[RamaCrx]

Big difference between an "fixer-upper" and a "good starting point".
Please don't confuse the 2.

I agree. Nothing wrong with getting something partially restored/modded and going from there. Main issue is what is your ability and resources to do the changes yourself. If you never touched a wrench, then don't get a fixer upper. If you don't have a garage, take that into account, because there is a learning curve to getting these things right. Other option is to be very patient, meditate daily and have a daily driver to fall back on. :wink: