2007 S550 bumper damage *pics* advise?
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2007 S550 Designo Edition
2007 S550 bumper damage *pics* advise?
New to this S550 flagship (which is really a ship in length), I was stupid enough to be on the phone, while driving in a tiny little alley, and when attempting to turn right, watched the sides of the car, the backup camera (a few reverse attempts), and foolishly IGNORED the front sensors, which were screaming!!!
I drove over a 12 inch post, that was anchored to the ground. Hearing the noise, it felt like someone is taring a part of my body...
See the results in the photos. The bottom left side of the bumper, including the fog light and some internal part (plastic or aluminum, can't really tell), are damaged
Do you think it can be fixed, or do I need a new bumper (insurance, carfax, etc.)?
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http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090130.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090117.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090316.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090306.jpg
I drove over a 12 inch post, that was anchored to the ground. Hearing the noise, it felt like someone is taring a part of my body...
See the results in the photos. The bottom left side of the bumper, including the fog light and some internal part (plastic or aluminum, can't really tell), are damaged
Do you think it can be fixed, or do I need a new bumper (insurance, carfax, etc.)?
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http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_085926.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090130.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090117.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090316.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090306.jpg
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It looks like it could be fixed. If not, depending on your insurance deductible it might be more beneficial t just replace the bumper without going through insurance as it might jack up your premium, and report to carfax.
If you're in to upgrading, you could go with sports looking ones. If not, you can used OEM ones pretty cheap on ebay.
One example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-20...lWeJhu&vxp=mtr
If you're in to upgrading, you could go with sports looking ones. If not, you can used OEM ones pretty cheap on ebay.
One example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-20...lWeJhu&vxp=mtr
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Thanks fbracer.
My deductible is $500, but I'm willing to pay a $1K out of pocket to prevent it from going to insurance/carfax.
I found a wreck yard in our area, with 2 undamaged standard (no sport/EMG/Facelift) front bumpers, with the fog lamps in it, @ $300, which means I'll have to pay labor & paint...
I'm still contemplating...
BTW, my car is W221; your link is to W220...
My deductible is $500, but I'm willing to pay a $1K out of pocket to prevent it from going to insurance/carfax.
I found a wreck yard in our area, with 2 undamaged standard (no sport/EMG/Facelift) front bumpers, with the fog lamps in it, @ $300, which means I'll have to pay labor & paint...
I'm still contemplating...
BTW, my car is W221; your link is to W220...
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I don't think the bumper could be saved, it is either the insurance ( deductible high ?) or try to find another one from a salvage yard, then paint it and install it at a certain body shop. My wife damaged the rear bumper on our, now departed, Phaeton and the insurance paid for a new one w/o increasing my rates, but I guess it depends on the insurance and eventually your record. I remember that only the new unpainted rear bumper was something like $2500, add the paint and the installation and you ( or the insurance ) will end up with a bill of $4000 or more....
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New to this S550 flagship (which is really a ship in length), I was stupid enough to be on the phone, while driving in a tiny little alley, and when attempting to turn right, watched the sides of the car, the backup camera (a few reverse attempts), and foolishly IGNORED the front sensors, which were screaming!!!
I drove over a 12 inch post, that was anchored to the ground. Hearing the noise, it felt like someone is taring a part of my body...
See the results in the photos. The bottom left side of the bumper, including the fog light and some internal part (plastic or aluminum, can't really tell), are damaged
Do you think it can be fixed, or do I need a new bumper (insurance, carfax, etc.)?
AD
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_085926.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090130.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090117.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090316.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090306.jpg
I drove over a 12 inch post, that was anchored to the ground. Hearing the noise, it felt like someone is taring a part of my body...
See the results in the photos. The bottom left side of the bumper, including the fog light and some internal part (plastic or aluminum, can't really tell), are damaged
Do you think it can be fixed, or do I need a new bumper (insurance, carfax, etc.)?
AD
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_085926.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090130.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090117.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090316.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...809_090306.jpg
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It all depends how it will pull out. If it pops into original shape- it can be filled, filed, polished and blended. Problem is the opening for the fog light- it might never look "right" again.
