New Windshield priced out...

You will likely not be getting an OEM replacement at Safelite.

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-main-forum/44399-windshield-replacement.html

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...43-windshield-replacement-over-1-100-a-2.html

 

That's probably a good thing though because of the oft demonstrated fragility of the OEM Thai glass.

 

I had the windshield changed on my 2006 with an aftermarket one. Total cost installed: $160 with tax. I have no problems with the glass. The installers could have been a little neater, but for that price, I have no complaints. I could have paid $50 more at Hunts Pont Glass, they have changed several windows for me over the years, and I had not issues at all with them.

 

I have 126,000 on my original windshield - plenty of pits from rocks and stuff but not cracks or divets. Stock Toyota glass seems fine to me.

 

Well, can't yourself among the fortunate few. When I polled owners on this site, half of those who reported any chips/pits also got a crack and nearly all of those had to be replaced. This is completely out of line with the many other vehicles I've had. In fact I've never had a window crack this way before despite many rock chips...including some larger ones on the glass margins of my Tundra.

 

Your deductible is $1000, but did you contact your insurer and ask if you have glass breakage coverage? I have a separate deductible for that of only $100.

 

Here in NY, if you have a crack that is under the windshield washer blade travel, more then 3/4" (?) long, you must replace the windshield.