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should I replace a cast iron sewer pipe?

Hey friends!
I’m in the middle of a 1/2 bath remodel in our new home. I tore up the subfloor to replace some rotten wood and the old toilet flange is almost completely rusted to the pipe. I looked under the house and the old owners replaced the whole sewer line with ABS plastic pipe to the street. The cast iron toilet pipe for this bathroom is literally 3 feet from where the system turns to ABS, looks like they used flex connectors to join the two pipes. Does anyone think it’s worth me getting a plumber to replace this old cast iron before I lay the new flooring down? My folks say the cast iron lasts forever, but if I’m doing everything else new, why wouldn’t I do it? I attached some pics where you can see the flange and where the pipe connects to ABS. Any advice is much appreciated!

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