Highboy
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I ordered one on Amazon for one of my Scion’s. I believe the seller was MBI out of Michigan. It was a release series special color and matches really good.
They all tried to rip me off, it seems. I put all of these on spreadsheet and compare. I took my car to local dealer, Tom Kadlec, for quote. example for just the bumper: $384.65 for bumper, 2.7hrs for labor, 4.8hrs for paint. When I called just to buy on the bumper, they quoted me over $430.xx. Insurance cut me the check because I wanted to do the work myself and save some $, sweat equity and all. I can take the bumper off and put it back on less than 20 minutes, not 2.7 hours.Why not not pick it up from a local Honda dealer? List price is $384. Some will match online prices or at least give 10% off. If they charge more than $350 to paint a brand new bumper off the car, they are ripping you off.
I think I called and talked to them. They don't have the base hybrid.I ordered one on Amazon for one of my Scion’s. I believe the seller was MBI out of Michigan. It was a release series special color and matches really good.
Don't mail order time critical auto parts from Amazon or Ebay. Use Rock Auto.Bought a headlight assembly from ebay, got bait and switch. Requested for the right listed one but were told; gone, but offered 50% refund.
One more thing. Last year, I ordered timing chain from MTQ, via Amazon. USPS took the chain for the joyride. Went from St. Paul to Rochester and back for 7 days according to the tracking on their site. I didn't get it at least 22 days from order to arrival. So, while waiting, I called Tom Kadlec for quote on the chain. I swear it was like over $200. I paid $110.92 from MTQ.
I have "Parkinson"?, haven't learn my lesson; trusting Amazon delivery date. Wanted oem parts and have money in Amazon ballance. I'd been better off buying from online dealer and would've gotten it by today. Another shipment going in circle and delaying...........amazon usps 9400136106059923943602.Don't mail order time critical auto parts from Amazon or Ebay. Use Rock Auto.
I have "Parkinson"?, haven't learn my lesson; trusting Amazon delivery date. Wanted oem parts and have money in Amazon ballance. I'd been better off buying from online dealer and would've gotten it by today. Another shipment going in circle and delaying...........amazon usps 9400136106059923943602.
Wanted to get this Accord put together for my son to take it back after Christmas; doesn't look like it.
I know you said you can remove and replace the bumper in 20 mins but the extra labor time comes in the form of transferring parts from the old to the new - it can be a hassle as the bumper plastic retainers are tight. I just did a new prepainted Camaro rear bumper this week - came shipped nice and straight (not in a 2' box) and perfect color match. The bumper off in 10 min, then 45 min transferring the tail lights, back up lights, side marker lenses, lower valance panel and the wire harness retainers etc and then 15 -20 min installing for best fit. That is why they quoted the time they did for the replacement. You will probably end up taking 2 hrs to replace your bumper. The pre drilled holes are are gonna have plastic flashing and paint so gotta work them a little etc. It is not a simple plug and play job.....Just my experience having done so many.They all tried to rip me off, it seems. I put all of these on spreadsheet and compare. I took my car to local dealer, Tom Kadlec, for quote. example for just the bumper: $384.65 for bumper, 2.7hrs for labor, 4.8hrs for paint. When I called just to buy on the bumper, they quoted me over $430.xx. Insurance cut me the check because I wanted to do the work myself and save some $, sweat equity and all. I can take the bumper off and put it back on less than 20 minutes, not 2.7 hours.
The same goes for the left fender. $259.40 goes to $369.52, another rip off. So I drove an hour to get a used one for $318.99, I feel like another rip-off because it has deep but narrow scratches. Going to try to touch-up and buff.
Bought a headlight assembly from ebay, got bait and switch. Requested for the right listed one but were told; gone, but offered 50% refund.
One more thing. Last year, I ordered timing chain from MTQ, via Amazon. USPS took the chain for the joyride. Went from St. Paul to Rochester and back for 7 days according to the tracking on their site. I didn't get it at least 22 days from order to arrival. So, while waiting, I called Tom Kadlec for quote on the chain. I swear it was like over $200. I paid $110.92 from MTQ.
YMMV. Depends on the area. I have the advantage of local warehouses in LA, LV, AZ, and local San Diego. Just 3 days ago, I received a shipment from Amazon 5 HOURS after I ordered it.Don't mail order time critical auto parts from Amazon or Ebay. Use Rock Auto.
YMMV. Depends on the area. I have the advantage of local warehouses in LA, LV, AZ, and local San Diego. Just 3 days ago, I received a shipment from Amazon 5 HOURS after I ordered it.
An OEM part at 50% off retail.
2 days Prime is the norm.
There is a huge Amazon warehouse a few miles from my house. Still took 2 weeks.YMMV. Depends on the area. I have the advantage of local warehouses in LA, LV, AZ, and local San Diego. Just 3 days ago, I received a shipment from Amazon 5 HOURS after I ordered it.
An OEM part at 50% off retail.
2 days Prime is the norm.
I need to meet your auto body person!Even certified aftermarket bumpers are sometimes a poor fit. And that ad is probably for the cheapest non-certified brand. What does it mean, This bumper is folded for the most economical shipping possible; this folding can cause minor imperfections? That would be a no thanks, right off. How do you fold a bumper?
My cost on that oem Toyota cover would be $189, and I could get it painted for another $200. Even if you had to pay $250 and $250 respectively, if it's something nice, I'd get oem. Or find a matching color used one.
I need to meet your auto body person!
It is not a bumper, it is a bumper cover. For our Civic, it came folded in thirds. It looked fine when it unfolded in the warm sun.Even certified aftermarket bumpers are sometimes a poor fit. And that ad is probably for the cheapest non-certified brand. What does it mean, This bumper is folded for the most economical shipping possible; this folding can cause minor imperfections? That would be a no thanks, right off. How do you fold a bumper?
My cost on that oem Toyota cover would be $189, and I could get it painted for another $200. Even if you had to pay $250 and $250 respectively, if it's something nice, I'd get oem. Or find a matching color used one.