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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Question C Class W204 2007 conversion to 2012

Hi, I'm researching on converting my W204 07 to the facelift model 2012.
I intend to use the 2012 halogen headlamps to reduce cost since the bixenon is too expensive and require alot of wiring.
The rear conversion should be easy , however I wonder how to get the new headlight and front bumper fit to the car? Do I have to get some modification or just plug them in?
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Sounds like too much work to me
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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front bumper , headlights,hood,rear bumper, diffuser...all plug and play. 07 to a 12
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Front bumper fits well enough, however the headlights are a different story; you need the facelifted hood as the facelifted headlights have a slant on the eyelids.

It is quite a lot of work, don't think its worth it for the headlights.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Not worth the expense to do this also if you use 2012 tail lights the SAM will need reprogramming. Easier to trade in the 2007 and get a 2012 +
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonbon8899
Hi, I'm researching on converting my W204 07 to the facelift model 2012.
I intend to use the 2012 halogen headlamps to reduce cost since the bixenon is too expensive and require alot of wiring.
The rear conversion should be easy , however I wonder how to get the new headlight and front bumper fit to the car? Do I have to get some modification or just plug them in?
The cost for all those mods will be equal to buying a slightly used 2012 W204, w/ the bi-xenon headlamps. Just saying...
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Let alone the fact that you would be going from a superior projector beam lamp assembly to a halogen bucket reflector...
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Thanks guys for the advices, however in my place the differences between an 07 & 12 C250 is about 30k so I think it's worthy.
Btw, where can I buy the halogen headlights, most of the headlights in ebay are cracked or damaged.
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