Long story short- im driving out of a parking lot and hit a patch of ice rounding a corner. Completely sideways, I slide into a guardrail. Luckily I wasn't going too fast, and the rail gave a lot so the STi didn't get hurt... too badly.

- I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to replace the front fender - I was hoping to buy a part of a NASIOC member or a website and try to repair myself -but most likely I'm going to take it to a shop

Damage is mainly confined to that panel but I have superficial scratches on the back bumper and a little nick on the passenger door (not pictured)

How much should I be looking to pay for the scratches buffed out and a new fender? Should I try to do it myself? Also, if I purchase a new panel online or elsewhere - will I need to have it color matched? / will a WRB painted piece look out of place on a car with 22k on it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys.

PS> - I should mention that there is a considerable amount of dirt and snow on the panel below the fender - but no damage that I could see

 

sorry about the suby, glad you're alright though

 

ouch..that sucks man.

 

ouch, sorry to see that

 

Sorry to see that you wreaked your STI.
If you are going to drive your STI in ice/snow you should
make sure that your tires are up to the task and you
take caution driving in those conditions because when
you drive over ice the wrong way you will slide and lose control.
That damage can be fixed though.
I worked at a autobody shop before and my advice to you
is install and paint a brand new fender,sand,prep,and repaint
any scratched surfaces.You will probably have repaint your front
bumper cover I sure would.Also when the surface of the paint
isn't scratched but,you can see light scratch lines that means
most likey your clearcoat is scratched so,repaint! I would subjest
taking your car to a reputable autobody shop that knows what they
are doing and have worked on Subaru's before.

 

yeah - shops are closed today but I'm gonna get a few estimates tomorrow. I may just buy a used fender, do it myself, and then let the shop fix the scratches.

 

I feel your pain. I should be getting my car back any day now. But mine was not my fault. Some kid in an f-350 side swipped me, nearly missing my exhaust. I was pissed cuz I was like half way in front of him when he hit my rear driverside door, rear quarter panel, rear bumper, and driver side tail light assymbly.



Fighting the other drivers insurance company = 4hrs



Damage to the car = $3006



The feeling I get driving my Subaru = priceless

 

yeah i was side swipped by a lifted avalanche . did about the same damage as the guys pics. he is lookin at about 3,000 in damage good luck . sorry about that it upsetting to see wrecked wrx and sti

 

replace fender for sure, get bumpers repainted. cant tell from pics if thats just dirt on teh bumper, or is it crinkled? time for a new front end look!

 

new quarter panel

there are services that can fix the bumper but price out a body kit front bumper too