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Old 04-08-15, 07:55 PM
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I am looking to spruce up my 99' ES300 with some custom parts. Also, my bumper has some spiderweb shaped cracking going on and I was wondering how I can get this fixed and how much it would cost. (I know I keep talking about pricing but I am a penny pincher)
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You've got one of the models that doesn't really have much available in the way of mods. K& N air filter and light bulb changes could be considered affordable. I imagine that you've got some national chain body/paint shops around for that bumper. Personally, I get the most satisfaction out of having a clean, detailed car. That's great for a penny pincher because you can do a $150 detail ten times over for $50 worth of product.
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Grab a chrome license frame or two, tire shine, window tint... all inexpensive.
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Originally Posted by swfla
You've got one of the models that doesn't really have much available in the way of mods. K& N air filter and light bulb changes could be considered affordable. I imagine that you've got some national chain body/paint shops around for that bumper. Personally, I get the most satisfaction out of having a clean, detailed car. That's great for a penny pincher because you can do a $150 detail ten times over for $50 worth of product.
Thank you very much guys! I just washed my car this last weekend and polished it and it looks beautiful
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Oh yeah, replacement LEDs for yellowish parking and license lights are easy and cheap and help modernize your car. Rear license lighting actually makes a surprising difference in the way your car looks at night.
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Garage door seal front lip and a rear lip spoiler.
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