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You purchased a basic entry level 4 door sedan with the economical 1.8 liter motor. You get blown away at the traffic light by grandmother in her electric scooter. That is normal for a 32+ mile a gallon econobox. Your money will be best spent by saving up for a more powerful Sports Car. You see cars these days are tuned at the factory for best emissions and fuel mileage. Anything you will do may cause check engine lights, Illegal emissions and driveability issues. So keep the grocery getter and save your money. Good Luck

Your not gonna get a lot of new HP for cheap. Your best bet if you want more power is probably a turbo kit, including an inter cooler and cold air intake.