Long time viewer - not a big poster, but I'm in need of inspiration and direction on what to do next.

My last 99 civic ex has met it's match - aka my oldest son!

I drove this car for almost 10 years and the only problem I ever had was with the driver / passenger side windows where I had to replace the both motors. It has ran like a champ and I stayed on top of the maintenance.

However, my oldest boy took it over and engine lights went unchecked, oil was non existent and the motor is done. Died while he was driving on the freeway.

The dilemma:

Do I sell for what I can get for it or is it worth it to put a new motor in and utilize it again as a daily driver?

 

That will depend on the market price of a D16Y8 longblock in your area. In the Southeast, these engines are bringing premium money right now because the market is getting thin on quality, low mileage engines. Five years ago, you couldn't give away a SOHC engine, and now they bring $1200+ for one with over 100K miles !!!

In any event, you are talking about a $2500-4000 car depending on condition if it is running and all major options work (A/C, radio, cruise, PDL, PW, etc.). Perfect chassis with a dead engine... $1000-1500 tops. Once you add in faded paint, a dent/scratch or two, cracked windshield, carpet/seat stains or burns and a few non working convenience items... it turns into a $300-600 body.

Now, if you happen to be emotionally attached to this car, forget the $$$... fix it and be happy.

Good luck.

 

Find another y8 or b series? How clean is the car?

 

Pictures would help here, but this is totally your choice and what the car is worth to you. JRCivic1 definitely hit the nail on the head and summed it up. Sure we could go into more detail, but I don't find it being necessary.

 

If the AC works and the car is in decent condition, I would rebuild/replace the motor. I'm doing a rebuild right now and it honestly isn't that bad. If you think you can get several more years out of the car, I would rebuild the motor and keep running it. If it doesn't have AC, and you don't plan on investing in AC, you can definitely consider just swapping it to whatever you want. The shell, however, will not fetch much.