Broken tail light, 2019 Platinum $750???

[AKentPhoto]

As a side note, now that I know how much they cost I think it is even more unacceptable that they fog up with condensation after a hard rain.

I'd make the dealer fix that... It will eventually cause issues if it rains there as much as it does here... Take pictures to document it happening multiple times...

 

[aggiegrad05]

I'd make the dealer fix that... It will eventually cause issues if it rains there as much as it does here... Take pictures to document it happening multiple times...

They are designed that way...some condensation is expected and acceptable.

 

[Fordalways]

A lot of it is due to being a low volume auto with little to no aftermarket support being due to again, low volume. Look at how cheap the LED taillights and headlights are for the F-150 in comparison. Lots more aftermarket availability and volume to sell cheaper even via oem.

It may show my age, but I remember when cars had a single 7” round sealed beam headlamp on each side (and only one tail/brake light on the rear and the turn signal was your arm out the door). It didn’t matter the make or model, they all used either a 6v or 12v version of that bulb. Then they went to the pair of 5” round, one high and one low beam on each side. Then the rectangular ones came out. All in all, they were cheap and easy to replace and aim. Skip ahead several years and we have nearly one of a kind lights on all corners. They are different for years, makes, models and trim levels. As a vehicle ages, it may be harder and more expensive to source these nearly one-of parts. No wonder our collision insurance gets higher and higher.

 

[HawkX66]

It may show my age, but I remember when cars had a single 7” round sealed beam headlamp on each side (and only one tail/brake light on the rear and the turn signal was your arm out the door). It didn’t matter the make or model, they all used either a 6v or 12v version of that bulb. Then they went to the pair of 5” round, one high and one low beam on each side. Then the rectangular ones came out. All in all, they were cheap and easy to replace and aim. Skip ahead several years and we have nearly one of a kind lights on all corners. They are different for years, makes, models and trim levels. As a vehicle ages, it may be harder and more expensive to source these nearly one-of parts. No wonder our collision insurance gets higher and higher.

It does show your age. ;-) Just kidding. Welcome to the world of throw away cars. It's funny, my 69 Camaro has 7" round sealed beams and they are kind of a pain to get now. I ended up buying LED headlights that you can't tell are different from factory. Other than actually being able to see at night of course lol

 

[Lee Hartwig]

I just paid $571.00 for a replacement key for my wife's Mercedes. Welcome to the 2020's

 

[HawkX66]

I just paid $571.00 for a replacement key for my wife's Mercedes. Welcome to the 2020's

That's why my SLK350 still has one key lol... It's a matter of principal.

 

[aggiegrad05]

It may show my age, but I remember when cars had a single 7” round sealed beam headlamp on each side (and only one tail/brake light on the rear and the turn signal was your arm out the door). It didn’t matter the make or model, they all used either a 6v or 12v version of that bulb. Then they went to the pair of 5” round, one high and one low beam on each side. Then the rectangular ones came out. All in all, they were cheap and easy to replace and aim. Skip ahead several years and we have nearly one of a kind lights on all corners. They are different for years, makes, models and trim levels. As a vehicle ages, it may be harder and more expensive to source these nearly one-of parts. No wonder our collision insurance gets higher and higher.

Benefits and drawbacks...

Yes they were cheaper to run and replace but they're in a completely different performance ballpark than the modern LEDs.

My wife's 2014 Pathfinder has halogen headlights that I was very impressed with when we made the purchase 6 years ago. Now, after 2 years of driving with the LEDs on my Platinum, I feel downright unsafe driving hers at night because I don't have near the visibility I do in mine.

It is just funny how our baseline changes over time: what I once thought were perfectly acceptable headlights are now completely inadequate.

 

[Wnomis]

As a side note, now that I know how much they cost I think it is even more unacceptable that they fog up with condensation after a hard rain.

That annoys the crapola out of me as well. I talked to the dealer about it once if it “doesn’t have standing water in it it’s not broke” had that same issue with a Acadia I had before the expy.