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Why is the BMW M3 catalytic converter so expensive?
I just had to replace my BMW M3 catalytic converter and it was SO EXPENSIVE. Do all catalytic converters cost that much??
Heather Bernhard · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! It’s not just the
BMW M3
catalytic converter that’s expensive—they all cost a pretty penny. The average cost to replace a catalytic converter is between $1,000 and $3,000. Yikes! This small part is so expensive mainly because of the precious metals used to make it. Catalytic converters contain materials such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium. The more expensive the metal, the more it is to replace.
You may be wondering why manufacturers don’t use something cheaper to make the part. But the converter is made using these specific metals because of the chemical reactions they create to help keep your car’s exhaust clean.
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