Why do you need a new engine because of an oil leak?


"MIRSE" > wrote in message
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> My stepfather bought a 93 Honda red 2-door hatchback Civic when it was
> new so
> his grandkids could have something to drive.
>
> Now it has a terrible oil leak, and the only thing to do is get a new
> engine.
>
>
> It has a little over 200,000 miles.
>
> It has been sitting in my stepfather's driveway for around 6 months.
>
> My stepfather said he got an estimate for around $2000 to put a new
> engine in
> it.
>
> I said that such an estimate is low, and I think it would be close to
> $4000-$5000 range to get a good engine installed in this 93 Honda Civic
> 2-door
> Hatchback and to get the Honda back in good working condition.
>
> I told him that it would be a waste of money, because he could probably
> get a
> good running used car in the $4000-$5000 range.
>
> My question: Can my stepfather really get a good engine installed in the
> 92
> Honda Civic Hatchback---one of those red ones I see everywhere---for
> around
> $2000, or will it cost more in the $4000-$5000 range?
>
> Thanks for your help.