I backed into a redwood tree in santa cruz.. then someone behind couldn't
keep their foot off the gas.. then another problem with the same foot
problem... and I'd had it repaired before the tree...

>From: JordanVw@AOL.COM

>
>just a FYI to all you folks who were wondering.  i called the local VW
>dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body
>claddding/rocker trim for the vanagon. here's the current prices, new from
>VW .
>keep in mind - these come unpainted, in grey primer.
>NEW from VW:
>Front bumper, fiberglass - $546.00
>Rear bumper, middle section, fiberglass - $423.00
>Left Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $165.00
>Right Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $255.00 (i guess its a supply and
>demand thing - more people back into stuff in the right rear than the left
>rear)
>Left front door lower trim/cladding - $150.00
>Right front door lower trim/cladding - $170.00
>Left side rocker trim/cladding - $365.00
>Right Rocker trim/cladding piece before slider door - $120.00
>Right Rocker trim/cladding piece on slider door - $530.00
>Right Rocker trim/cladding piece after slider door - $170.00
>
>total cost if you buy all the above NEW from VW = $2900.00
>
>just something to think about the next time you are backing up...
>
>chris

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