bandapear

Yes sir , the OEM catalytic converter has precious metal and people actually steal it, I could find in junkyards probably due to that fact people buy it and sell what is inside . After market converters don t have that precious metal and they usually fail within a year or two 

2013 legacy , 130k . I am thinking the following even if I had to change an engine down the line for 7k . It is still better than buying a new car , due to sales taxes , interests and what have you and a cheapest reliable car is at least 20k . CPO is the same . As for used is the luck of the draw , am I missing something 

SOA talked with the dealer and they reduced the quote by half , i think it s a good deal still mulling about it

any other ideas are also encouraged.

Check engine is on, P0420 error code.  Dealer says cat converter(s) need replacement and i was slapped with a 6k estimated. I need help to make the proper decision  . I don't really need the car but it is a convenience to keep it.

Option 1 

Keep the car; don't fix the converter (it passed inspection where I live).

Option 2

Aftermarket converter and replace it at a non-subuaru shop ?

Option 3 

Sell the car , At loss, most probably