replacement of bumpers

Darkkilla · 01-28-2008, 04:18 PM

might be a dumb question but i have a leased 335i and i wanted to get a new rear and front bumper (still looking maybe hartage) but when i return the car would they make a big deal about it? and does any one know where i can find a varities of bumpers and fairly priced?
thanks

noro · 01-28-2008, 05:01 PM

Anything that has a potential to lower your cars value can be a problem during lease-end. By the book you're not supposed to return the car without the original body parts but it depends on many circumstances during the turn in, like you buying another car from them, or the appraisor not being observant enough to see it, etc.

magmd · 01-28-2008, 05:05 PM

Just keep the stocks, put them back on when it comes time to return the car.

Then try to resell the aftermarket bumpers as used for whatever you can get.

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