some advice plz

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OK so Im getting really impatient in regards to getting an ITR. I wanted a PY ItR but none are available in Canada right now.(if only I lived in the U.S)THere are 2 CW's that Im interested in. One is a 99' with 120,xxxkms, jdm front end, red recaros, going for 17,000. The other is a 01', 95,xxxkm's on the body, 4000kms on a replaced short block from Acura. I know the 01' sounds like a steal but what worried me is if I will have problems in the future with the 01' because only the shortblock was replaced, not the whole motor. And whats the deal with the 99's? how do they differ from the 00/01's? I gotta pick one up which will be my daily driver to work. With gas prices the way they are, I desperately need a Honda oppsed to the Gas guzzling Kia Sorento I drive 75km's to work everyday. I also plan to boost next year. Anything would be appreciated.