How easy is it to change tail lights on the Mazda3?

[JEDI]

My Mazda3i has the Red tail lights. I like the smoked color ones better.

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TAIL LIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) $136
TAIL LIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) $136
BACKUP LIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) $60
BACKUP LIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) $60

$400 total + shipping

How easy is it to swap out?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: JEDI
My Mazda3i has the Red tail lights. I like the smoked color ones better.

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TAIL LIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) $136
TAIL LIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) $136
BACKUP LIGHT RH (PASSENGER SIDE) $60
BACKUP LIGHT LH (DRIVER SIDE) $60

$400 total + shipping

How easy is it to swap out?

Geez dude. Totally not worth it. Everyone is gonna know you still drive a 3i when they see the lack of rocker panel and different front bumper

JUST SAY NO!! One of the reasons to get a 3i is to save a few bucks. Don't go blowin' it on superficial stuff...

Just IMHO of course

 

[NFS4]

As for changing the taillights, check section 8-39 in your owners manual.

 

[doze]

Just a few screws and few minutes, but those seem a bit pricy since lights are usually sold in pairs.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Geez dude. Totally not worth it. Everyone is gonna know you still drive a 3i when they see the lack of rocker panel and different front bumper

dude, I bet 95% of the general public can't tell the difference between 3i and 3s visually.
I can only tell by the taillights, and frankly, I like the red ones on the 3i more.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: NFS4
Geez dude. Totally not worth it. Everyone is gonna know you still drive a 3i when they see the lack of rocker panel and different front bumper

dude, I bet 95% of the general public can't tell the difference between 3i and 3s visually.
I can only tell by the taillights, and frankly, I like the red ones on the 3i more.

What's makes the Red ones better?

 

[Gibson486]

Personally, i would not spend $400 on my car if nothing needed to be replaced.....

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: NFS4

JUST SAY NO!! One of the reasons to get a 3i is to save a few bucks. Don't go blowin' it on superficial stuff...

Makes sense :thumbsup: