Mine is pretty scratched and appears to be original with about 79K miles. I was going to replace it (I do this every several years on my BMWs) but they quoted over $800 for it. I typically pay $300-325 for a BMW windshield, even those with rain sensing wipers.

Is this normal for a Porsche windshield?

 

Who's they, the stealer? Call a local glass shop, I saved 75% last time I did it, granted an older model though.

They will also come to your house to fix it.

 

I recently called my insurance company to see about replacing mine as I get a free one once a year. I wanted OEM and they quoted me a $300.00 difference that I had to make up between aftermarket and OEM. $800.00 outright may be close to reality.

 

No, this was a local indy shop that comes to your house. I've used them before and they're always much lower than Safelite, etc.

 

I got a quote a few months back for a new windshield (non-rain sensing) and it was around $900.

 

I was told that all windshields for the 996 come from the dealer, therefor even the indy's have to buy them from Porsche which is why they are so expensive.

$800+ is what I paid last year.

Paul

 

I paid (insurance paid) $813 from Safelite.

 

I just did an on line quote from Safelite and got a cash price of $395 + taxes. It was for a '99 C2 with no rain sensor.

 

Are you sure your insurance company doesn't offer free windshield replacement? Check your policy. State Farm and Farmers do. If so, grab your baseball bat...then file your claim!

 

Gonzo is that minus decuctible? I don't recall seeing that in my policy.

 

Nope. 100% free,

 

Gator - liked your old avatar more.

 

I took my chance in a bad part of town in an industrial area, a small auto glass shop with no sign. $135 cash only, no tax, no receipt, installed in my Lexus SUV. Rain sensing and wiper defrost pads. Great job while I waited, a bit scary though.

 

Gonna try Safelite again. The reason my local guy said it was so much was that it's not in stock locally and he only had one source for it out of town. Maybe Safelite stocks it.

It's not free here in NC - it's free after comp. deductible but only if you had damage somehow. Mine is just old and scratched and I want a replacement but does not "need" to be replaced, so technically insurance won't cover it. Sledgehammer time?

Agree. I'd love to see a full webpage with them all so I can choose my own each visit. (BTW, I'm a BSEE from UF and my wife also graduated from there so we're fellow Gators)

Sketchy...and I haven't gotten my CHC permit yet, so no thanks

 

Ok, I have listened to the masses and responded with the appropriate avatar. Go Gators!