anyone can and everyone can get a mercedes, I did the swap because i have always had what others didn't or couldent own,, the AMX that ran in the low 11.s for example yes i do it for the hp/speed/drag racing at the track. a pt cruiser that runs in the 12's and now a crossfire that runs in the 10's
it it easer to build a chevy,,yes but anyone can build a chevy,, and or swap a bigger engine into a chevy,, now crossfire that is a different question
as for the money,, first the crossfire,,$ 13 to $19000 then the swap $20000. he swap
I did the swap july 2010 and never looked back ,,,the only thing close to this car is the 2017 R8.
and again anyone can go to a dealer and buy a R8,, Only you can make the swap . jim