Need Rear Bumper

sle39lvr · 09-06-2011, 07:16 PM

Looks like someone decided to run in to my rear bumper. Local bodyshop quoted me $750-$1000. Online, the rear bumper seems to run about $480 (#51127141053). I am trying to see the best way to deal with this.

08, 328i, sedan, no sensors.

Insurance is out of the question since my deductible is $500 and rates will go high due to using discounts of no recent claims.

Any input will be apreciated.

bumere90 · 09-06-2011, 08:41 PM

Get an oem mtech bumper

DaveL · 09-06-2011, 09:24 PM

Just be sure you go the oem route...You wont get much of a deal on a bumper...Anywhere.

username604 · 09-06-2011, 09:27 PM

seriously though, the quality of the paint job is what's gonna make the price on your repair. i'm guessing this was a hit and run? why not go through their insurance? i'm guessing $480 doesn't include paint, and if it does, it probably won't match your car.

virk007 · 09-06-2011, 09:35 PM

Go with oem mtech rear with performance diffuser

yakev724 · 09-06-2011, 09:39 PM

save some cash and wait for your bumper to become FS already in your color.

I bought mine in excellent shape, no damage, for $300 shipped, no need for paint. Deals like this on stock bumpers are not uncommon.

Post a WTB.

Or if you have the cash and the mod itch, go OEM M tech, with performance diffusor if the itch is strong.

sle39lvr · 09-06-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakev724

save some cash and wait for your bumper to become FS already in your color.

I bought mine in excellent shape, no damage, for $300 shipped, no need for paint. Deals like this on stock bumpers are not uncommon.

Post a WTB.

Or if you have the cash and the mod itch, go OEM M tech, with performance diffusor if the itch is strong.

You speak some words of wisdom! I will post WTB.

Yes, this was a hit and run. $480 was just for the bumper before paint, just primed.

I am getting so called "discounts"

from not having a claim for 5 years. If I claim this on my insurance, with-in next year, I will pay over $500 which would be more than paying for this out-of my pocket. Sucks! I know....

hipnotic · 09-06-2011, 10:44 PM

get oem or go home

sle39lvr · 09-06-2011, 11:31 PM

Of course. This is not a car to be modded, the family car that few people drive. I posted here to see if there was a cheaper way to get it, which I found out already..

khoda355 · 09-06-2011, 11:34 PM

Selling my mtech rear! Check it out in the f/s!

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sle39lvr Captain 125 Rep 654 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Need Rear Bumper Looks like someone decided to run in to my rear bumper. Local bodyshop quoted me $750-$1000. Online, the rear bumper seems to run about $480 (#51127141053). I am trying to see the best way to deal with this. 08, 328i, sedan, no sensors. Insurance is out of the question since my deductible is $500 and rates will go high due to using discounts of no recent claims. Any input will be apreciated.
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DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Just be sure you go the oem route...You wont get much of a deal on a bumper...Anywhere.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	seriously though, the quality of the paint job is what's gonna make the price on your repair. i'm guessing this was a hit and run? why not go through their insurance? i'm guessing $480 doesn't include paint, and if it does, it probably won't match your car.
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yakev724 Brigadier General 231 Rep 3,561 Posts Drives: 15 S3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (49)	save some cash and wait for your bumper to become FS already in your color. I bought mine in excellent shape, no damage, for $300 shipped, no need for paint. Deals like this on stock bumpers are not uncommon. Post a WTB. Or if you have the cash and the mod itch, go OEM M tech, with performance diffusor if the itch is strong.
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virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	Go with oem mtech rear with performance diffuser
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	get oem or go home __________________
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sle39lvr Captain 125 Rep 654 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Of course. This is not a car to be modded, the family car that few people drive. I posted here to see if there was a cheaper way to get it, which I found out already..
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khoda355 Captain 26 Rep 862 Posts Drives: EG hatch/ E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay iTrader: (2)	Selling my mtech rear! Check it out in the f/s!
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