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I finally did have my M2's windshield replaced at the dealer earlier this week, obviously with BMW glass. It took a couple of hours. I had it done in the same visit as the 1200 mile inspection/fluid change.

Total cost was $1016.xx, which is less than their estimate was by more than $100. I will be getting 100% reimbursement from my insurance company by check.

Other than for convenience and cost reasons, I can't see any reason to have this done by anyone other than the dealer. Some of the aftermarket glass companies will come out to your location and replace the glass there, which would obviously save time. I got a loaner car from the dealer so it wasn't really very much of an inconvenience, plus I had the 1200 mile service done at the same time, so that would have been necessary even without the windshield replacement.