Exhaust emergency

["Steve Brehm" <sbrehm@sover.net>]

I took my 1987 5000cst into the shop today to get a state inspection and
got the news that it wouldn't pass without a new exhaust. Bummer!  It's had
a few little leaks for a couple years but I figured it would pass. Anyway,
what's concensus of list members on the best replacement exhaust? They're
wasn't much in the archives except to stay away from Ansa. I've had good
luck with Leistritz on VWs in the past. Do they make Audi systems?  Clair
wants $823 for the front and rear exhaust units. The inspection garage
wants $500 for who knows what brand with no warranty. I know for $795 or so
I can get a Scorpion stainless from TAP, but I'd like to keep it under $500
if possible.

TIA.

--Steve