New bumper and fender for $154?

orcas1013 · 02-06-2009, 02:56 PM

I have been calling around places today for a new bumper and fender. I came across a place called LKQ here in AZ that will sell me both a new bumper and fender, both aftermarket and not painted, for $154. This sounds cheap to me. He says they fit the way they are supposed to, but I am skeptical. Maybe getting the parts painted will be the most expensive part of this. What do you guys think?

awinter · 02-06-2009, 03:03 PM

Sounds way too cheap. Was this for the upper bumper or just the front lip? Fiberglass or ABS plastic? And yes, paint will cost you.

xb_release_2 · 02-06-2009, 03:07 PM

i ordered off ebay oem front bumper oem passenger fender painted and shipped for a combined of like 600!!! not a bad price at all considering paint costs you alot of money in labor

orcas1013 · 02-06-2009, 03:09 PM

It was just for the upper bumper... Man that is alot for paint. I hope I still have some connections where I used to work. Gah... the front of these things don't really hold up worth crap lol

**ogerdgonz** · 02-06-2009, 03:35 PM

look on EBAY there are tcm front bumpers on there now I think

silvertoast · 02-06-2009, 03:43 PM

i have ordered a few things from lkq on ebay b4, and am very pleased with them. ordered a factory cd for my dads truck, the listing said it would work but didnt, called them they told me to keep the wrong one and they sent the correct one. i have ordered other stuff as well

lisa · 02-06-2009, 05:40 PM

FWIW, the dealer quoted me $146 for just the bumper (unpainted) just yesterday. $154 is very cheap, but yes, I'd expect paint to be more expensive than the part itself.

Speaking of bumpers and such, does anyone here happen to know if the brackets connecting the impact bar on the rear inner bumper are welded or bolted?

orcas1013 · 02-06-2009, 06:23 PM

yeah the dealer quoted me 181 today for just the bumper. I am assuming this is cheaper because it is after market.

B2FiNiTY · 02-07-2009, 07:37 PM

sounds about right but good luck with fitment.

orcas1013 · 02-07-2009, 10:57 PM

serious? crap that sucks... if it is oem it should fit the way it is supposed to right?

PCH · 02-07-2009, 11:01 PM

I pulled the OEM fender off twice today and had to bend it a little by hand in few places to make it fit perfect. Nothing major though. Stay away from aftermarket body parts if you can.

orcas1013 · 02-08-2009, 04:26 PM

What about body parts from TradeMotion (Sparks Toyota/Scion)? Are these genuine Scion parts and will they fit like they are supposed to?

PCH · 02-08-2009, 04:37 PM

That says it's a demo website, not a real parts source.
I'd buy a new bumper from the dealer and look for TCM fender from the dismantler (should be about $150). May be even find a decent bumper there too, so you dont have to paint it.

orcas1013 · 02-08-2009, 05:28 PM

Sorry wrong website TRD Toyota/Scion Parts Accessories from Sparks Toyota/Scion this one

grizzly_choppers · 02-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Yeah, Sparks is a real dealership so the parts should be OEM. Shipping body parts (especially fenders and other steel parts) is iffy though. Be sure to insure if you do that.

What you are hearing about the paint is true though. You should expect to pay somewhere between $300 and $400 to paint both of those parts.

-Alex

orcas1013 · 02-10-2009, 09:11 PM

cool... I was quoted 400 today... Picking up the bumper and fender tomorrow then off to paint :0) still need those friggen black halos though :0-

hbpeanut420 · 02-11-2009, 04:27 PM

I'm looking for a new front lip for my 05' cha-ching$$$$$$$$$$ cheapest one i found so far is 328 bucks unpainted. ouch! Yah I love the car but if you have big rims and lower it your looking at alot of up-keep. It just sucks knowing every time i dust the front lip its gonna cost me 600-700 bucks to straighten it out.

theone · 05-04-2009, 08:23 PM

yea buying oem body parts are expensive. aftermarket would be alot cheeper but u pay of quality...fitment will be a prob..u may see gaps or it may not look just right...but good luck with the parts..

candicole · 11-15-2009, 10:34 PM

Where could a person find an aftermarket part. I am looking for the front spoiler lip for mine and I don't even know where to start looking. Any help would be appreciated.

DTRAIN619 · 11-16-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by candicole

Where could a person find an aftermarket part. I am looking for the front spoiler lip for mine and I don't even know where to start looking. Any help would be appreciated.

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