GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
View Poll Results: Which Taillights Should I go with
Depo Smoked / Red
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Depo Smoked / White
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Old 07-12-12, 07:34 AM
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I have depo red/smoked LEDs. I highly recommend LEDs on this car because as our cars get older, these newer luxury cars are quickly passing us by in terms of looks and horsepower. The GS body has aged well, LEDs is a nice update for this car given the current times
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Originally Posted by JLAWS
The best look imo is 1998-2000 tail lights and clearing out the amber lenses.
Dont have to deal with the blown bulb error message or wiring resistors which get very hot.

I like the white strip in the middle. Looks similar to what most of the Benz line ups have, in particular the C and E Class Benz

Search and you'll find the step by step how to do it. Got it done on my first try with no cracks.
that **** looks DOPE! i might have to try these.
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Originally Posted by repugnante
I have depo red/smoked LEDs. I highly recommend LEDs on this car because as our cars get older, these newer luxury cars are quickly passing us by in terms of looks and horsepower. The GS body has aged well, LEDs is a nice update for this car given the current times
I couldnt agree more, oem look bad and outdated nowadays, i just ordered another pair if LEDS tails last night....
Old 07-12-12, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bigwes
I'll take ur stock ones if u don't mind
I asked first
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Originally Posted by repugnante
I have depo red/smoked LEDs. I highly recommend LEDs on this car because as our cars get older, these newer luxury cars are quickly passing us by in terms of looks and horsepower. The GS body has aged well, LEDs is a nice update for this car given the current times
Do you mind posting a picture on this thread? Thanks!

Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
I couldnt agree more, oem look bad and outdated nowadays, i just ordered another pair if LEDS tails last night....
Which one's did you end up going with?

Originally Posted by portcityplaya
I asked first
if anything I would want to keep the OEM ones local and sell them local pick up / meet halfway.
Old 07-12-12, 01:12 PM
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Per request of the OP. I don't have any images with the lights off however I will try to snap some tonight...

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Think I like 98-00 OEM's cleared out better.
Old 07-12-12, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by portcityplaya
Think I like 98-00 OEM's cleared out better.
dont want outdated 98-00 , esp since mines a 2002
Old 07-12-12, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by repugnante
Per request of the OP. I don't have any images with the lights off however I will try to snap some tonight...
thanks for the pic!
Old 07-12-12, 02:10 PM
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I say go for the Depo with the white, but it your emblems are black the smoke might look nice. Post pictures when you do. I've been meaning to get new taillights and my GS is the same color, so I get to see what they're like before I get them lol.
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i personally like depo with white.
Old 07-12-12, 03:46 PM
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OEM much better!!!
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I cleared out my 98 tails... Liked them for a few months and ended up buying these depo tails. Very glad i did. They truly do give the car a fresher look imo they look great at night.
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OEM for the win....
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Originally Posted by MikeFoxx
I cleared out my 98 tails... Liked them for a few months and ended up buying these depo tails. Very glad i did. They truly do give the car a fresher look imo they look great at night.
Do you still have the cleared out lights? I'll take them off your hands if you want to get rid of them.


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