welcome! I too am on a college student budget. I just got my MPGuino all hooked up. I don't know how long I will have my car so I did not want to make any permanent changes ya know. My install looks fairly clean I think, and it is not permanent at all. I HIGHLY recommend the MPGuino, $55 preassembled, just gotta wire it up. If you are not so great with wiring or working on cars, maybe the PLX thing is better for you.
For me, the MPGuino was my only option, and I couldn't be happier.
As far as auto/stick ... the cheapest car is the one you already have. Learn to drive what you've got is my advice, it will make you a better and more versatile driver. If and when you get the opportunity to get another car, just be sure to get exactly what you want.
For undertray stuff, I would just check out the different posts, use the search, and find the ones you like and if its not obvious from the pictures try messaging those people to see what worked for them. I am getting ready to do mine, and I plan on using self tapping screws for most of it... hopefully I get it up here soon so you can check out what worked for me.
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