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Forester pros: great Cargo space(same as a utility truck), high of the ground, very big windshield with little visibility problems
Pros: great cargo space, high ground
Cons: doesn't handle like smaller car
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
For my X5 M comp I go with the ultimate tire/wheel, windshield, ext maintenance (5 not 7). Curb rash one rim and you make it back… WS replacement from crack is the same. BMW glass has gotten softer and more prone.
Pros: make it back
Cons: BMW glass softer
Vehicle:
BMW X5
First road trip the window developed a stress crack with no sign of impact on/near the crack. Dealership took pics and submitted to Subaru. They decided to cover a new windshield under warranty (as they should).
Pros: windshield covered under warranty
Cons: poor windshield quality
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 2000 km
I have a 2025 Forester , had to replaced windshield within the first 2 months of owning the vehicle. Waited 2.5 months for a windshield and now I have a small Crack only god knows how. Ridiculous.
Pros: replaced windshield
Cons: small crack
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
In my very recent experience, Subaru glass is caca.
Cons: glass is caca
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mine was delaminating with 38k miles Subaru replaced it even though I was out of the warranty time period
Cons: delaminating at 38k miles
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 38000 km
Subaru glass is really thin especially if you have eyesight. Not good in a low car but it is what it is.
Cons: really thin, not good quality
i wish i knew forester windshields chip and crack easily. my 24 forester limited has 26k miles on it. there's three large chips in the windshield and hundreds of small flecks missing.
Cons: chips and cracks easily
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 26000 km
I finally went aftermarket for the battery and windshield replacement that last time and they did seem like upgrades. If you're having issues, don't go back to OEM replacements given that they're garbage.
Pros: aftermarket upgrades
Cons: oem replacements garbage
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 30000 km
The windshield cracked on its own on mine. No impact just cracked...
Cons: windshield cracked on its own
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 4000 km
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Which windshield to choose — OEM BMW or OEM Subaru?
If choosing windshield across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare windshield across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which windshield are better — OEM Subaru or OEM BMW?
In March 2026 on PartReview, windshield OEM BMW were overall better than OEM Subaru.
- OEM BMW received a PR Score of 41 out of 100, and OEM Subaru scored 19 points.
- OEM BMW ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and OEM Subaru ranked 14.
- The average rating is higher for OEM BMW (2.6) than for OEM Subaru (1.7).
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Windshield OEM BMW have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
- Chips/cracks - owners believe, that this property for OEM BMW is better than OEM Subaru.
- Clarity - drivers claim, that this property for OEM BMW is outperforms OEM Subaru.
- Wiper performance - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM BMW is preferred to OEM Subaru.
Which windshield are more popular — OEM BMW or OEM Subaru?
Windshield OEM BMW and OEM Subaru were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, windshield OEM BMW surpassed OEM Subaru:
- For OEM BMW, the ratio of positive (62) to negative (86) votes is -24 votes.
- For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (94) to negative (388) votes is -294 votes.
By number of reviews, windshield OEM Subaru surpassed OEM BMW:
- For windshield OEM BMW there are 48 reviews: 18 positive, 4 neutral, 26 negative.
- For windshield OEM Subaru there are 156 reviews: 22 positive, 14 neutral, 120 negative.
Which windshield do car owners prefer — OEM BMW or OEM Subaru?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, windshield OEM BMW and OEM Subaru have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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