They last longer and tend to be brighter. If you put them in the tail/brake lights like some do, they are obnoxiously bright (imagine a headlight on the back of someone's vehicle) for people driving behind you.
I changed JUST my back-up lights, for better visibility in the dark. All other lights are plenty bright enough to be seen, especially from the range for which they are intended.
I was thinking that was the reason. But then again, I have noticed some headlights being a yellowish color and that is why people were replacing them. Members here are so passionate about replacing them. I just didn't get the reason. Thank you for your reply.
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Like was said, brighter and last longer - in bad conditions (heavy fog, rain, snow) they make it MUCH easier for people to see you. Halogens dim over time and aren't known for their durability..
Not quite $1500 for two.
They are statistically safer.... but outside of looking badass not much function.
I just had one replaced in our VW jetta about a month ago. There wasn't any "calibration" necessary so certainly less labor, total out-of-pocket cost was $520. Not sure why it would cost more than twice as much in the Maverick.
The calibrations were for all the electronics such as lane assist, adaptive cruise, etc. need to be done whever replacing windshield. That part cost nearly as much as the glass alone.
that is something you could probably do yourself. it is probably a menu you pull up by hitting certain buttons and then you hit another button to have it auto calibrate. at least that is my assumption. most electronics have an auto calibration these days. and is just making sure the camera can still see the road lines correctly.
Sure. Point being, an acoustic windshield does not cost $1500 as the post I was responding to suggested. The actual acoustic windshield isn't much more expensive than conventional glass.
Same is true for incandescent bulbs. My 2013 Prius headlights are pretty dim, and I really should be replacing them. It's on my "projects" list...
