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06-13-2007, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: West VA
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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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06-13-2007, 10:52 AM
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MVP
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: lancaster,pa
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Re: Car Advice?
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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06-13-2007, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Age: 46
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Re: Car Advice?
go with the uni
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06-13-2007, 11:06 AM
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Re: Car Advice?
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the advice. While Im at it, I'll have the dickfor replaced as well!
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06-13-2007, 11:07 AM
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MVP
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Re: Car Advice?
What's a dickfor?
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06-13-2007, 11:10 AM
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Location: West VA
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Re: Car Advice?
Ahhh, the classics. I still watch that movie when its on, love the G-force scene.
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06-13-2007, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PA
Age: 45
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Re: Car Advice?
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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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06-13-2007, 12:04 PM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Newport News,Virginia
Age: 60
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Re: Car Advice?
Universal fit paul, even if you were gonna keep. Keep that extra C note in your wallet!
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06-13-2007, 12:22 PM
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Location: West VA
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Re: Car Advice?
Thanks again to all who replied.
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06-13-2007, 12:50 PM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Frederick, MD
Age: 45
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Re: Car Advice?
This may be a far drive to pick up a part, but I've seen this place advertised:
Crazy Rays Used Auto Parts U PICK IT!! U PULL IT!!
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