Rough estimate on a swap, 3sgte Options

[Serhey]

Just wondering how much i should try to save up if i want to swap a 3sgte and convert auto st to manual, im just thinking what would be better, do the swap on my car, or keep an eye on a swapped one for sale on this site. considering i would want to redo the front end to a GT4 and it i got an estimate on body work and factory quality paint and thats 15 hundred more.

[yarik83]

Whether you are buying a used celica or a used 3sgte there is same type of risk involved in purchasing a dud. Difference between an engine clip and a whole car is that one lets you build a gt-4 look while a while car was probably designed differently.
Regardless of what you chose do keep in mind that conservative people usually end up paying twice. There are always parts missing or shops unwilling to do the swap or you do it yourself and mess something up etc etc. Buying from a member has it challenges but could be a better deal especially if you decide to buy from a long term respected member.