r/Cartalk Dec 19 '20

Bought 2003 530i, previous owner absolutely rednecked the exhaust with plastic tubing. What’s the best way to proceed? Exhaust

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u/WARGEAR917 Dec 19 '20

That’s not plastic tubing, it’s flex pipe from Vatozone. It works in a pinch but it’s never supposed to be a permanent solution. Best way to deal with the problem? Go buy yourself a full exhaust from a reputable company and have it installed or do it yourself.

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u/got_cello Dec 19 '20

That’s a helpful clarification. Guess I’ll start saving my nickels.

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u/pau1t Dec 20 '20

I think this is the correct exhaust for your car. Cheap eBay exhausts never fit right and if you’re not too good with cars it’ll probably take you all day messing with it before you give up and take it to a shop.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/182575371215

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u/icallhimleon Dec 20 '20

Sooo your basically just offering bad advice then?