James
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I just had some new tyres fitted and I got the guys to look at my exhaust.
They showed me when it was up on the ramps, basically it could do with the whole thing replacing. They quoted me £333 for the whole system (standard) fitted.
Is this a good price? Could I get stainless steel system for this price?
Cheers,
James
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tom_simes
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What do you mean by the whole thing?
From the catalytic converter back, or manifold etc as well?
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broster
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for that money you could get a nice stainless system done
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AK
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333 fitted for a standard system isnt good
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James
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quote: Originally posted by tom_simes
What do you mean by the whole thing?
From the catalytic converter back, or manifold etc as well?
Manifold too I think
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tom_simes
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I have a cat-back stainless exhaust James, made and fitted for £279.
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James
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Thats the bit that branches off into 2?
That was the worst bit I think
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tom_simes
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Manifold as well? What is actually wrong with it then?
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James
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quote: Originally posted by tom_simes
Manifold as well? What is actually wrong with it then?
He showed me the manifold, it was rusty and loose.
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tom_simes
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quote: Originally posted by James
Thats the bit that branches off into 2?
That was the worst bit I think
Are you sure thats not just the heatshield? Mine looks terrible, but the manifold underneath it is fine.
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Robin
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£120.22 for Cat, middle and rear box, manifold and downpipe is about £30.
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James
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quote: Originally posted by tom_simes
quote: Originally posted by James
Thats the bit that branches off into 2?
That was the worst bit I think
Are you sure thats not just the heatshield? Mine looks terrible, but the manifold underneath it is fine.
ooooooh probably
As you can tell I am an expert.
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James
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
£120.22 for Cat, middle and rear box, manifold and downpipe is about £30.
Where are these prices from?
So are you saying that's everything for £150?
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Robin
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Internet.
£333 is fucking stupid TBH
£200 is more realistic.
Was is a Vauxhall dealer or a shitfit place?
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James
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It was an independent tyre and exhaust place, they are very good and gave me a VERY good price on my tyres.
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Robin
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They're trying to make up for that with this then
Try somewhere else, seems like they're trying to pull a fast one.
Full stainless system would cost less than £333.
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James
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I'm going to get some more prices at some point.
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TheCam
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gave you a v good price on tyres then rip you off with exhaust.... they have to balance the books somewhere
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