Should I Facelift?
#1
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Should I Facelift?
2006 3GS bumper has some scuff marks that annoy me and needs a respray. This would be an opportunity to spend a little more and put on the 2009+ front bumper and grill. I'm guessing a bodyshop will charge about 500-600 bucks to respray the old bumper with the labor costs. In contrast, I think a 2009+ bumper with grill will cost about 500-600 just for the parts. Would you all do it? I like the 2006-07 bumper as is, but I'm thinking maybe to freshen it up.
Thoughts?
And anyone have a recommendation on where to buy a bumper and grill? I looked at Sewell, but I wouldn't mind getting a used set either. I have to get it painted anyways so it doesn't bother me.
Thoughts?
And anyone have a recommendation on where to buy a bumper and grill? I looked at Sewell, but I wouldn't mind getting a used set either. I have to get it painted anyways so it doesn't bother me.
#3
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another consideration you need to take into account: are you planning on getting a lip kit in the future? if you are, you should be aware that there are more lip kit options with the 2006-2007 model year GS. By going with a 2008+ bumper, you are reducing your choices on lip kit availability. just a thought....
#5
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This car is going to stay stock, so that is why I didn't want to go with an aftermarket bumper. I'll probably sell it within a year, so I want the bumper looking fresh and clean for the resale, plus I just don't like driving around with scuffs.
1100 parts plus labor is a bit much for a stock bumper. If it really is that much, I'd probably just get the current bumper resprayed. That seems high for a bumper cover and a grille. The bumper is 387.00 new from Sewell. Are the upper and lower grilles really 700.00 bucks! damn!
1100 parts plus labor is a bit much for a stock bumper. If it really is that much, I'd probably just get the current bumper resprayed. That seems high for a bumper cover and a grille. The bumper is 387.00 new from Sewell. Are the upper and lower grilles really 700.00 bucks! damn!
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I guess... A lot of new technology is out and the 2006 is getting older now. Still runs and feels great though! I'm also frustrated that I can't lower my car and add wheels to it without wobbling and vibrations since it's AWD. I've had BC coilovers collecting dust unused for over 2 years waiting on a solution.
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This car is going to stay stock, so that is why I didn't want to go with an aftermarket bumper. I'll probably sell it within a year, so I want the bumper looking fresh and clean for the resale, plus I just don't like driving around with scuffs.
1100 parts plus labor is a bit much for a stock bumper. If it really is that much, I'd probably just get the current bumper resprayed. That seems high for a bumper cover and a grille. The bumper is 387.00 new from Sewell. Are the upper and lower grilles really 700.00 bucks! damn!
1100 parts plus labor is a bit much for a stock bumper. If it really is that much, I'd probably just get the current bumper resprayed. That seems high for a bumper cover and a grille. The bumper is 387.00 new from Sewell. Are the upper and lower grilles really 700.00 bucks! damn!
#9
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I had a list of all the parts with corresponding price but can't seem to find it. Inaddition to the bumper cover and 2 grills, don't forget the fog lights. There's also some type of foam backing that goes behind the bumper. I can't remember what else there may be but that seems to be all.
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I don't remember about the foam but just looking at the fogs between an 06/07 to 08+, they look different to me. The guy who quoted the prices said they were different part numbers.
I don't remember the details, this was 3 years ago when I checked. Call Carson Toyota, they usually have the lowest prices and they are accustomed to selling parts to private owners.
I don't remember the details, this was 3 years ago when I checked. Call Carson Toyota, they usually have the lowest prices and they are accustomed to selling parts to private owners.
#11
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I don't remember about the foam but just looking at the fogs between an 06/07 to 08+, they look different to me. The guy who quoted the prices said they were different part numbers.
I don't remember the details, this was 3 years ago when I checked. Call Carson Toyota, they usually have the lowest prices and they are accustomed to selling parts to private owners.
I don't remember the details, this was 3 years ago when I checked. Call Carson Toyota, they usually have the lowest prices and they are accustomed to selling parts to private owners.
#13
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I guess... A lot of new technology is out and the 2006 is getting older now. Still runs and feels great though! I'm also frustrated that I can't lower my car and add wheels to it without wobbling and vibrations since it's AWD. I've had BC coilovers collecting dust unused for over 2 years waiting on a solution.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...rs-needed.html
my understanding is that the spacer solution reduces a majority of the vibration issue. IF jre002 can live with the minimized vibration, then he can enjoy his car lowered with coilovers. But he's not going to know if he doesn't try it.
minimal vibrations may bug you, but it may not bug him. only jre002 can decide for himself whether to try the spacer solution or not. and if jre002 decides to try the spacers, only he can decide whether the reduced vibration is worth having coilovers installed (or not).
we can give advice and opinion; it's up to the individual what's best for him.
Last edited by Stormforge; 12-07-11 at 07:51 PM.