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Cost of replacement Cat. for Mini One?

TJM · 2009-08-25 09:08:32

A BMW garage has just given what seems to be a high quote for replacing the catalytic converter on a Mini One - any thoughts on how much this should cost - and whether aftermarket versions are available / whether any mechanic should be able to fit them? It's a 2004 1.6. AFAIK it's just the cat. itself that's gone (you can…

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A BMW garage has just given what seems to be a high quote for replacing the catalytic converter on a Mini One - any thoughts on how much this should cost - and whether aftermarket versions are available / whether any mechanic should be able to fit them?

It's a 2004 1.6. AFAIK it's just the cat. itself that's gone (you can hear the substrate rattling inside).

All thoughts appreciated.

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#2 25-08-2009 09:14AM

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You can pick one up from the local animal shelter, just remember to leave the winow open a bit, and make sure it doesn't p1ss on the seats.

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#3 25-08-2009 09:34AM

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£175 on www.cats2go.co.uk

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#4 25-08-2009 10:04AM

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GSF only seem to have the manifold & cat for the Mini, £269.

215BM0460 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR (MANIFOLD & CAT) MINI ONE, COOPER, COOPER S (HATCH & CABRIO PETROL) 269.00 1 Delete

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