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Old 05-22-2004, 09:05 AM
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The problem is the design of the car. The front windshield sits too perpendicular to the road. That and the front isnt very aerodynamic, so any debris that is flying through the air hits the windshield like a brick wall.
The windshield angle, height and aerodynamics is not much different than my old Datsun 510 which didn't have any particular problems. My feeling is that the windshield glass now made isn't as tough as it used to be. It certainly picks up little nicks and scratches easily.

However, keep in mind that this is a forum of hundreds of new Scion owners, which tends to amplify problems. Only those who have problems talk about it. Nobody is going to post "gee, my windshield is perfect today!"
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well its 5 am and ive been on scionlife all night reading. and then i thought, "gee, my windshield is perfect today" not a knick or scratch yet, knock on carbon fibre!

Shout out to all the xB's with perfect windshields!
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Old 05-22-2004, 09:50 AM
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i wish i was a crack free scion...
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Old 05-23-2004, 10:30 PM
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yup, only a month and POW! chip!
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Yeah i just got yestarday a NICE spider web on the center of my windsheild.... damn it!!!!
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Old 05-27-2004, 03:44 AM
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hell the first day i got mine i got a chip in my windsheild the only bad thing i have to say about the xb is the windsheid hell why do they call it a windsheild anyways should be called a windalmostsheild cuase now i get a bit of a brezze from it lol
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Old 05-27-2004, 03:53 AM
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Two days after instaling my second windshield it happens I get a small chip on my way to work
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Old 05-28-2004, 12:14 AM
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anyone know of a nice after market place that sells windshield that are like extra-strength?
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Old 05-28-2004, 12:18 AM
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I just lowered my comprehensive deductable to $50 on my auto insurance. Now if I have to replace it, it wont cost too much. I've already had a glass repair man out to fix 2 chips on 2 different occasions. Luckily, usaa covers glass repair. No charge! SWEEEET!
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Old 05-28-2004, 12:21 AM
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i had a chip free scion for about 3 weeks. it happens, just a matter of when not if.
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My dealer told me about the "Lemon" thing... I was wondering, if i keep having to replace my windshield, could i almost call into the Lemon? Or does that have to be with warrenty items only?
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Old 06-05-2004, 07:42 AM
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i'm part of the club now too with a quarter sized spider and my xb has less than 1000 miles!
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Old 06-05-2004, 09:16 AM
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no chips or cracks here 5 months strong and almost 5000 on odo. and still going.
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Old 06-05-2004, 02:32 PM
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I don't think it counts as a lemon. You knew it had a big rectangular windshield... the solution? Leave more space between you and the car in front of you. Try it... it really works!!!

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Old 06-05-2004, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MotoMan_YZ400
My dealer told me about the "Lemon" thing... I was wondering, if i keep having to replace my windshield, could i almost call into the Lemon? Or does that have to be with warrenty items only?
lemon law only on manufacturer's defects in product, no defect in product if stuff hits you. mine got hit after 7K miles, ask yr dealer if they have a guy that fixes spiders, they most likely have a guy for the used stuff that'll come by every now and again. they can fill it in so it doesn't require a full replacement. it is always a case-by-case basis.
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Old 06-05-2004, 03:57 PM
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500 miles and counting........I use geico and have non deductable glass coverage.....Arizona loves to eat windshields
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Old 06-05-2004, 06:16 PM
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Move to FL - if you have comprehensive, and your windshield breaks, it gets replaced for free with no detriment to your insurance rates

That said, I've never had a problem with the windshield.
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Old 06-05-2004, 07:33 PM
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Crack in windshield within one month, right in the center and I'm murdering bugs at an alarming rate. Definetly an aerodynamics issue.
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Old 06-05-2004, 08:43 PM
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no cracks, chips, or scrathes here...but i DO have a blown engine ( see i blew up my xb yesterday )...and the bug thing....i have about 300 cacada's caked onto my windsheild...it gets to the point where i have to get out of the car on the side of the road and s c r u b them off...
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Old 06-15-2004, 12:38 AM
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had my pw four days,got a crack in my line of sight,so new my insurance isnt posted yet,I will have to wait a few days,then order one.



aNY CLUBS IN jAX,WANNA START ONE,WHERE PEOPLE ACTUALY SHOW UP?
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