Best windshield wipers to use?

gilly22 · 03-20-2014, 09:20 PM

Well, being I live in Oregon where it rains a lot, I've been using PIAA wiper blades for almost 10yrs. and love them. Yes, they're more expensive, but when I'm able to use the same blades for over 4yrs, I'd say they're well worth it.

Judge Dredd · 03-20-2014, 09:24 PM

Perhaps I'm being ignorant, but as long as they last as long as OEM and get any liquids off that come on the windshield, what's the difference? I use Bosch, for the record.

Cacicgt7 · 03-20-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Judge Dredd

Perhaps I'm being ignorant, but as long as they last as long as OEM and get any liquids off that come on the windshield, what's the difference? I use Bosch, for the record.

There really is none to be honest. Anyone spending $90 dollars on wiper blades is probably also being told to fill up their blinker fluid.

Super cheap blades sometimes chatter on certain cars driving on the highway because they don't have good pressure, but most that you buy today that fit the e90 don't have that problem.

bomiheko · 03-20-2014, 10:23 PM

I'm still on original wiper blades that came factory. 5+ years now, and only starting to streak a little. I also live in Vancouver where it rains most of the days, so I'm guessing I'm really lucky? Probably should change them, but the BMW ones lasted me so long, I really don't mind paying $90 unless the alternatives are better?

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KMEninety335

Me 3! got the Valeo on sale on Amazon. works great. it was $20 a pair.

Do you have the link?

I need to replace mine for the first time after 9 yrs.. I cannot find this deal. I see one but is 22.68 each?

KMEninety335 · 05-07-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Do you have the link?

I need to replace mine for the first time after 9 yrs.. I cannot find this deal. I see one but is 22.68 each?

I just added 2 items to my cart and it automatically discounted them but that was at the time of the promotion. They have the promotion sometimes but idk if it's going on right now.

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 01:36 PM

I see. Thank you. I will check it out.

What about these? Anyone tried these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2011-BM...its=Make%3ABMW

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 01:38 PM

LOL nevermind this is not compatible with 2006...

gds52 · 05-07-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bomiheko

I'm still on original wiper blades that came factory. 5+ years now, and only starting to streak a little. I also live in Vancouver where it rains most of the days, so I'm guessing I'm really lucky? Probably should change them, but the BMW ones lasted me so long, I really don't mind paying $90 unless the alternatives are better?

excatly.
I just bought a pair last month from BMW for $66 plus tax. The last long.

DUI Elite · 05-07-2014, 02:40 PM

Stock windshield wipers + PPG Aquapel.

Thank me later.

No but really, PPG Aquapel is amazing stuff. I will never run without it. Ever.

KMEninety335 · 05-07-2014, 02:47 PM

Aquapel is awesome. I use that and the valeo (bought when $20 for 2) and they're perfect. I hardly use wipers on the highway though with Aquapel. It's like rain x but lasts about 5-6 months.

Mr.Smithers · 05-07-2014, 02:48 PM

I use the valeo ones from amazon, I got a pair for 20 bucks!

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Newmember343

I use the valeo ones from amazon, I got a pair for 20 bucks!

When was this?

I just remembered I have a $40 coupon for BMW accessories I can use at the Stealership. So if they are about 60 I will only have to pay $20.00 out of pocket...

Mr.Smithers · 05-07-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

When was this?

I just remembered I have a $40 coupon for BMW accessories I can use at the Stealership. So if they are about 60 I will only have to pay $20.00 out of pocket...

I saw it on slickdeals and ordered on April 4th.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/1176...n-wiper-blades

Agentphish · 05-07-2014, 07:24 PM

FYI by the time is people with 328's got to the amazon Valeo deal there drivers wiper was sold out or ineligible for the promo because it wasn't specifically sold by amazon.

I have been flamed for saying I use the Goodyear wipers sold at Costco but they work fine for me.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 05-07-2014, 07:26 PM

do the bosch icons work on our cars?? I love them on my other vehicles.. time to replace the ones on my 335i now.

drilla2212 · 05-07-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

do the bosch icons work on our cars?? I love them on my other vehicles.. time to replace the ones on my 335i now.

They should just make sure to get the "oe" ones from bosch or the wipers wont fit.

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Agentphish

FYI by the time is people with 328's got to the amazon Valeo deal there drivers wiper was sold out or ineligible for the promo because it wasn't specifically sold by amazon.

I have been flamed for saying I use the Goodyear wipers sold at Costco but they work fine for me.

How much are the Costco ones? Do u have the link? Thanks!!

Agentphish · 05-07-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

How much are the Costco ones? Do u have the link? Thanks!!

They're like 6-8 bucks. I only ever see them at the store but they had them in PA where I used to be and now here in CA too so I'm sure you won't have much trouble finding them.

People say they squeak. I don't have that issue however my wife has on her Subaru. I think her car is just dirty as hell all the time.

khodo · 05-07-2014, 11:03 PM

I got the valeo wipers from tirerack and they are awesome

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by khodo

I got the valeo wipers from tirerack and they are awesome

Cool, how much were they?

GoRomeo · 05-07-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Agentphish

They're like 6-8 bucks. I only ever see them at the store but they had them in PA where I used to be and now here in CA too so I'm sure you won't have much trouble finding them.

People say they squeak. I don't have that issue however my wife has on her Subaru. I think her car is just dirty as hell all the time.

Cool ill check them out. I just removed half of the wiper rubber piece. . LOL i need to buy some soon. Thx

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