i was planning to get an engine swap for my p plate car. but decided engine swaps are hefty and why not purchase one with an engine swap? (have to run through it to make sure its not been wrecked and skidded alot) and its difficult to upgrade your car if its daily. like me when i was on reds, it was all about speed, once you get to greens its all about laughing at the try hard reds. IMO i would wait the 3 years, save enough money (if your getting someone else to put it in) to get a good job, high parts or another car and since you put the engine in later, a better engine turbo combination (low km if you find one, lower chance of exploding and repairing and off teh road, i rack up alot of km in my 1st year of driving) i got an extra body in the trunk and it runs 24seconds a quater mile (18 stock) but whats the rush? take it easy and listen to the tunes. well thats my opinion though.