Dave, I hear ya man, I graduated from college last May, and even though i'm working now it seems like my wallet is even smaller. But, like I said, if you get the C60 and its 350 isn't too dogged, I can offset your cost by buying the motor. it's good to see another college-age kid interested in old GM iron, i went to school in suburban philly and you don't see much of that around here.