rear window options

[jdt10768]

My rear window shattered unexpectedly this mornring on the way to work. Was cold, but I was not using the defrost, so not sure why. So I have 2 options:

- get aftermarket glass / gasket for FREE through my auto insurance done in next 2 days

- wait 2 weeks for OEM glass/gasket from Germany, and pay 200$ (insurance pays first 300$)

anyone have this experience? pros/cons of aftermarket vs OEM? Thanks

[Mr. Tasty]

similar problem, bought a car without a windshield. Cheapest options?

[Fleksta]

I'd go with the free glass. I have an aftermarket rear window and haven't had any issues with it.

[Freakshow]

I would get the original glass, if you want to save money try going to a pick and pull and look for some glass there.

[McGyver]

i have after market glass for my windshield in both of my cars. its crappy quality glass that pits really easy, but for $80 a piece, why not just put in new glass every 3-4 years?

[slammin.e28]

I would get the original glass, if you want to save money try going to a pick and pull and look for some glass there.

This. These glasses are easy to DIY install. Not like a used rear glass is going to be all pitted and shit.

Just take your multimeter and test the defrost grid before you pull it out.

[TurboJake]

Literally takes 1 minute to remove the rear glass at boneyard with 1 flathead screwdriver and 3 credit cards. Or you can be like me and use a drivers license, school ID, and a couple playing cards.

[dannyyisntt]

If you were local I'd sell you one of my spares

[Roysneon]

How nice is your car? If it's "kinda shitty" to "OK" I'd just go aftermarket.

If it's "pretty nice" to "Fucking awesome" I'd wait it out.

But mostly I second the used glass motion. Practice on one at P+P then put it in yourself. It's a lot easier than the front.

[iansane]

If you want cheap, take the insurance check and DIY. There is probably at least one R3v'er reasonably close that has rear glass. If not, try a junkyard. If the ins co pays $300, you'll make some cash.

[jdt10768]

How nice is your car? If it's "kinda shitty" to "OK" I'd just go aftermarket.

If it's "pretty nice" to "Fucking awesome" I'd wait it out.

But mostly I second the used glass motion. Practice on one at P+P then put it in yourself. It's a lot easier than the front.

I'd classify as "pretty nice", but I don't want to wait too long because the entire window is cracked into thousands of tiny pieces - It just hasn't fallen out . . . yet. It has a tint, and I think that may be holding it together! I actually wanted to replace the tint because someone did a fairly shitty job of trimming the tint around the 3rd brake light. I'm gonna go with the free aftermarket ins deal. They will also pay for re-tint so it doesn't look out of place. I'll get a crack pic and post here in a minute.

[Roysneon]

If you want cheap, take the insurance check and DIY. There is probably at least one R3v'er reasonably close that has rear glass. If not, try a junkyard. If the ins co pays $300, you'll make some cash.

That.

[jdt10768]

[jdt10768]

I don't have time to mess with replacement right now, and need to get it fixed asap - 2 kids ride in back daily. Otherwise I would prob go with OEM / pick-n-pull

[agent]

Don't skimp on gaskets/seals. Get Genuine BMW. Always. You should demand that the insurance company pay for that, since that's (most likely) what's in it now.