e60 wiper blades
01-22-2008, 05:59 AM
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I'm about to change my wiper blades and the dealer quotes $80 for the set. Kind of pricey don't you think? 
I found some Bosch wiper blades that fit 04-06 e60 and was told this brand is basically top-of-the-line. Price is about $50-$60.
Anyone know what brand the dealer uses?
Thanks in advance.
I found some Bosch wiper blades that fit 04-06 e60 and was told this brand is basically top-of-the-line. Price is about $50-$60. Anyone know what brand the dealer uses?
Thanks in advance.
01-22-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by elyk' post='521222' date='Jan 22 2008, 06:59 AM
I'm about to change my wiper blades and the dealer quotes $80 for the set. Kind of pricey don't you think? I found some Bosch wiper blades that fit 04-06 e60 and was told this brand is basically top-of-the-line. Price is about $50-$60.
Anyone know what brand the dealer uses?
Thanks in advance.
I found some Bosch wiper blades that fit 04-06 e60 and was told this brand is basically top-of-the-line. Price is about $50-$60. Anyone know what brand the dealer uses?
Thanks in advance.
If so, BMW will replace them free of charge. 
01-22-2008, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='521298' date='Jan 22 2008, 01:01 PM
Isn't your car still under the factory warranty? If so, BMW will replace them free of charge.
If so, BMW will replace them free of charge. 
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At $50 or $60 bucks, the Bosch blades are probably the same as the ones BMW is quoting you.
Just be sure they're the Bosch blades are the "Icon" style (which are bracketless). Take a look here for more information: http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm
Just be sure they're the Bosch blades are the "Icon" style (which are bracketless). Take a look here for more information: http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm
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http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...;fg=45&hl=1
Unfortunately RealOEM.com doesn't show a Bosch part number - but the wipers on my 530xi are indeed Bosch. So a replacement insert should be readily available. There should be no need to replace the entire blade.
Unfortunately RealOEM.com doesn't show a Bosch part number - but the wipers on my 530xi are indeed Bosch. So a replacement insert should be readily available. There should be no need to replace the entire blade.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='521453' date='Jan 22 2008, 05:25 PM
Unfortunately RealOEM.com doesn't show a Bosch part number - but the wipers on my 530xi are indeed Bosch. So a replacement insert should be readily available. There should be no need to replace the entire blade.
Either way, the blades are one-piece so there are no "inserts" available. Take a look at my link to the Bosch "Icon" blades above and you'll see what I mean (or just go look at the blades on your car...)
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thanks for the help guys! Rudy, you seem to always have an answer for everyone around this thread! 
thanks once again!
(and i just bought the Bosch blades)
thanks once again! (and i just bought the Bosch blades)
01-23-2008, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='521298' date='Jan 22 2008, 08:01 PM
Isn't your car still under the factory warranty? If so, BMW will replace them free of charge.
If so, BMW will replace them free of charge.
01-23-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Paavju' post='521826' date='Jan 23 2008, 12:47 PM
Aren?t they so called wearing parts (like tires) so the warranty doesn?t cover normal wearing??
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='521875' date='Jan 23 2008, 09:52 PM
In the USA, the full maintenance warranty (that comes standard on all BMWs) includes pretty much everything except tires and fuel -- they even include "wearing parts" like brakes. Wiper blades are included and are usually replaced automatically during a scheduled service. In addition, they'll throw new ones on pretty much any time if you complain that they streak.
