need advice, the dumb questions continue. Options

[Malhar95]

so by now i think most of u guys probably know my problem.
(my engine needs to be replaced)

1. i was just wondering, would it be better/cheaper for me to get a used engine for ~500-600 and then pay someone to install it?
2. just pay someone to take mine out, rebuild the engine again on my own, and then pay someone to install it back it?
3. or just get another used celica/camry which is working for about ~1500, and then pay someone to swap the motors?

the labor of swaping/taking the motor out and installing another one would be ~500

if i choose option 3, i have the advantage of parting it out, but disadvantage of paying tax tittle, and registration fees.

i just cant make up my mind,
alot of u guys have experience, and i just need some advice or suggestions.

ps: i saw this car on craiglist, could u guys also suggest what the problem could be (tranny or computer related) and if its worth 1800?http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2386508388.html

thank you and sorry for another dumb question

This post has been edited by Malhar95: May 26, 2011 - 12:35 AM

[Smaay]

you are in luck, my best friend Dave who is a toyota engineer lives in that area, he would be able to do the engine swap for you at a very resonable price. he can find the engine or you can, or he can rebuild your, if its salvageable. sometimes that the cheaper route. i dont trust used engines so i end up taking them apart anyways.

PM me if you want his info

This post has been edited by Smaay: May 26, 2011 - 9:06 AM