rileyburton Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'm on my 2nd already after a couple months - mine was defective from the factory. Had a "ripple" or "swirl" or whatever you want to call it. Right in the middle of the windshield. I dont know how Subaru Q/A missed that one... So far the replacement is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Windshield #1 lasted 1 year. This Friday will have windshield #2 replaced which lasted 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tocsin Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I had someone shoot mine with a pellet gun of sling shot or something... I guess this was a year and a half ago. Had it replaced for free with my sweet insurance. I did start getting a little creak after the install, but I kinda solved it. If the damage can be covered by a $1 bill it can be repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 ...was everyones repair? Especially sense the windshield has a built-in defroster!!! $$$400...$$$600...$800??? The lowest quote I got from a reputable company was $375 installed, that's with the heating element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 It depends on who provides the glass. OEM glass with molding strip is about $550. I've seen quotes from mid 3's to 7's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 got one with oem mouldings installed for 270 w/heating element :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 do all legacies (2005+) have the heating element for wipers? I just placed an order for a new windshield (fully covered by ins. in MASS) and there was no mention of the trim level in the form. I gave a VIN number, but they better be planning on giving me the glass with the heating element! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Heating element at the bottom of the windshield for the wipers? I got my windshield replaced last year and my 2.5i limited def. doesn't have the heating element at the bottom of the windshield.. not sure if it ever did... anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaStaMooN Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I had the same crack develop from under the molding and halfway across the windshield this winter.. Waiting a bit longer before getting it replaced. I got a quote from http://www.safelite.com and they want something like 730 bucks for the replacment (includes oem seal) and windshield wiper heaters. This truly is crazy that a fairly low priced car (not cheap by any means) could have such an expensive piece of glass.. I should get another quote for a sl500 and see how much Mercedes glass is... Jon - vBGarage Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 7/26 7pm, drive '08 QSM SE off the lot in seattle...mood: happy 7/26 7:35pm, driving I405 SB in Kirkland, WA, crack...mood: worried 7/26 7:36pm, on offramp, crack has spread 6 inches, i watched it grow...mood: pissed as all hell! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, owned it for less than an hour and i already have to get the flippin thing replaced cuz its almost a foot long now and grew an inch over night in the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoSpringsSpecB Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 check out this website: http://www1.glass.net/main pretty cool when shopping for windshield replacement. it will get you 3 price quotes instantly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 anyone here use them and like it? Do they offer the build in heaters for the windshield system...? wiper heaters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 hey thanks, they totally saved me $300 and will come and do it where my insurance company's glass company wouldnt. also, they are giving me OEM glass, but its not the factory glass, yet still listed as OEM glass. SOunds kinda confusing, but after 24hrs and reading some of the posts ranting about windshield cracks, i don't want the factory glass, its crap! also, they are doing it tomorrow rather than 2 weeks from now! ^and yes, they can do the heated glass OEM windsheild. it was another 150 or so and mine was 317 with tax. I used "123Glass" check out this website: http://www1.glass.net/main pretty cool when shopping for windshield replacement. it will get you 3 price quotes instantly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 So far my Safelite glass has proven to be stronger than the OEM Carlex glass. I've already been hit twice with huge rocks and they chipped the surface but didn't crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Safelite, LOF, and PPG are all good windshields.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGT08 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Here's the deal with me. 2008 Legacy GT, 5k miles. I get in my car Friday morning, shut my door, and BAM! A crack shoots out from the pillar about six inches across the windshield. By the time I drive to work and get back home, it's two feet across. No visible rock chips, nothing. Heck, I wasn't even moving with it cracked. Warranty issue? Deflective glass? Any help or suggestions would be great. NEVER ARGUE WITH A STUPID PERSON. THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL, THEN BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Should be warrantied there were some 05-07 guys that the windshield broke because of the heating element and was replaced. Mine busted pretty easy with a rock and now with an aftermarket windshield it seems to be holding up better. :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Had mine replaced a month ago, and just 2 weeks later on the freeway.......bang..... another F'n crack from a rock. I friggn' give up replacing windows, I'll just wait for it to fall out. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Just had mine replaced about a month ago.... Damn rockhaulers.....with our state being a NO FAULT state good luck with getting it paid by them. No-fault laws pertain to bodily injuries, not property damage, it's a common misconception, nobody is really getting off the hook They're not really liable anyway, at least hard to be held liable because it's not an intentional act or act of neglect. In other words, shit happens. This sort of damage falls under your comprehensive coverage but if you have a high deductible, forget about it. You'll pay out of your pocket until you exhaust that, only afterwards will the insurance company step in. How much are glass repairs nowadays? Typically deductibles are what? $250, 500? There's ways to safely, effectively and fairly cheaply fix chips. If they spider, no go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 damn, mine just cracked today. about 5 inches long from the passenger side pillar. was on my way home from the gym this morning and heard an interesting noise. didn't think much of it until i was out later in the day and the sun was reflecting off it. well, at least i got almost 3 yrs outta mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Need windshield replace. It will be my 4th (!) windshield over 1.5 years since I bought the car. Yikes. Not getting OEM ever again. Looking to get PPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyDog Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 my experience... bought my outback xt in april 2005... 3 cracked oem windshields (with heating elements) in 6 months... finally changed to windshield without the heating element and i'm using the same one since... so, heating element was bad news for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Oem = FTL!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGT08 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Mine cracked about a month ago. Still haven't broken down and bought a new one. Figure I'll give it through winter, and buy one in the spring. Christmas = no $$ I don't know squat about glass, what brand is good, and who sells what? NEVER ARGUE WITH A STUPID PERSON. THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL, THEN BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyDog Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i don't know anything about glass either... called a bunch of local places and asked if they had my glass without the heating element... so i went with the place that had it in stock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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