It is good that you are being cautious when buying a used car. An exhaust manifold is a vital part of your exhaust system and can be very pricy to repair.
The exhaust manifold is just one part of a very complex system. Its job is to remove gases from the cylinders and direct them to the catalytic converter. A broken manifold can cause a dangerous gas leak that is harmful to both the passengers and the environment.
Don’t be tricked by the current owner stating that the car is good just because it can run. A car can drive for a while with a broken exhaust manifold—however, it won’t pass the state emissions test, which it will need to do if you want to register the car
. If you move forward with the purchase, see if you can have the seller drop the price of the car by about $1,200. This is about how much it will cost to have the vehicle repaired.
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