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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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Headlight bulb replacement

Anyone have any strong opinions on a replacement bulb? I'm down a headlight it seems like there is a wide range in prices. I'm not sure where the value/brand sweet spot is....
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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Javier Sullivan
Anyone have any strong opinions on a replacement bulb? I'm down a headlight it seems like there is a wide range in prices. I'm not sure where the value/brand sweet spot is....
There is quite a variety.
Perhaps you can specify what you are looking for?
What year is this?
Are these H7s or H7s and H1s, depending on your ML.
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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Just looking to replace the low beam bulb with a good quality bulb. Figured I'd probably order a pair and looks like I could spend anywhere from $6 to $40 a bulb, which is quite the swing. It's a 2004 ML350 so I think I need the H7 55W....
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Originally Posted by Javier Sullivan
Just looking to replace the low beam bulb with a good quality bulb. Figured I'd probably order a pair and looks like I could spend anywhere from $6 to $40 a bulb, which is quite the swing. It's a 2004 ML350 so I think I need the H7 55W....
We have xenons on our w163.....
For our neighbors, I swapped out for them a couple of years ago to H7 Osram 65W. Decent and long life. Brighter than the standard 55W oem bulbs.

Read this to help you in your decision - https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/access...ght-bulbs-2018
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