Check junk yard search web sites. Car is generic so you might find direct replacement for $500 or thereabouts.
Check junk yard search web sites. Car is generic so you might find direct replacement for $500 or thereabouts.
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So Here's the outcome. Dealers wanted $2,000-3,000, from which $980 the bumper, $220 fog light AND $38(!!!!!!) for a bulb...
I my search, I stumbled upon a guy, who does facelifts for our cars (from 07-09 to 10-13, to AMG, etc.). Interestingly, he offered me:
Acomplete facelift for $2,800, outta door.
Just the front for $1,280
While I was contemplating in my mind, he came with a 3rd suggestion; since he's swamped with the original undamaged bumpers of people who did the facelift, he'll sell me a bumper WITH fog lamps for $275 + $430 paint & polish....
Although the facelift is kinda tempting, I don't really have any problem with the pre-facelift looks, except maybe the tail lights...
Going with the original, slightly more than my deductible, but no premiums hike and most importantly, no carfax "stains"...
HOWEVER, to prevent anything like that from happening again, does anyone know anything about front camera (I have the night vision, so I mean much lower, like in the back)?
I my search, I stumbled upon a guy, who does facelifts for our cars (from 07-09 to 10-13, to AMG, etc.). Interestingly, he offered me:
Acomplete facelift for $2,800, outta door.
Just the front for $1,280
While I was contemplating in my mind, he came with a 3rd suggestion; since he's swamped with the original undamaged bumpers of people who did the facelift, he'll sell me a bumper WITH fog lamps for $275 + $430 paint & polish....
Although the facelift is kinda tempting, I don't really have any problem with the pre-facelift looks, except maybe the tail lights...
Going with the original, slightly more than my deductible, but no premiums hike and most importantly, no carfax "stains"...
HOWEVER, to prevent anything like that from happening again, does anyone know anything about front camera (I have the night vision, so I mean much lower, like in the back)?
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One of the posters has a solution for front cameras.
Please contact him through the information he has posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post6829574
Edit: Also check that thread out.
Please contact him through the information he has posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post6829574
Edit: Also check that thread out.
Last edited by fbracer; Aug 10, 2016 at 01:21 PM.
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So Here's the outcome. Dealers wanted $2,000-3,000, from which $980 the bumper, $220 fog light AND $38(!!!!!!) for a bulb...
I my search, I stumbled upon a guy, who does facelifts for our cars (from 07-09 to 10-13, to AMG, etc.). Interestingly, he offered me:
Acomplete facelift for $2,800, outta door.
Just the front for $1,280
While I was contemplating in my mind, he came with a 3rd suggestion; since he's swamped with the original undamaged bumpers of people who did the facelift, he'll sell me a bumper WITH fog lamps for $275 + $430 paint & polish....
Although the facelift is kinda tempting, I don't really have any problem with the pre-facelift looks, except maybe the tail lights...
Going with the original, slightly more than my deductible, but no premiums hike and most importantly, no carfax "stains"...
HOWEVER, to prevent anything like that from happening again, does anyone know anything about front camera (I have the night vision, so I mean much lower, like in the back)?
I my search, I stumbled upon a guy, who does facelifts for our cars (from 07-09 to 10-13, to AMG, etc.). Interestingly, he offered me:
Acomplete facelift for $2,800, outta door.
Just the front for $1,280
While I was contemplating in my mind, he came with a 3rd suggestion; since he's swamped with the original undamaged bumpers of people who did the facelift, he'll sell me a bumper WITH fog lamps for $275 + $430 paint & polish....
Although the facelift is kinda tempting, I don't really have any problem with the pre-facelift looks, except maybe the tail lights...
Going with the original, slightly more than my deductible, but no premiums hike and most importantly, no carfax "stains"...
HOWEVER, to prevent anything like that from happening again, does anyone know anything about front camera (I have the night vision, so I mean much lower, like in the back)?
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2007 S550 Designo Edition
One of the posters has a solution for front cameras.
Please contact him through the information he has posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post6829574
Edit: Also check that thread out.
Please contact him through the information he has posted here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post6829574
Edit: Also check that thread out.
For some reason, that guy in the thread doesn't get back with me...
