Thoughts on repair?

Auditor1 · 04-12-2014, 03:00 PM

While picking up the car from the dealer I stupidly clipped a pole messing up my bumper. Haven't even been able to enjoy the car. Really sucks!

Anyway the car is at the body shop and they are telling me I need a new bumper (obviously) and fender since I broke the tabs on the fender. They are also saying they need to blend the paint. Total estimate about $2800. Does this sound about right? Any ideas how long this will take? I really can't imagine it taking very long but it's already been a week.

Appreciate any input.

///M Power-Belgium · 04-12-2014, 03:20 PM

$2800 sounds cheap for this damage, here in Belgium it would be at least x 2 !
BTW...feel sorry about your luck ....Damn !

Chicken Little · 04-12-2014, 03:22 PM

For that price contact iND and get a Euro Bumper.

IzzyGray · 04-12-2014, 03:25 PM

I'm just estimating but:

$487 for replacement bumper(per ecstuning website)
$499 for fenders(quick ebay search but it's for both sides)
$500 to paint front bumper and another $300 to blend
$500 for labor(8 hours to remove and reinstall bumper and fenders)

So about $2300, and I'm over estimating some costs(based on my location) so your estimate of $2800 isn't TOO far off if you're in CA? It should take about 7-10 days depending on how busy the shop is. I'm not sure but can you order the oem parts via your dealer? I know I ordered oem exterior parts for my previous MINI and it came painted the right color. Might be cheaper overall to do it that way..

Someone? · 04-12-2014, 03:26 PM

Yah mit as well get a Euro bumper, as long as your hood isnt messed up shouldnt be a big deal.
But in the future watch out for them poles, they Hop outta no where,lol

s85e90 · 04-12-2014, 03:31 PM

Yes, that's right and unfortuantely since the whole fender needs replacement then yes, blending the left front door is done for color match. Due to how the hood rolls over the fender then the hood may also be blended for matching purposes

Price seems reasonable.

Auditor1 · 04-12-2014, 03:38 PM

You guys are awesome. Really appreciate it. Yeah it went from a really great day to crappy day really quick.

Going to have insurance cover it so I'm sticking with OEM bumper. I just want it fixed so I can start enjoying it. Been wanting an M3 for a long time and can't wait to drive it.

TrevorM3 · 04-12-2014, 04:13 PM

sounds about right, prices will fluctuate within a couple bucks. Suck they will have to blend that door.

Try and find a small shop, it's usually those that do the best work. I can promise you that. Look for some advice in the local section. Turn around time will be quicker, and they will be more attentive to detail. Good luck.

MTM · 04-14-2014, 07:25 PM

At least you got it (don't want to scratch my new car) over with!

But seriously, am sorry for the bad luck. Here's to hoping you have nothing but good M days from here on out...they are incredible cars and love to be driven hard!

M3-S65 · 04-14-2014, 07:47 PM

Sorry bro, that is way too harsh...just got it and bam.

Auditor1 · 04-14-2014, 07:48 PM

Thanks. Repairs supposed to be done tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

coloradoe92m3 · 04-14-2014, 09:29 PM

How did you clip a pile?

W Cole · 04-14-2014, 10:02 PM

Is your car jet black or jerez? If jet black I would not blend. Black is very easy to match if they are good and then you don't have to put non oem paint on a door that isn't damaged.

W Cole · 04-14-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Auditor1

You guys are awesome. Really appreciate it. Yeah it went from a really great day to crappy day really quick.

Going to have insurance cover it so I'm sticking with OEM bumper. I just want it fixed so I can start enjoying it. Been wanting an M3 for a long time and can't wait to drive it.

You can put any bumper on the car you want, insurance has no right to stipulate (at least in CA). You could take the money insurance is giving you and not even use it to repair the car if you wanted to (if the car is financed the bank will not be ok with this..).

tjsabec · 04-14-2014, 10:08 PM

Sounds like he is already about done... I wanted a Euro bumper when my car got dinged, but they were on back order from Germany

redpriest · 04-15-2014, 02:29 AM

That sucks man, sorry to hear it.

Auditor1 · 04-15-2014, 08:51 AM

As for how I clipped the pole, the dealer had the car under an awning. When backing the car out I cut the wheel too sharply. Hadn't slept the night before (at least that is my excuse).

Car is Jerez. I realize I could get whatever bumper I want to but for now sticking with OEM.

Spoke to body shop this morning. Should be done today. It's been really difficult leaving the car at the body shop. Never had a car that I worried about so much and didn't trust anyone with. Don't know if it is me or that's typical with an M, but it has definitely been difficult. May need professional help when this is over.

