As S mentioned, you need to "want" a comfort glass and specifically ask for it on replacement, as I don't believe it was a standard option on any E53 in the states. There is a part number as well for the BMW windshield in the FAQ at the top of the forum (comfort glass) if you were getting it done at the dealer.

I have full glass coverage on my insurance, so I have no deductible for glass replacement, however, I also work in the industry, so I won't put in a claim for replacement unless I get a crack or something warranting replacement. I polish the glass often enough to keep it optically clear, but after 10 years, like X5SND's, mine is getting pretty pitted. Original windshield on mine too, but I will do a comfort glass replacement when mine is due for replacement.

I also have a 5% sunvisor strip at the top of the windshield, been doing it on my cars for years as it hugely helps with the morning and evening sun glare on the ride home, so inevitably when the winshield is replaced I'll have to take a ride to my tint guy and have him redo the strip as well.


Comfort glass = awesome IMO

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