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johnk12845 · 12-23-2009, 11:57 PM

Hello all,
I just bought a 98 Eclipse and it is in need of a front bumper. The old one is custom, but has a crack in the middle, and needs to be replaced. I was wondering how much it would cost to get a body kit paint matched to the same color as the car, obviously. If I bought a body kit, I would be buying one around $400 and if I just get the front bumper, around $180. I was wondering both the price for the entire kit, and for just the front bumper.

Also, the car needs a new head gasket. It is not blown, just cracked and leaking oil into the coolant, so I am guessing the heads have not been warped or anything(crossing my fingers.) How much would it cost for a new head gasket including labor? I was told about $500, but then I've talked to a few eclipse owners that say that the price is way higher than it should be. I was also told that the crack and leaking into the coolant is a common problem with this type of car.

If some people could get back to me on my questions that would be great!

12-23-2009, 11:57 PM	#1
johnk12845 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14839 My Ride: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC iTrader: (0)	Paint Matching Costs and a few other ?s Hello all, I just bought a 98 Eclipse and it is in need of a front bumper. The old one is custom, but has a crack in the middle, and needs to be replaced. I was wondering how much it would cost to get a body kit paint matched to the same color as the car, obviously. If I bought a body kit, I would be buying one around $400 and if I just get the front bumper, around $180. I was wondering both the price for the entire kit, and for just the front bumper. Also, the car needs a new head gasket. It is not blown, just cracked and leaking oil into the coolant, so I am guessing the heads have not been warped or anything(crossing my fingers.) How much would it cost for a new head gasket including labor? I was told about $500, but then I've talked to a few eclipse owners that say that the price is way higher than it should be. I was also told that the crack and leaking into the coolant is a common problem with this type of car. If some people could get back to me on my questions that would be great!