Windshield Cost
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So I just had my windshield replaced as it cracked, for total $160. I called the Lexus dealer just to see how much they would have charged. $1,100. Sewell Parts Online wants $863. Does anybody know what makes the OEM windshield so expensive?
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i remember reading something about that subject with the rx 300's as i had to replace my windshield in the rx 300 a cople of years back, i dont recall the specifics but I remember it being a better quality glass, not that that really helps lol, go check the rx section you might find something there
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who did it for 160?? did you need a new gasket... ?
mine is pretty solidly pitted and it bugs the hell outta me when driving into the sun....
i have been thinking of replacing it for years now....
mine is pretty solidly pitted and it bugs the hell outta me when driving into the sun....
i have been thinking of replacing it for years now....
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same here... i used Griot Glass polish and it made it look better... but its still there... it sucks
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Mine's pretty pitted too, been in the same boat as you, Edgy. Will most likely hit up safelite.com for an appt in the near future. I believe Jeff (flatline) used them before and was impressed. Website quoted $199.99 plus tax and another $16 if extra material/labor is needed.
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I paid about 160-180 somewhere installed for my windshield. From what I have heard from the oem one and the cheaper ones... sometimes the cheaper windshield causes a lot of wind noise and its more noisy in the cabin... but I got the cheaper one... I can't tell the difference except that my front windshield doesnt have "lexus" stamp on the corner lol
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I have to replace my windshield with the after market, for $150 install. The glass tint has a lil greenish yellow compare to the OEM. Also There are cloudy spots that cannot be cleaned off because its embedded in the glass. Also I heard these glasses are easy to crack.
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