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Jun 30, 2009 | 08:03 PM

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BUMP for any updates!

Jun 30, 2009 | 11:26 PM

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Nothing yet.......... I'll post something when I hear something.

Jul 6, 2009 | 02:08 AM

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I didn't read it here yet, but considering the steap angle of your windshield(not so sure what angle its at relative to your hood and/or roof, but looks like its between 55-75 degrees. Considering that hard angle, that is potentially one of the big culprets of why some of you guys/gals have so many chips/cracks, etc.
Just an observation.

Jul 6, 2009 | 02:37 AM

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WOW, over 139,000 miles on my "05" Camo xB.

Still rolling with the factory windsheild, with 5 - 6 rock chips and tons of pit marks.
No cracks, yet.

Watching and waiting.

Oct 2, 2009 | 01:02 PM

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bump cause it's important.

Oct 21, 2009 | 04:14 PM

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lol I haven't had any cracks until just recently, was on the freeway, and a huge chunk of cement came from some car (don't know which one) and WHAM!!!

Oct 24, 2009 | 04:14 PM

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150K miles and on my third windshield. I never took it to a Toyota dealer though. I wonder if I can get in on the action?

Oct 24, 2009 | 07:12 PM

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TOP 50 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS, courtesy of SafeLite.com ("Safelite repair, safelite replace!" o/')

Notice anything conspicuously missing from this list?

Can we let this one go yet?

Scion is NOT going to buy your car back.

Source: http://www.safelite.com/top50windshields.jsp
Year Make Model
99-03 GMC Sierra
95-99 Chevy Pickup
04 Chevy Silverado
97-02 Ford F-150
95-03 Chevy S10
95-01 Ford Explorer
98 Ford Ranger
03-03 Ford F-Series
02-03 Ford Taurus
98-02 Honda Accord
99 Volkswagen Jetta
96-99 Freightliner Conventional Cab
04 Chevy Silverado
03 Ford Econoline
96-00 Dodge Caravana
01 Honda Civic
95-98 Ford Windstar
96-99 Freightliner Conventional Cab
03 Toyota Corolla
03 Ford Explorer
03 Jeep Liberty
04 Ford F-150
04 Ford F-150
01 Jeep Wrangler
91-99 Buick Park Avenue
04 Ford F-150
04 Ford F-150
02 Chrysler PT Cruiser
99-04 Honda Odyssey
07 Nissan Altima
06 Chevy Impala
03 Dodge Ram
02-04 Dodge Dakota
03 Chevy Impala
06 Chevy Impala
05 Chevy Trailblazer
03 Ford F-Series
03 Ford F-Series
04 GMC Savana
94-96 Ford Econoline
05 Ford Taurus 500
04 Ford Taurus
06 Ford Fusion
08 Ford Escape
08 Ford Escape
05 Subaru Legacy
05 Subaru Legacy
05 Subaru Legacy
05 Subaru Legacy
04 Toyota Sienna

Oct 24, 2009 | 09:27 PM

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Yeah, most probably "we can let this go."

After more than a year, I have heard nothing of the original lawsuit.

Here is what I know from the paperwork I received in September 2008.

"In July 2007, a class-action lawsuit was filed in California, in which the plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the windshields on 2004-2006 model-year Scion's xBs are defective and have a inordinate propensity to crack. The name of the case is Bauer v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and the Los Angeles County Superior Court Case number is BC 374017."

Since this thread was bumped for updates, I tried e-mailing the lawyers in this case for any updates. They never wrote me back. They are:

Rosenthal & Company LLC
PO Box 6177
Novato, CA 94948-6177

That's all I know. Maybe someone here is better at finding out information about this than I am. I tried looking up the case at the Superior Court website with no luck. So far, my glass cracked on my xB, with no warning, back in '07 and I have been waiting all this time hoping to be a part of this case.

Oh well, just my luck. I guess I'll just get my windshield replaced, and if I hear anything, I'll post it.

Oct 24, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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your vigilance is appreciated.

Oct 24, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Davestoaster

I got my paperwork today concerning a lawsuit filed in the state of CA, Bauer vs. Toyota, that has something to due with the windshield on our xB's having a tendency to crack prematurely.

Seem that anyone that went to the Toyota dealer and took their car in for a windshield crack that seemed to come from nowhere, it part of the lawsuit. The plaintiffs (Bauer) lawyers made
Toyota give the names and address of anyone who came in complaining of cracks.

