Advice on new exhaust system

[KentishMan]

My Aug 98' C250TD sport Est is getting a bit noisey. Any advice on where to get an exhaust system - I have a local guy who could fit but perhaps one of the exhaust centres may be best??
Considering the old girl has done 160k I suppose that's not bad for a first change!
Thanks
J

 

[Blobcat]

Although a genuine MB exhaust may cost you more they are so much better than any aftermarket one. Buy genuine then have your local guy fit it.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Depends how long you are going to keep the car. If you intend keeping it another 5 years or so I think it is well worth fitting OE.

If you decide on an aftermarket system there may be a downside that your quiet Merc may not be so anymore and this would not be to my liking, it would irritate every time I drove the car. Gauge and qaulity of metal are the key so don't be persuaded that aftermarket items are as good.

 

[MondeoMan]

I made the mistake of fitting a non-OE cat on my 96 C200 (from GSF), it's a nasty noisy thing. I'm half hoping it'll fail it's next MOT, so I'll have a reason to buy the proper kit.