Cherry vs garage - Fixed and looking beautiful!

Bevan · Postby **Bevan** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:09 am

Hmmm, everyone here always recommends them. I really don't know why it is so much. It should be easily under $1k. Maybe the bumper costs a truckload to purchase as they get rarer from Mazda. You could lessen the bill by supplting them with the bumper. Go to a wreckers and buy one that's in good condition structurally for cheap. Doesn't really matter what the paint work is like as it would need sanding and respraying anyway.

bigdog · Postby **bigdog** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:46 am

Actually, prepping a poor bumper could cost more than buying a new one (just been there...) so be guided by the experts. Buying a red bumper in good nick and bolting it up might be a possibility if there are any about.

You could always visit Andrew's place and swap his over - he'll be in the yard staring at the moon, so he'll never notice :mrgreen:

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:10 pm

bigdog wrote:You could always visit Andrew's place and swap his over - he'll be in the yard staring at the moon, so he'll never notice

PSI-JET · Postby **PSI-JET** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:38 pm

Bevan wrote:
MonSqueek wrote:To get the OEM new and repair the other scratch/dent damage is going to be $1300 plus gst !
From what I remember, a front bar from Mazda is about $350.

Your memory aint so flash, $650 RRP

Bevan · Postby **Bevan** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:02 pm

PSI-JET wrote:
Bevan wrote:
MonSqueek wrote:To get the OEM new and repair the other scratch/dent damage is going to be $1300 plus gst !
From what I remember, a front bar from Mazda is about $350.
Your memory aint so flash, $650 RRP

Na, in my old car (an NB8A), I needed a new front bar. Mazda Parramatta said they had an NB8B bar there for $350 primed, ready to paint. Maybe it was just one they had that they wanted to get rid of.

If $650 is the price on an unpainted bar, then $1300 is looking a little more realistic. I still think around the $1000 mark is closer though.

phaedo · Postby **phaedo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:32 am

I had issues a few months back too - has someone turn into me going through a set of lights. Anyway, got 2 estimates for insurance, both were around $1300 - which would consist of indicator/park light assembly, and replacement bumper repainted. Still waiting to get it fixed, as I had to get the light done within a week for rego, and the paint is hardly noticeable really. And of course, the insurance company sent me a letter saying I still had to pay my excess.

PSI-JET · Postby **PSI-JET** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:49 pm

Bevan most panel beaters I know charge $500 per panel/bumper (light repair and spray) and $750 for a roof, I agree with you though it's very dear.

Bevan · Postby **Bevan** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:23 pm

PSI-JET wrote:Bevan most panel beaters I know charge $500 per panel/bumper (light repair and spray) and $750 for a roof, I agree with you though it's very dear.

Damn. How did you go with your car by the way? Is she fixed? I hope it's back to looking it's best!

PSI-JET · Postby **PSI-JET** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:25 pm

I'll make this short and sweet since it's off topic. Not fixed yet, no answer yet, new bar pics in my Wizdom bar thread (This forum)

Postby **Okibi** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:28 pm

Just withhold something he enjoys until it's fixed.

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:34 pm

Tell him you're going to use his car, exculsively, until he gets your car repaired!

Either that, or take away his hairy box! :mrgreen:

He'll miss that more than his X-Box.

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:41 pm

MonSqueek wrote:
Benny wrote:Tell him you're going to use his car, exculsively, until he gets your car repaired!

Either that, or take away his hairy box!

He'll miss that more than his X-Box.

What do you think was the first thing I confiscated ?! And he doesnt HAVE a car ... or a licence.

Then why are you going out with a deadbeat like that?!
Doesn't keep his word, no money, no car...........