300D
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2003 Wagon MT has a leaky exhaust. A preliminary inspection shows it leaking at the rear seam of the catalytic converter, mid-pipe clamp, and back of exhaust. Not too much rust really, except for the mid-pipe, which makes me thing it is a replacement.
I want the quietest, highest MPG, and most environmentally friendly system that will last. Price is of a concern.
So many different options it makes my head spin.
Cat-back won't fix the leaky cat, right?
Turbo-back includes the downpipe, which has the cat welded in? Possible to just get the cat repaired, and then do a cat-back system?
Being in Maine, and parking it on a gravel driveway, high grade stainless should be my choice, correct?
What's the consensus on Hottexhaust.com? They look like they have great prices on stainless systems. Currently a sale, and a complete turbo back system looks like it is $500. But the muffler looks like a cigar rather than a full contraption.
Magnaflow has a decent looking downpipe with cat. Anyone with experience with these?
I am not afraid of 2.5", but don't want this car to be loud on the highway. I drive mostly highway at 75mph.
Thoughts?
Thanks.
I want the quietest, highest MPG, and most environmentally friendly system that will last. Price is of a concern.
So many different options it makes my head spin.
Cat-back won't fix the leaky cat, right?
Turbo-back includes the downpipe, which has the cat welded in? Possible to just get the cat repaired, and then do a cat-back system?
Being in Maine, and parking it on a gravel driveway, high grade stainless should be my choice, correct?
What's the consensus on Hottexhaust.com? They look like they have great prices on stainless systems. Currently a sale, and a complete turbo back system looks like it is $500. But the muffler looks like a cigar rather than a full contraption.
Magnaflow has a decent looking downpipe with cat. Anyone with experience with these?
I am not afraid of 2.5", but don't want this car to be loud on the highway. I drive mostly highway at 75mph.
Thoughts?
Thanks.