pros and cons to a used exhaust

gtabaz · 06-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Are there any pros/cons to buying a used exhaust as to buying a brand new one? does the sound change due to mileage, not work correctly? etc..

homeryansta · 06-14-2012, 07:59 PM

the resonator/mufflers will eventually need to be replaced. These things will break at some point in time and cause rasp, rattles, etc.

Romulus1 · 06-14-2012, 10:39 PM

Pros
You get an MXP exhaust from me
I get rid of my old exhaust to make room for my new one
Burnt tips are awesome and it sounds great

Cons
You have to wait till my fast intentions come in at the end of July

But seriously, better price is the biggest pro.

Con is the above statement - but on better quality exhausts you shouldn't have to worry bout this for a long time

370Z Purist · 06-15-2012, 08:14 AM

At the point that the resonators and muffler break, you'll likely find yourself six years older.

Plus, you can always just cut off the resonators and drive a race car.

Gauge · 06-15-2012, 09:30 AM

Most exhausts being sold on here havn't been used for that many miles, so the con isn't really a con.

Seriously, there are so many low mileage exhaust on the cheap on this site, I wouldn't ever consider buying a new one. I got my entire meistershaft cat back for 1600 bucks, which is WAY under retail. Only had like 2k miles on it. That's nothing for the life of a quality exhaust.

IMO everyone should seriously consider buying a used exhaust off this site. Chances are, if it's a rip off people will have already said something in the thread.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-15-2012, 09:37 AM

Agreed with the above statements. It will be several years before you may have to replace anything on a used exhaust if at all. I bought a used Berk exhaust for like half of what it retails for and haven't had any issues with it in the past year since I bought it.

falconfixer · 06-15-2012, 10:11 AM

Pro for me was getting an F.I. exhaust without waiting 12 weeks

TeamARK · 06-15-2012, 05:59 PM

Also depends on the brand you go with. Better quality and Service = greater longevity of the product

imwazn · 06-15-2012, 06:04 PM

you can get a great price on a used exhaust. another con though is that it won't be as shiny as if it were new. if you polish it up a little bit it'll look almost like it...

NitrousZ34 · 06-22-2012, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

At the point that the resonators and muffler break, you'll likely find yourself six years older.

Plus, you can always just cut off the resonators and drive a race car.

Story of my life lol. i took off my exhaust on my 350z and ran an open 3 inch y pipe and iv never heard a louder v6 in my life. i agree with purist, you wont have to worry about anything breaking any time soon.

Alstann · 06-22-2012, 05:14 PM

I got my exhaust used, and never looked back.

Sure, it had a few tiny, tiny blemishes, but then again, what exhaust won't in just a few miles? It only stays brand new until you move your car off the jack stands. If you see a clean looking exhaust for sale used, don't hesitate!

06-14-2012, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
gtabaz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Posts: 171 Drives: 2011 370z GunMetal S Rep Power: 13	pros and cons to a used exhaust Are there any pros/cons to buying a used exhaust as to buying a brand new one? does the sound change due to mileage, not work correctly? etc..

06-14-2012, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	the resonator/mufflers will eventually need to be replaced. These things will break at some point in time and cause rasp, rattles, etc. __________________

06-14-2012, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Romulus1 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 691 Drives: '11 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	Pros You get an MXP exhaust from me I get rid of my old exhaust to make room for my new one Burnt tips are awesome and it sounds great Cons You have to wait till my fast intentions come in at the end of July But seriously, better price is the biggest pro. Con is the above statement - but on better quality exhausts you shouldn't have to worry bout this for a long time __________________ 11 SR 370Z Sport 6MT - Sold 03 Escalade AWD - Sold 13 Silverado LTZ Z71 Crew Cab Last edited by Romulus1; 06-14-2012 at 11:03 PM.

06-15-2012, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	At the point that the resonators and muffler break, you'll likely find yourself six years older. Plus, you can always just cut off the resonators and drive a race car. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-15-2012, 09:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Most exhausts being sold on here havn't been used for that many miles, so the con isn't really a con. Seriously, there are so many low mileage exhaust on the cheap on this site, I wouldn't ever consider buying a new one. I got my entire meistershaft cat back for 1600 bucks, which is WAY under retail. Only had like 2k miles on it. That's nothing for the life of a quality exhaust. IMO everyone should seriously consider buying a used exhaust off this site. Chances are, if it's a rip off people will have already said something in the thread. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

06-15-2012, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Agreed with the above statements. It will be several years before you may have to replace anything on a used exhaust if at all. I bought a used Berk exhaust for like half of what it retails for and haven't had any issues with it in the past year since I bought it. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-15-2012, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Pro for me was getting an F.I. exhaust without waiting 12 weeks

06-15-2012, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	Also depends on the brand you go with. Better quality and Service = greater longevity of the product

06-15-2012, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
imwazn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 187 Drives: 11 370Z Base, M/T Rep Power: 14	you can get a great price on a used exhaust. another con though is that it won't be as shiny as if it were new. if you polish it up a little bit it'll look almost like it...

06-22-2012, 05:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	I got my exhaust used, and never looked back. Sure, it had a few tiny, tiny blemishes, but then again, what exhaust won't in just a few miles? It only stays brand new until you move your car off the jack stands. If you see a clean looking exhaust for sale used, don't hesitate! __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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