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wanted to get opinion on these aftermarket headlights

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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wanted to get opinion on these aftermarket headlights

Hey guys, just wanted to get an opinion on these aftermarket headlights from ebay. has anybody installed this on their ride? is this really a 'plug-and-play'? anything to be concerned about? thanks in advance.

i have an 06 c230 black.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-06...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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It is plug and play but the light output/disbursement is not the best.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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Those lights go for $200-$300, sometimes for less on EBAY as well. Most all of them are made by DEPO headlamps. If I were to buy a set, I would only consider a black chrome from a non-xenon with a new lens and ballest from another BIXenon and fab it all together or just the '05-07 non-xenon and deal with the "hot spots" with the beam's output. Otherwise if you don't care about the erratic (if not totally off) beam pattern of one of the EBAY's, then you'll be a lot closer to achieving the actual look and quality of the Mercedes Bi-Xenon Headlamp, made by either Bosch, or Hella. That is if, you feel like forking over a grand on OEM Bi-Xenons! It's your choice, just make the one you wouldn't second guess afterwards.

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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Save to about $1000 and get an OEM bixenon. It's worthy
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024
Save to about $1000 and get an OEM bixenon. It's worthy
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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thanks guys..
so would the dealership be the best place to buy the OEM Bi-Xenons? Anybody in Houston/shops that I can go to to have these installed as well?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mgbrillo
thanks guys..
so would the dealership be the best place to buy the OEM Bi-Xenons? Anybody in Houston/shops that I can go to to have these installed as well?
negative
the dealer will charge u an arm and a leg
im not sure if mbenznl is still selling w203 bi-xenons
but im sure other members know
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