So.. I did it. Sort of.

[Pantheon]

Finally got around to buying this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-ENGI...776935?vxp=mtr

(For roughly $850).

Of course, I couldn't swap/install it myself, so I dropped by my local shop for a quote.

..$1400+
($800 downpayment, and an additional $600 depending on what issues they come across).

Typically, from what I've read online, a swap shouldn't exceed $600 or so - given the proper circumstances. But because I'm so freaken ignorant (for now) as far as car tech goes, I sorta have to swallow the price tag and go for it.

So total as of yet, is $1400 + $850 = $2250 (for engine + swap).

Now, this does not include: New radiator, new ecu chip/tune, new cluster, perhaps a heavy duty clutch, and suspension + break kit.

Am I looking at roughy $5000 for everything? I can install breaks/suspension myself, for the most part.

Thanks again guys, I know a few of you must've pulled your pubes out from the prices I listed..