Quote Originally Posted by EAD15 View Post
Considering it would have to be a CARB legal cat (OEM most likely, and has to be new. Thanks California!), I would say that price seems fairly standard by the time you factor in parts and labor on the other repair items as well. If that's what it needs

Edit: However, I would agree about seeking a second opinion and trying the o2 sensor first.
just be glad you don't have an 09+ car; the OP would have been staring down the barrel of a $3,000-$4,000 bill, because the cats for an LXV engine are still EXTREMELY expensive even after 6-8 years of being off the market!