new exhaust system cost

[galactus]

Hello:

It's been a while since I have visited the forum, so I hope I created this thread in the appropriate subforum.

I bought my 2007 Yaris brand new on April 1st 2006.

This April 1st will be nine years I have had it. It has had no after market upgrades. I have just taken very good care of it. It currently has approx. 145,000 miles and runs great.

Well, it is about time for a new exhaust from the catalytic converter back to the muffler. Living in PA, besides trying my best to keep it sprayed off, the winters here eat up exhaust systems.

I came to find out that the Catalytic converter and the pipe that goes to the muffler is one assembly and costs a rather exorbitant amount. I was quoted at $550, though I think it can be found it cheaper.

Does anyone have any advice as the best way to mitigate the cost of replacing the exhaust?.

Thanks very much.