First off fix whatever is wrong with it and make it a comfortable ride. It's 13 years old so chances are good it could use some work. Then make it faster. If you have say an EX with a D16Z6 boosting it would be a good option to make it fun and fast for cheap. If it's something with a D15 then consider a swap and later boost. There are a lot of ways to go. Just browse around and see what others have done to their cars. The pics thread should give you some ideas.