Check engine light at 87000 on 2000 Passat GLX wagon, dealer says it's the cat converters, the VW price is 1400 FREAKING DOLLARS EACH. Even the service manager advised checking into an exhaust shop, but thanks to advice here and on B5 forum, I see them under $400 each "readyfit" online. That does mean it's a direct replacement, right? No cutting and welding? Any fancy shmancy VW-only tools needed to remove and replace?
But beyond that, is this a gouge or what? That's more than 10% the price of the car new! Has anyone tried to take VW to task over this?