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Pricing Help for Catalytic Converter-98 Pontiac Montana

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Old 09-10-2006, 10:59 AM
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Default Pricing Help for Catalytic Converter-98 Pontiac Montana

The dealership says it needs to be replaced along with the Oxygen Sensor.

The Dealership quoted me a price of $807 for the converter and $241 for the Oxygen sensor.

I have an estimate from Mieneke Muffler of $410 for the converter and I will replace the Oxygen sensor my self.

My question is the price from Meineke too much or should I look for another shop. I know a Converter cost around $200 to $225 and their price is probably $125. I do not have the tools to do exhaust work.

Thank you for your help.
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buy one off ebay for $50-60 and have a muffler shop install it for ~$50
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
buy one off ebay for $50-60 and have a muffler shop install it for ~$50


The dealership is going to try to screw you, always. Get $50 magnaflow and call it good. Actual installation prices vary, depending on where you are I believe.
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Thanks Guys I will take your advise.

Does this one look OK?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
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35$ core charge on a cat??????????????wtf??????????? core on a cat?? never heard of that b4....
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yeah id try find one without a core charge, i have bought 2 cats on ebay and neither have had core charges :?
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The guys got some really bad feedback too. Ppl not getting refunds and bad communication. Personally i wouldn't trust him....just my 2 cents though....

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Thanks again I will keep looking.
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