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05-24-2007, 10:13 AM
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Time for a new Cat
After 22 years, the original catalytic converter finally developed a hole. Some of the threads here suggested that the dealer parts may be reasonable. So I called and they gave me a price of $3770.
 I suppose I will have to go after-market. Is DEC a good mid-quality replacement?
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05-24-2007, 11:37 AM
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I just replaced the cats on my 00' E320 and can tell you there is a difference in quality from aftermarket suppliers. The right side I purchased is DEC brand. It does the job but really wasn't the quality I was hoping for. The left side I bought is a CAT brand and the quality of that thing is EXCELLENT. All stainless and looks to be of high quality. Oh and the best part is it was a little cheaper then the DEC brand that I had bought. I bought it from Import Catalytic Converter Warehouse.
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05-24-2007, 06:41 PM
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One of the members at BW purchased Magnaflow cats, they had to be welded in but cost under $300 including installation. Here's a link to the thread, which has pictures. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1300647-alternative-cats-photos.html
Magnaflow has a great reputation, when I have to face this I think they'll get my business. Better them than the stealership.  Take care and enjoy the ride, Greg
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05-25-2007, 11:28 AM
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The prices of these parts seem to be all over the place. It's my understanding that platinum is used in catalytic converters. Do you know if this is true? Ones I have priced certainly seemed to be made out of something very precious!
Thanks for the information and the link.
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04-14-2008, 05:16 PM
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Anyone have experience with the Quali-Cat catalytic converters from catalyticconverterwarehouse? It appears DEC is a little cheap according to the above post.
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