csnpsu

A wiper, it would be so ugly.

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Rear windows that are close to vertical should have wipers such as SUVs, wagons, & vans. Not really necessary on angled rear windows IME.
I'd MUCH rather have side turn markers available though (the M has them).

SM_Shadowman

I remember back in the day the hatchbacks also had 'em. I think the CRX had one, and I drove (my parents') similar first-gen acura integra in high school in the early 90s that had one. During that time those hatchback rear windows were in-general sloped much more horizontally than they are today.

I think a few hatches still have them today though. But now the industry standard seems backwards to me. It seems cars with near- vertical rear windows like SUVs or even the Mazda 3 would be less in need of a rear wiper. But those are the cars that are likely to have them.

KingG37

I meant after you clean off the snow and drive off...with lake effect if comes down so hard and fast it's crazy....wipers are the only thing that helps ..rear defoggers are too slow by themselves. But for most people this would not even make sense hence why it should be part of a winter package for the X model ...(rear wiper + heated steering).

gugarci

Before I started reading the responses those exact words came to my head.

whiddles

iTrader: (2)

not worth it and i would not buy one if it was an option

JaxG

You might as well buy that fancy lil Chevy Aveo in your example pic since it has the luxuries you desire

looslip

Thats what the reverse camera is for :P

Punator

what you do is, throw toothpaste on to ur window so water dont stick when it rains

mike904

Not a sedan, but 370z's have one.

JMZ_blkobsidian

Yeah, the 3 series sedan has it...oops, no it doesn't...
Wait, the A4 sedan has that...oops, nope...
Ok, got it, the TL has it...sorry...
Ummm, maybe the C class...nah...
Wait, the 5 series sedan...guess again...
Ummm, maybe the MKZ...sorry Charlie...

and the list goes on.

cnagy65

My 2004 350z had it. It was actually good to have. I could see it being on the coupe, but not the sedan.

SM_Shadowman

Looks like another example of the vertical hatch window with the rear wiper I was talking about. With a vertical window you'd think the water would just fall off -- or it would not get as much on it in the first place . I guess with the sedan style angled windows it's easier to accelerate and have the water roll off.

G2Envy

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From what I've observed, most of the rear wipers come on cars that have a hatch or rear trunk that swings upward...(i.e. civic hatchbacks, Integras...) I think if the rear window moves with the trunk, there's usually a wiper. If the trunk can open without the rear window moving too, then the wiper isn't there.

This is just what I've gathered. I'm sure there are exceptions but for the most part this holds true.

pro-gadgeter

Actually, when i overtake people, I love looking at their faces in the rear view mirror.
For example, today i was getting on to the highway, this girl in her 20s driving a TL started speeding as she knew my ramp was ending and wanted to get on to the highway. So i slowly applied the brakes, and let her pass... NOT... I floored my baby, got in front of her, looked in my rearview mirror, saw her shaking her head, and LAUGHED MY A** OFF!!!

But if the G had rear wipers, i would take them off at the dealership before i even got in the car. It has that smooth look on the back from the trunk to the rear glass. Why ruin it.