bk_911

Hey guys.. last time driving to a track day I was blessed with a rock chip that turned into a crack. So it's new windshield time.

I called Porsche of fremont to get a quote they said ~860 for the windshield and ~270 for installation. This seems somewhat excessive so I was wondering if any of you had your windshield replaced and what the cost was.

I'm still new to this P-car thing. Haha, so go easy on me guys

Da Hapa

I have not but to be honest, that doesn't seem anywhere near as bad as I would have expected it to be. I'm not suggesting you use them but why not call someone like Safelite and ask what they'd charge just to get an idea?

n2cars

That's very reasonable. Safelite replaced the windshield in my 911. They bought the glass from the local Porsche dealer. $860 is about the right price. Then the install, hold on to your seat, was another $900. I have full glass replacement with zero deductible from my insurance company. Safelite gave my insurance a discount. Final bill was $1300.

zedcat

That's in the ballpark. I've replaced several although not on a 981 yet. It's always been about a grand installed. The skill of the installer is important.

bk_911

Ok cool. Sounds like I'm not getting hosed then.

I'm guessing the windshield is fancy because it has what looks like antennas embedded, plus I'm guessing the installer has to be carful with the auto wiper sensor.

zedcat

Correct. The guy that has done mine always asks for the VIN to order the glass from Porsche.

Spyerx

12-1300 is going rate it seems for this and last gen windshields installed.

GT4Tony

Same thing happened to me, chip (from last weekend at Summit) in what's defined as the driver's view so Safelite won't fill it. It's not cracking (yet) so haven't done full replacement. I'll probably end up getting another rock to the window anyways. My daily has had two windshields replaced in less than three years.

calvinchan

I just paid around the same for mine.

PistolPete

That is the right ball park figure for the NYC area as well.

Keep an eye on how the A-pillar alcantara cover is reinstalled into that corner of the dash. I wish I still had a photo to show you. This area is only visible when the door is opened.

Basically trace the outline of the A-piller cover down to where it ends in the door jam.

It's very tricky to line it up and insert it properly once removed to install the glass. I had a gap there that drove me nuts until I found someone familiar with getting that slot back in properly.

pvgolfer

My dealer quoted me $1700. I got an online quote from Safelite for $510. Anyone have experience with Safelite??? Any issues with the workmanship or quality of (non-OEM) glass?

HelpMeHelpU

As long as you insist that Satellite use OEM glass (that you can verify), my experience is that they do a great job, and I would trust them more than most because that's their only business. Pricing seems a little low, but probably depends upon locale.

pvgolfer

^^^^ thanks for the info. I'm willing to pay extra to Safelite, if they can get the OEM glass.

chasen1211

Sounds about right.

kiger0183

I got a big boy chip last summer during a charity drive. Luckily they could fill it and it hasnt spread (yet). Not looking forward to that bill when it comes.