2007 Camry at 117,000 miles engine sounds loud on acceleration. Diagnosed with exhaust leak. Mechanic told me it is rotted out near flange, but it is also completely rotted, needs complete replacement including front pipe, muffler, gasket for $1263. Not sure if CAT can be reused.
I would rather just put that money towards a down payment on a new Camry that pay this. Car has other problems including leaking valve cover gasket, leaking oil pan, motor mounts, and burns 1 quart oil every ~ 800 miles.
Here is my question: Despite what I read on the internet, mechanic told me I can still drive it until exhaust "completely falls apart". My inspection sticker is good until February 2022. Can I really just drive it like this? I don't smell any fumes in the cabin. What if I get a Carbon Monoxide detector?
I would rather just put that money towards a down payment on a new Camry that pay this. Car has other problems including leaking valve cover gasket, leaking oil pan, motor mounts, and burns 1 quart oil every ~ 800 miles.
Here is my question: Despite what I read on the internet, mechanic told me I can still drive it until exhaust "completely falls apart". My inspection sticker is good until February 2022. Can I really just drive it like this? I don't smell any fumes in the cabin. What if I get a Carbon Monoxide detector?
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