Anyone know what a rear bumper goes for?

bitemarks · 10-15-2012, 08:46 AM

This is a ridiculous scenario, but my girlfriend, while trying to get something out of the glove box, managed to release the parking break and roll the car backward down the driveway into a van. It looked pretty bad; I thought she totaled the rear end for sure. To my surprise, it doesn't look all that bad. There is one large dent, in the shape of the van's wheel well, but it's not very noticeable unless you're right up close or run your hand against it. She doesn't want to spend the money to have the plastic bumper replaced, but I take pride in the look of the car and it's bothering the hell out of me.

Sorry for the long intro, but does anyone know how much the bottom plastic piece that sits over the rear bumper costs if I were to have it replaced? Also, is it just that simple of a replacement or is it more involved than I'm even aware of?

Thanks!

Cuban Z · 10-15-2012, 08:49 AM

Sorry to hear that. Pics will help.

bitemarks · 10-15-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuban Z

Sorry to hear that. Pics will help.

I'm at work right now, but I'll try and sneak out and grab a pic. It literally looks like a streak of dirt that starts at the right tail light and arches into the licence plate panel. That panel has the worst of it but even still it's tough to notice. Luckily the trunk area is unharmed and all of the damage seems to be on bumper only. I just don't know how difficult of a replacement that would be, if it's a viable option.

bitemarks · 10-15-2012, 12:45 PM

Here are some pics I took over lunch. It's a bit wet outside so it further blends the dent, but you can see the arch I'm talking about. Sorry for the sideways pics.

nmjaxx9 · 10-15-2012, 12:58 PM

from your first post it sounded like you really damaged your rear bumper, but it doesnt seem that bad call or take it into a body shop and get a quote it shouldnt be that bad.

and dont listen to the gf, get it fixed.

bitemarks · 10-15-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

from your first post it sounded like you really damaged your rear bumper, but it doesnt seem that bad call or take it into a body shop and get a quote it shouldnt be that bad.

and dont listen to the gf, get it fixed.

I know, I was totally surprised by the lack of damage; I thought for sure she messed it up. I guess the large rear end absorbed most of the impact. The van it hit surprisingly also had minimal damage. I'm thinking it's not fixable though, even as minor as it is. They'll probably replace the whole bumper. It feels plastic, so I'm assuming it's just a replaceable cover, but I could be incredibly wrong about that. If anyone knows otherwise, your input would be much appreciated.

MicTheProduce · 10-15-2012, 02:22 PM

its plastic and also paint.

cooltoy · 10-15-2012, 02:37 PM

My god!!!! She put the car on it's side. Drivers door must be all dented up.

cooltoy · 10-15-2012, 03:02 PM

Just in case you need a new bumper, here is one for $400.

Lots of different parts check it out!

JGreenwood07 · 10-15-2012, 05:03 PM

I had something similar happen to me.

I had someone idle into the back of my car at a stoplight. The incident put some nice indentations on the lower portion of my bumper, right above the foglight. I thought I'd have to replace the bumper, but the body shop was able to fill the spots, paint/blend the damaged area, and re-clear the entire bumper. Looked good as new.

I'd say there's a pretty good chance you may not need a new bumper, just a repair and repaint.

Good luck!

nmjaxx9 · 10-15-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitemarks

I know, I was totally surprised by the lack of damage; I thought for sure she messed it up. I guess the large rear end absorbed most of the impact. The van it hit surprisingly also had minimal damage. I'm thinking it's not fixable though, even as minor as it is. They'll probably replace the whole bumper. It feels plastic, so I'm assuming it's just a replaceable cover, but I could be incredibly wrong about that. If anyone knows otherwise, your input would be much appreciated.

Yeah good luck with the fix man, you will need it you are right about replacing the bumper I think thats what they will do.

axmea? · 10-15-2012, 10:14 PM

The shell is about 386.00 unpainted.

LakeShow · 10-16-2012, 12:35 AM

Some people sell some in the classifieds and on eBay for like 200$ roughly.

Mandingo · 10-16-2012, 02:01 PM

I feel your pain.

My Z is in a huge parking garage filled with old beaters most of the day. A couple weeks ago, I was walking up to my car after a long day (eager for a fun drive home) and found that someone had apparently backed into my rear bumper and left a sizable dent just above the fog light..

I haven't decided what to do yet. Hoping someone needs to sell their mag black bumper soon lol.

Good luck to ya

spinhead · 10-16-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Some people sell some in the classifieds and on eBay for like 200$ roughly.

For a clean bumper $200 is pretty optimistic, even without shipping.

10-15-2012, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
bitemarks Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Anyone know what a rear bumper goes for? This is a ridiculous scenario, but my girlfriend, while trying to get something out of the glove box, managed to release the parking break and roll the car backward down the driveway into a van. It looked pretty bad; I thought she totaled the rear end for sure. To my surprise, it doesn't look all that bad. There is one large dent, in the shape of the van's wheel well, but it's not very noticeable unless you're right up close or run your hand against it. She doesn't want to spend the money to have the plastic bumper replaced, but I take pride in the look of the car and it's bothering the hell out of me. Sorry for the long intro, but does anyone know how much the bottom plastic piece that sits over the rear bumper costs if I were to have it replaced? Also, is it just that simple of a replacement or is it more involved than I'm even aware of? Thanks!

10-15-2012, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 16	Sorry to hear that. Pics will help. __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	The shell is about 386.00 unpainted. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-16-2012, 12:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Some people sell some in the classifieds and on eBay for like 200$ roughly. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-16-2012, 02:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I feel your pain. My Z is in a huge parking garage filled with old beaters most of the day. A couple weeks ago, I was walking up to my car after a long day (eager for a fun drive home) and found that someone had apparently backed into my rear bumper and left a sizable dent just above the fog light.. I haven't decided what to do yet. Hoping someone needs to sell their mag black bumper soon lol. Good luck to ya __________________ some mods

10-15-2012, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	from your first post it sounded like you really damaged your rear bumper, but it doesnt seem that bad call or take it into a body shop and get a quote it shouldnt be that bad. and dont listen to the gf, get it fixed.

10-15-2012, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
MicTheProduce Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Redwood City Posts: 7 Drives: 12 Nissan 370S PW M6 Rep Power: 14	its plastic and also paint.

10-15-2012, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,991 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	My god!!!! She put the car on it's side. Drivers door must be all dented up.

10-15-2012, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,991 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Just in case you need a new bumper, here is one for $400. Lots of different parts check it out!

10-15-2012, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 16	I had something similar happen to me. I had someone idle into the back of my car at a stoplight. The incident put some nice indentations on the lower portion of my bumper, right above the foglight. I thought I'd have to replace the bumper, but the body shop was able to fill the spots, paint/blend the damaged area, and re-clear the entire bumper. Looked good as new. I'd say there's a pretty good chance you may not need a new bumper, just a repair and repaint. Good luck!

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