Why oh why did Lexus decide to switch headlamps from glass to plastic and why haven't they reaiized the mistake and switched back ?
Am I missing something I need not miss?
Am I missing something I need not miss?
Plastic instead of glass? Really? and why?
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Probably because it's cheaper/easier to manufacture, lighter, etc. I love my 98 glass headlamps... almost two decades old and still crystal clear, no yellowing.
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To me that is the most glaring mistake Toyota has made. It just has no business on such a fine machine. Don't get it at all.
I thought all 100's had glass, my 04 does. What year is yours?
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2000 has glass but the 2006 has plastic.
What year does Toyota or Lexus switch to plastic? I just saw an 05 LX and it has plastic. It was all yellowed. I do not think any car / any manufacturer use glass anymore.
Can you put glass in a 2006?
It's the only reason why I've decided against going with the 1 piece headlamps. They look fantastic, but I just prefer glass.
I agree - and do wish the headlights were glass. But... if you take care of them / maintain them just like the paint, they'll stay looking great. My 2006 lives outside, has 115,000 miles on it and the lenses look new. They were "restored" via a 3-step process (polish-polish-sealant)
