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What's the difference in H3 bulbs?

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YOUR RESEARCHWhat's the difference in H3 bulbs?

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Replace bulbs at the same time

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Thought it would be a good idea to replace both bulbs at the same time.
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Run light ceased functioning

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A daytime running light ceased functioning on my '04 996 cab.
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Thought it would be a good idea to replace both bulbs at the same time.
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A daytime running light ceased functioning on my '04 996 cab.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

A daytime running light ceased functioning on my '04 996 cab. Thought it would be a good idea to replace both bulbs at the same time. Went to Porsche and they wanted $30 per Osram H3 bulb which seemed exhorbitant. Stopped at the local auto parts store and they were $5 ea for the GE H3 bulb made in Hungary. A perfect fit and identical color to the one original bulb that was still working. Anybody have any good reason why I should have spent the extra $50 for the dealer's Osram?

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Hellas are $4 at amazon, just for reference. Your reasoning is solid. Amazon.com: HELLA H83135101 H3 Halogen Bulb: Automotive Amazon.com: HELLA H83135101 H3 Halogen Bulb: Automotive

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Same sh*t. Buy a bottle of wine with what you save and enjoy the night.

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porsche has to penalize you for buying a part that is so cheap

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Thanks. $5 Canadian is $3.82 US as of today. That's one reason all the Canadian cars are heading south after they're purchased.

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Done!

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It's called "overhead"...How do you think they pay for that beautiful building, a bunch of certified mechanics, product inventory, parts inventory, a few hot secretary's, and oh yeah... a BARISTA !!! and still make a profit...

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