I personally would have them just fix it. I wouldn't cover it up. But that is just me, knowing that it is damaged underneath(even if I couldn't see it) would still bother me.

I feel the same, but I like the idea of there being bondo on my car even less. Also, if they send it to the body shop don't they report it to CarFax?

Not necessarily, not all body shops report that, as its not required. When I had my FR-S, and asked them not to drill into my bumper for the License plate frame, they accidentally did it anyway, and I made them repair it. It wasn't reported on the car fax.

You can always ask them how they plan to repair it, and tell them you don't want a cheap repair(aka bondo). Tell them your concerns about having it repaired. It sounds like they are a good dealership and will do what they can to make it right.

So, so far the consensus seems to be to fix it. I am certainly thinking about it, asking for a TRD intake and 5AD wing is tempting as well.

Seems like a good PDR person could reach and fix it ....??

humfrz

I would leave it and live with it - it's not that bad

Get parts in return - intakes don't do that much - get a full exhaust system & rear diffuser

They had a PDR look at it, if you look in the pictures at where it is there are no holes they can get through, I would have been down with that. And it's creased.

I already have a full Nameless Performance setup, the diffuser is a good idea though. I like the idea of the intake add to get rid of all that noise tube stuff and get a bit more flow.

OK then, have them cough up the TRD big brake kit, Stop Tech, or AP Racing !!!

I think that's a bit excessive...

Honestly, I would just make sure that there are no microscopic cracks in the paint where water can get in and cause rust and get them to put a kit on. Factory primer and galvanized steel will resist rust much better. By pulling the dent and filling with bondo, you are making that spot vulnerable to rust especially on the rocker panels. They will have to grind off the factory primer/galvanized coating when they make the repair.

I plan on making sure it's sealed, it doesn't appear to have made holes in the rock guard(that stuff it pretty pliable) unfortunately they are only offering side skirts, no front or rear(and only if I give them $175)

So, heard back from the dealership today. I had told them I didn't want the side skirts because they would look horrible by themselves. I then made a counter offer of the TRD intake and the 5AD wing since it would be the same dollar amount as the skirts. I was told that since I didn't want the side skirts or for them to fix it they would only offer the intake OR the wing, not both, essentially cutting their offer in half. Anyone have any suggestions on how to take care of this? I'm almost to the point of using my insurance then having them reimburse them...

Anyone?