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Old 07-16-09 | 08:43 PM
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I have a 2002 ES300, I see other newer ones driving around with the newer lights...I have also seen many aftermarket LED Lights, Which do you vote for?

2002 Model:



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Old 07-17-09 | 11:53 AM
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Newer is better!
Well looks better too
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The 05s are clean and symmetrical. Me likey.
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new. hands down!
Old 07-17-09 | 05:38 PM
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1. New Ones OEM || 2. Aftermarket LED || 3. 02 OEM Tails
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you poll is not exact in the years specified: you have 2002 and 2003+, should be 2002 and 2005+

The 2005 tail lights will fit on the 2002 ES but a few connectors have to be changed and one bulb has to be omitted. It is not a 100% direct fit. The 2002 lights assembly has a black gasket around the edge as well and the 2005 does not. When mounted up, there will be a gap that the gasket would have filled. It was more than I wanted to do so instead I opted for stealth bulbs and lost the fried egg. I have about 4 or six bulbs left over if you want them.

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Old 07-19-09 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by steviej
you poll is not exact in the years specified: you have 2002 and 2003+, should be 2002 and 2005+

The 2005 tail lights will fit on the 2002 ES but a few connectors have to be changed and one bulb has to be omitted. It is not a 100% direct fit. The 2002 lights assembly has a black gasket around the edge as well and the 2005 does not. When mounted up, there will be a gap that the gasket would have filled. It was more than I wanted to do so instead I opted for stealth bulbs and lost the fried egg. I have about 4 or six bulbs left over if you want them.

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Wow, thanks for letting me know about this!!!

Okay, So what exactly are the connectors that have to be changed?

Thanks...

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Old 07-20-09 | 09:07 PM
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bumpo.....
Old 07-22-09 | 11:00 PM
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100% voted on the newer lights.
Old 07-23-09 | 10:08 AM
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THE PARKING LIGHT HOLDERS NEED TO BE LONGER.The tail lights fit models 2002 thru 2006.I did that to mine.I also change the shift **** and steering wheel to wood grain.


Originally Posted by Megafast13
Wow, thanks for letting me know about this!!!

Okay, So what exactly are the connectors that have to be changed?

Thanks...
Old 07-23-09 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lexus4jess
THE PARKING LIGHT HOLDERS NEED TO BE LONGER.The tail lights fit models 2002 thru 2006.I did that to mine.I also change the shift **** and steering wheel to wood grain.
How do you make them longer?

Looks Like the new ones are a clear winner, Now I just have to find some... I can't seem to, can someone help me here.
Old 07-24-09 | 11:53 AM
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i perfer the 05+ style lights, but the 02-04's have grown on me since ive had my 03.
im sure down the road ill switch over to the 05+'s.
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