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Had my chrome strip vandalized from my grille....Pls help guys

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Old 07-02-09, 05:55 PM
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So yeah I go to my car only to find the top chrome strip "removed" from the hood of my car. The chrome bar just above the grille.......Nice way to start my upcoming vacation/ wedding/ birthday. Well anyway, I can't imagine this piece being expensive. Any suggestions on where to look aside from the stealership? Thanx guys.......Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Old 07-09-09, 12:16 AM
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part# 75770-24010, MSRP is $79.63
that chrome piece is hold by 5-6 nuts/clips. are you sure nothing else was damaged?
Old 07-09-09, 06:27 AM
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carson toyota should have it for a good price. If not, try eBay, I've seen grill parts there multiple times
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Mine just recently fell off as I was driving...I thought I ran over something and it flew up over my windshield, only to realize later after I parked and came back to my car that the piece was off of MY car.

That being said, has anybody been able to find one of these cheaper than MSRP? Don't feel like paying 80 bucks for this piece of plastic...

Thanks in advance.
Old 08-06-12, 08:28 AM
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Try Sewell Lexus. Part number 75771C. $61.06 plus shipping with our CL discount.
Old 08-06-12, 03:41 PM
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I'm sure that the Sewell part will be perfect, but if you shop ebay with some patience, my experience is that you can save from 50% to 80%. I think that ebay is particularly good for trim parts. Sewell is a good supplier, but they sure charge "what the traffic will bear."

Good luck!

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My recent experience with Sewell was a hugh discount, thanks to membership here, over all of the ebay vendors except for one who had my needed tail light assembly used for a little cheaper. I went new with Sewell instead of dealing with an unknown seller!
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Replaced mine, got it from Sewell.

Then somebody hit me head on. Now I have a new front.

I have an old one with lots of chips on it.

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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Replaced mine, got it from Sewell.

Then somebody hit me head on. Now I have a new front.

I have an old one with lots of chips on it.


I'll take it! (?)
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I will check it out and send you pics, you decide.
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