Dealerships giving deals on windshield replacement?

[01RedDX]

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[dirtsniffer]

Dealers stopped using OEM glass and now use the same stuff as the 3rd party shops. Often times they even sub the work out to the independents. lol

[Xtrema]

I would stick with OEM glass if I'm in LA or on summer rides.

Here, I go thru 1 every 30-40k, as long as not huge on distortion, who cares.

[SkiBum5.0]

It could be the same as BMW and brake jobs - corp subsidizes the work to get people into the building

[01RedDX]

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[killramos]

Just requested quote for a new windshield for my 2 from the dealer to see where they put it. Interested to see where it ends up with Rain sensing wipers and collision camera.

I feel like windshields for a 2 aren't going to be a regular stock item though...

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by 01RedDX
I've never had issues with non-oem replacement windshields, I've found them to be no better or worse.

+1

[guessboi]

My buddy replaced his 2011 Maxima's windshield for like $235.00 last year. So what you got is in line for the Nissan IMO.

[realazy]

Originally posted by killramos
Just requested quote for a new windshield for my 2 from the dealer to see where they put it. Interested to see where it ends up with Rain sensing wipers and collision camera.

I feel like windshields for a 2 aren't going to be a regular stock item though...

You can request non-oem but oem manufacturer glass at glass shops too.

BMW mainly uses Saint-Gobain or Pilkington. It just won't have the BMW logo on it.

I was quoted about $380 for a Saint-Gobain windshield for my 3 with rain sensing wipers.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 01RedDX
I've never had issues with non-oem replacement windshields, I've found them to be no better or worse.

The cheap stuff can be terribly distorted.

[killramos]

So wrt BMW,

Estimate at 1,324.01 installed. They are not in the camp of giving out reasonable windshield quotes then...

:rolleyes:

[KRyn]

Originally posted by heavyD


The cheap stuff can be terribly distorted.

I made the mistake of putting the cheapest possible glass in one of my old cars. I found it pitted much easier than the OEM glass it replaced. After two years it was in terrible shape.