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Originally Posted by rab60bit
Just paid a little under £180 for an 'OEM' intermediate exhaust section and clamp, cheap!!  |
Yes. Cars have been relatively cheap to buy, maintain and run during the past 20ish years. This has created a real problem in towns and cities because some households are able to afford 2-3 cars despite not having to space to park. Buying and running a car was a major financial undertaking during the 1970's and 1980's and many families did not own a single car.
The other problem these days is that people expect to pay little for parts, hence so much rubbish being produced and sold that does not last. A complete exhaust costing say £500 to £700 but designed to last 10-12 years would actually be better value than a cheap system.
It feels to me that the situation is now staring to correct itself.