Man, you guys need to lighten up.

Reliable: Make sure it's full of oil and water. Check compression to see if it's even got a chance. Change out oil pan and pickup with new OEM parts. Make sure you're not leaking anything.

Sliding: Sounds like you just want to have fun and aren't trying to do 4th gear entries at Fuji Speedway. Put a diff in it and buy some budget coilovers like Stance or KTS. Find some cheap 16's or 17's in 4-lug. Rock out. You might need adjustable rear upper control arms... T/C rods after that. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need 5-lug and big brakes to slide.

Looking Good: Way too generic of a goal. Personally, I think a car with no aero and a drop looks great. Just get a decent paint job and buff it out shiney. Throw on a new bumper and some stock sideskirts if you want to try harder. Your underhood looks like a disaster area. Do you live on a dirt road or something? Purple Power + Simple Green + a toothbrush + a hose + a weekend = fixed. Don't forget to cover the CAS and MAFS!