Anyone know the price to replace windshield? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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Anyone used a shop in Houston? I want to make sure I get someone who will do a good job and not damage another part fo the car

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:59 AM

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I had mine on 05 coupe replaced under $300 also

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:13 AM

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+1 for Safelite. Great service and prices

Feb 20, 2008 | 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by C5Longhorn

Anyone used a shop in Houston? I want to make sure I get someone who will do a good job and not damage another part fo the car

I was very happy with Apple Glass on a replacement for my Maxima late last year.

Feb 20, 2008 | 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti

OEM glass will run you over 1k, because its made of some different materiel.

Dont get OEM

I always thought that an "OEM windshield" was as real as "OEM paint", meaning the manufacturer of the glass will change from factory to factory?

Feb 20, 2008 | 11:18 AM

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Reason I have $0 deductible on comprehensive ($250 on collision) is because windshield replacement falls under comprehensive.

My comprehensive is $500 and Allstate fixes my chips for free as well.

Feb 20, 2008 | 11:25 AM

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I appreciate all the comments. I'm weighing the pros/cons of replacing the glass versus getting the chip fixed. Will get the chip fixed while I think about it. I would hate for the installer to mess something else up while replacing the windshield.

Feb 20, 2008 | 11:50 AM

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I always thought that an "OEM windshield" was as real as "OEM paint", meaning the manufacturer of the glass will change from factory to factory?

Except for the fact that ALL G35/G37/skyline GTs are built in the same factory

Feb 21, 2008 | 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti

OEM glass will run you over 1k, because its made of some different materiel.

Dont get OEM

This is the first time I've ever heard not to get OEM glass. Generally speaking, I've always been recommended to go with OEM glass for fit reasons.

In Minnesota, glass is covered $0 deductible (separate from comp deductible) so I've never cared about cost. Are you recommending to stay away from OEM for cost reasons alone or quality reasons too?