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Tail Lights

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Nick Barnhiser, May 11, 2015.

  1. Nick Barnhiser

    Nick Barnhiser New Member

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    i have a 2010 Prius with a cracked driver side tail light. I'm hoping to get some advise. My dealer quoted $500 for a replacement. I've watched some diy videos and fell comfortable doing the replacement myself. My question is should I stick to the OEM replacement light or go with a new set of after market LEDs? If LEDs what brand and website do you recommend? Are the 2012 tail lights an option on a 2010? Any suggestions are appreciated!
     
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    If I were considering some new tail lights (in no particular order) I would be deciding between:
    • Valenti CR
    • Stellar V
    • Prius G's (what I did choose)

    Here's a little Valenti demo video:


    Here's a Stellar V demo video:


    The G's tail light is an OEM tail light with the blacked-out theme.

    (For the record... I have no commercial affiliation with any of the above. I'm just sharing what I like.)
     
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    $500 is a robbery. I hate this dealership.
    If you are confident enough To tackle it yourself then do it. I guess its just a plug and play.
    Here's the DIY link
     
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    Valenti looks neat on Prius as well!!!
     
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    I will get the valenti if i need a replacement. They cost $370 for a pair.
     
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    Thanks for the recommendations guys!
     
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    i might have a set of valenti for sale soon
     
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    I have a pair of OEM tail lights that I'm willing to part with.
     
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    Please let me know if you do. I know someone interested.

    Thanks
     
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    I recently acquired a 2010 Prius with the solar roof / ventilation option. Even more recently the entire plastic cover fell off the non driver's side tail light assembly somewhere along the way. Toyota wants over $300 for just one, and I think that does not include labor. I've never been a fan of these tail lights and I'm thinking maybe there would be a better looking replacement. Suggestions? I've done several searches online and haven't found anything tasteful yet.
     
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    The valenti`s r very gorgeous. Dont ever pay that much for a OEM tail light from the dealership... The orices dealerships wants for just parts is ridiculouswhen u can do almost anything urself for under half the price. There r also some other lights called "crystal eye" which is pretty nice, they got a cool indicator motion and stuff. But i would definetly go for a pair of valenti`s if i were u.
     
    #13 MagnusAG99, Dec 19, 2017
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