Where to start? Please help!!!, Keep my ST, buy a GT, or take on project Options

[ROBWOZ1018]

Ok...I have been fighting with myself on what to do with my celica situation...I currently have a invader kit, JDM tails and projectors, a TRD spoiler, a C-one GB hood on the way and numerous other things around my house that I was gonna put on the 94 st I own...I plan to do everything possible to my project including a full 3sgte swap(3rd gen), rear disc swap, suspension, the whole deal...Now the situation I am in right now is that I'm having second thoughts of using my 200k+ mile st as the base car for this whole project...First due to the wear of the frame and the current (fair) condition of the car...Second that Ill need to do alot more than if I had an GT...So I was thinking of buying a nice CHEAP GT to start with instead of mine...But is it really worth it instead of starting with mine...Finally Ive been in contact with abatardi about purchasing his 3rd gen 3sgte project car to finish and do all of the body components to...But it still needs some tuning and believe me I dont work for TRD...But it would save me the trouble of tracking down a majority of the parts Id need...GUYS I'm just at war with myself here and dont know which way will be the best to go all while staying within my budget and being realistic ...So if anyone has any insight on what they would do in my situation it would be appreciated because I would like to make my decision within the month and get this thing started by april...Thanks and I look forward to a good response...Rob

[doGGy]

Getting abatardi's celica - would be the best way to go... you would have the base model, with everything you need. And all that is left on this car is just to tune up the engine. Find good DYNO shop, and let the guys do the job.