ENGINE SEIZED UP...93 ACCORD
 

My son's '93 LX, just turned 100K. Mechanic says car starved for oil, caused broken cam shaft, likely lower engine damage, so replacing cam shaft and head ONLY may be a waste of time. Suggests new engine, 40-50K Japaneese engine, $2400 for full job.

1-In your best judgement (yes without seeing car or engine) does this sound reasonable?

2-There have been NO pools of oil under car, no noticable leak. I changed oil and filter 2 weeks ago. ???? Mechanic asked if he is a "hard driver". He is 20yo if that helps. When I asked mechanic where the oil went, he had no idea. What could have happened?

EDIT TO ADD: Price above includes transmission (if that matters) and NO Blue smoke as best I can tell.

I'll hang up and listen. THanks.

RE: ENGINE SEIZED UP...93 ACCORD
 

Its possible it burned all the oil, did you notice any blue smoke coming out the back? I take it the car will not crank over now.

$2400 seems steep, you can get a used engine in the united states for 3-400, and there should not be 2,000 in labor to swap and engine.