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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Last night my girlfriend's sister backed into my baby. We were at the movies and my girl gets a call from her sister saying she didn't see my car in the driveway and backed into it. They have a 2 car garage I park on my girlfriend's side of the driveway at the very end... tail was almost in the street I was so far down, how in the world could she not see my car there?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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sorry to hear about your car dude. was she drunk?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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man sorry to hear that bumper and fender..... sigh, not cheap..... i assume the headlights and fogs are ok...
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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I think she was on her way to get some and was real excited. She wasn't home when we got back. I think the fog is ok but the headlight lens is scratched so add that on to the total.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Probably $500-800 for a new bumper, repainted. The rest depends on how much work needs to be done on the fender.

Try PM'ing Flipside909...he is an insurance adjuster by trade.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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I would have to say right around $2500-$3000 That's with a new fender
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I had the same exact damage done to my fender and bumper. If you are willing to find parts yourself, it is 200 each for fender and bumper, and most places quoted me 600 to paint. That's assuming you don't have any damage on the absorber, wheelwell shroud or headlights.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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I would have to say right around $2500-$3000 That's with a new fender
i was thinking more along 2k, but again it depends on what happened inside as well
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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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time for a body kit.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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looks like about 3000 to me
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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I KNOW A NEW BUMPER NOT PAINTED IS 348.00
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Old May 16, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BLAZIN03GS
I KNOW A NEW BUMPER NOT PAINTED IS 348.00
eBay, it's all about eBay...
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Old May 18, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Insurance company gave me $1,300 to fix the damages.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Insurance company gave me $1,300 to fix the damages.
wtf?! thats not close to enough man.... so what? they want you to go back to them with another bill to show how much more it really is?
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Old May 18, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Here we go again, first of all sorry to hear about the accident, but to tell u the truth you are never gonna have a definate answer . You need to go to a few bodyshops and get their estimates. Even in your area they can differ from a few dollars to a few grand. See their finished products to make sure u like their outcome. Look at the quality of the paint,any sand scratches,bubbles etc. see if all the seams match the other side,does it have a nice shine??? Do they guarantee the work??? This is why u will get such different prices. Just shop around...you'll find a happy medium. Also u can call an insurance company and ask who they reccomend. They have shops that they use on a frequent basis and they usually have higher standerds. Hope this helps.
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