Car Advice?
 

Ok, let me start by saying that I am clueless when it comes to cars. I mean, if ya tell me with a straight face that the dickfor has gone bad, and it'll be $200 to replace, Id probably nod my head and agree to do it. That being said, the catalytic converter in my pickup has gone bad. A "direct fit" has been priced at $440, but a "universal fit" is $300. Is there really any difference? I only want to keep the truck another year or two tops.

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im not big on cars, but if your only keeping it for another year, go cheap. the universal only means it works on more then one vehicle

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go with the uni

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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the advice. While Im at it, I'll have the dickfor replaced as well!

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What's a dickfor?



Haha

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Ahhh, the classics. I still watch that movie when its on, love the G-force scene.

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[quote=paulskinsfan;317642]Ok, let me start by saying that I am clueless when it comes to cars. I mean, if ya tell me with a straight face that the dickfor has gone bad, and it'll be $200 to replace, Id probably nod my head and agree to do it. That being said, the catalytic converter in my pickup has gone bad. A "direct fit" has been priced at $440, but a "universal fit" is $300. Is there really any difference? I only want to keep the truck another year or two tops.[/quote]
$440 for a cat? You're being ripped off if you pay that much.

Go to a salvage yard and get one off a truck, take it to a muffler shop and ask them to weld it on for $100 (or less).

If you're not keeping the truck, don't get a new one. Junk yards rule.

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Universal fit paul, even if you were gonna keep. Keep that extra C note in your wallet!

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Thanks again to all who replied.

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This may be a far drive to pick up a part, but I've seen this place advertised:
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