Absolute Ridiculosity

[malcoll]

I know it's not a word....but it should not cost $67.50 for two friggin wiper blades.... stupid insane Viper tax at it's most disgusting.......... 2006 SRT-10 and two wiper blades for $67.50........... At least Viper Parts of America took $20+ off the stealership price of $76 for the pair............

I love my Viper.... but dayum!

 

[mattdillon]

malcoll, how did you get VPA to take $20+ off (even with a Venom membership, you would of only gotten $14 off) & that item probably wouldn't have even qualified for it!

 

[latamud]

What makes the blades so proprietary that we have to pay so much for replacements?

Never mind. I see.

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[Austin]

You think that's high? $100 dollars for 1 Gallardo wiper blade.

 

[Allan]

They're designed not to come apart at 200 mph.

 

[malcoll]

I say they took $20 off.... the MSRP from Dodge is $75+....but VPA had them for $59 plus $8.50 shipping.... so about $16 off the MSRP........ I'll take what I can get..... but dangit it's a Dodge for crying out loud....

 

[eucharistos]

Bosch Wiper Blade - Bosch ICON - Front
Retail Price: $32.85
Your Price: $14.85
Quantity:
Qty Available: 2

(2) In Stock
Part Number: W0133-1654920
Product Remark: Wiper Blade ICON
Position: Front
Condition: New

Shipping Options:
Ground, Overnight, 2 Day

This Product Fits the Following: Warehouse: A
Vehicle
• 2006 Dodge Viper


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Bosch Wiper Blade - Front
Retail Price: $21.45
Your Price: $10.85
Quantity:
Qty Available: 1

(1) In Stock
Part Number: W0133-1815477
Product Remark: Evolution
Position: Front
Condition: New

Shipping Options:
Ground, Overnight, 2 Day

hopefully these are different

 

[99 R/T 10]

I say they took $20 off.... the MSRP from Dodge is $75+....but VPA had them for $59 plus $8.50 shipping.... so about $16 off the MSRP........ I'll take what I can get..... but dangit it's a Dodge for crying out loud....

Autozone's universal replacements?

 

[intense5.5]

Just got my set of $75 wiper blades too. Ironic that we spend $75 for wiper blades for a car that just about never gets driven in the rain.

 

[Jance GTS]

Why do you need to buy them from the dealer? I bought mine from Auto Zone for less than $30... I never drive in the rain but I didn't get dirt cheap wiper blades either... Seems stupid to pay that much for a little "peace of mind" knowing that's what Dodge prefers IMO stupid purchase... Rain-X works wonders too.

 

[malcoll]

Apparently the 2005 and up is a different attachment... there was nothing at Auto Zone that would fit the attachment to the wiper arm. It is actually a very nice design of the wiper arm and attachment....... If I could see a picture of the one Eucharistos found I would be able to tell if they are compatible, but when I did a search on-line....nothing came up but VPA and stealership....

 

[crazyspeed]

I purchased just the rubber inserts from a Toyota dealer and adapted to fit...I think $15 for both
...but that was for a GTS

 

[eucharistos]

....... If I could see a picture of the one Eucharistos found I would be able to tell if they are compatible, but when I did a search on-line....nothing came up but VPA and stealership....

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[Flexx91]

Just wait until you have to replace a window regulator.

 

[slysnake]

Yeah, I just bought a new pair too. They are expensive, but they clip right in correctly and i have to say they are the best wiper blades I've ever owned. Plus.....

They're designed not to come apart at 200 mph

Now, the guy that says he got them at autozone.... I guess you wouldn't be able to do that with out changing the whole wiper assembly. at least I don't know how you would attach a generic wiper blade.

Apparently the 2005 and up is a different attachment... there was nothing at Auto Zone that would fit the attachment to the wiper arm.

oops just re-read this part. Makes sense, as I have an 05

 

[malcoll]

Well...I got them today... easiest wiper blade change ever.... we'll see how good they are, but I guess I am over the sticker shock and VPA is the best parts house ever......