Hey 2legit2quit....yah that quote was for the whole rack & pinion....I am definately gonna get my mechanic to check if it is just the boot....I have no problem replacing the whole part if it is needs to be done (and he can keep it around $500 total w/ a reconditioned part)......but if it's just the boot, then he'll just do that.....the thing is the car only has 140,000kms and was owned by the original owner from 92...a 60 year old teeeny 90 pound lady.....the car is mint! However.....things still can go wrong even it it has never been abused.

~Kiersten