New Front Bumper
#1
New Front Bumper
So last night it was rainy and I went around a highway off ramp a bit too fast (who doesn't). The backend came out a bit and I made the split decision... turn the wheel to compensate and fish tail, or slam the breaks and just kill the speed. Problem was the inside concrete wall. If I fish tailed I would have road rash my right side along the wall. But putting on the breaks killed the speed but sent me slowly into the wall head on. Right choice? A front bumper surely is cheaper than car side and a door.
But now I need a new bumper.
I have a $500 deductible.
Do I go with an aftermarket fix or plunk down $500 max and let the car be as manufactured with an oem look?
My only real concern about non-oem is if it would lower the trade in value. I plan on moving on to something with a back seat in the fall.
So the question is, do aftermarket body parts help or hurt the resale value at a car dealer? I certainly know a 350z with body parts can be a dream to a kid but I'm trading it it to a kid. It will be to a dealer.
I also know I can probably get non-oem painted and installed for about my deductible so out of pocket cash now isn't an issue.
But now I need a new bumper.
I have a $500 deductible.
Do I go with an aftermarket fix or plunk down $500 max and let the car be as manufactured with an oem look?
My only real concern about non-oem is if it would lower the trade in value. I plan on moving on to something with a back seat in the fall.
So the question is, do aftermarket body parts help or hurt the resale value at a car dealer? I certainly know a 350z with body parts can be a dream to a kid but I'm trading it it to a kid. It will be to a dealer.
I also know I can probably get non-oem painted and installed for about my deductible so out of pocket cash now isn't an issue.
#2
HA! Just for kicks I pulled up the spot on Google. That wall seems to get a lot of visitors.
Looking from satellite it seems there are two curves in this exit. I guess the first is to make you slow down hopefully, and if not enough then the second runs you into a oversteer condition and into the wall.
Looking from satellite it seems there are two curves in this exit. I guess the first is to make you slow down hopefully, and if not enough then the second runs you into a oversteer condition and into the wall.
#3
Posted on the 370z subforum. If you're worried about trade, I wouldn't go through insurance. Depending on your start, it will show up on Carfax and a dealership is certain to look it up at trade. Aftermarket parts generally do not add any value, some will reduce it, depending on the front you get.
#5
Okay, well the bumper was replaced with a new OEM cover and painted to match. Also replaced right headlight has it had a small cut. Looks as good as new. Now onto my other issue... (new post)
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