2007 E70 X5 SE rear bumper
Discussion
Hi all,
Due to the usual hit and run types that inhabit our roads these days I have need of a new rear bumper on my 2007 E70 X5. I did a temporary repair 8 months ago but all the clips were broken and it is now flapping about again so I need a new bumper support and bumper cover. I have sourced the support on Ebay, but all the secondhand bumpers are in a bad way so was looking to buy new.
I see that several manufacturers make pattern part rear bumper covers for anywhere between a third and half the price of a BMW OEM item.... in most ways I'm not tempted as my experience in the past with Honda and Subaru pattern bodywork/trim items has not been great, but was wondering if any of you more knowledgeable than I about BMW X series items had had any success with any of these?
The bumper will be painted to match the existing so it's the fit I am more concerned about as the finish can be improved during the paint process if necessary.
Any ideas?
Due to the usual hit and run types that inhabit our roads these days I have need of a new rear bumper on my 2007 E70 X5. I did a temporary repair 8 months ago but all the clips were broken and it is now flapping about again so I need a new bumper support and bumper cover. I have sourced the support on Ebay, but all the secondhand bumpers are in a bad way so was looking to buy new.
I see that several manufacturers make pattern part rear bumper covers for anywhere between a third and half the price of a BMW OEM item.... in most ways I'm not tempted as my experience in the past with Honda and Subaru pattern bodywork/trim items has not been great, but was wondering if any of you more knowledgeable than I about BMW X series items had had any success with any of these?
The bumper will be painted to match the existing so it's the fit I am more concerned about as the finish can be improved during the paint process if necessary.
Any ideas?
I'd be more tempted with a bumper from a X5 thats being broken for parts. They would be the best bet and likely in a good condition/would need a respray, which is what you would have to do with a knockoff part anyway. I believed the E70 SE had the plastic bumper that didn't need painting, unless it is one with the dynamic package?
rayyan171 said:
I'd be more tempted with a bumper from a X5 thats being broken for parts. They would be the best bet and likely in a good condition/would need a respray, which is what you would have to do with a knockoff part anyway. I believed the E70 SE had the plastic bumper that didn't need painting, unless it is one with the dynamic package?
Yeah it did, but I had mine painted. I am struggling to find one from a breaker that is any good, but will keep looking.Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff