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Old 05-21-05, 10:29 PM
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Default Can someone quote me on this damage?

I got back to my car and noticed that some *&#($&*(#$ person hit my car on the rear left of my car and took off. How much should this cost to fix? Is there a way to bend it back?

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Old 05-21-05, 11:26 PM
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man sorry to hear that i hope it' just the bumper, if so, maybe a new bumper and paint, around 600 to 800 bucks?
Old 05-22-05, 05:28 AM
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Man that really sucks. I dont think the bumper can be fixed looking like that so you will probably have to get a new bumper. I hope that is the only damage
Old 05-22-05, 06:02 AM
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there sure have been alot of these threads lately sorry to hear it man. good luck.

I wouldn't even try messing with that bumper, just get a new one,
Old 05-22-05, 08:26 AM
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sorry to hear about the hit n run. luckily it was only the bumper. time to look for a used bumper
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you can get a rear bumper cover for 50 bucks on ebay, then all you have to do is just repain it and that will cost around 200-300 dollers.
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I had exact the same thing happened to me. New bumper and paint, $600 out the door.
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Take it to a reputable Body shop and they will assess the damage and give you an estimate at no charge!

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Old 05-22-05, 12:16 PM
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Exclamation Bumper !!!

You might be able to fix it, but it would have to be a very good body shop to make it look right, goodluck with it either way, people suck no respect for others stuff !!!
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Originally Posted by Mrbig
You might be able to fix it, but it would have to be a very good body shop to make it look right, goodluck with it either way, people suck no respect for others stuff !!!
to me i would just get a new bumper
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Thanks for all the responses guys. Man I would get the bumper replaced if it was cracked, but it just looks bent a lil and a few scrapes. I'll ask the bodyshop. Anyone know a good one in Houston, TX? If worse comes to worst, I'll look for a l-sportline bumper.

This was before the incident.

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well to me the problem is that it's very hard to "repair" plastic, and even so it's very costly. i don't think there is a cheap way to do it, not like fiber glass

so to me, the good way to make sure it's done right is to get a new one
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This damage won't seem not a big deal.
I got hit last month on the other side of the rear corner and bodyship quoted me to replace and paint for $700 even.
Well, mine is pearl, which cost a little higher than other paint job....
Good luck
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I would have to say around $1200-$1500 give or take a few $100
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
I would have to say around $1200-$1500 give or take a few $100
wow, damn, what are you replacing it with


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