on a lark, i looked up our home to see what it looked like over the years. that rate should rise, given the normal built-in cushion for estimates, but a final result of more than 5% seems a big stretch. if for whatever reason you can't make it,did you know someone will drive it for you? the beauty of getting a new muffler is that you can suit your taste: some want whisper quiet and others like a little rumble. champagne going down...: here today, gone tomorrow? i think that is not a bad idea. 