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.