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Mar 25, 2005 | 06:46 AM

heffror

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Where to purchase OEM HID bulbs

Well, my passenger side bulb has finally dies (went pink for a week or so). I need to purchase some OEM HID bulbs. Anyone have any good experiences at a particular place? Also, while I am not looking for 'exotic'/deep blue etc... bulbs, I have seen supposedly Philips OEM HID bulbs on eBay for $40 or so....guy has great feedback - but hesitant. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Mechanic can get the Osram's (Sylvania) for $150 each, Lexus dealer is $225 each - OUCH.

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Mar 25, 2005 | 08:59 AM

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why don't you try ebay, there are a lot of oem hid bulbs for cheaper prices there

Mar 25, 2005 | 09:10 AM

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If I understand the forum's rules correctly, I can post an eBay link, as I am not the seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36476

These to me look like valid 'low' beam HID bulbs that will fit my 98 GS400. I have purchased plenty of items off of eBay in the past, but for some reason I am hesitant - not sure why - maybe because they are 1/4 of the price for reputable stores (sometimes when it looks too good to be true - it usually is mentality). Rominl - Knowing all that you know regarding these vehicles/subject, are these valid bulbs? if so, I think I am going to get them - soooo much cheaper than any store/dealer.

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Mar 25, 2005 | 09:29 AM

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yeah i can tell you that the bulb in the pics is philip. but what you get though, that's something you have to decide

Mar 25, 2005 | 10:33 AM

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Well that's not the warm and fuzzy I was looking/hoping for. HAve you heard of bad experiences with Philips or you are hesitant to the potential quality of the bulb?

Mar 25, 2005 | 12:17 PM

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Well that's not the warm and fuzzy I was looking/hoping for. HAve you heard of bad experiences with Philips or you are hesitant to the potential quality of the bulb?

oh nononno, don't get me wrong. philips are good stuff. i have philips on my car and that's pretty much the only brand that i will get.

i am just saying that the bay seller shows these pics, what you get i can't guarantee.

philips ultinion, awesome stuff. philips are pioneer in hid

Mar 25, 2005 | 12:20 PM

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Fair enough....I figure since his/her feedback is excellent, and Philips manufactures a quality product, then I am going to purchase them. I will post back once I recieve/install them for others in the same situation.

Thx again

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Mar 31, 2005 | 09:40 AM

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Well, I got the bulbs from akinaboy yesterday, and I chickened out and brought them to mechanic to install. Everything worked as promised. Other than the pkg a little suspect (not in philips oem box, just wrapped in bubble-wrap in a small USPS priority mail box ) I have no complaints, esp after I was charged a whoping $14 to have both installed - best decision I have made this week. Not bad, under $90 to have two hew HID bulbs installed