should i buy a 97 240sx and swap a sr20det?

[iroibeirt]

currently, i have a 1999 eclipse GS-T, its a great car, its my baby, but ive been consumed by the speed, looks and robustness of the sr20det,

ive considered selling my car for about 14-15 grand, (1999, 33k miles, no accidents) with about $4-5000 worth of mods for about maybe....3 grand, or whatever the best price i can get.... leaving me with about 17-18 grand to work on a 240sx,

i'm looking into a 1997 black 240sx, 42,000 miles (regardless), auto (which can be changed) for about 9-10 grand,

i've looked into some sr20det engine prices, but i hear different things...

how come have you guys spent on a complete engine swap????sr20det, transmission, stock turbo, ecu, harnesses, etc.

and how much is the price difference in a new and used engine?

this is tearing me apart, i'm a college student, and maybe i shouldn't be focusing on cars too much, but who doesnt? hahaha please reply, let me know, and tell me how good the 240 with sr20det is... haha