Outback Exhaust Cost

[twotonted]

hi All, new to this forum!
My 2012 Outback needs some new exhaust components, the back box and the middle section, I'm told.  I'm non-technical!

My garage who are very good and honest say that it has to be main-dealer parts for this job and the parts alone are over £700 inc VAT.

I was shocked at the cost!!!  Is this normal and do I have an alternative solution?!

Thanks

 

[Mr B]

what engine model ?

there might be other choices and lower cost but exact model details are needed ...
One obvious option is custom exhaust from a local powerflow or similar exhaust fabricating centre which be cheaper than just your parts price and it be durable stainless system .

[twotonted]

OUTBACK SE SYM-AL AWD CVT petrol engine 2.5l

[Jay762]

As above I would look to get one made which will probably be a lower cost option

[Judd]

I've had two cat back stainless system custom made and fitted while i waited at https://www.mijexhaust.com/ Walsall.

One on the previous Outback (2002 H6 so single pipe, OE system some £1500 if i recall correctly) and on the present Forester, both very good systems, both £295 inc vat, lifetime guarantee, don't know how they do it for the price.

Whether they would quote a similar price for yours i don't know, obviously if it splits into two tail pipes it will be more.

MIJ is probably too far from you, roughly 75 miles from where i live, but there might be an alternative maker nearer you, i'm fairly sure i heard on another forum, possibly the Landcruiser forum, about a similar good value exhaust maker possibly in Cardiff or Newport but don't hold me to that.

[twotonted]

thanks very much guys

[Mr B]

Loads of exhaust fabricators around wales, 2 that spring to mind are pro-speed exhausts and cardiff exhausts who a longlife bespoke exhaust builders .
Your system is twin rear boxes and Y pipe which more work and if box gone in centre pipe which doubt it has but if has will add cost .
I would estimate 400 to £550 all in sensible price pending how much centre pipe needs replacing (normally it just flanges on Y to back boxes that gone and if that case then centre silencer and suitable length of that pipe can remain keeping price very sensible .
You can choose sound level and tailpipe finish and fitment can be perfect .
We use a local powerflow exhaust shop for most turbo, 2.5 and 3.0 as price to quality it unbeatable, really not that hard build an exhaust and generally done pretty quick ...

[twotonted]

thanks again, most helpful