The Dodge Magnum is one of the legendary vehicles in the US market that was only made for a few years (2003 to 2008). This is the station wagon that sold over 100,000 models in America and was pretty popular in some other countries. Although this is not the most popular car in the US, you can still see some of them driving around.
Today, we'll tell you how much money a catalytic converter from your Dodge Magnum may cost. We'll also tell you where and how you can sell a scrap cat. This is important for every owner of the Magnum because these Dodge vehicles are not really new and more or less all of them will have cat converter problems soon.
Let's get started!
What do you need to know about the cat converter in the Dodge Magnum?
The Dodge Magnum used only big V6 and V8 engines. Overall, four types of engines were used, but the V8 ones were the most popular in the US. These were the good old times when we didn't care about fuel consumption and could easily prefer those great and reliable engines.
But the thing is that these engines are much more reliable than catalytic converters. It means that the owner of the vehicle will sooner or later need to pay money for catalytic converter replacement.
Here are some facts about the old scrap cats in the Dodge Magnum:
- most Magnums have both pre-cats and main converters, and all of them are quite valuable;
- these converters contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, and also rhodium;
- most of the converters are still in good condition but they can be clogged and hence need a replacement;
- pre-cats are located near the two exhaust manifolds while the main cat is integrated into the exhaust pipe;
- all OEM cats have serial numbers on their bodies, this is the way to distinguish them from aftermarket ones.
So, the cat converter can live about 10 years or 120,000 miles. The Magnum has OEM Chrysler converters in its exhaust system. These cats are valuable and are easily sold on the market if they are still looking good.
Unfortunately, a badly damaged catalytic converter may be only sold for little money because the buyer will never be sure if the precious ceramic honeycomb that contains all the expensive metals is still intact.
How much will buyers pay for the Dodge Magnum converter?
The average price of the scrap catalytic converter from your Dodge Magnum is $220 to $280 for the main converter and about $70 for the pre-cat. Also, an aftermarket converter will cost around $30.
If you want to earn something, you should make sure that the Magnum has the OEM converter. Aftermarket cats are cheap because they have just a little amount of those metals inside.
But the average price doesn't answer the question. Your cat converter may cost more or less depending on some individual factors. There are a lot of them like these ones:
- the prices for precious metals on the market;
- the condition of your catalytic converter;
- the serial number on the cat which determines its type;
- the buyer of your converter.
So, a lot of things will change the eventual price, but let's focus on the buyers. You can choose a person or a company that will buy your converter and by this, you may change the price.
Who will want to buy a Dodge Magnum catalytic converter?
A lot of companies and individuals will want to buy a scrap catalytic converter. Given the Dodge Magnum has quite a big main cat, these buyers will even compete to buy it. At least, we'll show you how you can make them compete and offer better prices to you.
Here's what you should do to find the best buyer:
- take the converter off your vehicle and clean it to see the serial number;
- take pictures of the Magnum cat;
- find websites of the companies that buy out cat converters from private sellers;
- send those pictures to those buyers;
- compare their price offers and choose the best one.
You should concentrate on recycling companies. These are the companies that are going to buy the Dodge Magnum converter at the best possible price. Other buyers like scrapyards, middlemen, exhaust shops, etc. won't offer a good price and so they just don't deserve your attention.
Final words
Now you know that you can sell the catalytic converter scrap from your Dodge Magnum. It's not a very easy task to find the best price offer but after reading this article, we are sure, you can handle it.
Just don't believe those scrapyard owners that will try to make you sell the cat for a couple of bucks by telling you stories about its bad condition. Investigate the possible offers using the short guideline we've provided you with above.
About the authors
The CarAraC research team is composed of seasoned auto mechanics and automotive industry professionals, including individuals with advanced degrees and certifications in their field. Our team members boast prestigious credentials, reflecting their extensive knowledge and skills. These qualifications include: IMI: Institute of the Motor Industry, ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians; Coventry University, Graduate of MA in Automotive Journalism; Politecnico di Torino, Italy, MS Automotive Engineering; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Mechanical University in Skopje; TOC Automotive College; DHA Suffa University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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