Let’s hear everyone’s damage estimates!

[SubieRubyRoo]

So, knew this was coming. My adopted daughter hit a parked car while executing a u-turn in a dark parking lot. Called campus security, they documented, owner called insurance (we have same company), and the results are below. The number that came back was incredible; let’s hear what people think this minor amount of damage costs to fix. Recipient vehicle looks to be an ‘18-22 Ford Escape.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I’m guessing $3,500.

Just my $0.02

 

[LDM]

Judging by what I got from my 18 Sierra when I got rear ended I'm going to go with $4500. OEM bumpers are expensive.

 

[Leo99]

My guy quoted me $1000 for a bumper 7 years ago. Plus the fender could probably be buffed out but to replace it, I don't know. $2900

 

[DuckRyder]

i'm with TNT.

 

[KrisZ]

My bet is $5k.

 

[wemay]

$1750

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Five is enough for now. $1,960.

The last time I got rear ended and they replaced the bumper cover on my ‘96 Cobra, I got an OEM bumper cover and color matched (Performance White) for $600, and it took the body shop 2 days to turn it around. $2k is insane to me.

 

[DougR]

If it was a Tesla, it would be $20,000

 

[KrisZ]

$2k is not insane. It's a good chunk of change, but not too bad IMO.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

$2k is not insane. It's a good chunk of change, but not too bad IMO.

It’s pretty salty considering it was a parking lot spot u-turn that caused $2k in damage. So much for 5mph bumpers…

 

[Dave Hess]

$3000 min

 

[#18FAN]

3.5k to 4k

 

[Pew]

Sounds about right. Almost 10 years ago an OEM rear bumper cover was $1200 for the Evo without paint. Diffuser was another $600ish. Each headlight projector housing was $1200. Hood is $1300. Rule of thumb was every separate panel was ~$1200 OEM.

EDIT: Luckily about 2014ish the body kit craze started so used body parts were about 1/2-2/3 of the OEM price. I found out the hood of the evo will just barely fit behind the front seats with the rear seats removed and a front bumper can fit snugly in the back of an '86 Grand Marquis Wagon.

 

[jeepman3071]

It’s pretty salty considering it was a parking lot spot u-turn that caused $2k in damage. So much for 5mph bumpers…

No such thing as 5 mph bumpers now that they are basically molded plastic trim pieces full of wiring and sensors.

 

[TomYoung]

Why are you telling us your daughter was adopted?

 

[Oillover]

No such thing as 5 mph bumpers now that they are basically molded plastic trim pieces full of wiring and sensors.

Exactly!
5 mph bumpers were generally chrome with black rubber/plastic trim.
To replace, it was a simple task using tools usually found in a socket set.

 

[FowVay]

If I'm paying out-of-pocket then I'm getting a lower cover for $475 and one right side extension for $250 and paying someone $100 to paint it. The installation is a simple Saturday afternoon in the driveway with a few of my favorite bottles of brew.

I'd not lose the farm over this encounter. If insurance is paying and my deductible is more than the above mentioned costs ($800 - $900) then I'd still do it in the driveway. If someone else is paying then the cost is irrelevant.

 

[earlyre]

I'm going to guess $3-5K...
this was my car about a month ago... someone got up close and personal with the front corner of my car while i was working (between when i went in @5am, and my first break @ 7am..)
Insurance estimated, and paid me $1800. no panel damage, just needed some paint...

 

[JHZR2]

$6500 if all the safety sensors are actually verified to FSM specs. $3500 of direct referral shop.