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      06-10-2011, 08:35 PM   #1
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Windshield Tint At Top?

After having the lovely fortune of taking a large chunk of truck tire tread to the windshield recently, I've had it replaced. The very reputable collision repair shop that I took it to replaced it and the work is impeccable. They replaced the glass with OEM glass, complete with the BMW logo and everything. However, I can't seem to remember if my windshield had that blueish tint at the top originally. The new windshield is clear from top to bottom.

So, what does your 1 have? Tint, or no tint?

And should I even be bothered if it doesn't? Really my main concern is resale value down the road...you know...in the unforeseeable event that I would actually part with this car...

That and functionality.
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      06-11-2011, 12:29 AM   #2
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I've seen some with tint but mine has no tint. Not sure why...
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      06-11-2011, 01:53 PM   #3
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Mine has tint. But it is a pretty fully loaded car. Not sure if that makes a difference.
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      06-12-2011, 08:38 AM   #4
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It's an option in the UK.
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      06-18-2011, 10:36 AM   #5
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my e87 do have a tint on top.
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      06-20-2011, 07:17 PM   #6
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mine does not.
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      06-22-2011, 09:12 AM   #7
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no tint here.
2011 128i with sport pkg + premium pkg
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      06-22-2011, 10:56 AM   #8
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      06-23-2011, 02:18 PM   #9
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Yes, our 2009 135i coupe had no tint when delivered.
However, we were hit with a rock from a passing car that resulted in a 4" crack, so we had the window replaced w/ insurance coverage (not installed by a BMW dealer).
The new window is tinted at the top, but otherwise is the same as far as I can tell.
Having a new window after 7K miles of miscellanous minor chips, etc. was real nice.
I like the tinted version better myself.
Looks nice.
I think a "low rider" like the 135i really picks up lots more window nicks in routine driving compared to my Honda Pilot.
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      06-26-2011, 09:38 PM   #10
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Mine does, 09 with premium.
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      06-28-2011, 12:58 PM   #11
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Thanks for the feedback all. So it looks like it's pretty much divided between yes and no. Sounds like nothing to really worry about either way.
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      06-28-2011, 05:00 PM   #12
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My 2008 has a nice greyish tint at the top.
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      07-09-2011, 03:13 PM   #13
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My 08 Montego blue 135i has a blueish tint on the top. i recently got a 20% tint on the top strip that goes 1 inch lower then the AS1 marking.
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      08-06-2011, 12:29 AM   #14
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I did on my 08 but I had the whole windshield tinted ,it's awesome at night no glare from other car when a-holes don't have the curtesy to turn off their high beams.
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