WindShield Replacement Cost and Where?

MAH · 25th May 2005, 14:44

I realize that some of you have had your windshields replaced because of cracks from rocks, but I do not recall a thread on it. I am having mine replaced because of just such a situation.

Where have you had it done and what was the cost? The estimate from the dealer was about $500 because of the rain sensor. Is this a reasonable number?

I also have a rearview mirror beginning to go bad. Part of the edge will not convert to night time darkness and this is growing. Don't you just love these high tech goodies that do nothing but cost 10 x what a nomal item would run and NOT fail in the process!

I believe the rearview mirror is a $500 item as well. For that cost I would probably go ahead and pay the extra money to get the mirror with the V1 incorporated in it.

Thanks for the feedback,

Mark

2002m5BGM · 25th May 2005, 14:48

Mark

This is a good price - see my old post on this. Becareful.

Windshield Replacement – Wind noise solved

MAH · 25th May 2005, 14:54

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Originally Posted by 2002m5BGM

Mark

This is a good price - see my old post on this. Becareful.

Windshield Replacement – Wind noise solved

Thanks for the thread with the write up. I will certainly take that to the dealer and make sure they perform the necessary process as specified by BMW.

Thanks for the "heads up" This what makes this board such a good place.

Mark

MAH · 25th May 2005, 14:55

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Originally Posted by 2002m5BGM

Mark

This is a good price - see my old post on this. Becareful.

Windshield Replacement – Wind noise solved

doug · 25th May 2005, 18:37

What about comprehensive glass coverage? WRT the rear-view mirror, have you seen the Stealth1, Mark?

Stem · 2nd June 2005, 18:58

The tech needs to set the glass in about 1mm. I think the dealerships have a template to use. Otherwise it will whistle!

jordantii · 2nd June 2005, 19:11

Dealer only for this. I have had glass replaced by Safelite and they have been out 2 times to reinstall it. This is on my M3, now there is rust forming at the lower edge of the frame. This was caused when they cut the old glass out. There are very specific instructions in the service manual for replacing the glass on BMW's that require bonding.

The dealer can be held accountable if anything goes wrong.

Jordan

MAH · 3rd June 2005, 15:29

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Originally Posted by jordantii

Dealer only for this. I have had glass replaced by Safelite and they have been out 2 times to reinstall it. This is on my M3, now there is rust forming at the lower edge of the frame. This was caused when they cut the old glass out. There are very specific instructions in the service manual for replacing the glass on BMW's that require bonding.

The dealer can be held accountable if anything goes wrong.

Jordan

I concur with the above.

PCUT · 17th June 2005, 02:02

I just cracked my windshield and called the stealer immediately. He called back to inform me that a new one installed was-get this!!!- $805.00 plus tax!!!!!!!! Since he's the only dealer around here, I'm kinda stuck. The closest dealer other than Salt Lake is Vegas. Any suggestions??

MAH · 17th June 2005, 20:18

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Originally Posted by PCUT

I just cracked my windshield and called the stealer immediately. He called back to inform me that a new one installed was-get this!!!- $805.00 plus tax!!!!!!!! Since he's the only dealer around here, I'm kinda stuck. The closest dealer other than Salt Lake is Vegas. Any suggestions??

Mine ended up being $432.00. I had a coice between BMW glass and aftermarket glass. The BMW glass with the rain sensor already installed was less expensive. $805 is really out there. Could you possibly repair the windshield? They are doing some wonderful work with glass repairs these days.

Mark