Buying A 545i Without Xenons
07-12-2006, 07:11 AM
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Guys,
I am in a real quandary: I have seen a near perfect 545i that was a BMW demo car. The only fly in the ointment is that it was not specced by the dealer with Xenon lights!!!
I guess I have two options: OEM or Aftermarket.
Do the aftermarket ones give as good night vision as the OEM ones? Are there any aftermarket ones that have the projector style lights such as the OEM?
BMW tell me there is a retrofit kit available, but not currently available in the UK?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am in a real quandary: I have seen a near perfect 545i that was a BMW demo car. The only fly in the ointment is that it was not specced by the dealer with Xenon lights!!!
I guess I have two options: OEM or Aftermarket.
Do the aftermarket ones give as good night vision as the OEM ones? Are there any aftermarket ones that have the projector style lights such as the OEM?
BMW tell me there is a retrofit kit available, but not currently available in the UK?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
07-12-2006, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo' post='309772' date='Jul 12 2006, 11:11 AM
Guys,
I am in a real quandary: I have seen a near perfect 545i that was a BMW demo car. The only fly in the ointment is that it was not specced by the dealer with Xenon lights!!!
I guess I have two options: OEM or Aftermarket.
Do the aftermarket ones give as good night vision as the OEM ones? Are there any aftermarket ones that have the projector style lights such as the OEM?
BMW tell me there is a retrofit kit available, but not currently available in the UK?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am in a real quandary: I have seen a near perfect 545i that was a BMW demo car. The only fly in the ointment is that it was not specced by the dealer with Xenon lights!!!
I guess I have two options: OEM or Aftermarket.
Do the aftermarket ones give as good night vision as the OEM ones? Are there any aftermarket ones that have the projector style lights such as the OEM?
BMW tell me there is a retrofit kit available, but not currently available in the UK?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would definitely go OEM, especially if it would be covered by BMW warranty. I have been burned with aftermarket items on expensive cars. Problems when trying to trade (not covered by "Certified Program" etc.). Just my humble opinion.
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Originally Posted by exaudis' post='309780' date='Jul 12 2006, 06:29 PM
I would definitely go OEM, especially if it would be covered by BMW warranty. I have been burned with aftermarket items on expensive cars. Problems when trying to trade (not covered by "Certified Program" etc.). Just my humble opinion.
Yes, nothing else will do but OEM!!!
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