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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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I recently got in an accident ruining my hood and bumper. The hood is on its way but now all I need is the bumper. I have looked into the Option Racing F-sport but I just don't think it's going to look up to par with my standards. My question is where can I find an OEM front bumper for a decent price? I know Sewell would be ideal but I'm not going that direction. Are the aftermarket bumpers identical to the OEM ones? I just don't know whether to buy a used OEM off eBay or to go new aftermarket from the various websites I've seen carry them. Any advice?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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I think a couple people, myself included, are selling their OEM bumpers. If anything, I'd just go with Sewell.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I'll probably be getting rid of mine. Where in TX are you?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Get new painted from Sewell or used OEM off ebay. You don't want an aftermarket replica bumper. They don't fit exact.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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I bought an aftermarket bumper off eBay and the fitment was spot on. Pretty good for $150 shipped, but it's unpainted.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BUMPER-C...item3a68178126
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
I'll probably be getting rid of mine. Where in TX are you?
I'm in Dallas

Originally Posted by chi123
I bought an aftermarket bumper off eBay and the fitment was spot on. Pretty good for $150 shipped, but it's unpainted.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BUMPER-C...item3a68178126
So you can vouch for that aftermarket bumper? There were no gaps, or problems getting this to match up perfectly? Also I have a non-hid driver side headlight with one broken tab. If you're interested, shoot me an offer
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