Broken glass heated rear window

TauMax · 08-23-2011, 01:34 PM

Has anyone had experience with aftermarket replacement rear windows for the Z4? Replacing the window using OEM parts requires replacement of the whole skin. Big $$ (as in $2300 plus labour). Some aftermarket options apparently exist - they still require replacing the whole skin - but are somewhat less costly (about $2200 labour included). Any advice on choosing between these two options?

Huz-Z · 08-23-2011, 06:20 PM

hey Neighbor!

I am over here in St. John's. I thought that the heated rear window could be replaced without replacing the "skin", which I asume means the roof cover. Why not call Andy in the service dept at Halifax BMW? he is a great guy to deal with - I know from personal experience.

Cheers!

TauMax · 08-23-2011, 06:39 PM

Hi there:
I chatted with Craig at BMW Halifax (and you're right - they are a great bunch to deal with). He double checked on the need to do the cover and couldn't offer me an option there, but he did put me on to the Apple Auto Glass folks he uses for his glass work in Halifax. They checked for alternatives, and while there are some types that can be repaired without doing the roof cover, it appears that I'm out of luck.

In any event, it is great to have dealer who is so helpful.

All the best.

CFoote · 08-23-2011, 10:22 PM

Check with Bavarian Auto (www.bavauto.com) -- they have an aftermarket top that is much cheaper than the OEM part. There's a DIY on removing the top on this forum -- if you are handy and have the time, you could do it yourself.

Chris

TauMax · 08-25-2011, 06:32 AM

Thanks for the tip. I'll check both of these out!

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TauMax New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pictou County, Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Broken glass heated rear window Has anyone had experience with aftermarket replacement rear windows for the Z4? Replacing the window using OEM parts requires replacement of the whole skin. Big $$ (as in $2300 plus labour). Some aftermarket options apparently exist - they still require replacing the whole skin - but are somewhat less costly (about $2200 labour included). Any advice on choosing between these two options?
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	hey Neighbor! I am over here in St. John's. I thought that the heated rear window could be replaced without replacing the "skin", which I asume means the roof cover. Why not call Andy in the service dept at Halifax BMW? he is a great guy to deal with - I know from personal experience. Cheers! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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TauMax New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pictou County, Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Hi there: I chatted with Craig at BMW Halifax (and you're right - they are a great bunch to deal with). He double checked on the need to do the cover and couldn't offer me an option there, but he did put me on to the Apple Auto Glass folks he uses for his glass work in Halifax. They checked for alternatives, and while there are some types that can be repaired without doing the roof cover, it appears that I'm out of luck. In any event, it is great to have dealer who is so helpful. All the best.
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CFoote Captain 180 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '22 M5CS, '00 M5, '06 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M5CS [0.00] 2001 BMW 740i [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2012 BMW X6 3.5i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2017 BMW 540xi [0.00] 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4i [0.00]	Check with Bavarian Auto (www.bavauto.com) -- they have an aftermarket top that is much cheaper than the OEM part. There's a DIY on removing the top on this forum -- if you are handy and have the time, you could do it yourself. Chris __________________ '22 M5CS, '06 Z4M, '01 X5 4.4i, '00 M5, '05 Acura RL, '12 X6 3.5, '01 740, 08 335xi, '17 540xi (yes they all are still with me)
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TauMax New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pictou County, Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip. I'll check both of these out!
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