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Old 02-10-2010, 06:45 PM
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Any reason in particular you picked the Evolutions over the Icons?

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I just installed the Bosch Evolutions this winter and they really work great,plus u get a free set with mail in proof of purchase....
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Old 02-11-2010, 07:08 PM
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Really for the free set and knowing Bosch makes good Wipers....
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Old 03-04-2010, 05:21 PM
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Updated post # 62 with all the relevant wiper blade information which hopefully makes selecting less confusing. And here's an interesting article from the November 2008 consumer reports.

Consumer Reports Cars Blog: How to choose the best windshield wipers
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Bosch Icon's aren't as as good as they seem to be anymore. We had a set on our X5, but the $10 wiper refills at the dealership are much cheaper and a better buy. Even if we change a set every 6 months, the cost of stock wipers would be cheaper than buying a set of Icons every year or 2.
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Bosch Icon's aren't as as good as they seem to be anymore.
I tried them out since a lot of people here run them, but I am not impressed with them in the 3 months I've had them. I'll go to another brand or stock refills as soon as the Icons are done.
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Old 03-15-2010, 01:21 AM
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Bosch $15 wiper rebate - Last day is today!
ICONic Rebate Offer

Trico $15 wiper rebate - Just started!
Trico Spring 2010 It's Raining Rebates

And the Tirerack Valeo, buy 1 get 1 free deal.
Valeo Buy One Get One Free Offer
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I have been very pleased with my Icons over the past few years, but there is a good deal going on at Tire Rack for the Valeo Ultimates right now.

Valeo Buy One Get One Free Offer
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I still have the same set of Bosch Icons on my X5 that SuperGreg installed back in December 2006! Almost 4 years old!
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I still have the same set of Bosch Icons on my X5 that SuperGreg installed back in December 2006! Almost 4 years old!
4 years! You may want to go ahead and change those out for good measure. 4 years is pretty long for the same set of blades. Mine worked well for about 2 years. I thought that was crazy until you just posted 4.
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4 years! You may want to go ahead and change those out for good measure. 4 years is pretty long for the same set of blades. Mine worked well for about 2 years. I thought that was crazy until you just posted 4.
LOL I know! AND it's not like I'm in California where wipers are only used twice a year! We use our wipers A LOT in Maryland!

For the past few weeks, they haven't been clearing the windshield quite as crisp as before, but they still work damn good!

I'll probably put a fresh set on in the next week or two.
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