Paul,
There are a lot of auto enthusiasts here who I'm sure have some very strong opinions. But this really is a personal choice and I suspect there can be regrets either way you go. You have to the make the choice for yourself. Nevertheless, keep in mind that you are the injured party in this deal and don't let yourself become a victim twice. Personally, I'd go for the new cover, but that's just me. And I suspect by your use of the phrase "repaired perfectly" that you will likely harbor doubts with anything less.
I just got my first scratch on my 02 boxster s.
>
> A lady behind me at the stop light got distracted and rolled her
> moutainous suv into me. I took my boxster to the body shop recommended
> by the local porsche dealer, and to another shop, and both quoted
> about $1K to replace the rear bumper cover with a new one and to paint > it.
>
> The lady who hit me asked if I'd consider going to her bodyshop and
> having them repair it rather than getting a new bumper cover. (She
> doesn't want to go through insurance I guess.)
>
> If I want to be a nice guy, should I consider this? Or am I crazy? >
> How good a job can a good body shop do these days repairing the new
> composite bumper covers? Her body shop guy seemed reasonable and made
> claims that they use heat and special chemicals to form a bond that
> will be perfect and will flex just like the rest of the bumper cover > etc.
>
> Any advice appreciated.
>
> --Paul