headlight question

[chief455]

forgive me if this should be common knowledge - but 2003-2004 Marauder headlights - why are guys paying big coin to get used ones?
repo lights not the same in what way?

most used lights are peppered from miles of road use. why the desire for them?
thanks

[whitey]

Oem quality is usually better then aftermarket, and you can recondition the lens.

[chief455]

Oem quality is usually better then aftermarket, and you can recondition the lens.
so, aftermarket looks the same, just inferior quality (like all repo lights)?

[slickster]

I got after markets ones for $200 they say depo on them. Had them on for over a year and still like new. They fit and look just like oem. I'm getting ready to apply xpel protective film

[fastblackmerc]

Comparing good repo's and OEM you'll find it hard to tell the difference.

[chief455]

Comparing good repo's and OEM you'll find it hard to tell the difference.
can you suggest a 'good' repo?

thanks for the fast replies - I could not understand paying way north of $100/side for used lights :confused:

[fastblackmerc]

can you suggest a 'good' repo?

thanks for the fast replies - I could not understand paying way north of $100/side for used lights :confused:

I got a set of the Depo brand. Just make sure you get the Marauder specific ones. Don't get the ones that "fit Marauder, Grand Marquis etc"........

[mnrauder]

I have a depo and oem headlight. The depo brand the black paint inside doesn't look smooth and it fogged up. The oem still looks new

[Motorhead350]

I have had a drivers aftermarket for ten years. It's just fine. Keep it clean I guess.

[chief455]

OK, guys - I understand the deal now. Thanks!

[Ms. Denmark]

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[Challenger]

How do you recondition them? Mine are pitted from the inside. Thx

[fastblackmerc]

How do you recondition them? Mine are pitted from the inside. Thx

There's no fix for that.....

[88LTDCV351]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmZrX3i_jcg

[crouse]

I was on Rock Auto looking at headlights. They have them for about $145 each. It just shows: VARIOUS MFR Part # FO2503197. Has anyone purchased headlights from Rock Auto recently? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[crouse]

Bumping to see if anyone has purchased headlights from Rock Auto.

[tbone]

Ebay has good deals on them.

[NXSBOB]

New left headlight (3W3Z13008DA) is still available from Ford for $148.15. Rights are obsolete.
http://parts.autonationfordwhitebearl ake.com/parts/2003/Mercury/Marauder/Base?siteid=214771&vehicleid=63414&section=ELECTRICAL&group=FRONT%20LAMPS&subgroup=HEADLAMP%20COMPONENTS&component=Headlamp%20assy

[Franman]

I did two days ago fro 7.50 + $10 shipping to Ontario-Canada
and I could not believe how good they look

2003 MERCURY MARAUDER 4.6L V8 VARIOUS MFRFO2502197 (FO2502197V) (http://wiki.rockauto.com/2003%20MERCURY%20MARAUDER%204. 6L%20V8%20_Headlamp%20Assembly _1387829_10762)Headlamp Assembly (http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=138 7829&parttype=10762) (8512.20.0020)CAD$ 7.12CAD$ 0.001CAD$ 7.12ShippingCanada Post ExpeditedCAD$ 10.68

I thought was only the outside plastic, without anything, for that price. but today I received it and it is the whole thing, bulbs and sockets- I just purchased (the other side)another ....I think was the last one. for that price. sorry boys and girls. Perhaps was an entry prize from new on this site ROCKAUTO :D

[Mike D Mechanic]

WOW checked that rockauto link expensive I got a pair from lighthouse off of eBay for $105 delivered. Only in a couple months now but look just fine and can't tell any difference running at night. fitment was nice also. Figured for 105 cheap enough to stuff in and take my time reconditioning my oem units. just my 1 cent worth