Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew about how much it would cost to do the rear bumper swap, not in terms of the price for parts, but for the labor to have it done in a shop. But before you tell me to go do it myself, just know that I would normally never pay someone else to work on my car. It's just that body work is something I am not very good at and I want this to look right in the end. Thanks.
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$1200-1500.Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast
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Re: Rear Bumper Swap Cost
Jordan's number is probably right if you have an 84-87 non-cabrio and the "new" bumper does not match in color. The earlier models will require a lot of fabrication that most people cannot do themselves.Originally posted by Reddog30
If you have a cabrio or an '88, the only real cost is repainting it. You CAN mount it yourself - it is really pretty easy. If you have an 88 or a cabrio and you get one that is the right color, it is a bolt on job - you have to do a little work on the side mounting tabs for a cabrio, but it is really not bad.Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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Great thanks. So then the 1200 - 1500 is just for the labor, right? And then would that include painting it as well or just the modifications?Comment
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I would think that would include the fabrication to make it fit and the paint. Jordan might chime in and tell you exactly what he was thinking.Originally posted by Reddog30Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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fab/mod/paint/fit
cost of bumper and parts is +Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast
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Right, that is what I was thinking. You show up at a competent shop with the bumper, hardware and the car and say "here, make it fit".Originally posted by JordanCurrent Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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great thanks for your help.Comment
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