Cons of buying an used exhaust?

eNCore · 10-27-2011, 02:35 AM

I'm thinking about buying an used exhaust. Are there any cons to buying an used exhaust rather than a new one? Thanks!

ajvee · 10-27-2011, 05:44 AM

I bought a used remus race exhaust. Paid less than half of its new price. Absolutely no regrets. I would err on the side of fewer miles as miles could take their toll in terms of discolouration and stuff. Also, exhaust material breaks down with higher miles making the exhausts a bit louder as well.

Kyoshi71 · 10-27-2011, 07:16 AM

It's case-by-case and too subjective to really answer. Obviously the age is a factor but more important is the quality of the install and take-down by the original owner.

THE TECH · 10-27-2011, 08:03 AM

As far as functionality, there should be no issue. It usually comes down to cosmetics.

mmm def · 10-27-2011, 08:56 AM

Used is the way to go. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of E90 exhausts on the market so I will have to go new,boo. Maybe do the exhaust mod.

Grail05 · 10-27-2011, 09:08 AM

i have bought used exhaust for many years now without any issue. although i do a lot of LOCAL DEALS to be able to see the exhaust itself in person to avoid all the drama of what others have experience....

although i bought my AKRA here in the forum i took my chance since the guy had a very good ITRADER reviews and i trusted my gut. the exhaust was practically brand new with 300 miles or just a little over cause when i got it, it looks like it was just open from the box.... and until now it still looks the same. LOL ....

so i guess it depends on who you get it from. but buying used is the best way and i say the only way if you find the right deal or person to deal with.

datbimmerdoe · 10-27-2011, 09:12 AM

the only con imo is if u buy from 1.

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ajvee Major 118 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	I bought a used remus race exhaust. Paid less than half of its new price. Absolutely no regrets. I would err on the side of fewer miles as miles could take their toll in terms of discolouration and stuff. Also, exhaust material breaks down with higher miles making the exhausts a bit louder as well.
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Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	It's case-by-case and too subjective to really answer. Obviously the age is a factor but more important is the quality of the install and take-down by the original owner. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Used is the way to go. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of E90 exhausts on the market so I will have to go new,boo. Maybe do the exhaust mod.
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	i have bought used exhaust for many years now without any issue. although i do a lot of LOCAL DEALS to be able to see the exhaust itself in person to avoid all the drama of what others have experience.... although i bought my AKRA here in the forum i took my chance since the guy had a very good ITRADER reviews and i trusted my gut. the exhaust was practically brand new with 300 miles or just a little over cause when i got it, it looks like it was just open from the box.... and until now it still looks the same. LOL .... so i guess it depends on who you get it from. but buying used is the best way and i say the only way if you find the right deal or person to deal with. __________________
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datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	the only con imo is if u buy from 1. __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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