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1998 GS400 Left Inner Tail Light - Brake Light with Pink Eye (faded)

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Old 06-14-10, 04:53 AM
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Default 1998 GS400 Left Inner Tail Light - Brake Light with Pink Eye (faded)

I need to replace my left inner tail light. It faded and looks pink. Ebay has them for $50. Should I buy them there or somewhere else?

Is it easy to install? Anyone have directions?

Someone else mentioned they got the lens from Lexus without the assembly. Does anyone know what these cost or if I should just get if from ebay?

Thanks for the help.
My 1998 is running perfect with over 110K, just need to get the bumpers sprayed. Best car I ever bought.
Old 06-14-10, 05:31 AM
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Hit up Sewell lexus... Check in the vendor section and you should be able to get a price quote... If I were you though, I would scroll through the classifieds, might be able to pick up a set for like $60-75 or so...
Old 06-14-10, 07:31 AM
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lol at "pink eye"! I have noticed this a lot in Atlanta..
Old 06-14-10, 08:32 AM
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Hey Warren, instead of just replacing one side from fading with the risk of it still not matching the other side, just buy my complete OEM set. They are in great condition. No cracks, no moisture, no fading, no scratches, and best of all......you will get a MATCHING PAIR......LOL.

I havent listed them on eBay or the classifieds yet, but I saw your inquiry. Im not on this forum daily so you can contact me at 612-386-8010.

I have the OEM OUTER lenses too. From the same vehicle. They all match in quality and condition. Make me a reasonable offer.

If I were in your shoes, Id buy a MATCHING Pair and sell your other one separately. Nothing is worse than having items on your car with obvious differences in condition. Those are some signs of accidents or replacement when shopping for a used car. You dont want your car to look like that.

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Old 06-14-10, 08:56 AM
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I would also just buy a pair like others have said. The 98-00 inners are known to turn pink after a while, but I believe the 01-05 ones are better and doesn't turn pink. (correct me if I'm wrong)
Old 06-14-10, 09:21 AM
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I painted my bulbs for a quick fix until i got a set of 01-05 tails
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