replacing front exhaust pipe on lexus ES350
#1
replacing front exhaust pipe on lexus ES350
Well, at 150 000 miles, got a loud noise beneath the engine, sound like a V8, found out that the front exhaust pipe has to be replaced. OEM pieces cost 1500.00 can and the whole bill comes close to 1700.00 can, does it make sense ? I know it is rare to replace that part since i had to wait for the dealer to come with the piece.
thank you.
thank you.
#3
You should get estimates from independent shops or one of the big muffler chains such as Midas or Meineke. They would likely use less expensive aftermarket parts. For a car with that kind of mileage I would have no problem installing less expensive aftermarket exhaust parts. It also helps to have a second evaluation as dealers are known for over selling expensive repairs when something less expensive would get the job done.
#4
I ordered my mechanic to buy the OEM parts, i think it is the whole front part including the catalytic converter, flex. The job was done at my own mechanic. Yes, he offered me the option to go with a muffler shop, but the steel quality is not the same. The cause of the failure was rust which i can do anything about it. The mid pipe is starting to get rusted, but not major.
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