S500 Headlight conversion??

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10-26-2008, 02:37 AM

mobansheerider

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S500 Headlight conversion??

I recently got a 97 s500 coupe and the previous owner hit a deer and took out the passenger headlight which is the xenon. Is there any conversion to get rid of the xenon, or is there any way can you install non xenon lights from same car? The price tag for the assembly is quite hefty and really don't want to spend that kind of money when my 16 yr old son will be driving the car (thinking possible future replacement in the event he has some type of accident).

Thanks in advance for any advice,
Shawn

10-28-2008, 04:29 PM

jrhilton

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RE: S500 Headlight conversion??

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ORIGINAL: mobansheerider

I recently got a 97 s500 coupe and the previous owner hit a deer and took out the passenger headlight which is the xenon. Is there any conversion to get rid of the xenon, or is there any way can you install non xenon lights from same car? The price tag for the assembly is quite hefty and really don't want to spend that kind of money when my 16 yr old son will be driving the car (thinking possible future replacement in the event he has some type of accident).

Thanks in advance for any advice,
Shawn

Shawn, can I ask what price you have been quoted, and is it an independent expert, or mercedes garage? The BOSCH Xenon units are as you say expensive....list price about $2000usd i believe.....but you can pickup a non Xenon unit for about $300USD...as you say, big money difference for a car being driven by a 16 year old.