Aftermarket vs. genuine front bars for e-series

[chamb0]

G'day ladies & gentlemen, I'm looking to replace or repair my front bumper due to damage sustained while parked next to a bus stop :/

I have a thread about this in the paint and panel section, but I thought I would pose the question here too to see if any e-series owners have experience with this.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11359273

What sort of quality are the aftermarket/reproduction bars for these? I have heard they often don't fit well, is this correct?

The colour I need is Mercury Silver (X5) and I've had no luck with any wreckers around me. As I've mentioned in the other thread, I've got heaps of quotes. Repairing it seems dodgy due to cracks and breakages and costs nearly as much as just replacing the whole thing, best quote for aftermarket bar is $420, genuine is $620 (both painted and fitted). It's a lot of money, I am fussy about my car though.

I live in inner north Melbourne.

What are people's advice here, and has anyone had a positive experience with the aftermarket ones? Cheers!