Car Advice?

Ok, let me start by saying that I am clueless when it comes to cars. I mean, if ya tell me with a straight face that the dickfor has gone bad, and it'll be $200 to replace, Id probably nod my head and agree to do it. That being said, the catalytic converter in my pickup has gone bad. A "direct fit" has been priced at $440, but a "universal fit" is $300. Is there really any difference? I only want to keep the truck another year or two tops.

im not big on cars, but if your only keeping it for another year, go cheap. the universal only means it works on more then one vehicle

go with the uni

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the advice. While Im at it, I'll have the dickfor replaced as well!

What's a dickfor?



Haha

Ahhh, the classics. I still watch that movie when its on, love the G-force scene.

Ok, let me start by saying that I am clueless when it comes to cars. I mean, if ya tell me with a straight face that the dickfor has gone bad, and it'll be $200 to replace, Id probably nod my head and agree to do it. That being said, the catalytic converter in my pickup has gone bad. A "direct fit" has been priced at $440, but a "universal fit" is $300. Is there really any difference? I only want to keep the truck another year or two tops.
$440 for a cat? You're being ripped off if you pay that much.

Go to a salvage yard and get one off a truck, take it to a muffler shop and ask them to weld it on for $100 (or less).

If you're not keeping the truck, don't get a new one. Junk yards rule.

Universal fit paul, even if you were gonna keep. Keep that extra C note in your wallet!

Thanks again to all who replied.

This may be a far drive to pick up a part, but I've seen this place advertised:
Crazy Rays Used Auto Parts U PICK IT!! U PULL IT!! (http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/)