got rear ended - trying not to total - exhaust alternative to OEM?

[flaps10]

That transmission housing is a puzzling statement. It could just mean the magnesium casting at the rear end of the transmission that the exhaust system hangs from. If so then head to ebay and find one for cheap.
If it means that the actual transmission housing is damaged and needs replacing the total cost will be much higher (and probably not worth it, since you can obtain a good transmission for not much money).

[husker boxster]

Without pics, we can only speculate...

There are LOTS of expensive parts in the back of a Boxster. And it doesn't matter where you have the estimate done, they're going to be basing their cost on the price of new parts. You're going to be caught in a conundrum - you can find used parts that will keep repair costs down, but some shops may not want to use them.

You might start entertaining the fact that you may have to write off your Boxster. Do you really want your dad driving a car that needed $7500 worth of repairs?

[boxxster]

10k is really not as bad as it sounds for a boxster. Parts prices from the dealer are astronomical and that quote likely includes labour which is also very expensive at the dealer. If you buy used parts and shop wisely I wouldn't be surprised if you could put all the parts together for like 2k, if that. Oh and for the sound you're looking for I'd probably just get some test pipes (if you can't find the cats at a reasonable price) and a stock exhaust. Top speed has a price for forum members that is a fraction of the cost of the fabspeed pipes. OEM exhaust shouldnt be too hard to find either - lots of people took theirs off in favour of aftermarket ones.

Best of luck.

[ol doc gully]

Originally Posted by boxxster

10k is really not as bad as it sounds for a boxster. Parts prices from the dealer are astronomical and that quote likely includes labour which is also very expensive at the dealer. If you buy used parts and shop wisely I wouldn't be surprised if you could put all the parts together for like 2k, if that. Oh and for the sound you're looking for I'd probably just get some test pipes (if you can't find the cats at a reasonable price) and a stock exhaust. Top speed has a price for forum members that is a fraction of the cost of the fabspeed pipes. OEM exhaust shouldnt be too hard to find either - lots of people took theirs off in favour of aftermarket ones.

Best of luck.

Thanks, and yeah he just took it to the dealership that's done all his service, certainly not the most cost effective route. Total cost isnt really a concern as insurance will be paying, we just dont want it totalled. So, and im having to read through my dad's words, who is technically inclined but not quite adept at automotive aspects like this, but it sounds like we only need to cut out a couple grand and we are OK as far as not having to total it.

I'll start poking around for a stock exhaust but like I said, he's quite old and not interested in much trouble and I'm not local so convenience (aka off the shelf) is a big plus.

Thanks a lot guys, I really needed the reassurance since I can't put eyes or a wrench on the thing.

[ol doc gully]

Originally Posted by flaps10

That transmission housing is a puzzling statement. It could just mean the magnesium casting at the rear end of the transmission that the exhaust system hangs from. If so then head to ebay and find one for cheap.
If it means that the actual transmission housing is damaged and needs replacing the total cost will be much higher (and probably not worth it, since you can obtain a good transmission for not much money).

Indeed, this is what worries me the most. Price on the part is $900 though and dealership didn't seem concerned so I presume its not a truly integral part of the trans, sounds like it is likely just the mag housing at the rear of the transmission for exhaust to hang from. This is a separate (bolt on) piece?