How do I know if I have a Mazdaspeed front bumper?
02-13-2010, 07:04 PM
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How do I know if I have a Mazdaspeed front bumper?
I know, I know... stupid question of the day. I would appreciate it if someone would enlighten me.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
02-13-2010, 07:37 PM
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Ok. Thanks.
The reason I am asking is because I got in a little accident last night and cracked the bumper and grille.
Now I have to figure out what the repairs will run vs my $500 deductible.
The reason I am asking is because I got in a little accident last night and cracked the bumper and grille.
Now I have to figure out what the repairs will run vs my $500 deductible.
02-13-2010, 08:24 PM
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02-13-2010, 08:34 PM
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I've had repairs done twice before with this setup, and both times the repair place and dealership mis-guessed the estimate on the front spoiler to be only ~$300 (aero package lip) -- about $1200 in total. Overall costs will approach $1700, if my memory serves me correctly.
I have done nothing to my tail lights.
02-13-2010, 11:53 PM
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I've had repairs done twice before with this setup, and both times the repair place and dealership mis-guessed the estimate on the front spoiler to be only ~$300 (aero package lip) -- about $1200 in total. Overall costs will approach $1700, if my memory serves me correctly.
aftermarket bumper territory, imo.
02-14-2010, 10:26 AM
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Here is a picture of the damage:
I'm wondering if this can be repaired for < $500 or if it's enough that I need to file and insurance claim. I would only do that if they're going to give me a new OEM bumper.
I'm wondering if this can be repaired for < $500 or if it's enough that I need to file and insurance claim. I would only do that if they're going to give me a new OEM bumper.
02-14-2010, 11:12 AM
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^New Grill + Paint- do it yourself. Im estimating $500 or less @ a body shop. Def <500 if you do yourself. Someone on here was selling thier OEM bumper for like $150 shipped + add paint ($200) + DIY = $350 fix
02-14-2010, 11:40 AM
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The thing was clean as can be until a few days ago when Atlanta got hit with a snow storm. They salted the roads and I had to drive downtown and back. Not to worry, it's getting washed soon enough.
02-14-2010, 12:26 PM
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Do you guys think it would be cheaper to buy a new bumper and have it painted versus a little bondo on the crack on the existing bumper and having it refinished and repainted?
The grille seems to be relatively cheap ($75 OEM) and easy to replace.
The grille seems to be relatively cheap ($75 OEM) and easy to replace.