3rd gen off ebay, Does it look like a good deal Options

[Baddica95]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33615

I definitely have decided to go with the 3rd gen instead of the second even tho parts for the st185 are more common...but money isnt really an issue for me right now so i can afford this engine...would you guys say this is a good deal or no??

I know a lot of people on here preach "go with a clip" but the fact is i will never find a front clip of a 3rd gen and i thought this engine looks pretty legit...yes..no...any ideas??

The same company also has a really clean looking second gen for only 1200 check it out..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33615

Thanks..all opinions are welcome...i need celica owner perspectives...!!

[Baddica95]

my friends are helpin me swap it...ive never done it before but they have many times on a bunch of hondas and one 5 gen celica... And yes i have checked those links many times but there are never any 3rd gen clips and i think i saw one for almost like 6 grand or something....i just wanted to know if the engine itself looks for the money...



PS...Would the price of a 3sgte go up or down as the months go by...aka does it become more rare or just older...