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1997 328ic Replacement Rear Window??

Hi there..the plastic rear window has cracked in a few places when the top was retracted ( it was only a matter of time!!) . I took the car in for a quote: quotes ranged between $2200-2800 to replace the WHOLE top with Sonnedeck material. I have noticed that there is a zipper around the window. Is it possible to replace just the plastic window??? because the the rest of the top is in GREAT shape. Thank you!!!

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I have seen them for around $130 here. http://www.emiata.com/E36Window.asp

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Have you tried www.bavauto.com? have seen them priced from: $324.95. if you order it through them, see if they have the installation instructions. maybe they can forward them to you to make a decision before buying the top

i have also seen them on www.ebaymotors.com.

window can be unzipped from the old top. new top will include a zipper head to insert into the old window & remove. its not the easiest job, but it can be done with patiences.

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