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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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C55 front bumper - classic, elegance, avantgarde?
Body shops doing an estimate on the C55 front bumper replacement came up with three (!) options for the front bumper: classic, elegance and avantgarde. I double-checked - they had input my VIN, and they really were looking at C55 and not a regular C-class. Can anyone help me figure out which one is correct?

It looks like both shops are using MOTOR CRASH ESTIMATING GUIDE from CCC Pathways.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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It should be the Avantgarde bumper, but I would confirm at a MB dealer, not through a body shop.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Get the CLK63 (non-Black Series) bumper!!!
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If you give me your vin I could tell you, I hope this is an out of pocket expense because I would not take it to a outside shop if insurance is paying for it. It's pretty scary if a body shop cant find a bumper for your vehicle and need your help.
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If you give me your vin I could tell you, I hope this is an out of pocket expense because I would not take it to a outside shop if insurance is paying for it. It's pretty scary if a body shop cant find a bumper for your vehicle and need your help.
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Get the CLK63 (non-Black Series) bumper!!!

I actually vote for the German c55 bumper.



Its similiar to ours except the 2 inlets are more aggressive and boxy, and it has the two outlets on the side while retaining a very solid OEM look.
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That's not the german bumper or euro variety for that matter. That's actually the safety car bumper.... Unfortunately they don't sell them anymore. You have to buy a car directly from them now to get any of the performance salon parts. *******s!
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That's not the german bumper or euro variety for that matter. That's actually the safety car bumper.... Unfortunately they don't sell them anymore. You have to buy a car directly from them now to get any of the performance salon parts. *******s!
Ah that SUCKS!
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What about the headlight washer nozzles on that Safety car bumper??? Looks like it has lighting package.
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