Fender Bender (my fault) Cost Estimate?

9352e90 · 10-09-2015, 06:11 PM

I feel bad, the first thing I hit in 165,000 miles, and right after I make fun of my brother for backing into another car who was also backing out, karma.

Driver in front of me starts to turn right from a stop sign then suddenly decides not to and hits her brakes.......... I hit the back of her car (a jeep) and caught her trailer hitch in the middle of my hood. Just a few scuffs on her bumper, no broken clips, but my car sustained a bit more damage...... Estimates on what this should be to fix? I'm thinking new hood and bumper, headlight looks ok just a small scuff (probably will polish out), no broken mount or cracked housing. Thoughts?

kdbryce · 10-09-2015, 06:14 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that. Happens to all of us, though. Hope it all goes easily!

Oh and it could have always been worse

B.M.W. · 10-09-2015, 06:15 PM

The hood doesn't look like it needs replacing to me (on Nexus 7) but you'll be able to get a more sporty front bumper now.

I believe your headlights will also be okay. Just check & see if any moisture builds up in the next few days.

165k miles is an accomplishment though, congratulations!

mike-y · 10-10-2015, 03:02 PM

just go to a few body shops and get estimates. make sure to tell them you are *not* going through insurance.

stanlalee · 10-10-2015, 03:43 PM

Be glad that headlight didn't get cracked. That alone would add another $1000.

hOlykamOtie* · 10-10-2015, 09:43 PM

Time for new sport bumpers and try polishing the scratch in ur headlight if it's not deep.

freak1 · 10-10-2015, 10:37 PM

I would try ebay...I have seen a bumper listing for $250 shipped with oem pre paint for any E90. U just have to install it once u receive. Not sure about the hood.
Gud luck

b1mmr · 10-11-2015, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by B.M.W.

The hood doesn't look like it needs replacing to me (on Nexus 7) but you'll be able to get a more sporty front bumper now.

I believe your headlights will also be okay. Just check & see if any moisture builds up in the next few days.

165k miles is an accomplishment though, congratulations!

165k is an accomplishment.. Wtf.. You dudes just make me wanna sell my car everyday

b1mmr · 10-11-2015, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by freak1

I would try ebay...I have seen a bumper listing for $250 shipped with oem pre paint for any E90. U just have to install it once u receive. Not sure about the hood.
Gud luck

Linky or it didn't happen... Been looking at mtech bumpers.. 280 shipped not even primered

Efthreeoh · 10-11-2015, 06:42 AM

$1,200, just eyeballin' it over the Net.

freak1 · 10-11-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_N54

Linky or it didn't happen... Been looking at mtech bumpers.. 280 shipped not even primered

What year is it?

335speed · 10-11-2015, 05:17 PM

Bumper and a good paint job... $700-800 for the most part. bumper $300 and around $500 for proper paint, install etc.

9352e90 · 10-11-2015, 07:51 PM

It's definitely going to need the bumper and hood. Hood is pretty badly bent at the front edge and has a ripple half way back on the passengers side. Talked to one shop in the area that came highly recommend, he said he is writing the estimate for all new genuine BMW parts (hood and bumper). I didn't tell him it was going to be a claim (even though it will be) haven't got the yet, should get it tomorrow.

SoCalHarley · 10-11-2015, 08:07 PM

Time for an LCI upgrade. New bumper and hood will likely be needed anyway. I would look into.

b1mmr · 10-12-2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by freak1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian_N54

Linky or it didn't happen... Been looking at mtech bumpers.. 280 shipped not even primered

What year is it?

I drive a 2008 e90 335xi

freak1 · 10-12-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian_N54

I drive a 2008 e90 335xi

How about this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252100850695...695%26_rdc%3D1

b1mmr · 10-13-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by freak1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian_N54

I drive a 2008 e90 335xi

How about this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252100850695...695%26_rdc%3D1

Good find but it looks oem and I want mtech

Cory S · 10-13-2015, 03:58 AM

Will there be an insurance claim? If so, deductible, plus at fault incident. It can get expensive.

