I've recently started thinking of a dream car build again. As much as I would want it to be a Volkswagen Super Beetle I am going on the practical side and hope for a Honda Jazz. It can be either the 1st generation GD or 2nd generation GE.
For practicalities' sake let's say it's a 2nd generation Honda Jazz. I would not mind having a 1.3L variant since according to Wikipedia all GE Jazz engines have VTEC already, while the GD Jazz's 1.3L engine is iDSI "only" (and I honestly have no clue how crucial VTEC is for a practical car, if I'm being honest).
The first few things I'd have done to the Jazz, since obviously I would have to get a used one, is to have it checked and serviced in a reputable shop. It doesn't have to be a Honda shop, but a shop I trust. Inspection, maintenance, replace all fluids, replace old parts, and just make sure it will still be a reliable car despite it's age and mileage. This would be the first thing I would do.
After that I guess I would upgrade the sound system and install an android auto ready head unit.
And that's it. The crazy upgrades are probably for another blog.
Out.