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Head gasket is a real pain in the ass on these engines (and often requires machining work cuz the head gets warped) so a new motor sounds legit for the price. I'd make sure it runs or there is some guarantee though 1.5k sounds cheap even for that sewing machine of a motor.
Fortunately you are in luck: removing an engine is actually a lot EASIER than doing a head gasket if you have something to pick it up with. Just start taking everything off, bumper first, unplug all the electrical, all the stuff from the firewall, undo the exhaust, unbolt the trans. Make sure things are supported as necessary. Install is the reverse of disassembly. It's really not too hard. If the engine is not a direct match allowing you to reuuse your old ECU you will have to disable or reprogram the immobilizer.
If you need a DIY to pull the motor, I'd say you're probably not ready to do the job safely.
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