Buying New Front Bumper

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03-16-2007, 09:45 AM

nismomaxct

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Buying New Front Bumper

Ok, so the other night I was out to eat with some friends and I came out to my car and there was a small hole in my front bumper. Someone backed into the car and just left. I am at work so I can't take pictures, but the hole is probably 1". I was thinking of getting a new front bumper, but I was unsure about which one to buy. On the website I was looking at they have two different front bumper covers. What is the difference between a CAPA certified part and a non CAPA part?

03-16-2007, 10:17 AM

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CAPA certified has a higher standard when it comes to FITMENT. Most of the time the non CAPA bumpers are fine but if you need the best get the CAPA. Good luck!

03-16-2007, 10:43 AM

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Whatever you do don't get my bumper

just kidding. personally, i would buy from the dealer.

03-16-2007, 05:33 PM

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Call up a few dealers to see what kind of price you can get,then ask for discount.Thats if youre picky about fit.

03-16-2007, 05:40 PM

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talk to a body shop...they can get a good one (OEM) for cheaper than you would be able to

03-16-2007, 05:46 PM

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Dave B's price on a shipped OEM bumper was cheaper than any body shop or dealer locally picked up when I was searching. Food for thought.

03-16-2007, 09:03 PM

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Dave B's price on a shipped OEM bumper was cheaper than any body shop or dealer locally picked up when I was searching. Food for thought.

what was the cost??

03-16-2007, 09:04 PM

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It was for a rear bumper. $188 + 25 shipping. Places around here were $240ish. Haven't got a clue what the front OEM costs.

03-16-2007, 09:09 PM

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got my rear bumper at the dealer for $185 taxes included

03-17-2007, 10:58 AM

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anyone price out a font bumper?

03-17-2007, 12:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by burnurass

CAPA certified has a higher standard when it comes to FITMENT. Most of the time the non CAPA bumpers are fine but if you need the best get the CAPA. Good luck!

Wrong. The certified bumpers are made of a better material. They don't crack as easily.