In a message dated 97-09-13 17:33:06 EDT, TABRUN@CLASSIC.MSN.COM writes:

<< The value of a stainless exhaust probably depends on where you live. Here
in
 Texas I finally replaced the muffler on my '87 after 10 years, and the rest
of
 the exhaust is still original (160k). My '91 (100k+) is also still original.
 With life of plain steel that long stainless doesn't mean much.

 Tom
  >>
Up here in the Great Red (as in rust red) North of Minnesota this will mean
alot!  The front pipe and connecting pipe that I replaced last year are
already rusting.

SSG Brad Spear
'72 Westy
'87 Syncro GL