Well Ive already OOPS'd my new/used Boxster. I had to park my mountaineer in the turnaround to make room for my baby in the garage.
I am sure you see where this is going.... Full of happiness and joy, I jumped in my Box and proceeded to back out. Well folks, there was no more joy in "
mudville as casey just backed out" his Box into his Mountaineer. No damage to the mountaineer(fricking tank)except the liscense bracket. 2400 miles from Cali to bring this puppy home without a stone chip and now this.
Here is the scoop: I put 6" tear in the bumper and pushed it in. Luckily I missed the light assembly and didn't damage the Rear bumber Reinforcement assembly, I just hit the soft spot.
I live between Columbus and Dayton Ohio. It's a 2001 "s" arctic silver. My deductible is $1000 (yeah I know) I thought about a rear bra butt It would look like crap and I would know its still there.
Ive priced oem primered bumpers around $500. original porsche $700 is. Do you think $1000 is too optimistic for an oem painted and put on?
Questions:
1.) How much should I expect to pay for a new bumper put on?
2.) Can I do this my self? Ive looked at the assembly diagrams not too complex
3.) Is it much cheaper to go reputable body shop over a authorized porsche?
4.) How about after market? I am keeping this so I don't mind mods, or aftermarket(as long as its not tacky.
Maybe I could put a big bumper sticker over it Like obama for change
I would really appreciate some input from Peeps on here that have had their bumpers replaced.