Leades on a C43 bumper?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
C43
Leades on a C43 bumper?
As some may know I am going through accident repairs right now. I got a hold of a new Duraflex bumper and I am being told its not going to work. It looks like there is a gap on top like it needs a molding. Anyone want a Duraflex for their C230/C280
Its basically non returnable (yea turd burglars) , but I still need a 43 Bumper with limited funds. Dealer is $900- for unpainted shell and a special order item.
Is there any worth while after markets?
Its basically non returnable (yea turd burglars) , but I still need a 43 Bumper with limited funds. Dealer is $900- for unpainted shell and a special order item.
Is there any worth while after markets?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,490
Likes: 5
From: Dallas, Texas
W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T
Hell yes there are good aftermarket bumpers but they will cost you close to the same as the OEM. That really sucks about the DF bumper. Good to know they dont match up though.
Last edited by austinholloman; Jan 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
C43
I am guessing my car will look real retarded with a regular bumper on the front. According to the shop they are going to show me what they did. I bought a complete bumper to get the internal parts to use with the duraflex. Be advised that bumper was listed as a C43 bumper and its only a stock W202 with fog light slots. So I am 0 for 2 on the aftermarket bumper market.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,490
Likes: 5
From: Dallas, Texas
W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T
Yikes. Sounds like a lot of hassle. This is what always worried my about getting into an wreck with this car. Not very many after market parts or even OEM parts laying around... It could take months to get these parts.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 446
Likes: 2
From: Culver City, California
1999 C43 AMG
My best guess is to get it from the dealer. I get 30% discount from them, but it would be cheaper if you had someone in a body shop willing to get it for you near by your area.
heres one on fleabay for $600, but I think you can have him bring it down a notch and tell him the Dealer sells the bumper for $630 your cost just the cover alone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...4#ht_985wt_939
heres one on fleabay for $600, but I think you can have him bring it down a notch and tell him the Dealer sells the bumper for $630 your cost just the cover alone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...4#ht_985wt_939
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
C43
Thanks- I saw the fleabay one. Its missing slats and I told him $300 shipped is more like it. See if that pans out.
So the dealer would offer a shop a discount?? This may be best bet.
So far the lesson learned here is "Penny wise - pound foolish"
So the dealer would offer a shop a discount?? This may be best bet.
So far the lesson learned here is "Penny wise - pound foolish"
