between 600-1500 for parts depending on the quality doesn't sound too bad, ebay is a wonderful thing
i was definately thinking to have it installed into the dash, i haven't seen any mounted installs, do they look as good as the in dash?
i would love to learn how to do this stuff, but it's pretty intimidating without someone experienced to help you out in person. i don't wanna mess up my dash.
i haven't gotten my new car yet, i'm waiting on some insurance money from my old one. but i'm really leaning towards a 2003 or 2004 celica.