Friend paid ~$900 for a new catalytic converter for a 96 Taurus at Midas - how bad did they get ripped off?

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: J0hnny

Originally posted by: Winchester
~$175 installed in my area.

FYI. For those who dont know, they have a mandatory 8 year warranty due to EPA. Just had mine replaced for free at the dealership.

Wow, now that's the kicker!!!

Maths > j00.

2006 - 1996 = 10, not 8.

Reading > j00

where did he say it applies to a 96?

 

[Pacemaker]

Originally posted by: 0
Application: 1994 - 1998 Ford Taurus


Body: GL
Engine: 3.0L, V6, Gas, MFI, VIN "U"


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Well the crap version will cost 50 bucks, but if you would like a good part that has a 5 year warranty it will run 500 bucks for one according to www.autozone.com

Now, I don't know exactly what they put on your car, but most places will NOT put on the 50 dollar special because they don't want to have to put the blasted thing on 4 times a year for nothing because the part keeps failing.

Edit: put the wrong year in, but the main point still stands. The Autoshop does not want to put on cheap parts, becaue then they have to fix it when it breaks.

 

[spliffstar69]

Originally posted by: pcman83
whats their phone number... Lets ask them how much it should cost.

good idea everyone call there local midas and post what price they give

 

[rstrohkirch]

Originally posted by: Maximus96

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: J0hnny

Originally posted by: Winchester
~$175 installed in my area.

FYI. For those who dont know, they have a mandatory 8 year warranty due to EPA. Just had mine replaced for free at the dealership.

Wow, now that's the kicker!!!

Maths > j00.

2006 - 1996 = 10, not 8.

Reading > j00

where did he say it applies to a 96?

1 step backwards for you

 

[lokiju]

I paid a guy $50 to just cut mine out and put in a straight pipe

Long time ago though and on a car I no longer have.

 

[V00DOO]

I say that's cheap consider my BMW stealer wanted $2800 for a pair of cats.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Dogs FTW.

 

[Metron]

Originally posted by: spliffstar69

Originally posted by: pcman83
whats their phone number... Lets ask them how much it should cost.

good idea everyone call there local midas and post what price they give

I vote for the actual number... then the evil Midas shop can experience "the Anandtech effect."

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: Metron

Originally posted by: spliffstar69

Originally posted by: pcman83
whats their phone number... Lets ask them how much it should cost.

good idea everyone call there local midas and post what price they give

I vote for the actual number... then the evil Midas shop can experience "the Anandtech effect."

"network busy" ftw.

 

[Shawn]

I bought a high flow direct-fit Magnaflow cat for $90 shipped off ebay. Put it on myself.