if you're after a sportier feel you need to compromise, you travel to work everyday so you don't want Modifications that will get in your nerves. stiffer suspension helps the car handle better when cornering, a strut brace will help reduce roll when braking into a corner.
simple things could help, fuel pressure valves (ecotek) will improve throttle response and maybe help mpg. try a pipercross viper induction kit
