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Are muffler systems and exhaust systems in cars different?

I'm planning on buying a used car and it needs a "muffler system" it didn't say it needs an exhaust system. I need to drive it home,but I'm worried about carbon monoxide.
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
The exhaust system includes everything from the exhaust manifold and beyond to the final end of the tailpipe... lots of pipes, a catalytic converter, one or possibly two mufflers, etc. The muffler is just the part that surpasses (muffles) the noise.

Any leaks along the exhaust path could possibly get into the passenger compartment.

Have you considered having it repaired by the seller before completing the sale?