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1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor quality, July 11, 2011
I bought this mirror to replace my OEM mirror in a Ford Focus (the reflective surface is beginning to deteriorate around the edges after 10 years). The quality of this mirror is very poor compared to the OEM mirror. The entire mirror vibrates constantly while the car is running--the original mirror does not do this. I tightened the mirror securely, so it was not vibrating because it was loose. The OEM mirror doesn't even use a screw--it simply clips on, so tightness of the connection should not be the issue. Also, the image reflected in this mirror is distorted. While the quality of the reflection is not particularly important in a rearview mirror, I found that it was so distracting to see a vibrating, distorted image every time I glanced up that I just couldn't use it.
I did like that it adjusts a little higher up than the OEM mirror. Construction quality is fine for the price. But if you think you will also be distracted by vibrations or a distorted image, I would look elsewhere.
UPDATE 10/28/2011: I ended up buying a replacement mirror from Ford. It uses a different design than my original mirror--it has a metal clip instead of a plastic one, which requires you to slide it down on the mounting base harder than it seems like you should for something mounted to glass. The OEM replacement is completely vibration-free and the glass surface is smooth and distortion-free, and it's even a little larger than my old mirror. It did cost a little more, but it was not unreasonable.
I might recommend this mirror if your OEM mirror is extremely expensive, unavailable, or was itself of poor quality, and you just need to see what's behind you. But if you're happy with the mirror it's replacing, I'd at least price an OEM replacement before resorting to this one.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great OEM replacement for a rear view mirror, December 27, 2009
This review is from: CIPA 32000 10" Day/ Night Rearview Mirror" (Automotive)
We bought this replacement for our 2004 Chevy Malibu and it installed effortlessly with only a screw driver. It's a high quality product and has worked great for several months now.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Product Switch, November 20, 2010
This review is from: CIPA 32000 10" Day/ Night Rearview Mirror" (Automotive)
I ordered the CIPA 32000 10" mirror to replace the one in my car. I chose the CIPA because it's an exact replacement. What I got was a Donnely Model #240 oval shaped mirror shipped in a CIPA box. Seems like there's some shenanigans going on in the warehouse! Returned product for refund.
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