with chrome tips, head lights, taillights with blue back up bulbs. Just a few ideas good luck enjoy your first car!!!