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Hi this is my first post here. My 1998 Integra Type R was stolen years ago. And I've always wanted something similar. I am considering purchasing a 1999 Civic SI. The vehicle is completely straight with no accidents or damage. The engine is missing as it was removed by the old owner. So the car is basically a roller. It has nice aftermarket rims, suspension and other stuff. The shop has a new b16 to put into it. Less than 80k on the car. The local shop at Downs that is very reputable and has been in business for a long time. It belonged to one of their customers. I am considering buying the car for $6,500. In running smog legal condition. I think this is a fair shake. It also has recaro seats. What are your thoughts? You guys are the subject matter experts.

 
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Is that including engine installation? Either way, it seems like a lot to me for what you can get for the money. I’m sure you can get a nice GSR for less than that.

 
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That's what the engine installed and smog certificate. The engine has a 90-day warranty. It just seems like it's pretty hard to find that exact engine. I'm trying to do that now

 
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Not sure what the ratio is for American Si to Canadian SiR (SiR is pretty rare in Canada, I suspect the Si is relatively common in the US?) but you may get lucky and find one in a junkyard (i.e PnP, it'll be listed as a 1.6 DOHC instead of a 1.6 SOHC). I guess I'm also looking at it from what the market is for cars in my area (predominantly trucks). You can get a really nice EM1 out here for less than $5,000 canadian. If you're handy, you could piece together a pretty cool civic with similar performance for cheaper.