the collector

Hey guys,im selling my turbo foz and looking for a cheap,small and fun car to drive to work and back.I only do 100 maybe 150 kms per week..Im interested in a echo sportivo,auto or manual not fussed.Is there big difference between the auto and manual?Do these 1.5vvti engines go alright or am I expecting too much?What are the best and cheapest modifications for these cars? Is it worth lowering,swaybars,bracing,cold air,exhaust mods? any help would be wild Cheers Ray