From what I understand the paperwork to read, Toyota took your name and address and phone number from the list and only supplied the number of people and their location due to a privacy concern.

The paperwork is an authorization for Toyota to release your complete name, address, and phone to the lawyers so that they may contact you. Which I plan to do !!

This is great news!!! Finally something may be done about our cracking windshield problem!!

My story:
About 2 years ago I was just driving along (the only one on the road) and my windshield cracked right before my eyes. I took it in to the dealer and they checked it out. The service manager came back with a magnifying glass and said a rock hit the windshield and caused it to crack. He then showed me this little nick that was not visible to the naked eye and you could only see it under the magnifying glass. After he did this I knew he was a liar and I was beat. Now with this lawsuit, maybe he will finally get his.

Thank you Bauer........ whoever you are.

Cool if only they would do something about the Defective paint job...

Oct 24, 2009 | 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOMGXB

TOP 50 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS, courtesy of SafeLite.com ("Safelite repair, safelite replace!" o/')

Notice anything conspicuously missing from this list?

Can we let this one go yet?

So true once they have your money your SOL; I will not buy another Scion or Toyota...Honda all the way!!!

Oct 25, 2009 | 12:32 AM

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#1 that list is sales rated and the # of ford f trucks or GM sierras sold every year out number scions 10 - 1 poss 50 - 1
PS Crazyhorse6901 the accord is #10 and civic #15!!!

Oct 25, 2009 | 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by richmond2000

#1 that list is sales rated and the # of ford f trucks or GM sierras sold every year out number scions 10 - 1 poss 50 - 1
PS Crazyhorse6901 the accord is #10 and civic #15!!!

I really don't care how this brand rates,I am aware that Toyota/Scion is suppose to be the SH** however if the Quality is BS then it is what it is....I never had any issues with the Quality of a Honda!!!

I am about to spend 6K to fix their imperfections, they should never skimp on Quality...By the way I have owned numerous makes and never had any issue with them like I have with this F***** UP SCION.

My car is not even 2 moths old and has under 800 miles and the paint is peeling...WTF!!!

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Oct 25, 2009 | 01:33 AM

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bummer

Oct 25, 2009 | 05:46 AM

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my factory windshield cracked for no reason, one day i was driving down the road, only car on the road, and boom...a 2 foot crack appeared out of nowhere, i figured it was from it being extremely hot outside and having the ac on.

so i got my windshield replaced by safelite, 6 days later i had a chip in it, 2 weeks after that i got another chip in it...now the two chips have a tiny line connecting the dots. i think safelite glass is cheap.

just rolled 36,000 miles and i am about to get my third windshield.

Oct 25, 2009 | 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by daneisthegreatest

You would think that Scion could at least use Quality parts however its all about the bottom line$$$$

Never had a problem with my Chevrolet Chevette and it cost less!!!! Scion get a clue...The paint job is DEFECTIVE!!!

Oct 25, 2009 | 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyhorse6901

Never had a problem with my Chevrolet Chevette and it cost less!!!!

the chevette was also made between 76-87 when the average car price was $7,200 and now a days (25 to 30 years later) the average car price is closing on $25,000, back in the early 80's the xB would have probably been a $5,000 car also.

Oct 25, 2009 | 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by daneisthegreatest

The only reason I used this particular model "CHEVETTE" as an example was in reference to how the paint job held up, I am quite aware of the monetary value of vehicles cost then to present, the only complaint I have is the paint job on my 2010 SUCKS BAL** and I shouldn't have to pay a shop to wet sand and apply a good Quality clear coat.

Oct 26, 2009 | 01:13 AM

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CrazyHorse, I've gathered from your postings that your paint job is peeling. So did you file a warranty complaint, or what? Because I have never - literally, never - seen another Scion owner with paint that is actually peeling after two months. That's called a defect.

So is it actually peeling, or does it not meet your inspection? Please post photos of exactly what is happening.

Also: would you let it go about Honda, please? There's just as many Hondas up there as Toyotas. And um don't know if you're aware of this but the Element actually DID have a defective windshield. You know, the lawsuit that actually went somewhere?

Also: it IS about the bottom line, i.e. you bought a <$20,000 car. If you'd purchased a fit (for an extra few thousand dollars), I'm sure nothing would go wrong ever. But a cheap car means cheap glass and cheap paint.

Also: $6000 for a clear coat? Really? Really?

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