side mirror glass options

hpcaub · 08-22-2021, 07:05 PM

My 2008 135i side mirror glass is bluish and warped looking and pretty hard to see out of. I assume the heated mirrors caused something to warp. I'm getting the car repainted and my paint guy says the mirror glass from BMW is $250 per side! He tried ordering mirror glass without the heating element for $80 per side, but the connectors would not work. Has anyone come across a decent replacement at a reasonable cost?

Thanks!

blackberryq10android · 08-22-2021, 07:11 PM

Lookup anti-blind spot bmw e82 mirrors on ebay. One pair I got looks so much better than oem, they are tinted blue for anti-glare, and there are no blind spots. Couldn't be happier but none will be heated if that matters to you. I think it was 60ish for the pair and you pop them off then pop it in, easy diy

krhodes1 · 08-22-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blackberryq10android

Lookup anti-blind spot bmw e82 mirrors on ebay. One pair I got looks so much better than oem, they are tinted blue for anti-glare, and there are no blind spots. Couldn't be happier but none will be heated if that matters to you. I think it was 60ish for the pair and you pop them off then pop it in, easy diy

You can get heated blindspot mirrors all over eBay, from $60/pr. Even genuine BMW for $90 each.

I just bought a pair for my Volvo from one of the eBay vendors, quality was fine. Will probably get a pair for my e88 too.

blue135 · 08-23-2021, 08:48 AM

Had same problem with mirrors. Found a set (on eBay) that just "pasted" onto originals. But then I did not need heated and auto dim was of little concern.
Result is much better visibility than originals at the end with much lower cost.

parameter416 · 08-25-2021, 07:28 AM

Just make sure anything you buy will fit your vehicle. The mirrors on Pre-LCI e82s are a different shape and size.

blue135 · 08-25-2021, 09:01 AM

parameter is correct. When I ordered mine, I knew mine were much smaller than the post LCI mirrors. The ones I got, fit exactly and are not noticeable unless you know the OE mirrors discolor over time. (And these have not started that in 3 years)

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hpcaub Enlisted Member 9 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	side mirror glass options My 2008 135i side mirror glass is bluish and warped looking and pretty hard to see out of. I assume the heated mirrors caused something to warp. I'm getting the car repainted and my paint guy says the mirror glass from BMW is $250 per side! He tried ordering mirror glass without the heating element for $80 per side, but the connectors would not work. Has anyone come across a decent replacement at a reasonable cost? Thanks!
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blackberryq10android Private First Class 22 Rep 101 Posts Drives: BMW 128i 2009 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Lookup anti-blind spot bmw e82 mirrors on ebay. One pair I got looks so much better than oem, they are tinted blue for anti-glare, and there are no blind spots. Couldn't be happier but none will be heated if that matters to you. I think it was 60ish for the pair and you pop them off then pop it in, easy diy
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blue135 Captain 368 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Had same problem with mirrors. Found a set (on eBay) that just "pasted" onto originals. But then I did not need heated and auto dim was of little concern. Result is much better visibility than originals at the end with much lower cost.
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parameter416 Private First Class 384 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2012 128i M-Sport Coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just make sure anything you buy will fit your vehicle. The mirrors on Pre-LCI e82s are a different shape and size.
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blue135 Captain 368 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	parameter is correct. When I ordered mine, I knew mine were much smaller than the post LCI mirrors. The ones I got, fit exactly and are not noticeable unless you know the OE mirrors discolor over time. (And these have not started that in 3 years)
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