Need xenon headlights
03-19-2005, 08:37 AM
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I bought a 2004 530i last november, I basically bought the car without doing much research or looking into the options. At the time the only option I was concerned with was navigation, and 2 days after I bought it I realized it didnt have xenon headlights, I was so pissed, even though it was due to my impatience and compulsive behaviour when buying the car. I went back to the dealer and they told me it would cost $3800 to have it installed, even though its a $800 factory option. Does anybody have any alternatives? I noticed someone posted clear xenon headlights on ebay for $1500 could I use that on my car or would I need to get any additional parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
03-19-2005, 09:08 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 M5
You could by this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=36476
This is the complete OEM Xenon headlight.
Other option is to get an upgrade XENON kit for your headlights. This will be cost over US$ 290.00. See it at plasmagarage.com
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=36476
This is the complete OEM Xenon headlight.
Other option is to get an upgrade XENON kit for your headlights. This will be cost over US$ 290.00. See it at plasmagarage.com
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03-19-2005, 10:36 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530I Black/Black, Premium/Sport, Navigation
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If you don't mind the Projector, just go ahead and get a HID kit for it. It's much cheaper and the light look better than the stock Xenon system. The Stock HID that came with the car is not as bright as was on the previous BMW car probably because of the law.
03-19-2005, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by debonair21' date='Mar 19 2005, 01:37 PM
I bought a 2004 530i last november, I basically bought the car without doing much research or looking into the options. At the time the only option I was concerned with was navigation, and 2 days after I bought it I realized it didnt have xenon headlights, I was so pissed, even though it was? due to my impatience and compulsive behaviour when buying the car. I went back to the dealer and they told me it would cost $3800 to have it installed, even though its a $800 factory option. Does anybody have any alternatives? I noticed someone posted clear xenon headlights on ebay for $1500 could I use that on my car or would I need to get any additional parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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03-20-2005, 10:41 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White/Auburn '04 530i
You might want to check this thread out:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=3797
I purchased the bi-xenon retrofit kit, i'm just waiting for it to arrive. I believe it was on backorder and the person i bought the kit from stated that it would arrive in late april. My dealer did tell me it was $1750.00 with installation. That was on the phone, I didnt go there in person to speak with anyone.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=3797
I purchased the bi-xenon retrofit kit, i'm just waiting for it to arrive. I believe it was on backorder and the person i bought the kit from stated that it would arrive in late april. My dealer did tell me it was $1750.00 with installation. That was on the phone, I didnt go there in person to speak with anyone.
03-21-2005, 10:10 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
It shouldn't cost too much to install the clear headlight. Probably about 1-2 hrs labour..
04-08-2005, 06:07 AM
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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by debonair21' date='Mar 19 2005, 06:37 PM
I bought a 2004 530i last november, I basically bought the car without doing much research or looking into the options. At the time the only option I was concerned with was navigation, and 2 days after I bought it I realized it didnt have xenon headlights, I was so pissed, even though it was? due to my impatience and compulsive behaviour when buying the car. I went back to the dealer and they told me it would cost $3800 to have it installed, even though its a $800 factory option. Does anybody have any alternatives? I noticed someone posted clear xenon headlights on ebay for $1500 could I use that on my car or would I need to get any additional parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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