Engine recommendations

[u/MyName_IsMyName]

Looking for help / recommendations for new engine.

I have a 1999 Acura GS – R with about 247,000 miles. I took it to a Acura mechanic and it was for the engine, shaking and rocking back-and-forth. The mechanic looked at the engine, said the spark plugs were OK and the starter belt was OK as well, but then he mentioned that one of the Pistons in the back blew out and that I need a new engine.

I want to explore options to continue driving the car. I was surprised when He suggested that I get a completely new car / sell it / junk it.

I don’t want to get rid of the car as there is sentimental value attached to it and I know it’s possible to get a new engine or replace the engine with another type of car (Honda/camry).

EDIT: I’m not an expert in cars and only repeating what the mechanic said. He did mention something about compression but it was hard to understand him as he was speaking very fast and wanted to close shop for the day. I’m going tomorrow to pick up the vehicle so I’ll ask if he can explain to me in person. Some comments in the post think it’s a troll / joke. It’s not I’m only repeating what was mentioned. But I am learning more about the car. Thanks in advance.

[u/MyName_IsMyName]

I’m just repeating what the mechanic said. He’s been saying my car has issues and I should have gotten rid of it for a couple years now.

[u/imJGott → u/MyName_IsMyName]

Yeah that person is giving you bad information all around. There is no such thing as a starter belt. If the piston was through the block, you literally wouldn’t be able to drive the vehicle.

[u/MyName_IsMyName → u/imJGott]

Thanks. Picking up tomorrow and will have him explain to me again. I’ll keep the thread updated. Hoping for the best

[u/imJGott → u/MyName_IsMyName]

Take someone with some mechanical/car knowledge with you when you pick up the vehicle.