Ion: I think the car has NOT been converted yet, but Lex has nearly everything he needs stashed in his parents' garage. The one missing bit is the actual motor (the most expensive part). He'll need to come up with around a thousand dollars for a good one, and since this is his only car it has to be reliable. He also needs at least a couple weeks to work on it during which he won't have a car, so that's a factor too. Once you rip the existing engine out, you're kind of committed. 
The only other possessions of note I think he should have are a 2-year-old laptop (quite good when purchased but now merely adequate) along with broadband wireless internet access. And a good set of electronic and mechanical tools, some of which might be at his parents' house.
Other than that it's mis-matched furniture and ramen noodles all the way. Oh, and one suit for interviews, of course.

The only other possessions of note I think he should have are a 2-year-old laptop (quite good when purchased but now merely adequate) along with broadband wireless internet access. And a good set of electronic and mechanical tools, some of which might be at his parents' house.
Other than that it's mis-matched furniture and ramen noodles all the way. Oh, and one suit for interviews, of course.
