any ideas on getting a cheap windshield?

[chrisl757]

96 XJ needs a new one before I get it inspected. Internet prices get me down to about $280 installed.

seeing as how I keep getting more and more cracks in it, I can't imagine paying $300 for a new one and having another crack 6 months from now.

Is there any way to get it cheaper? Junkyards?

I won't install it myself, but would love any ideas on this.

[fredjacksonsan]

Junkyards might be cheaper. But for windshields, I like to tell my story of having 5 of them put in, free, over the course of 2 years. I had Comprehensive coverage on my 1986 vehicle at a $0 deductible. If you can handle the premium, it's a cheap way to replace windshields.

[enter debate here on if you should even have collision or comprehensive on a vehicle more than 5 years old]

[thinmints]

Originally Posted by chrisl757

96 XJ needs a new one before I get it inspected. Internet prices get me down to about $280 installed.

seeing as how I keep getting more and more cracks in it, I can't imagine paying $300 for a new one and having another crack 6 months from now.

Is there any way to get it cheaper? Junkyards?

I won't install it myself, but would love any ideas on this.

Where do you live? i have a 96 and only spent $150 installed check in your Phone book call and get a quote

[1996Chreokee]

i live in ny and had mine replaced in my 1996 for 125... they did a 10 percent discount on a price match... it was a 1 800 # in the phonebook