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Old 09-16-2008, 08:08 PM   #1
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When I was talking to the dealer, he was trying to say the etching on the glass on the '09 Subaru I was looking at was voluntary depending on the dealer and I think he is trying to put the cost of it and Nitrogen gas in the tires in the costs.

Do you think I can tell him to eat those 'costs' when I go in to haggle tomorrow?


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Old 09-16-2008, 08:13 PM   #2
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where do they have an 09 subaru already?
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:16 PM   #3
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Don't pay for etched glass if you don't want it. If they insist on charging you then just walk out. Etched glass is right up there with all the other crap they sell (paint sealant, fabric protectant, etc.) They charge you hundreds for $5 worth of stuff. Total rip off IMHO.
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:30 PM   #4
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Don't pay for etched glass if you don't want it. If they insist on charging you then just walk out. Etched glass is right up there with all the other crap they sell (paint sealant, fabric protectant, etc.) They charge you hundreds for $5 worth of stuff. Total rip off IMHO.
Yeah, I think my dealer wanted to charge me 300.00 for that. I found a kit on ebay for like 10.00. I don't even think that the etching really deters thieves, as they are likely to chop your car for more important parts.
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Etched glass? Never heard of it...
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:41 PM   #6
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Etched glass? Never heard of it...
Well the gist is that they etch a number into your glass. So if thieves steal and part out your car, they can't part the glass. The very idea is shaky at best. And the fact that they charge you several hundred dollars for it is ridiculous.
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k, sounds good.. I'm thinking I can probably knock at least $1000 off the price. I hate paying for wonky gimmicky stuff and most of the extra costs he mentioned I thought fit into the wonky category.
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word has it you can use a special polish to buff out the etching. lol
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Old 09-16-2008, 10:12 PM   #9
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Just another way for dealerships to take more of your money. Can't really blame them. Agressive sales are the American way.
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:06 PM   #10
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Well the gist is that they etch a number into your glass. So if thieves steal and part out your car, they can't part the glass. The very idea is shaky at best. And the fact that they charge you several hundred dollars for it is ridiculous.

Normally they etch the VIN into the glass, with that if your car is stolen, your vehicle make, model, year, color, license plate, and VIN number is transmitted to all law enforcement. so if anyone comes across your windows they can be arrested for possession of stolen property
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If somebody steals my car... the last thing I'm worried about is whether or not they'll profit from the glass...

What a scam.
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