what is your experience with after market bumpers?
Do they fit right (flush with lights and grille) is there a gap between fender and bumper?

 

are you talkin a kit or a regular bumper? i have a creti fit front bumper and it fit perfectly

 

Im talking about regular replacement bumpers

 

I've had to replace various pieces due to numerous morons who like to run stop signs and hit me in parking lots. I've found that the Nissan original fits a bit snugger and tighter. However, the cheaper aftermarket parts are not bad, just sometimes not as snug. Of course you also have to take into consideration person installing and aligning the piece or pieces as well as what they are dealing with pertaining to structural damage to the car which resulted in the peices needing to be replaced to beging with. If you rear ended someone, most likely the front of the car is going to be pushed in somewhat. So, regardless of oem or aftermaket bumper cover, it won't fit the same. In short, I would say I would choose aftermarket only if I could not find a good, used ome part off the Max forum or local junk yard.