Windshield replacement for car with HUD
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Windshield replacement for car with HUD
I am helping a close friend fix a '99 coupe with a broken W/S. I had the shock of my life today when the local windshield shop told me the cost would be $875 for a HUD version and around $500 if it did not have HUD. Is there truly a big difference in the windshield??
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Yes there is. I replaced mine about 2 years ago and got about the same quotes. There is a special film between the two layers of glass for the HUD reflection. But still, I wouldn't have it any other way. When I first got the HUD I thought I wouldn't use it. Now I cannot stand to drive a car without it.
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I'll have to take the opposite side...there is not a big difference in the windshield. I added HUD to pace #2 and kept the non-HUD windshield. I COULD NOT TELL A DIFFERENCE between my HUD and the factory HUD of my friends...
I'm told the only time you can tell is if you're driving into a heavy sun situation...
I recently bought a used windshield from Forum member Karshop (Gene Coggins) for a lot less than your $500 quote and it was HUD enabled...you might contact him to see if he has another...
It would cost you a few $$ to put it in, but that's usually not too expensive...
I'm told the only time you can tell is if you're driving into a heavy sun situation...
I recently bought a used windshield from Forum member Karshop (Gene Coggins) for a lot less than your $500 quote and it was HUD enabled...you might contact him to see if he has another...
It would cost you a few $$ to put it in, but that's usually not too expensive...
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Either way, those prices sound great! I have seen quotes of $2000 for the HUD and $1500 for the non-HUD 
I feel a little bit better seeing $875 and $500. 
I feel a little bit better seeing $875 and $500.
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There is a significant difference in price for the two types of windshields, but I agree, some have used the non-HUD ones and say it is fine. I will have to think hard about which one I would go with if mine ever gets broken.
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Don't you guys carry comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance? If so -why not submit a glass claim to your carrier and have them pay for the windshield. I would insist on an O.E.M. HUD windshield if that's what you have. 
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Don't you guys carry comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance? If so -why not submit a glass claim to your carrier and have them pay for the windshield. I would insist on an O.E.M. HUD windshield if that's what you have.
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Originally Posted by vernrose
To keep my rates down, I have a $1000 deductible. Regardless of the deductible, you still need to do a C/B determination, because your rate may go with a claim.
All I'm saying is that a clear non-sandblasted surface that is the correct part for the car is important and worth having new.
