Cracked windshield

trenthohl14 · 12-15-2012, 02:12 PM

I have a pretty bad crack in my windsheild and want to replace it. Does anyone know how much it costs to replace a 2006 BMW 325i windshield?
Thanks in advance.

laser · 12-15-2012, 02:20 PM

About $400 bucks in your driveway with Pilkington or OEM equivalent glass from a good indy specialist glass company.

Rains sensor no problem.

I've had two replaced in the past two years.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Safelite repair Safelite replace.

E90Mario · 12-15-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Safelite repair Safelite replace.

I sang that in my head instead of reading it.

sk8board511 · 12-15-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

I sang that in my head instead of reading it.

I did the same damn thing

trenthohl14 · 12-15-2012, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the help!

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-15-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8board511

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

I sang that in my head instead of reading it.

I did the same damn thing

Somebody had to do it

Kellen · 12-15-2012, 04:15 PM

OEM runs about double, my latest replacement was roughly $1000.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-15-2012, 04:58 PM

If you ever plan on selling the car OEM is worth it's weight in gold just my two cents

Seminole · 12-15-2012, 04:59 PM

I had Safelite replace mine but using OEM glass they got from the BMW dealership. I don't remember the cost, but I haven't had any issues.

fun2drive · 12-15-2012, 10:19 PM

Mine using Pilkington OEM glass was 620 or abouts. Safelite did the work. I have to take it back to them because I have a slight pucker on one side of the top rubber gasket and a nick in my driver steering wheel airbag not there before.
Pucker was on both sides but tech said that the pucker would go away, it has not and it was cold when installed too so that might have something to do with it...

Tim M · 12-15-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Safelite repair Safelite replace.

Fcking advertisements, lol.

quiksi · 12-15-2012, 10:40 PM

I see that OP is in Houston - if you're paying out of pocket, go to Affordable Auto Glass, they did the windshield on my E90 for under $200 - I've had it for 2 years so far and it's just fine

OEM glass is a waste IMHO - if it's brittle and prone to cracks/pits, why insist on it for a replacement?

sketchkid · 02-28-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksi

I see that OP is in Houston - if you're paying out of pocket, go to Affordable Auto Glass, they did the windshield on my E90 for under $200 - I've had it for 2 years so far and it's just fine

OEM glass is a waste IMHO - if it's brittle and prone to cracks/pits, why insist on it for a replacement?

where are they located i need to go tomorrow im in houston near clear lake.

bumere90 · 02-28-2013, 09:41 PM

in Florida if you have comprehensive coverage, auto insurance company will pay for it

111R · 03-01-2013, 03:52 PM

I got a rock chip on the passenger side of my windshield just above the center of the wiper blade. I had Safelite repair it, but checked on replacement just as a comparison. They use Pilkington, but it's NOT the German made one that comes in the car - it's manufactured in Mexico, but I think the overall cost was around $5-600 installed. I checked with the dealer, who uses all OEM German-made parts, and they wanted close to $1,500! That was last year, so I'm watching the damage to see if it grows. They did a pretty good job at relieving the stress and stopping the damage from spreading.

Das_Stig · 03-01-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

I sang that in my head instead of reading it.

me too... good advertising lol

M0.92 · 03-01-2013, 04:51 PM

I had Safelite fix an annoying chip today and asked what a new windshield would cost. Without looking it up he guestimated it at $400 FWIW.

CongBroChill17 · 03-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Not sure what your case is but you might try looking into your insurance. Depending on how bad the crack is, a repair for me is free and a replacement is based on my deductible.

12-15-2012, 02:12 PM	#1
trenthohl14 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Cracked windshield I have a pretty bad crack in my windsheild and want to replace it. Does anyone know how much it costs to replace a 2006 BMW 325i windshield? Thanks in advance.
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laser Commodore 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 328i / S2000 / 330i M - Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	About $400 bucks in your driveway with Pilkington or OEM equivalent glass from a good indy specialist glass company. Rains sensor no problem. I've had two replaced in the past two years.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Safelite repair Safelite replace.
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trenthohl14 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help!
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Kellen Private 4 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	OEM runs about double, my latest replacement was roughly $1000.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	If you ever plan on selling the car OEM is worth it's weight in gold just my two cents
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Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I had Safelite replace mine but using OEM glass they got from the BMW dealership. I don't remember the cost, but I haven't had any issues. __________________
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fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	Mine using Pilkington OEM glass was 620 or abouts. Safelite did the work. I have to take it back to them because I have a slight pucker on one side of the top rubber gasket and a nick in my driver steering wheel airbag not there before. Pucker was on both sides but tech said that the pucker would go away, it has not and it was cold when installed too so that might have something to do with it...
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quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	I see that OP is in Houston - if you're paying out of pocket, go to Affordable Auto Glass, they did the windshield on my E90 for under $200 - I've had it for 2 years so far and it's just fine OEM glass is a waste IMHO - if it's brittle and prone to cracks/pits, why insist on it for a replacement? __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	in Florida if you have comprehensive coverage, auto insurance company will pay for it
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111R First Lieutenant 17 Rep 324 Posts Drives: Lotus Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I got a rock chip on the passenger side of my windshield just above the center of the wiper blade. I had Safelite repair it, but checked on replacement just as a comparison. They use Pilkington, but it's NOT the German made one that comes in the car - it's manufactured in Mexico, but I think the overall cost was around $5-600 installed. I checked with the dealer, who uses all OEM German-made parts, and they wanted close to $1,500! That was last year, so I'm watching the damage to see if it grows. They did a pretty good job at relieving the stress and stopping the damage from spreading. __________________ '11 BMW 335i (Alpine White) M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, HK, 6MT, dealer-installed PPK, ER Charge Pipe, Euro Delivery 5/11/2011 '05 Lotus Elise (Arctic Silver) Sport, HT, Stage II, Odyssey PC925, Lotus Cup 240R Wheels '87 Nissan Pickup (Burgandy) King Cab '17 Audi A4 Ultra, Monsoon Grey, Wife's car
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M0.92 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barcelona, Spain iTrader: (1)	I had Safelite fix an annoying chip today and asked what a new windshield would cost. Without looking it up he guestimated it at $400 FWIW.
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03-01-2013, 06:22 PM	#19
CongBroChill17 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW e90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW e90 335i x ... [0.00]	Not sure what your case is but you might try looking into your insurance. Depending on how bad the crack is, a repair for me is free and a replacement is based on my deductible.
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