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Got a quote from an independent shop recommended by my detailer, total was around $2600 for parts and labor for ‘24 X5. It was OEM glass directly from BMW. They also calibrated. Job was done perfectly and had no issues.
Pros: done perfectly, no issues
Vehicle:
BMW X5
My X3 windshield was like $2500 with BMW glass. Cheap aftermarket glass was only a few hundred dollars. I pushed my insurance to pay for the real deal.
Pros: real deal, high quality
Cons: high cost
Vehicle:
BMW X3
Just had mine replaced through the dealership. I could've used safelight, but I didn't want to chance any issues with the HUD, etc.
Pros: avoided HUD issues
Vehicle:
BMW X5
I had to replace my X3 M40i and opted for the OEM windshield to ensure none of the above is compromised. It’s also the most visible and most used while driving so I personally wouldn’t cut corners for this.
Pros: ensures proper function, no compromise
Vehicle:
BMW X3
Only volvo glass. Any other brand will either leak or the radar will not work properly
Pros: no leaks, radar works properly
Vehicle:
Volvo XC90
The glass is not great, at least that’s been my experience for my M3. It’s gotten to the point that I’m getting too good at those repair kits.
Cons: glass is not great
Vehicle:
BMW
My fourth windshield is going to be replaced. Never had a broken windshield in my entire life and I'm 63 years old. Have had four with two BMWs
Cons: frequent replacements, fragile
Vehicle:
BMW
The timing chain was the first thing to go , which was meant to \u2018last the lifetime\u2019 of the car, which in BMW\u2019s eyes was certainly no more than 95k miles. Expensive to fix! Then the air suspension , oh and the brakes also locked whilst at a friend\u2019s house and parked on the drive , had to be dragged off their drive by the rescue lorry. The rear windshield also just spontaneously exploded while parked on my drive.
Cons: windshield exploded
Vehicle:
BMW X5
Mileage: 95000 km
4 windshields in 2 years for my 2022 540i. Always been a vey small rock with a chip on the edges.
Cons: frequent replacements, chips easily
Vehicle:
BMW
This latest 2022 540i has been the worst on windshields. I’ve never once cracked a windshield. I’m now going on my 4th windshield in two years.
Cons: frequent cracks, fragile, worst experience
Vehicle:
BMW
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