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Unfortunately, even with the bumper replacement you still have some metal that is indented/creased; a good body shop could repair it to be almost flawless. Even showing the pics to a body shop they could probably give you a ballpark.
that seems high for a car w high mileage, damage and very few options
It does seem high, with no navigation either. It mght not hurt to look around. There are a lot of these cars out there without any pre-existing damage.
Hahahaha, No way I paid asking price. I got it out the door for a few hundred less all taxes and fees included . I reviewed the car and VIN on Kelly Blue Book, Auto Check, Car Fax, Consumer Reports, Car Guru etc... It had a great rating compared to other used cars currently available in my area.
Do you guys think I could have gotten it even cheaper?
Enjoy the car. It doesn't matter if we think you could have paid less. It's a done deal. Water under the bridge...
No I'm not in the business but was a simple body shop customer over the years. A new Lexus bumper cover painted cost me $1200 Cdn and I would expect fixing and repainting the scratches and especially the crimps in the other panel would run even more...
Let us know what the bodyshop quotes, hope for your sake EAS is right:
No I'm not in the business but was a simple body shop customer over the years. A new Lexus bumper cover painted cost me $1200 Cdn and I would expect fixing and repainting the scratches and especially the crimps in the other panel would run even more...
Let us know what the bodyshop quotes, hope for your sake EAS is right:
This is my Lexus https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es350-2007-2012/739093-2011-es350-project-2.html
Repair cost including parts was $3500. No rush. The only not original parts were splash guards and bottom shields. Labor was 1200 and 2300 for parts. I was looking for a professional and inexpensive shop for a few days. Quotes were all over the place from 800 to 4000 for labor. Some shops said they won't fix unless they buy parts for me...
Now this particular car in this thread is not worth the money, damages aside.
Check the NADA website. I've been told that's what the banks/finance companies use to determine a car's worth. I'd definitely comparison shop before pulling the trigger.
09-21-14, 02:42 PM
08' Lexus ES 350 Cost to fix minor damage
. I reviewed the car and VIN on Kelly Blue Book, Auto Check, Car Fax, Consumer Reports, Car Guru etc... It had a great rating compared to other used cars currently available in my area. 
