Swaped Engine, Good or Bad?

[TIGERJC]

okay here is the story, I'm looking for a Car, found a few Great ones here, but mostly the motors been Replaced, And when i talk it over with people, they usually say its not a good idea. So i figured the people on IA will be able to explain a bit on it... PResonally i dont know squat about cars, I recently learned how to change my own oil ( oh i know ima bad ass) so i figured id make this thred and see that POSITIVE responses i can get out of it.. guess none. thanks anyways.

And mostly for Honda, Toyota, or Acura..

-1. What kind of swap are we talking about, na-turbo or one of those Honda motor swaps. I would personally stay away from na cars that have turbo swapped motors unless a reputable shop did the work and thy can show you the proof. Honda motor swaps are fine in my book, b/c most are simple and Honda swaps have been around for a while. Just check engine compression, wiring, condition of coolant and engine appearance and also who did the swap