00-01 optional HID assemblies
 

Looking for replacement HID headlight assemblies for a 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach Edition. I know these were optional for two years only (00-01), so maybe they are unobtainium. Tired of trying to refinish mine, and do not want to pay $200 each for something "just as good" from a junkyard. Do new pieces exist?

Also, do the "standard" non-sunroof 97-01 ES300's actually exist? Obviously not something that would be sitting in dealer inventory, but what if somebody ordered a new one and really hated sunroofs? Can't say I have ever seen one.

Thanks,

Matthew J. Moellendorf
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Purchased April 2016 at 117k, now 170k and climbing

I've seen pictures of the zero optioned ES300's. Sunroof and leather were technically an option that few didn't get.

New lamp assembly from Lexus is $1200, or you can get the non-HID aftermarket versions and retrofit projectors. Are yours too far gone to restore? Key is to seal them with a UV resistant clear like Spray Max 2K.

An idea?
 

I just had a thought. Is the front plastic lens the same across HID and non-HID cars? I know the reflectors, bulb sockets, and ballasts are all different, but could I buy a new set of non-HID assemblies and carefully swap just the clear piece on the front?

I don't know. I'm guessing for OEM parts yes but if you buy aftermarket and try using that lens on your originals they may not be a 100% fit. TYC does a great job of cloning the originals I'll say that.