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Old 09-17-08, 07:20 PM
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Default The Lex is back from bodyshop...
Old thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=375412

Got the car back last night. The shop did a pretty good job with it I think. The total came to about $10,200. Parts alone were over $7,000. Can you believe each headlight is close to $1,400! Everything was OEM except for Radiator and AC compressor.

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It looks pretty close to new! I'm already looking into a clear bra to protect it. Hardest part is waiting the 3-4 weeks to do it. I don't think I'm gonna drive it til I put it on!

The only thing that bothers me is this gap between hood and bumper. Its definitely bigger than it was. I spoke to the body shop manager and I'm bringing it back so they can give it another shot.

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More pics here:
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u118/jatava/GS300/
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Old 09-17-08, 07:27 PM
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looking good, just like new man.....
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Sup Jags... where in boston are you from?... i think ive seen your car haha along with the other silver ones.
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Sup Jags... where in boston are you from?... i think ive seen your car haha along with the other silver ones.
looks like Dorchester in the background lol
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does it make weird noises?

but hot damn. $2800 for the headlights. what a rip off.
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does it make weird noises?

but hot damn. $2800 for the headlights. what a rip off.
wait til you see the price for the bottom part of the front seats

to OP: lookin good
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Sup Jags... where in boston are you from?... i think ive seen your car haha along with the other silver ones.

I live in Jamaica Plain, work in Downtown Boston so I'm always in the city.
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Originally Posted by jags300
I live in Jamaica Plain, work in Downtown Boston so I'm always in the city.
Looks good!
Go for a clear bra.
I've heard that marks from rock chips are bigger when panels are repainted at bodyshops versus multi-million dollar factory paint rooms.
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yet the ugly front plate was still put on , sorry, i had to.. haha
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yet the ugly front plate was still put on , sorry, i had to.. haha
That plate has been thru like 4 cars, its pretty beat up!
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Originally Posted by tcr101
wait til you see the price for the bottom part of the front seats

to OP: lookin good

great. i should just get a yaris.
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You should join us for our "meets"
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You should join us for our "meets"
I'd love too. When is the next one?
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