Q: Best beginning upgrades
I want to do some upgrades to my car performance and I'm stuck if I should get an exhaust or a cold air intake and what brand best for my car any suggestions? Also working on a budget don't want to spend to much?!?
My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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