[A4] How much for a catalytic converter for my A4?

[Peter Kirby]

Why does he think the CC needs replacing?  Ditto re O2 sensor.  You
may want a second opinion.

Peter
2001 A4 1.8tq

On Jan 23, 2008 2:17 AM, Joyce Furono <furonobono at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> My mechanic just informed me that I need a new catalytic converter for my
> car. I have a 2001 A4 1.8T Quattro. I've been going to this mechanic for
> years and have never felt that he was ripping me off. He quoted me $950 for
> the job. That seemed a little high to me since it looks like I can purchase
> one for about $200-$300 online. (actually even cheaper than that). And it
> doesn't seem as if it should take hours and hours to install the new one.
> But I'm not sure.