How old are you? Is that the only car u can buy, if it is I wouldn't do anything to it save up and buy a better one once u've built up your no claims get a new motor and don't waste cash on a ford escort 1.3 HCS. because thats the car that I have and I realised theres no point in doin nething to it cos in the end its still crap lol . If you do nething to it strip out the un-used interior eg seats cvarpet and sound proofing