Who to use for windshield replacement?
05-09-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='May 9 2005, 07:48 PM
Dealer did not do mine, they had a local shop do mine.? Talk about expensive though. :'(
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05-09-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 08:56 PM
I priced couple of places for windshield replacement on my MINI and lowest I got was $330 and this was Joe Smoe, I'm sure there must have been lower but thats just what I found;
$350 + tax = $378 was a place that does windshield replacement for another MINI dealer and this was an aftermarket windshield by PPG
but Long Beach MINI (*where I got the car*) Dealer was $405 out? the door so for the price and piece of mind I went with the dealer.
$350 + tax = $378 was a place that does windshield replacement for another MINI dealer and this was an aftermarket windshield by PPG
but Long Beach MINI (*where I got the car*) Dealer was $405 out? the door so for the price and piece of mind I went with the dealer.
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) I have a high deductible so i'm stuck paying $1,000 either way. German parts really put a dent in your wallet :'(
05-09-2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='May 9 2005, 08:58 PM
I don't think its possible to fit an aftermarket windshield on any E60 due to its complexity.? The wineshield has many features that only BMW offers.? The Mini windshield is much cheaper than an E60 windshield.? I called 5 dealers here in New Jersey also called about 4 outside shops to get prices.....all 4 outside shops said that they wouldn't even touch it and that i had to get mine fixed from a dealer.? The lowest price i got out of the 5 dealerships in Jersey - $1,080 (talk about feaking expensive? )? I have a high deductible so i'm stuck paying $1,000 either way.? German parts really put a dent in your wallet? :'(
)? I have a high deductible so i'm stuck paying $1,000 either way.? German parts really put a dent in your wallet? :'([snapback]126437[/snapback]
05-10-2005, 09:53 AM
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I rather pay the dealer and rest asure...
Yeah..... rest assured the glass will break again.
05-10-2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 08:52 PM
[quote name='CRRobert' date='May 9 2005, 07:48 PM']Dealer did not do mine, they had a local shop do mine.? Talk about expensive though. :'(
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='May 9 2005, 09:58 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='May 9 2005, 08:56 PM']I priced couple of places for windshield replacement on my MINI and lowest I got was $330 and this was Joe Smoe, I'm sure there must have been lower but thats just what I found;
$350 + tax = $378 was a place that does windshield replacement for another MINI dealer and this was an aftermarket windshield by PPG
but Long Beach MINI (*where I got the car*) Dealer was $405 out? the door so for the price and piece of mind I went with the dealer.
$350 + tax = $378 was a place that does windshield replacement for another MINI dealer and this was an aftermarket windshield by PPG
but Long Beach MINI (*where I got the car*) Dealer was $405 out? the door so for the price and piece of mind I went with the dealer.
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[/quote]I will get the total price breakdown tonight, but like saurabh said, it was close to $1,000, and have the same high deductible.
05-10-2005, 11:25 AM
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Did a quick calc 
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71 :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless. 
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71 :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless.
05-10-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='May 10 2005, 01:25 PM
Did a quick calc?
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71? :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless.??
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71? :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless.?
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05-10-2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='May 10 2005, 09:25 PM
Did a quick calc?
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71? :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless.??
HUD Windshield, Cover and tax - $464.86
Condensation Sensor and tax - $102.85
Install (2 persons) and special sealant($120) - $303.00
Total cost - $870.71? :'(
Being able to see through the Windshield without a crack - Priceless.?
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05-18-2005, 02:22 AM
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I would bite the bullet and go for an original BMW windshield if I were you.
And don't you have insurance that can cover this? It is even covered by warranty under certain circumstances. But if it got broken purposely by a family member, tsk. tsk.
And don't you have insurance that can cover this? It is even covered by warranty under certain circumstances. But if it got broken purposely by a family member, tsk. tsk.
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