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Old 03-02-2006, 08:18 AM
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one of my family friends hit my car from behind going like 20 mph apparently his brakes has failed and used his emergency brake to stop his car... anyways i need a new rear bumper for the 2005 maxima, does anyone have some sort of idea how much this costs, got a estimate done - only thing that needs to be changed is the rear fender nothing else is damaged, local auto body shop wanted $1200
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Old 03-02-2006, 08:39 AM
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Rear bumper or rear fender? In any case look around on car-part.com and perhaps you'll find one in your color - and for much less than $1200 I assure you.
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
one of my family friends hit my car from behind going like 20 mph apparently his brakes has failed and used his emergency brake to stop his car... anyways i need a new rear bumper for the 2005 maxima, does anyone have some sort of idea how much this costs, got a estimate done - only thing that needs to be changed is the rear fender nothing else is damaged, local auto body shop wanted $1200
The true failure came by not whipping his butt...
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Old 03-02-2006, 10:09 AM
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hmm, looking for onyx color

is it hard to install a rear bumper ? any guess how much it would be from a dealership or even an autobody shop?
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Old 03-02-2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
hmm, looking for onyx color

is it hard to install a rear bumper ? any guess how much it would be from a dealership or even an autobody shop?

Well, it depends partly on how handy (and fearless) you are. Maybe you could get a friend who knows cars to help, if needed. If you get a bumper that's already painted, you might be able to get it installed at a body shop for a reasonable amount.
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Old 03-02-2006, 12:18 PM
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any idea how much it may cost me at a body shop... ? just so i know approx.
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Old 03-02-2006, 12:27 PM
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Do you have a picture of the damage. It cost me 600 dollars to have the bumper repaired and painted.
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Old 03-02-2006, 01:04 PM
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The maxima is tricky with the rear bumper. I had that happen to me too a WEEK after I got the car.

I got four estimates from quality body shops ranging from $600-725. The main thing is the bumper shell, it's big piece that has to be completely repainted. And then there is the energy absorber. If it is at all damaged, they have to replace it.

That price is in Washington state. NJ might be more expensive for whatever reason.
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Old 03-02-2006, 03:52 PM
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Posting pics may end up in cheaper parts...
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Old 03-02-2006, 06:35 PM
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will post up the pictures tommorrow nite, not near the maxi right now
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The true failure came by not whipping his butt...
u must be a real decent guy/girl ... if u still call them a "family friend"
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Old 03-02-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
his brakes has failed and used his emergency brake to stop his car...
apparently he used more than his emergency brakes to STOP his car .... i.e. your MAXIMA!!
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i got rear ended in august of 05 and the bill was $4000, i have no idea why it was so much. good thing it didn't come out of my pocket.
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got pictures doesnt really help see the damage but it might for some... i think im not going to fix it because frankly its not that big its more peeling i believe here are the pictures




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Old 03-03-2006, 07:45 PM
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There is a problem with your pictures.
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Old 03-03-2006, 08:22 PM
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try noww, should work
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Old 03-05-2006, 04:36 AM
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Mine was rear ended last summer and needed a new bumper and paint. Nothing else was damaged but the cost was $2300.
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There is still a problem with the pics... That server can't be found. Try using Photobucket, they are free and easy.
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
i think im not going to fix it because frankly its not that big its more peeling i believe here are the pictures
Not going to fix??? Well the pics still don't work but even without seeing pics I would be getting it fixed. Peeling is not how it came from the factory. At least that's how I am with my car, family friend or not, damage is damage.
My .02...

And of course, sorry but I just have to do this on principle alone:
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
one of my family friends hit my car from behind going like 20 mph apparently his brakes has failed and used his emergency brake to stop his car... anyways i need a new rear bumper for the 2005 maxima, does anyone have some sort of idea how much this costs, got a estimate done - only thing that needs to be changed is the rear fender nothing else is damaged, local auto body shop wanted $1200

JUSS REPLACING THE REAR BUMPER??

I HAD TO REPLACE MINE TOO. IT ONLY COST ME $190 FOR THE BUMPER AND AROUND $150 TO GET PAINTED. AND INSTALLATION IS REALLIE STRAIGHT FORWARD. IT TOOK ME AROUND 20MIN.
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