TRD Performance Exhaust pricing

Hi all,

I called my local Toyota dealer and they said it was $775 for the exhaust. I'm seeing it online for $688 at other Toyota sites but have to pay quite a bit for shipping.

They said the job is 3 hours and would cost $329 to install it.

Is it just me or does that seem like too much?

I would just install myself maybe but I think it wouldn't be covered under warranty if I did that or would void the factory one.

 

Honestly man....do a muffler swap and add the tip. I did Vibrant muffler which is in my sig and the black trd tip. wayyyyyyyyyyy cheaper and very similar sound.

 

Book time is book time, that's what you'll pay to have it installed. It's two bolts and hangers but only you know your abilities.

 

Do you have any video with the muffler sound?

 

I can't comment on the actual pricing but if you buy it, just replace it yourself. The process takes maybe an hour or less (only because it's a single piece and you gotta wiggle/twist it out and in), they're gouging you with the pricing/timeframe. That said, it shouldn't void the warranty if it's just a cat-back as there's nothing after the connection point, plus it's an OEM part.

 

My buddies and I use to do garage day where we all got together at one of our houses to install parts or fix/maintain our Acuras. It wont void your warranty. So grab a buddy and a few beers and get cracking.

 

Swapping a catback exhaust is literally a 20 minute job while lying on the ground.

 

Just watch some videos online and you can do it yourself with basic tools. It's one of the easier things to swap out.

 

I guess the only reason I asked the dealer is I thought if a certified dealer doesn't do the work that it will void some aspect of the warranty.

Is this true or no? If not I'd totally do it myself.

 

I'm not sure about the warranty, but contact some local reputable muffler shops. I just had a local shop install the TRD Performance Exhaust onto my '17 Sport and it only took the guy 45 mins to remove my stock exhaust and put the new one on. He was probably taking his time, too.

 

It does not matter who installs it. It will not void the truck warranty.

 

TRD SPORT PARTS INSTALLED BY A DEALER
TRD Sport Parts are warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation or for the balance of the new car warranty in force on the date of installation, whichever is greater, when TRD Sport Parts are installed by an authorized Toyota or Scion Dealer. Superchargers carry the same warranty, but the coverage is 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation or the balance of the new car 5 year, 60,000 mile powertrain warranty in force at the time of installation. This warranty does not cover maintenance services such as replacement of brake pads/linings and clutch linings. This warranty does not cover noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and other deterioration caused by normal wear and tear.

TRD customers are responsible for ensuring that the use of any TRD Sport Part complies with all applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances.

TRD SPORT PARTS NOT INSTALLED BY A DEALER
TRD Sport Parts installed by anyone other than an authorized Toyota or Scion dealer are warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of purchase only and the warranty coverage is limited to the replacement value of the TRD Sport Part. Superchargers carry the same coverage.

This warranty does not cover maintenance services such as replacement of brake pads/linings and clutch linings. This warranty does not cover noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and other deterioration caused by normal wear and tear. Part failure caused by improper installation by anyone other than an authorized Toyota or Scion dealer may void the TRD Sport Part warranty, the new vehicle warranty or both.

TRD customers are responsible for ensuring that the use of any TRD Sport Part complies with all applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances.

 

I've had experience with this that some dealers will try to blame it all on you and not the car even when nothing was modded at all lol. Eventually in this case I ended up winning that scenario. So hopefully Toyota dealers wouldn't be like this as well.

 

I understand your concern here, but it is a cat back exhaust we are discussing, not some other more complex system. It would be very difficult to screw up install to the point of needing a warranty claim.

 

I appreciate the help seems it wouldn't cause any real warranty problem.

 

3 hours?!

Took me longer to jack the rear end, set axle stands, and chock the front wheels!

 

If you don't think a $700 exhaust will last 12 months without any problems, should you be buying it in the first place?

 

I just mean the manufacturers warranty not the exhaust warranty.

 

I did my TRD CAI and Pro exhaust in an hour. Didn't even jack up the truck. I paid $750 for both, my Pro exhaust was ordered for someone who didn't pick it up, it was for a dclb so I got a great deal. The exhaust was easy, plus I'm lifted a little so the exhaust was super easy, 2 bolts and a few hangers.

 

Can you hear a difference? Worth spending $700 on?