cat converter price

[mastershake]

i called a local shop thats got good reviews to get an estimate on an aftermarket cat converter replacement and they said it would be 470. doesn't that seem a little expensive or is it just me?

[JLw7123]

well if you are get a new cat why don't you just get a high flow cat.

[[ion] C2]

yeah, that's expensive. you get a universal cat from autozone for $60, and have a muffler shop cut and weld it on. another $60 of labor.

[spc2125]

i can buy a cat and 400 burgers with $470

[mastershake]

ok also he quoted me 130 for a trans fluid/filter replacement and 80 for a fuel filter replacement. are those overpriced too? and what brand cat do you guys recommend?

*edit* and also do i need to buy a new gasket for it?

[Caboose73]

i would pay $80 for someone to replace my fuel filter i did it on my black sedan and it took my like an hour cause the nut was rusted on.

[sleepyalero]

Yes you will need a gasket if its tore to crap.

Idk bout the trans, but the fuel filter you could do yourself and save you.money. it honestly takes like 5 mins. 80$ is way to much IMO

Caboose beat me to the comment. But mine was pretty quick with no problems other then the weird clip.

[zzyzzx]

That's a decent price for paying someone else to do it, assuming that it includes parts. If it were mine, I'd get an exact fit and do it myself (for less).

[widbyj]

It's easy to do the fuel filter with the proper tools, especially for the 'clip'. Both prices sound reasonable for a certified mechanic at a reliable shop...

[[ion] C2]

Also, you should be coming to the Alero Show & Stravaganza in Lansing, MI next Friday, June 17th

[Lucalare]

I got a new cat installed, fuel filter changed, oil filter changed, trans fluid and filter changed, for 370 dollars where I'm from. add on the cost of the cat and it's at about 500.