9352e90 · 10-14-2015, 04:06 PM

Got two estimates, and they were pretty close...... one at $3,800 and one at $4,200. New Headlight, Bumper, Hood, radiator support.

M.Power · 10-14-2015, 04:23 PM

Passenger headlight: $259 https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-E...ShoppingEngine

Front bumper - Painted $295 http://www.ebay.com/itm/252100850695...695%26_rdc%3D1

Radiator support - $270 https://www.ecstuning.com/ES127120/?...KL1hoCYEzw_wcB

And an e90 hood in carbon fiber (which will be cheaper then buying and painting) - $864 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2008-Ca...p=mtr#viTabs_0

That all adds up to less then $1,700, and DIY shouldn't be to hard but if for some reason you don't want to do it, a shop wouldn't charge more then 3-400 to get all these parts on for you as it's a fairly easy process.

lichtgelb · 10-14-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 9352e90

Got two estimates, and they were pretty close...... one at $3,800 and one at $4,200. New Headlight, Bumper, Hood, radiator support.

Are you going to file an insurance claim? You are into salvage territory with those estimates on a 2006 325i.

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9352e90 Lieutenant 92 Rep 426 Posts Drives: f10 535i, e90 325i, e70 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan, USA iTrader: (0)	Fender Bender (my fault) Cost Estimate? I feel bad, the first thing I hit in 165,000 miles, and right after I make fun of my brother for backing into another car who was also backing out, karma. Driver in front of me starts to turn right from a stop sign then suddenly decides not to and hits her brakes.......... I hit the back of her car (a jeep) and caught her trailer hitch in the middle of my hood. Just a few scuffs on her bumper, no broken clips, but my car sustained a bit more damage...... Estimates on what this should be to fix? I'm thinking new hood and bumper, headlight looks ok just a small scuff (probably will polish out), no broken mount or cracked housing. Thoughts? Attached Images Last edited by 9352e90; 10-09-2015 at 07:07 PM..
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B.M.W. Something Danger Zone 41 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	The hood doesn't look like it needs replacing to me (on Nexus 7) but you'll be able to get a more sporty front bumper now. I believe your headlights will also be okay. Just check & see if any moisture builds up in the next few days. 165k miles is an accomplishment though, congratulations!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	just go to a few body shops and get estimates. make sure to tell them you are not going through insurance.
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stanlalee Major 261 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 07' E92 335i manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport News, Va iTrader: (0)	Be glad that headlight didn't get cracked. That alone would add another $1000.
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freak1 Private First Class 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Sports Package Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I would try ebay...I have seen a bumper listing for $250 shipped with oem pre paint for any E90. U just have to install it once u receive. Not sure about the hood. Gud luck
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335speed Private First Class 12 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 16 550 Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 [10.00]	Bumper and a good paint job... $700-800 for the most part. bumper $300 and around $500 for proper paint, install etc.
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9352e90 Lieutenant 92 Rep 426 Posts Drives: f10 535i, e90 325i, e70 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan, USA iTrader: (0)	It's definitely going to need the bumper and hood. Hood is pretty badly bent at the front edge and has a ripple half way back on the passengers side. Talked to one shop in the area that came highly recommend, he said he is writing the estimate for all new genuine BMW parts (hood and bumper). I didn't tell him it was going to be a claim (even though it will be) haven't got the yet, should get it tomorrow.
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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Time for an LCI upgrade. New bumper and hood will likely be needed anyway. I would look into. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Auto FBO JB4 G5, xHP Stage 3 TCU, Wagner EVO 1 FMIC, VRSF DP's, Corsa mufflers w/x-pipe, Mr.5 intake, 25 row oil cooler, ST coilovers, Hotchkis swaybars, rear subframe inserts, Dynavin N7, 3M brushed black interior trim , Apex PS-7 wheels, Continental 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
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Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	Will there be an insurance claim? If so, deductible, plus at fault incident. It can get expensive.
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9352e90 Lieutenant 92 Rep 426 Posts Drives: f10 535i, e90 325i, e70 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan, USA iTrader: (0)	Got two estimates, and they were pretty close...... one at $3,800 and one at $4,200. New Headlight, Bumper, Hood, radiator support.
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