Windshield for $277 - Too good to be true?
10-06-2012, 03:21 PM
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Windshield for $277 - Too good to be true?
6 months ago I couldn't find an aftermarket windshield so I balked at spending $1500 on a new one (hey its Canada). Yesterday I was getting a new windshield put in the in inlaws F250 and inquired again (different shop). Apparently there is one in the PPG warehouse and they quoted $277 installed so I ordered it (he says it isn't necessarily made by PPG). I'll go have a look at it on Tuesday and see if it has the bonded track around it and then order the outer trim. I'm assuming the outer trim can't be replaced after the windshield is in but I could be wrong here. If the windshield doesn't have the inner track then I think this plan is toast.
As for the templates, it looks like setting the stand off is the tricky part (setting the gaps should be easy) but I think if we pay attention to the depth of the old windshield it shouldn't be a problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I hope they don't charge too much extra for watching or helping
As for the templates, it looks like setting the stand off is the tricky part (setting the gaps should be easy) but I think if we pay attention to the depth of the old windshield it shouldn't be a problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I hope they don't charge too much extra for watching or helping
10-06-2012, 03:47 PM
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I got a crack from a stone in my windshield last weekend (three days after buying the car - and purchasing insurance with windscreen cover...) and got a quote of $929 NZD ($742 CAD) installed for an aftermarket replacement, or $3,300 NZD ($2638 CAD) for genuine Porsche installed by the local Porsche dealer. $277 CAD sounds extraordinarily cheap for a windscreen with an antenna in it.
10-06-2012, 05:33 PM
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I remember reading about a lot of people getting a creaking noise from aftermarket windshields. I don't have any personal experience with aftermarket though.
10-06-2012, 07:09 PM
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are you serious? There is technically no such thing as "genuine" Porsche anymore. The windshields are made by Pinkleton for Porsche and have a small P within a triangle in the driver's corner which denotes it was made for Porsche. I had one installed a year or so ago and I want to say it was at least half of that! I had a $250 deduct, and I think the remainder was something like $1100 so maybe $1350 installed by an indy for me.Guess I should be happy with what mine ran
10-06-2012, 07:25 PM
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Oh yeah I'm serious - I felt (only momentarily) a pang of guilt that I was costing my insurance company so much, so quickly - roughly five times my yearly premium for this single repair, three days into my policy...
That's Porsche prices in New Zealand I'm afraid. I would never go to my local dealership otherwise - I'll have my local Porsche independent do all my maintenance.
That's Porsche prices in New Zealand I'm afraid. I would never go to my local dealership otherwise - I'll have my local Porsche independent do all my maintenance.
10-06-2012, 08:05 PM
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The cheap stuff is probably Made In China...
WallMart should be the only place allowed to sell Chinese Crap, all other stores need to sell the quality products (made in America)!!!
WallMart should be the only place allowed to sell Chinese Crap, all other stores need to sell the quality products (made in America)!!!
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10-06-2012, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_bock:9897877
The cheap stuff is probably Made In China...
WallMart should be the only place allowed to sell Chinese Crap, all other stores need to sell the quality products (made in America)!!!
WallMart should be the only place allowed to sell Chinese Crap, all other stores need to sell the quality products (made in America)!!!
10-06-2012, 09:32 PM
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6 months ago I couldn't find an aftermarket windshield so I balked at spending $1500 on a new one (hey its Canada). Yesterday I was getting a new windshield put in the in inlaws F250 and inquired again (different shop). Apparently there is one in the PPG warehouse and they quoted $277 installed so I ordered it (he says it isn't necessarily made by PPG). I'll go have a look at it on Tuesday and see if it has the bonded track around it and then order the outer trim. I'm assuming the outer trim can't be replaced after the windshield is in but I could be wrong here. If the windshield doesn't have the inner track then I think this plan is toast.
As for the templates, it looks like setting the stand off is the tricky part (setting the gaps should be easy) but I think if we pay attention to the depth of the old windshield it shouldn't be a problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I hope they don't charge too much extra for watching or helping
As for the templates, it looks like setting the stand off is the tricky part (setting the gaps should be easy) but I think if we pay attention to the depth of the old windshield it shouldn't be a problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I hope they don't charge too much extra for watching or helping
10-07-2012, 12:30 AM
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Thanks. I'm just hoping the windshield comes with the plastic channel otherwise it is useless to me. I expect the glass company will just want to urethane the trim piece in place then.
10-07-2012, 05:19 AM
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Removal is challenging too, you'll have to ensure they don't remove/damage any painted areas too.
Otherwise rust will most likely be a future issue, I have a friend who encountered rust issues within a year after using an installer not familiar with these cars.
Otherwise rust will most likely be a future issue, I have a friend who encountered rust issues within a year after using an installer not familiar with these cars.
10-07-2012, 12:19 PM
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But really, this shouldn't be too difficult.
10-07-2012, 02:28 PM
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Some Porsches of other, or earlier variety use a rubber gasket to hold the window in-the traditional method where you'd run a cord around the perimeter of the gasket, and pop it in. Based on all of the horror stories of botched 993 installs, I do not see how you can get glass of any quality and installation for that price. Good luck.