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Should I update my side view mirrors?

Old 02-28-13, 05:55 PM
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Default Should I update my side view mirrors?

Just wondering if updating the side view mirrors to the 09+ or the aftermarket LED ones would flow with the 07 body style of the car? Or should I leave it? What do you guys think?





Old 02-28-13, 06:05 PM
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if it isn't broken don't change it.
Old 02-28-13, 06:11 PM
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Other than the front grille nothing has changed on the basic IS since it came out in 06 so don't worry about upsetting the flow. Look at any 09 or later and you will see if you want to change. All that matters is what you think, not anybody else.

I wouldn't mess with it. Keep the money. I am not into modding.
Old 02-28-13, 06:15 PM
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yeah, for the price...I dont think they worth it.
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Yeah I hear ya. I honestly dont think the 09+ look that much better. I just dont like the over all design of them to begin with.
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I think they look better, I just wouldn't spend the money on new mirrors. Do something else or keep the cash.
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No, i personally like the 06-08 ones better cuz they are bigger. U see more.
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the aftermarket leds seem decent enough, and don't cost a hell of a lot, what? 200 bucks?
are there any issues with the aftermarket ones? (Nigel-JDMParts) something about the lenses turning yellow or getting water in there? I could be wrong, been thinking about doing it myself.
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I don't like the LED lights on the mirrors. But if you have to get something I like OEM better than the aftermarket.

I do like the LED side light on the headlight's orange stripe (not the LED lights under the headlight); does anyone know what year Lexus put it in?
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I didn't know the 06-08 were larger.

That is a plus. Keep what you have.
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I also like the bigger 06-08 mirrors
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