super_es300 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I need to replace Catalytic converter on my es. I called up the dealer and they're asking $1300 just for the part. Is this a reasonable price? Are there any othere places where i can get replacement parts cheaper? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_es300 Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 year ← My car is a 98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer008 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 That is the price alright. I paid CAD$430 for mine...but if I had the money I would go with the original since it is quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Common load of sh¡t from dealers. Ebay a 2 1/4", or 2 1/2" cat for $40-$50usd. Take it to an exhaust shop & have them weld it in for $50-150usd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 How do you know you need a cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer008 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Common load of sh¡t from dealers.Ebay a 2 1/4", or 2 1/2" cat for $40-$50usd. Take it to an exhaust shop & have them weld it in for $50-150usd. ← I tried to do that here in Toronto but all the shops (total of 3 (speedy, midas, cantires) I went to refused to do that...saying it will rust off too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They just don't want your biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_es300 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 How do you know you need a cat? ← well, I need to get my car inspected but im getting a check engine light. I took it to the dealer and they said they were getting Catalytic converter.. They also recommended me changing O2 sensors as well. They quoted me $2400 for Entire job (parts and labor). :cries: There arent any aftermarket Cats out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 get a motorvac super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_es300 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 get a motorvac super ← what is a motorvac super? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PES300 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 have you tried Car quest or other parts store? In my case a 96 v6 the cat will cost me 180 at car quest and 110 at another local part store ( IN CASD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 search to find out what a motor vac is i only said "super" after to call you by your forum name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_es300 Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 search to find out what a motor vac is i only said "super" after to call you by your forum name. ← Autozone has one for $45 Would this work with our cars..? click me Also found a few universal ones on Ebay i might try.. Are these any good? click me What size do i need to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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