Somebody hit my car...need some advice

Eli · 01-26-2010, 12:35 PM

Last Friday my car was backed into in a parking lot.

Turns out the bumper needs to be replaced.

Should I go with the factory BMW bumper or is there an aftermarket bumper than I can go with for rougly the same price? I belive the factory bumper cover costs around $600.

Eli · 01-26-2010, 01:47 PM

Here's a picture

andresd4 · 01-26-2010, 01:52 PM

I would go with the Rd sport front bumper, or look in ebay perhaps someone is selling one for cheap! Just my .02

jrlee53 · 01-26-2010, 01:56 PM

Ouch, that sucks. I'd go with either an EU bumper or there's some other aftermarket ones. All depends on your personal taste.

ACZakka325i · 01-26-2010, 02:04 PM

Although the pics don't show much, I would think that bumper would be salvageable.

Ask a body shop if they can work with that piece.

Eli · 01-26-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Although the pics don't show much, I would think that bumper would be salvageable.

Ask a body shop if they can work with that piece.

It's possible.

But I received two quotes, one for a reconditioned bumper and one for a new one.

I get the impression that it's my decision because the cost difference is minimal.

Donghai · 01-26-2010, 02:14 PM

need to fix the hood too

Eli · 01-26-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Donghai

need to fix the hood too

Getting replaced.

Apparently it's not possible to fix an aluminum hood.

cap_freez · 01-26-2010, 02:22 PM

I feel for you... people are morons and half of them should never have the right to own a vehicle

JayeJaymes · 01-26-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Getting replaced.

Apparently it's not possible to fix an aluminum hood.

im pretty sure thats not true, but at least you getting a new hood, bumper isnt too bad maybe just have it repainted and have the license plate holes filled

Eli · 01-26-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rockrboy

I feel for you... people are morons and half of them should never have the right to own a vehicle

Yeah it sucks. I've had the car less than a month, and I was just pulling out of the parking lot after getting new wheels put on.

Eli · 01-26-2010, 02:25 PM

The RD Sport bumper is sexy.

I have a feeling it would be overly expensive though.

rd4LLe92m3 · 01-26-2010, 02:33 PM

Had something similar happen to me recently. There is a hole in my bumper and they tried making the shop fill the hole and not replace the bumper. I fought with them and they eventually decided to replace it. The oem cover was 700 and some change. I am replacing it with a gts3 bumper. You'll probably have to put some if your own money up to upgrade from oem

johnL · 01-26-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eli

The RD Sport bumper is sexy.

I have a feeling it would be overly expensive though.

Isn't this fiberglass?

cap_freez · 01-26-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JayRob

im pretty sure thats not true, but at least you getting a new hood, bumper isnt too bad maybe just have it repainted and have the license plate holes filled

It's true. I've had a hood replaced on a wrx, the body shop guy wouldn't touch it.

Green///Hell · 01-26-2010, 03:13 PM

I vote GTS3 bumper and pay for the rest of the part out of pocket
So does it just have to be replaced due to the clips on the Kidneys being broken out?

CATCH_M3 · 01-26-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda///Monic

I vote GTS3 bumper and pay for the rest of the part out of pocket
So does it just have to be replaced due to the clips on the Kidneys being broken out?

+1 ! and the vorsteiner hood as well!

Can someone confirm whether a hood can be fixed? My friend that works at a bodyshop says they can do it.. But I am sitll not convinced that it would be perfect? Thanks!

spyderco10 · 01-27-2010, 01:00 AM

why does the bumper have to be replaced? i don't see any damage

spectrumphoto · 01-27-2010, 01:27 AM

There is nothing on the market that will be price comparable to a US Factory Bumper....

But the RD Sport Bumper is SEXY as hell and worth the extra $$$$

Sorry for the Crappy pic, it was just a snapshot...but boy is it sexy!!!

Georgeair · 01-27-2010, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spectrumphoto

There is nothing on the market that will be price comparable to a US Factory Bumper....

But the RD Sport Bumper is SEXY as hell and worth the extra $$$$

Sorry for the Crappy pic, it was just a snapshot...but boy is it sexy!!!

Clearly, everyone's entitled to their opinion, but the first thing that pops into my mind with that shot is "mustard biscuit", as in Tommy Lee in Slingblade. It lust looks like his jawline.

Second thing is "wait, is that an M Coupe". Something about it just looks jacked up, but it's probably just me.

Carry on - ignore the old guys.

sg///M3 · 01-27-2010, 05:37 AM

That sucks, bro. Make sure to check you headlight housings. Same thing happened to me, except the mounting brackets for my headlight was cracked as well. Had to replace the whole headlight unit in addition to the bumper. $2k repair that I had to claim on my insurance. Plus my rates went up because the asshat that hit me wasn't responsible enough to leave a note.

Eli · 02-12-2010, 01:45 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Probably taking my car in on Monday to be repaired.

I'm having trouble finding the RD Sport and GTS3 bumpers. Can anybody direct me with a link?

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Eli Private 11 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 (sold) - 2012 740i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	The RD Sport bumper is sexy. I have a feeling it would be overly expensive though.
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rd4LLe92m3 Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 08 JetBlack e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (3)	Had something similar happen to me recently. There is a hole in my bumper and they tried making the shop fill the hole and not replace the bumper. I fought with them and they eventually decided to replace it. The oem cover was 700 and some change. I am replacing it with a gts3 bumper. You'll probably have to put some if your own money up to upgrade from oem __________________ 08 E92 M3/RE pulley/MS filter/EI x-pipe and HFC/GTS3 Front Bumper
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I vote GTS3 bumper and pay for the rest of the part out of pocket So does it just have to be replaced due to the clips on the Kidneys being broken out?
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sg///M3 Lieutenant 6 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	That sucks, bro. Make sure to check you headlight housings. Same thing happened to me, except the mounting brackets for my headlight was cracked as well. Had to replace the whole headlight unit in addition to the bumper. $2k repair that I had to claim on my insurance. Plus my rates went up because the asshat that hit me wasn't responsible enough to leave a note.
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Eli Private 11 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 (sold) - 2012 740i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the suggestions. Probably taking my car in on Monday to be repaired. I'm having trouble finding the RD Sport and GTS3 bumpers. Can anybody direct me with a link?
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