Yeah, I should have mentioned that. I'm not a fan of Chrysler. Thats generally not even an issue, because they hardly have any cars that get good mpg anyways.
The SL1 looks like it could be a pretty good deal. The fixes required are easy (alternator) and/or can be lived without (mirrors and fender). I'd hope to go there with a fresh battery and drive it home. I emailed the guy.
However, I wouldn't mind going with the SC2 either if it was in pretty good shape. I did email the guy asking what it needs. Its a lot better mpg wise than the Sunfire.
I do agree with not buying another persons project. You never know what they might have done with it.
I'm also in absolutely no hurry. The Sunfire works and even needs some work before I'd sell it anyways (tonight its thermostat and serpentine belt replacement time). Replacing it is only an option at this point. This summer I'll be working to get my 1993 Tercel on the road again (my first car, yay), but it needs a decent amount of work. Once that is done, I'd highly consider selling the Sunfire or whatever else I'm driving.