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2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX MANUAL TRANSMISSION needs engine work, doesn't turn on

Condition: Used
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Type: Coupe
Trim: EX Coupe 2-Door
Year: 2003
Mileage: 117,000
VIN: 1HGEM21933L035493
Color: SILVER
Engine size: 1.7L 4 cylinder
Number of cylinders: 4
Power options: Air Conditioning
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: FWD
Interior color: Black
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
Options: CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2-Door Description

This car is sold as-is, there are no warranties, and no return accepted. Title in hand. Cash only.
PLEASE READ IT ALL, IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ANSWERS ARE BELOW OR IN THE PICTURES :-)
The car is parked 0.3 miles from my local mechanic: he has different scenarios from $1,000 to $1,800 with engine warranty from 1 to 5 years.
I bought this car with 7,000 miles on it in 2004.
I have all maintenance records since that time (picture).
Kbb says that running this car is worth $3k and more to a private party, so there's room in the budget for repairs.
The summary*:
My trusted mechanic who told me the timing belt fell off (didn't break), and at very least need a new cylinder head (and maybe some related parts) or you can drop a new engine
In the last couple of years I had changed the battery, wheels, tires, catalytic converter, water pump, and timing belt (1.5 year ago and 15k ago - unfortunately warrantied only 1yr/12k)...even just got a replacement remote. But I am not getting a new car, I'll try zipcar/uber for a bit.
The interior is spotless. The exterior has a few scratches, but nothing worth talking about (snow shovel scratches mostly).
So to be clear:
1) the car DOES NOT turn on (the dashboard does, but not the engine)
2) the key rubs a bit when getting in ignition, it takes a few tries on bad days
3) the key rubs in bit in the trunk key hole, but you can open from driver seat
4) Transmission is MANUAL
Good points:
5) Battery is 1yr into the 5 year warranty with Firestone
6) Quick struts are recent
7) Wheel lock
8) Original interior rugs with Civic logo
9) tires with about 15k on them: sized up to 195/60R15 M+S (front are SDL60A and back Touring SE). I even have a 5th wheel and tire, but I am but sure it what shape.
10) Double airbag, serviced by honda during service recall
11) Full maintenance records, I have followed the manufacturer schedule to a T
The car can be seen outside of work hours if needed.
*The whole story for the more mechanically inclined buyers:
This summer, my engine light came on and autozone said cylinder 2 was misfiring.
I filled up my tank with gas, and the light didn't come back on so I thought it was just bad gas.
A month later, the light came back on, and after being stuck in traffic for 2h, I parked my car at a store, and coming back out it wouldn't start. I put fuel injector fluid and let the engine cool off.
It started again after 10minutes. I turned in on 2h later, just to check, no problem.
I left my friend's house another 2h later, and took the highway to get back home 30min away.
The engine just stopped running 2 miles from home in the middle of the highway. It wouldn't turn back on and I got towed.

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