Rear tail light housing cover
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Rear tail light housing cover
It's a just a tail light housing cover.
I' just wondering if I should buy this genuine MB or aftermarket. So long as it fits I don't think it makes a difference it's only a cosmetic part. The price difference is more than $150. what do you think?
I' just wondering if I should buy this genuine MB or aftermarket. So long as it fits I don't think it makes a difference it's only a cosmetic part. The price difference is more than $150. what do you think?
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It depends. . . I have occasionally gotten aftermarket tail light lenses (not for MB) that fit well, but once the lights were on, they were a slightly different color than stock. If this is not an issue for you, then you're probably fine with aftermarket.
Also, if you have LED lights, there could be electrical incompatibilities, so check with others who have used the same lights to be sure they work without any electronic issues.
Also, if you have LED lights, there could be electrical incompatibilities, so check with others who have used the same lights to be sure they work without any electronic issues.
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Just reporting back on the install and the look. I got it from headlights depot for less than 60% of OEM price. Easy install. Cannot tell apart from OEM with light on or off and day or night. Waited a while to report back to see if there are any electrical issues. None to report.
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Just reporting back on the install and the look. I got it from headlights depot for less than 60% of OEM price. Easy install. Cannot tell apart from OEM with light on or off and day or night. Waited a while to report back to see if there are any electrical issues. None to report.
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well, just the other day, I had Mrs. MellonC drive the car while following from behind in the middle of the night. If you were really really critical, I'd say, the headlight depot LEDs are just a smidge less bright. It's something i didn't notice before by testing in the garage. But we are talking a minor difference to an OCD like me.
