Overpriced maintenance parts

[George Harris]

Working on a friend's car I noticed that the tail pipe behind the cat on 
his '95 80Q V6 is leaking exhaust. I checked it out and it's rusted 
through just in front of the flange and it looks like it can be welded. 
Just for fun I decided to check out the price in case I really screw up 
the welding job, or so I'll know how much I'm saving him if it works ;-)

Can $1500.00 !!!! That's for one side ! Haven't the Germans found a 
replacement for the gold and platinum that they put in the Cats?

Makes buying a parts car look all that more attractive, but where do you 
find 8 year old parts cars?

Cheers
George