How Much to Replace Front Bumper (2011 E90 335i) + Paint + Installation?

aohus · 12-29-2016, 06:33 PM

I was quoted $1300 for front bumper replacement. This would include the OEM bumper, paint, and installation. They would be using PPG paint, using a full line color system.

Is this a ripoff? Or does it seem like a fair deal? OEM part is 51118049252 for the front bumper.

08njSTEP · 12-29-2016, 06:41 PM

Nothing unreasonable in that quote. I usually see about $250 for paint on a new bumper. R&R seems about right too. Under 4 hrs is pretty standard.

GottWhat · 12-29-2016, 06:42 PM

Is that really how much a front bumper cover costs (part only)? wow

aohus · 12-29-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GottWhat

Is that really how much a front bumper cover costs (part only)? wow

for OEM part yeah. whats irksome is that he doesn't allow parts to be sent to his body shop. he gets it from his own source which is way higher in price than say getbmwparts.com

robthewrench · 12-29-2016, 07:08 PM

For a genuine BMW part, that's what I would guess at a price for a the best full service.

You should know that everything else below this is cheaper. A preprinted new 3rd party bumper cover would be $300 or less delivered to your door and you supply the labor.

Decide if you want to do some work and save a grand.

aohus · 12-29-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by robthewrench

For a genuine BMW part, that's what I would guess at a price for a the best full service.

You should know that everything else below this is cheaper. A preprinted new 3rd party bumper cover would be $300 or less delivered to your door and you supply the labor.

Decide if you want to do some work and save a grand.

installing the bumper myself i understand, but no way would i be able to do the painting. i will stick with oem bumper replacement.

Manual Transmission · 12-29-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aohus

for OEM part yeah. whats irksome is that he doesn't allow parts to be sent to his body shop. he gets it from his own source which is way higher in price than say getbmwparts.com

So find another shop?

GottWhat · 12-29-2016, 08:28 PM

I doubt the shop pays that much for the cover. They likely get a discount and then upcharge. I understand why they don't allow you to bring parts though, fitment can be questionable on some parts.

robthewrench · 01-03-2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by aohus

installing the bumper myself i understand, but no way would i be able to do the painting. i will stick with oem bumper replacement.

It comes already painted for about $300.

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08njSTEP Captain 795 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (0)	Nothing unreasonable in that quote. I usually see about $250 for paint on a new bumper. R&R seems about right too. Under 4 hrs is pretty standard.
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GottWhat Lieutenant 196 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i MT Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Shelby Township, MI iTrader: (0)	Is that really how much a front bumper cover costs (part only)? wow __________________ 2008 BMW 335i 6-Speed w/Sport Package (Montego Blue)
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robthewrench Captain 266 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (0)	For a genuine BMW part, that's what I would guess at a price for a the best full service. You should know that everything else below this is cheaper. A preprinted new 3rd party bumper cover would be $300 or less delivered to your door and you supply the labor. Decide if you want to do some work and save a grand.
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GottWhat Lieutenant 196 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i MT Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Shelby Township, MI iTrader: (0)	I doubt the shop pays that much for the cover. They likely get a discount and then upcharge. I understand why they don't allow you to bring parts though, fitment can be questionable on some parts.
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