wicked1

Is this really that bad and what should i do with it? Not sure if its fixable or i need the whole bumper replaced. Does anyone know what my best bet is for a body shop around the san jose, ca area? Also just thinking about going to a yard. Not too sure how much a new bumper would cost.God i loved this car and my dads thinking about tossing it. (ps, lights still work)

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

Go to Imports Cafe off of Monterey Rd. and Southside Ave. They'll take care of you.

salimshah

First determine if it is cosmetic or structural/engine damage.

If it is cosmetic then go ahaed and price out the cost for repair. The minimum repair you will have to get done is the spotting of lights. Rest depends upon your "style". [you want to be seen driving-or_stepping out of a bent up Lex].

If there is more than cosmetic damage, then you need to weigh the current value + cost to repair vs the street-value-after_repairs.

Last two vehicles I had, it was not worth getting them repaired [I did have strong attachement to the cars before the fender benders].

The smell of the new car is very tempting

Salim

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np20412

As a reference.....

Estimate was at slightly over $7600, minus a $1000 deductible so the total estimate was just about $6600. Car was blue booked at slightly over $9k at the time of repair. Final repair bill after all said and done: $8300.

Find out if youre insurance will cover the cost of repairs.

O. L. T.

iTrader: (17)

That impact is weak, fix that thing. Wouldn't cost you hardly anything using the Cl classifieds for parts.

SimplyZBes

iTrader: (1)

Fix it man. Just remember, man made that car in the first place. So man can fix it. Use that as an opportunity to upgrade your body to the 97 with a fresh new look. This is a chance to make that car really sick.

Fiya

Ya i agree with OLT - FIX IT! Check TAP Recycling for parts they're in Cali and they ship.

SimplyZBes

iTrader: (1)

If you need parts, PM my boy Aliga.

wicked1

just found out my insurance policy....liability so no they wont cover it.

wicked1

SimplyZBes, im kinda new to this thing so please bare with me, what do u mean "pm" your boy aliga? Cause yeah, it looks like im going to have to shop around for a front bumper. I think youre absolutly right....i should try to upgrade the body to a 97. Is there a big difference? AND DONT WORRY PEOPLE., IM GONNA TRY TO FIX IT! I'll try not to fail u guys! My dad's been ITCHING to get an accord and although it probably will do me better on gas, im still attached to this damn thing. We all love a lex. I know I know...its such a heartache to see a lex in bad shape. Now im thinking about re-painting the whole damn thing thanx to simply....wait a minute....one step at a time....bumper first godamn it.

salimshah

Good choice!
PM -> Private message
Aliga => club lexus user sign in name (He may be able to get you the nose.

Salim

KoSC300

Fix it, doesnt even look that bad..

King7Two

Yeah....looks like you just let off the brake and found the wall.
....That doesnt look bad at all.

and for the $8300....looks like a new hood was a good portion of the cost.

LOL....just "Pop that sucker back out and paint it"....

IronCobra

you can fix it.... might be costly, but you can fix it...

here is mine