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Actually, on a metro, I think you will find it easier to swap the parts that you are missing or that are broken and to either do the body repair or have it done.
The good, fenders, doors and hatch are all relatively simple to change out on the exterior too.
As far as the interior, most evereything is either clipped, bolted or screwed into place. As long as you take your time...it is easy to make those changes one by one as money allows.
Unless you are really ready to tackle an entire weekend project of an engine swap, and already have a perfect "shell"....you would likely just be better off to fix this one up. Remember that no ongine swap is as simple as it looks. Bolts will break, you will find parts to replace "as long as you are there", and there are always little hassles. If you really want to do it though...go for it. Just make sure you have everything you need first.
As far as swapping to a second gen...rmember that they were heavier and you will lose some mpg.
Jim
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