Windshield Replacement in Houston

KHATTI · 09-19-2011, 02:21 PM

Got a star this morning on the way to work and it has already spread like no other over the past few hours.

OEM BMW is $708.08 through the parts dept and does not include labor.

Safelite is $394.95 including labor and lifetime warranty.

What do you guys think? I am concerned about fitment and optics along with structural integrity. Is the OEM that much better? Any experiences with Safelite? Can anyone recommend an alternative?

TIA

JerryK73 · 09-20-2011, 11:22 PM

I personally would stick with OEM as I have heard (at least on the E46) that some aftermarket windshields interfere with the rain and/or light sensors. Safelite does do quality work, have had a few friends use them in the past, and they do stand by their warranty. You could always call Safelite back and ask them how much it would cost for an OEM windshield. Also check with your insurance company and see if they will pay for the replacement cost since some do have that as part of their policies ie Liberty Mutual.

///M Ryder · 09-21-2011, 08:06 AM

Call James at Sunshine Glass 713-922-3404. He does all the work for Momentum. His work is excellent. He came to my house and changed the windshield on my 650i. Great guy.....Phil

jcreme · 09-21-2011, 12:21 PM

I used safelite and when they showed up they said "hey are you sure you don't want and OEM windshield?" We rescheduled and they came back in two days with and installed an OEM windshield. It was $60 more, but I think it depends on your insurance coverage.

They did a great job, showed a lot of care, and brought it to my office. I recommend Safelite to anyone.

frankzlin79 · 09-21-2011, 11:39 PM

What's the telephone number to Safelite and how much for OEM? I was quoted around $800 for OEM. My insurance deductible is $1,000, so I'm probably gonna have to pay out of pocket if I do decide to replace the windshield (leaning toward not getting it replaced though).

KHATTI · 09-22-2011, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I found a bit of a better deal on OEM so I will go with that.

Safelites number is (713) 353-4200 but it takes you to a call center.

Ill try giving James as Sunshine Glass a call today.

frankzlin79 · 09-22-2011, 02:40 PM

KHATTI: Let us know who you eventually end up using and the price for OEM windshield installed. Thanks!

KHATTI · 09-29-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

KHATTI: Let us know who you eventually end up using and the price for OEM windshield installed. Thanks!

Yup. Had this done today by James at Sunshine Glass. He did a great job and gave me the best price I could find on an OEM BMW windshield replacement. Total came to $544 installed. Highly recommend him....thanks for the suggestion ///M Ryder

///M Ryder · 09-29-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KHATTI

Yup. Had this done today by James at Sunshine Glass. He did a great job and gave me the best price I could find on an OEM BMW windshield replacement. Total came to $544 installed. Highly recommend him....thanks for the suggestion ///M Ryder

Khatti, my pleasure my friend.....glad to hear that James is still doing a great job........Phil

frankzlin79 · 09-29-2011, 08:00 PM

Nice...and it rained today so you can test the seals.

KHATTI · 09-30-2011, 08:14 AM

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Nice...and it rained today so you can test the seals.

Didnt get a chance as its been nicely parked in the garage.

540gone · 10-07-2011, 03:23 PM

+1 for James at Sunshine. He has done several for me. Great guy, great service & generally a better price than anywhere else for OEM glass.

09-19-2011, 02:21 PM	#1
KHATTI Lieutenant 418 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 1991 E30 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (13) Garage List 1991 BMW M3 [7.50]	Windshield Replacement in Houston Got a star this morning on the way to work and it has already spread like no other over the past few hours. OEM BMW is $708.08 through the parts dept and does not include labor. Safelite is $394.95 including labor and lifetime warranty. What do you guys think? I am concerned about fitment and optics along with structural integrity. Is the OEM that much better? Any experiences with Safelite? Can anyone recommend an alternative? TIA
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09-20-2011, 11:22 PM	#2
JerryK73 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey/New Orleans/Houston iTrader: (3)	I personally would stick with OEM as I have heard (at least on the E46) that some aftermarket windshields interfere with the rain and/or light sensors. Safelite does do quality work, have had a few friends use them in the past, and they do stand by their warranty. You could always call Safelite back and ask them how much it would cost for an OEM windshield. Also check with your insurance company and see if they will pay for the replacement cost since some do have that as part of their policies ie Liberty Mutual.
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 430 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Call James at Sunshine Glass 713-922-3404. He does all the work for Momentum. His work is excellent. He came to my house and changed the windshield on my 650i. Great guy.....Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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09-21-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
jcreme Private 14 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2003 M3, 2016 X1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Houston iTrader: (0)	I used safelite and when they showed up they said "hey are you sure you don't want and OEM windshield?" We rescheduled and they came back in two days with and installed an OEM windshield. It was $60 more, but I think it depends on your insurance coverage. They did a great job, showed a lot of care, and brought it to my office. I recommend Safelite to anyone.
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09-21-2011, 11:39 PM	#5
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	What's the telephone number to Safelite and how much for OEM? I was quoted around $800 for OEM. My insurance deductible is $1,000, so I'm probably gonna have to pay out of pocket if I do decide to replace the windshield (leaning toward not getting it replaced though).
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09-22-2011, 07:26 AM	#6
KHATTI Lieutenant 418 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 1991 E30 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (13) Garage List 1991 BMW M3 [7.50]	Thanks for the suggestions folks. I found a bit of a better deal on OEM so I will go with that. Safelites number is (713) 353-4200 but it takes you to a call center. Ill try giving James as Sunshine Glass a call today.
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09-22-2011, 02:40 PM	#7
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	KHATTI: Let us know who you eventually end up using and the price for OEM windshield installed. Thanks!
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Nice...and it rained today so you can test the seals.
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10-07-2011, 03:23 PM	#12
540gone Private 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '13 X3 3.5, '14 640 GC Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX & Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (1)	+1 for James at Sunshine. He has done several for me. Great guy, great service & generally a better price than anywhere else for OEM glass.
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