Failed the MA inspection today, need a new muffler and tailpipe, its been loud for a while but I was tryin to save $ - any ideas on how much this will cost. I'm guessing I'll go to Meineke, I have 94 4-Runner...
any help (or bad news) is appreciated

buck and a half :huh: meinike usually beats midas price wise... I went to midas once and didn't like the estimate, went to meinike, mucho bettah :kewl:

with a leaky exhaust system and subsequent loss of back pressure due to the leak your loosing some horse power JIMMY.... so in the long run you'll get more miles to the gallon of gas (and save money) after you get it fixed.... if you install it yourself
you can save 30-50% but you'll need a saws all or grinder to cut off the old clamps and possibly a connection sleave and say four 2 - 2 1/2 clamps so
have a second car at your disposal for running for parts at Napa or your parts store of choice.