As a follow up for this, I just picked up the car from the dealer (Dayton Andrews) and the original factory warranty, not the extended, covered it 100%. The rep said it would have been a $2000 job had I had to pay for it myself. Knowing that, if the other one breaks and warranty is up, I'll opt to get it welded.

I just want to add what a great experience I had at Dayton Andrews. I saw quite a few Crossfires in as I was picking mine up (2 in the parking lot by mine..in the shade, and 1 partially beat up in the body shop). Service was prompt and friendly everywhere from the cashier, to service, to the body shop. I definitely recommend them and will be going back for future needs.

Just a heads up, I recommend Dayton Andrews, but still shop around when taking yours in for service. I had mine in several months ago at Jerry Ulm and they said they could replace the steering wheel under warranty since it was peeling. Dayton Andrews said they couldn't because it was normal wear and tear. Considering the overall experience there was very good, I didn't feel it necessary to insist they get it covered. So I'll just take it back to where they said it would be covered and pay the deductible there since I didn't have to pay for the catalytic converter replacement.