Impreza Type Euro - cost of replacement bumpers

[Max Headroom]

A family member recently bought a 2002 Impreza Type Euro. It's a 2 litre non-turbo with AWD and tiptronic. Neat little gadget. Had a chat to the insurance company when we bought it and mentioned the unique bumpers, so they asked if I could find out the replacement cost. Visited my tame local dealer this morning and after checking the VIN he promptly fell off his seat.

Front bumper: $13,888 + GST

Rear bumper: $7,132 + GST

For that money, I'd expect a free, all expenses paid holiday in Japan to collect them as part of the deal. At least they come pre-painted, but still, the insurance guy isn't going to be happy . . .

We haven't damaged the car yet, nor do we intend to. I'm looking at removing the Type Euro bumpers and fitting s/h standard bumpers just to avoid potential tears if some touch-parking is indulged in. Makes the Blitzen stuff look like a bargain by comparison . . .

[nt_a_foz]

Your fucing kidding me ay..

For 13k you could build a full custom one off widebody kit lol

[Guest]

HAHA! How much was the car to buy? I'm assuming less than the $20k than replacing the bumpers if anything goes wrong!

[kingersman]

take the bumpers off, sell them and make a profit

[wrx_lou]

LOL. 20k for a fugly bumper?

[driftrex]

 wrx_lou said:

hurr. 20k for a fugly bumper?

haha i was thinking that, and if you did have an accident why would you put the same ugly bumper back on? just tell the insurance you want brand new jdm bumpers instead if it ever needs it.

[MercuryFree]

Oh subaru.

[aim]

I like them

But fuck, 20k for a couple of bumpers...

[kingersman]

what if you wanted to go front mount

cutting up a 13k bumper

tears of joy(front mount) + tears of sadness ( cutting up a 13k bumper )

[Guest boostcut]

if i was doing a frontmoutn on that car, id get a petrol powered cut off saw and take the front off at the windscreen, then take it to the wreckers

[Max Headroom]

And today, I was told that the spoiler on top of the tailgate has a replacement figure of $7,500.

I realise that some people will like the kit and some won't. That's not really the issue. Instead, given that the Type Euro is a factory production model, I'm staggered that by comparison a Rolls Royce front bumper would probably be cheaper . . .

I've been chatting to the insurance guy about a solution, and we think we may have found an option which will keep everyone happy in the event of a claim. Thanks to all for the comments & suggestions.

[bubblz]

wow! and i thought those blitzen ones were expensive... :o

[Johnnynz]

 Max Headroom said:

I've been chatting to the insurance guy about a solution, and we think we may have found an option which will keep everyone happy in the event of a claim.

Just gonna agree on solid gold plate if replacements are needed then?

[Max Headroom]

 Johnnynz']

[quote name='Max Headroom said:

I've been chatting to the insurance guy about a solution, and we think we may have found an option which will keep everyone happy in the event of a claim. /quote]

Just gonna agree on solid gold plate if replacements are needed then?

One of the options I suggested was along those lines. Another was to take the Type Euro bumpers off, place them in specially constructed cases lined with velvet & silk, and store them in a bank vault . . .

[D-Style]

I had the same problem with my Blitzen. $5k just for a rear bumper (plus painting and install) I got have gotten a full Zerosports or C-west kit, fitted paint for around $3k. yet insurance still wanted to get the $5k bumper.