Thanks Peter... lots of info in that brief post. I did not know that factory mufflers were without clamp (welded) nor did I know that another manufacturer stamped the Mercedes symbol on their muffler. Mine has a clamp and it is stamped so I suppose it is a replacement... makes sense because the car has high mileage.

Local Auto Zones do not carry a direct fit muffler, only the cherry bomb universal. Possibly their on-line store carries the Bosal.

All three run about $200.00 from Fastlane which includes free shipping so if anyone can say which brand will be the most durable... please do. I like the lifetime warranty for the Bosal but that does not neccisarily make it durable. In fact those replacement costs have to be covered somehow and it could be through the manufacturing of a muffler of less quality.

Again Thanks.

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1993 190E 2.3
2000 Toyota 4x4 Tundra