My car got broken into a couple days ago ( broke front passenger window) and stole my V1. But my question is whether I should go with $280 aftermarket "OEM-quality" or the original glass from the dealer which installed would be like $400? I'm thinking it's not worth the $100+ for original glass because my understanding is if the aftermarker it OEM quality it should be fine. Also, is there any difference between base Lancer and Evo side window glass? If the little Mitsu logo is gonna be the only major difference, it's not worth it for me. What do you guys think and what did you do in your personal experience if any?

 

The Evo has thinner glass all the way around than the standard Lancer I believe.

I would just go factory glass. Your insurance should cover either one.

 

Evo glass is thinner to save weight (or lower production costs ).

 

Someone broke into my car last tuesday(my Id on here is Staatz). On weds the glass company came out and fixed it before I came down to SC where I'm at now. Insurance should cover it.

 

Update: My insurance doesn't cover it so I will be paying for it since it's less than 500 (my dedcutible) theres no point in going through them. I called a few Auto glass places and most dont have it in their warehouses anywhere. They tell me on the phone that there computers only show Lancer nothing about Evo so I'm assuming it will fit the Evo too even if its not as thin. This is weird since the Lancer is a pretty common car. Has anyone else had this problem? I might just have to go through the dealer now which will be like a $100 more when it's all said and done. Thanks for any help.

 

I had mine replaced with the base Lancer glass. I do track my car, but I'm not competing, so the couple pounds that the Evo glass might save was not worth it to me...

 

Good info. I need a side window too