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Old 05-08-10, 08:05 AM
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Lol. Good idea, my work van has nice and sturdy steel bumpers No need to rent.


ohhhhh yeaaaaaa
Old 05-08-10, 02:47 PM
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Hey ladies/gents I have noticed ever since owning any luxury car the same things have happened to me. I have been blessed to drive a Lexus or Benz since 1997 and ever car has had some sort of deliberate scratch via keying or some other way or minor bump by another car or door ding etc., and most people dont pay attention when they exit or enter there cars and have no regards for others cars. Some people care nothing about there cars and they fling there doors or bump into cars with no regret.

I was in my car once and a person didnt know and they flung there door open. When they saw me, they reached for the door quick just before it hit my car. Had I not been there we are talking another ding. Some of it is just hate. Hard to imagine folks that upset about a car they dont have and may want but, it happens. I have a 2001 that folks still tell me how great it looks. Some folks ask the year of the 2001 LSI drive to this day so, I imagine some of these incidents we have experienced arent accidents at all. In the case of the thread starter sounds like a careless driver that hit him and thats very unfortunate. I dont think your case was intent on the part of those who hit you but, there are many of us who I think were victims of hate!

I dont care how old a Benz/BMW/Audi/Jag/Acura/Infiniti/Lexus is, they are all cars most desire, yes and all I named arent in the same category but, for those who cant afford either, they all are pretty much the same. Dream cars!!!! L.G.N.M

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Old 05-08-10, 05:45 PM
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Dont mean to change subject but does it seem like everyone is in a rush while driving or is it just me. In baltimore where i live they have redlight,and now speed cameras all over the. I just shake my head when i see those lights flickin, people here r either unaware of this or just ignorant to the new laws. just venting need another hobbie
Old 05-15-10, 03:34 PM
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Finally, today I gave my baby to the shop. Should be ready Tuesday. Will snap some pics as pick it up.
Old 05-15-10, 04:06 PM
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Where in ny is that shop? I need my rear bumper painted
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Originally Posted by wildace
Where in ny is that shop? I need my rear bumper painted
It's at 8740 18th ave in Brooklyn. Final price for right fender and front bumper is $550.
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Not bad. Post pix after it's done
Old 05-16-10, 12:32 PM
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Ladies and Gents please keep this topic civil without painting broad brushstrokes, thanks.
Old 05-17-10, 03:44 PM
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Passed by the shop today, snapped a few pics:
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hope it comes out well. my mom needs her bumper resprayed also. might just go out there too.
Old 05-17-10, 05:48 PM
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I hope this works out for you - I had the bumper sprayed on my LS a few years ago and it looked great but after about 6 months the clear coat started to peel back at the edges. The dealer who had originally set up the painting sent it out to their own shop where they removed the bumper and repainted it off the car as Lexus requires - $650 but they paid all of it plus the loaner. I had the car for another six years with no further problem.

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Old 05-17-10, 05:53 PM
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damn...watch out for OVERSPRAY on your wheels and other parts of the car!!
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Phew! Finally I got time to post and get back to my favorite community: CL! Here are pics after fix and paint (no molding yet):



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Nice looking LS!
Old 06-11-10, 10:45 PM
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The car looks great for a 2001, WOW!!! L.G.N.M


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