idk...i probably spent over 2k on my car and it still looks pretty crappy.
no interior mods other than a shift knob and my engine only has bolt-ons but it runs really good. i think the 2k was more towards maintainece

oh and my suspension setup
-KYB AGX (2/3)
-H&R Race
-progress rear sway
-generic front and rear strut bars
-generic lower rear tie bar
-front ES sway bar bushings