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Yari-Chan
05-19-2009, 07:34 PM
Living in NYC my car gets bumped and banged a lot during on street parking. After one month of having my new 2009 Yaris, the top front grill got cracked and broken. :frown:

I am thinking of replacing it but I have no idea how much it will cost and if the dealership will do it for me. It's really only cosmetic so I am not in a hurry. Just doing research at this point for what my options are.

I was recommended to go to Garm at Microimage but I cannot find a grill for the 2009 Sedan. The one I found specifically says "Not for 2009 model". Am I just not finding it?

Any other suggestions? Prices?

I am going to the dealership tomorrow for an oil change so I will ask them but am afraid it will be expensive.

Thanks.
HTM Yaris
05-19-2009, 08:50 PM
I'm guessing it will be at least $200 for the dealer to replace :iono:. You could wait until somebody else bumps the Yaris and get their insurance to pay :smile:
YAR1S
05-19-2009, 08:52 PM
why not get an aftermarket one from micro image?
I think the sporty ones look better anyways.
Pitt Yaris
05-19-2009, 11:29 PM
I would wait and get an aftermarket one if I were you. Looks better and cheaper.
tuckevalastin
05-19-2009, 11:32 PM
I don't think there is any aftermarket option right now.
IllusionX
05-20-2009, 11:23 AM
why not get an aftermarket one from micro image?
I think the sporty ones look better anyways.

I got the LAST LAST one from Garm already. Unless he is expecting new stock soon, i don't think he has any left.
Yari-Chan
05-21-2009, 12:12 AM
I just went to the dealer today and was quoted $179 for the grill and was told the labor for installation would be around $117 or so. The parts manager hinted to me that I would be able to install it myself. Is it really that easy? A few screws and some snaps???
Pitt Yaris
05-21-2009, 01:39 AM
That's not as pricey as I thought it would be and yea, installing yourself is quite easy. Not worth $117 that's for sure. If you wanted to wait a while, I'm sure you could get an aftermarket grill that looks a bit better for around 60-80 bucks *unpainted*.
IllusionX
05-21-2009, 12:44 PM
i don't think the grill comes painted. If 117$ install includes painting, it's well worth it.

I paid 75$ to get my grill painted.
Yari-Chan
05-21-2009, 07:40 PM
I was told it comes painted.
IllusionX
05-22-2009, 01:03 AM
if so, then you should do it yourself. Once you've done it, it'll be easy for the next time.

the bumper should be easy to take off.. couple screws and clips.