xenon bulbs

[corys530]

one of my xenon bulbs is out, actually its....... broken?
do you think i need to replace both? the drivers side one is still nice and blue....maybe just a fluke it broke? hate to replace both as they are 200 each wholesale?? or would you guys get two replacements online for 80 each and do both....anyone with experience on this?

01 530i sold last month
04 330i wifes
06 X5 4.4

[corys530]

im refering to the 330 by the way.

[Stinger9]

out by an aged bulb might appear different than a new one? If that's the case I'd say it's your call. Personally I'd just replace one and see how it goes. And then not be too fussy if the difference wasn't too great.
Maybe the price for a brand name bulb has gone up drastically since the last time I checked online, but isn't $200 a bit on the high side?
Let us know how it goes?

[corys530]

From the dealer the bulb is $308....geez...
im looking at the crevier wholesale parts counter and hoping for 200?

ive seen them online for around 80 but not too sure i trust it to be oem.

will find out which way i go monday and let you know
cory

[Stinger9]

worry about that quality.

Phillips


another source

Autohaus is reliable


Sylvania is fine too

[Stinger9]

for the Sylvania bulb. Say it is oem.

[corys530]

ok finally got the right one and its in, cost 110 at the wholesale crevier desk, color almost right but not perfect.....just a touch
warmer than the other side, but passable
An easy DIY