Woman. My Front bumper.
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2004 C230 K coupe
Woman. My Front bumper.
The story goes:
She was driving into the round-a-bout making a left towards the light. I was following about a car length away when she abruptly stopped.
I appropriately applied the brakes and slowed to a complete stop. Not realizing she could not make the turn she shifted into reverse and backed into the car.
During that time I had the gear box from 1st to Reverse very quickly, released the clutch, and threw my hand on the horn. I tried my best to avoid her, but by then it was too late.
The situation: It is to be fixed directly by the Autobahn's preferred auto shop. Furthermore, thankfully it is not my fault. Lastly, would it be possible to change to a AMG / Carlsson bumper?
Honestly, it has been a long time since I have researched this these after-market parts let alone searched the forum.
I'm open to ideas / suggestions, and thoughts on after-market paint (i.e. paint on bumper repairs). I'll add pics later.
Thanks!
Jon
She was driving into the round-a-bout making a left towards the light. I was following about a car length away when she abruptly stopped.
I appropriately applied the brakes and slowed to a complete stop. Not realizing she could not make the turn she shifted into reverse and backed into the car.
During that time I had the gear box from 1st to Reverse very quickly, released the clutch, and threw my hand on the horn. I tried my best to avoid her, but by then it was too late.
The situation: It is to be fixed directly by the Autobahn's preferred auto shop. Furthermore, thankfully it is not my fault. Lastly, would it be possible to change to a AMG / Carlsson bumper?
Honestly, it has been a long time since I have researched this these after-market parts let alone searched the forum.
I'm open to ideas / suggestions, and thoughts on after-market paint (i.e. paint on bumper repairs). I'll add pics later.
Thanks!
Jon
Was this a new Benz? I feel for you... That sucks!
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5
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From: Bay Area
2004 C230 K coupe
No, 2004. But it was mint. No scratches. No accidents. Washed and waxed. Pampered from the very day we bought her. I died a little inside....
We're bringing it in for an estimate this week. The woman who backed into me kept insisting to bring it to a body shop she knows....I declined and insisted that this repair would be better dealt with by Autobahn themselves.
Yes the car is a W203
haha i noticed that a while ago. I can't believe the new C300 is out! Nice.
We're bringing it in for an estimate this week. The woman who backed into me kept insisting to bring it to a body shop she knows....I declined and insisted that this repair would be better dealt with by Autobahn themselves.
Yes the car is a W203
haha i noticed that a while ago. I can't believe the new C300 is out! Nice.
Last edited by JT230; Aug 9, 2007 at 06:24 PM.
