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Plan9 · 02-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Okay, now that I'm wild and free again... I'm putting some money into my dorky little car.

I'm pushing a '05 Pontiac Vibe right now. I got a great deal on it when I ditched my mean black gas-guzzler. The Vibe does have a few cosmetic flaws that I want to correct since I'm OCD and can't sleep at night if my socks aren't folded correctly.

Problem: The previous owner put a nice gash in the right side of the rear bumper. I have no clue how since the edges aren't ragged and torn. Regardless... it has to go. NOW.

I was looking at Parts.com, several Google searches, Ebay, various Vibe forums, etc... but I have no desire to pay $300+ for a part I saw last year for $160. Every junk yard I've called has no clue what a Pontiac Vibe is despite the fact they've been on the road since, what, '03?

I have a baseline Vibe and the piece I need is essentially a huge chunk of matte gray plastic. The "bumper cover" or "bumper fascia."

Any suggestions as to websites that might have one?

...

If not, I've got a screwdriver and I can work fast in a dark parking lot.

02-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	GM OEM Parts Online Okay, now that I'm wild and free again... I'm putting some money into my dorky little car. I'm pushing a '05 Pontiac Vibe right now. I got a great deal on it when I ditched my mean black gas-guzzler. The Vibe does have a few cosmetic flaws that I want to correct since I'm OCD and can't sleep at night if my socks aren't folded correctly. Problem: The previous owner put a nice gash in the right side of the rear bumper. I have no clue how since the edges aren't ragged and torn. Regardless... it has to go. NOW. I was looking at Parts.com, several Google searches, Ebay, various Vibe forums, etc... but I have no desire to pay $300+ for a part I saw last year for $160. Every junk yard I've called has no clue what a Pontiac Vibe is despite the fact they've been on the road since, what, '03? I have a baseline Vibe and the piece I need is essentially a huge chunk of matte gray plastic. The "bumper cover" or "bumper fascia." Any suggestions as to websites that might have one? ... If not, I've got a screwdriver and I can work fast in a dark parking lot. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."