01 E38. I can't wait to get my new windshield. It will be almost like driving a new car. The domestic PPG windshield (rainsensor and heat) is about $180.00 less than the german Sekurit replacement. Any thoughts? Does the PPG have a BMW logo in the corner? Which would you choose?

I'm sure you will be happy with the PPG. All windshields have to meet DOT specifications and I'm sure a company like PPG is no exception to quality. I personally would spring for the Sekurit, but it would be for my own edification only.

The domestic PPG windshield (rainsensor and heat) is about $180.00 less than the german Sekurit replacement.

Rainsensor and heat?

What does it do? I live in a place where it never rains, but the windshield will easily reach temperatures above 150 degrees.

When I go to buy a new windshield, what do I look for?

When I go to buy a new windshield, what do I look for?[/quote]

Good question. Believe it or not the glass shop told me I had a possible 4 different options on a 2001 740ia:

1 heat only (defroster)
2 heat and rain sensor (windshield senses raindrops and turns on wipers)
3 heat, rain and theft (I guess it's attached to the alarm)
4 heat, rain, theft and UV protection (sounds nice)

I called the dealer gave them the VIN and asked them what my car came with.
heat and rain

I need a new windshield on my 2001 740i and they said heat, UV, rain sensor form mine and they were going to charge me $860! This is at safelite auto glass with a random aftermarket shield too.

What quotes or costs have you guys paid for windshields with heat/rain/uv before or any combo of the listed?

What quotes or costs have you guys paid for windshields with heat/rain/uv before or any combo of the listed?

heat/rain $380.00 PPG, $560.00 Sekurit installed

I think it's a pretty competitive business in Los Angeles

Holy hell, I need that up here. There has to be a cheaper place.

Maybe UV is really expensive. I have a garage at home and covered parking at work. I think I'll price the UV before I decide.

UV sounds important, but I'd rather go with a basic windshield, and then get it lightly tinted.

I have no need for rain sensors or defrosters.

I believe the 1998 did not have rain sensors as options, or did it? It became standard on 1999 models if I am not mistaken. Maybe it was an option in 1998. Either way if your car has the function you need to buy a windshield to support it.

I believe the 1998 did not have rain sensors as options, or did it? It became standard on 1999 models if I am not mistaken. Maybe it was an option in 1998. Either way if your car has the function you need to buy a windshield to support it.

Are you saying that if my car has that functionality, then I have to buy that kind of windshield? I can't downgrade and save some money on the windshield that I buy because I'll never use the rain-sensor option?

(I have used my windshield wipers a total of 3 times this year.)

Might be a good idea in case you ever sell the car. Perhaps to someone from
Oregon.

Might be a good idea in case you ever sell the car. Perhaps to someone from Oregon.

What's funny is my wife and I are thinking about moving to Oregon. She's from there and she hates it in Arizona (I don't blame her).

It doesn't matter anyway, Brother greene08 was right -- I don't the rain-sensor on my car.