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Re: Newbie considering a 1980 99 pre-purchase question Posted by Dan [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Newbie considering a 1980 99 pre-purchase questions..., AndrewCConti, Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:39:19 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
As far as most of us know, new windshields are no longer available in the states. They are still available in Europe but shipping would make them worth quite a bit more than what you are paying for the car. Used windshields are available from time to time and maybe someone will chime in here with a suggestion.
That being said, when I was looking for a replacement windshield some auto glass place called me up asking if I wanted a quote on a windshield. I thought I'd throw them for a loop and ask about one for the 99. They said the windshield was no longer available but they'd look around. About 2 months later I got a call saying they'd found one in Tennessee (I was in UTAH) and would sell it, installed for 180. They ripped up the seal when they did the job but I'm not complaining. You never know what someone might find in the back corner of a warehouse somewhere.
I'd take the info that replacing the windshield is going to be a real issue (and you apparently aren't just talking about an annoying crack here...you really can't drive the car the way it is) and have the seller drop the price a bit. 500 isn't bad for a solid, running 99 but the windshield might prove to be a pain. On the other hand, you may find one tomorrow for 50 bucks used. Good luck.
Dan
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