Out of warreny wiper blades
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im trying to save $$$$ as much as i can.i have high maintenance now. Brake fluid,engine oil, front brakes, rear brakes, air filter, microfilters. thats gonna cost me an arm and leg.
i cant seem to find it on real oem
i cant seem to find it on real oem
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On a trip in for service/repair I first checked my dealer's website for service specials. Since I was having a wheel-tire problem fixed that wasn't "free" I qualified for a coupon for a set of free wiper blades.
My e60 is already covered for any replacements so the parts manager gave me a set for my Z3. I thought that was a nice gesture but then this dealership has given me exceptional service and customer care for almost 20 years.
Point is, check for extra parts and service discounts at your particular dealership - I don't think this was a BMW-sponsored promotion.
http://www.bmwofturnersville.com/Specials-Parts.aspx
My e60 is already covered for any replacements so the parts manager gave me a set for my Z3. I thought that was a nice gesture but then this dealership has given me exceptional service and customer care for almost 20 years.
Point is, check for extra parts and service discounts at your particular dealership - I don't think this was a BMW-sponsored promotion.
http://www.bmwofturnersville.com/Specials-Parts.aspx
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My Ride: 07 E61 530d M-Sport.
The OEM(LCI anyway) blades are Bosch areotwins you may be able to source them alot cheaper than your dealer. They are IMO by far the best blades out there at the moment and run rings around PIAA super silicon blades which i had on my last car. They are OEM on BMW, Audi and VW that I know of, beware there are lots of fake Aerotwin style blades about so make sure you get bosch ones if you buy any.
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You can get Exact fit wiper blades that fit your vehicle for about $17 each from Checker Auto, or at their online store, www.partsamerica.com (http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=326&PTSet=A). Why spend spend double that? I usually get a year's worth out of my exact fit wiper blades.
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Originally Posted by Hailander' post='655401' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:26 AM
You can get Exact fit wiper blades that fit your vehicle for about $17 each from Checker Auto, or at their online store, www.partsamerica.com (http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...pe=326&PTSet=A). Why spend spend double that? I usually get a year's worth out of my exact fit wiper blades.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='655421' date='Aug 27 2008, 09:46 AM
The blades they're selling at that price are for the Trico Neoform. They look similar to the Bosch ones but you have to wonder about their quality and/or durability at that low price. Obviously, they may be worth trying out -- let us know how they work out for you...
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail....326&PTSet=A
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My Ride: 07 E61 530d M-Sport.
Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='655443' date='Aug 27 2008, 04:15 PM
these new aeoblades look great, and in theory should be better, but they do nothing but streak and squeel on my e60. They are silent on the E90.
Thats strange the blades on my car have been on since new(apr 07) and work perfectly. Same as the ones fitted to our Audi and my old Volvo they both did over two years with bosch aerotwins and had no problems at all in that time(the cars both sold with them still on). I wonder if its the type of screen cleaner affecting the blades.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='655449' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:24 AM
The Exact Fit ones sell for $10.88 using my zip code and the Neoforms sell for $18.98 (which is why I assumed you purchased the Neoforms for $17).
I like the look of the newer, aero blades and feel it's worth the extra few bucks to stay with them rather than going back to the older-style Exact Fit type.
Are you sure you don't have a buildup of something on your windshield?
I like the look of the newer, aero blades and feel it's worth the extra few bucks to stay with them rather than going back to the older-style Exact Fit type.
Are you sure you don't have a buildup of something on your windshield?