Z4 Roadster (E85) Discolored mirror

My passenger door outside mirror is discolored and very hard to see out of. The BMW dealer told me I needed a new mirror. He quoted me $450.00 just for the glass not including installation. Can I get it somewhere else and does that sound correct? Is it easy to replace?

Check the motors section out on ebay. They have a large selection.

You can go to youtube and type in bmw mirror replacement and there are a lot of how-to videos. Good luck.

Thanks!

Sounds like your auto-dimming fluid is leaking, which is common. I'd recommend replacing it with another auto-dimming mirror and not a standard mirror, despite it being a common failure point. Make sure you wipe down any corrosive fluid that leaks out.

Mirrors come up for sale occasionally on the forums. I may have a fully working mirror for sale in a month and a half for about half the price of new.

Bavarian Auto Recycling has one for about $225.00. Might have to order that one. How long do they usuauly last? Might it be mor prudent to buy new?

Mirror Glass: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...93&hg=51&fg=07
P/N: 51167112588

Price from Tischer is $102.25

http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/ind...&siteid=214672

Originally Posted by shipkiller

Mirror Glass: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...93&hg=51&fg=07
P/N: 51167112588

Price from Tischer is $102.25

http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/ind...&siteid=214672

That is the non-auto dimming one, part number is 51167177128 for the auto dimming glass, $270.06: http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/ind...&siteid=214672

Originally Posted by jsc

That is the non-auto dimming one, part number is 51167177128 for the auto dimming glass, $270.06: http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/ind...&siteid=214672

Thanks for the backup.

Call me cheap if you want to....I replaced both of my side mirrors with burco redi cuts from ebay last summer. All for under $50. They still look awesome.

I want to get the rear view serviced by one of those places that fix the leaking problem....rearview is one I want to keep auto-dimming.

Hi,

You have the same year car and color as mine. I actually ordered a dimmable heated mirror from get bimmerparts for 270.00. This is my wife’s car and she wanted them. I have a question for you. I bought mine used and wanted to know if you have a tool set on your trunk lid? Also I see in the manual there is supposed to be some wind deflectors that go on the head rest. Do you have them?

Thanks I will check it out!