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Old 03-06-2007 | 01:56 PM
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Here is a pic the dealer sent me... notice the passenger side front bumper.



Ive had 3 people swear to me that this is some crazy shadow or an illusion. The only reason I believe them is because these bumpers are made of fiberglass (right?) and fiberglass doesnt dent... it cracks. Im about to travel a little over 900 miles to pick this car up, so I would really appreciate anyone's input.
Old 03-06-2007 | 01:57 PM
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Just ask them to take another picture?
Old 03-06-2007 | 02:00 PM
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It's plastic and can dent...if it were dented they would just push it back out I'm sure...
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The front bumper is not made of fiberglass. It is made of urathane. SO there is a possibility that it is a dent. Just ask for a new pic.
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I did... she told me she would take another pic before she leaves for the day.


So all I can do now is wait.
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The rest of the car looks great. I just hope the camera is playing tricks on me.




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Shadow are you stupid??? Let me put that kind of shadow on your car then. That's dent! The front bumper is made of polyurethane
Old 03-06-2007 | 02:21 PM
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crazy how shadows and reflections can give you a small heart attack

and btw, very timely and honest response from the dealer... (wtf)
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Shadow are you stupid??? Let me put that kind of shadow on your car then. That's dent! The front bumper is made of polyurethane

I don't care if it's made of cheese, there is a shadow effect accross it that makes it look like a pair of dents.
When the OP posts a new picture, if I am wrong, I will somehow include my stupidity in my signature or something.....what will you do if it's just a shadow?
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and I see the new pictures have been put up while I was typing.

Bet you feel really good right about now 350ZYALATA
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and I see the new pictures have been put up while I was typing.

Bet you feel really good right about now 350ZYALATA
lol well I do feel stupid wow that's a crazy shadow
Old 03-06-2007 | 02:35 PM
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Wow. That was a tough one to call. I was leaning more towards it being a dent.
That just goes to show, things aren't always as they are perceived.
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Well the new pic above looks good, but we wont really know untill I see it with my own eyes. Hell, the dealer could be really good with photoshop. I doubt it but I will never put ANYTHING past a car salesman.
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Glad it was only a shadow. You purchasing it?
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Yes, I put a deposit down on the car and the check is in the mail. This is why I was freaking out. Oh well, everything looks good now.
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that is f*cking insane...im loosing my mind O_O
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If its a dent I recommend Ding King.... Its so ****ing easy to use and it doesnt stick to the paint at all as long as you wait the recommended 5 mins and do the application in 60 degree or less weather or out of the sun...
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Dealer just called me again to make sure I got his email with the new picture. He has called me three times today regarding this matter. Im very pleased with the customer service and I expect a flawless car when I arrive.

Stupid shadows.
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the car will smell like a dead fish, you should ask her to confirm it.


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