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Auditor1 New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thoughts on repair? While picking up the car from the dealer I stupidly clipped a pole messing up my bumper. Haven't even been able to enjoy the car. Really sucks! Anyway the car is at the body shop and they are telling me I need a new bumper (obviously) and fender since I broke the tabs on the fender. They are also saying they need to blend the paint. Total estimate about $2800. Does this sound about right? Any ideas how long this will take? I really can't imagine it taking very long but it's already been a week. Appreciate any input. Attached Images
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///M Power-Belgium General 63316 Rep 24,656 Posts Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	$2800 sounds cheap for this damage, here in Belgium it would be at least x 2 ! BTW...feel sorry about your luck ....Damn ! __________________ "MAX VERSTAPPEN" IS THE 2021+2022+2023 F1 WORLD CHAMPION - #UnLeashTheLion BPM DEV-Tune & DCT Software-Tune & Servotronic & coding ///Alpine HID Angeleyes ///Oem.exhaust mod.
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Chicken Little Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Frozen Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	For that price contact iND and get a Euro Bumper.
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IzzyGray Lieutenant 27 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (3)	I'm just estimating but: $487 for replacement bumper(per ecstuning website) $499 for fenders(quick ebay search but it's for both sides) $500 to paint front bumper and another $300 to blend $500 for labor(8 hours to remove and reinstall bumper and fenders) So about $2300, and I'm over estimating some costs(based on my location) so your estimate of $2800 isn't TOO far off if you're in CA? It should take about 7-10 days depending on how busy the shop is. I'm not sure but can you order the oem parts via your dealer? I know I ordered oem exterior parts for my previous MINI and it came painted the right color. Might be cheaper overall to do it that way..
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Someone? Perception is King 131 Rep 1,703 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	Yah mit as well get a Euro bumper, as long as your hood isnt messed up shouldnt be a big deal. But in the future watch out for them poles, they Hop outta no where,lol __________________ Perception and Reality are Two totally different Things.
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s85e90 Brigadier General 192 Rep 3,633 Posts Drives: black e90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: everywhere iTrader: (2)	Yes, that's right and unfortuantely since the whole fender needs replacement then yes, blending the left front door is done for color match. Due to how the hood rolls over the fender then the hood may also be blended for matching purposes Price seems reasonable.
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04-12-2014, 03:38 PM	#7
Auditor1 New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	You guys are awesome. Really appreciate it. Yeah it went from a really great day to crappy day really quick. Going to have insurance cover it so I'm sticking with OEM bumper. I just want it fixed so I can start enjoying it. Been wanting an M3 for a long time and can't wait to drive it.
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TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	sounds about right, prices will fluctuate within a couple bucks. Suck they will have to blend that door. Try and find a small shop, it's usually those that do the best work. I can promise you that. Look for some advice in the local section. Turn around time will be quicker, and they will be more attentive to detail. Good luck.
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04-14-2014, 07:25 PM	#9
MTM Lieutenant 83 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	At least you got it (don't want to scratch my new car) over with! But seriously, am sorry for the bad luck. Here's to hoping you have nothing but good M days from here on out...they are incredible cars and love to be driven hard!
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M3-S65 Banned 43 Rep 881 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Sorry bro, that is way too harsh...just got it and bam.
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04-14-2014, 07:48 PM	#11
Auditor1 New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Repairs supposed to be done tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
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coloradoe92m3 Banned 30 Rep 496 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: u.s iTrader: (0)	How did you clip a pile?
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W Cole Major 145 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (5)	Is your car jet black or jerez? If jet black I would not blend. Black is very easy to match if they are good and then you don't have to put non oem paint on a door that isn't damaged.
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tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	Sounds like he is already about done... I wanted a Euro bumper when my car got dinged, but they were on back order from Germany
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redpriest Colonel 2146 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: 2011 M3/Porsche 992 GT3RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 Porsche 911 GT3RS [0.00] 2021 Porsche 718 Sp ... [0.00] 2021 Mazda Miata MX-5 [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	That sucks man, sorry to hear it.
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04-15-2014, 08:51 AM	#17
Auditor1 New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	As for how I clipped the pole, the dealer had the car under an awning. When backing the car out I cut the wheel too sharply. Hadn't slept the night before (at least that is my excuse). Car is Jerez. I realize I could get whatever bumper I want to but for now sticking with OEM. Spoke to body shop this morning. Should be done today. It's been really difficult leaving the car at the body shop. Never had a car that I worried about so much and didn't trust anyone with. Don't know if it is me or that's typical with an M, but it has definitely been difficult. May need professional help when this is over. :
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