Hi
i'm new here.
my husband is (was going to???) buy me a 1992 400 e mercedes (4.2L if that makes a dfference)
the car failed the emissions test and now the mechanic is saying it will cost $75 per catalytic converter (there's 2) plus another $550 (!!!) for the muffler...does that sound about right?

is this indicative of what's to come with this car? am i going to always have huge car charges like this or is the car so good that usually u fix things once and they last a long time
is it old enough (1992) that parts wont be so expensive? or is it too old and parts will be hard to find and hence, expensive?


as u can tell i know absolutely nothing about cars so came here for help

thanks in advance.

 

if your car really got catalyst...but it can only improve the emission to a certain degree.

why don't your mechanic adjust the mixture to "lean" first while having the test?

was he sure that there is no other problem on the fuel system?

 

why are you responsible for the emission tests when its not your car?
the seller should be responsible for making the car "legal", passing all required tests, in order to receive a state-issued plate or registration.