Re: bmw-digest V9 #2025

["Serge Maillet" <serge.maillet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charles:

Funny thing about windshields. There is no such thing as an OEM windshield
anymore. Believe it or not, there are only 3 or 4 windshield manufacturers
out there and all automobile manufacturers sub-contract the manufacturing of
the windshields to these various companies. Replacement quality will be the
same for the most part. If you go directly to BMW for a replacement you'll
probably end up paying double what you would pay at a windshield replacement
specialist. I speak from experience since I used to work for a autoparts
wholesaler.

Good luck,
Serge

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 09:13:14 -0500
> From: Charles Y Lee <cyclee@domain.elided>
> Subject: windshield
>
> I am in need of some advice regarding my windshield for my 85 535i which
> has been a victim of rock.  Since the crack has spread, I am
> in need of a new windshield.  Can anyone provide me with some
> suggestions regarding this?  Should I go with an OEM replacement or are
there
> other comparable replacements?  Thanks in advance.

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