Exhausted?

[raveydavey]

My C3 has just had it's 75k service and one of the advisory notes was that the exhasut is corroded, although still currently intact and serviceable.

 

As you'll see from my sig, the car is a 2003(03) HDi 8v.

 

Now, having thought it might be an idea to plan ahead for once in my life, I priced up a new OE exhaust, just to get an idea of cost. I nearly fell off my chair when I found out that the exhaust is nearly £300+vat for both sections, with another £300+vat on top of that if it needs a new cat!

 

£600+vat (and fitting!) seems a bit bloody steep if you'll pardon my French. That sort of money sees you into the realms of getting a custom stainless steel system made up, doesn't it?

 

Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations where to get a good quality cheaper replacement? Anyone else had to replace an exhaust yet?

 

Cheers

[markyb]

My C3 has just had it's 75k service and one of the advisory notes was that the exhasut is corroded, although still currently intact and serviceable.

 

As you'll see from my sig, the car is a 2003(03) HDi 8v.

 

Now, having thought it might be an idea to plan ahead for once in my life, I priced up a new OE exhaust, just to get an idea of cost. I nearly fell off my chair when I found out that the exhaust is nearly £300+vat for both sections, with another £300+vat on top of that if it needs a new cat!

 

£600+vat (and fitting!) seems a bit bloody steep if you'll pardon my French. That sort of money sees you into the realms of getting a custom stainless steel system made up, doesn't it?

 

Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations where to get a good quality cheaper replacement? Anyone else had to replace an exhaust yet?

 

Cheers

 

cant help on prices as i only pick my 1st citoren up tomorrow a c3 hdi 16v

just had a quick look online and found this place cats are £92 plus vat

but you will need to get it fitted. i guess you will need to shop around to get a good deal

in the meantime have a look at parts on here

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/