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> Switch-a-roo, 09 & 08 Sonata
ajp2k3
post Jun 11 2008, 06:03 PM
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Anyone with an 09 Sonata interested in trading me for my 08 Sonata Tail lights ?! I like the all red look better. Mine are from an 08 sonata limited and in minty condition.

Let me know if anyone is interested. :57:

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post Jun 11 2008, 06:35 PM
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im not so sure they are directly compatible, are they? (im not interested, as I dont have a '09 - just pointing that out)
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post Jun 11 2008, 06:35 PM
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If I had an 09 the first thing I would do is get rid of the all red lights and throw on the red/clears!

lol That's just me though
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post Jun 11 2008, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE(apuforyou @ Jun 11 2008, 07:35 PM)
If I had an 09 the first thing I would do is get rid of the all red lights and throw on the red/clears!

lol That's just me though
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x2.. i dont like the all-reds personally....
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post Jun 11 2008, 07:42 PM
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And I personally prefer the all-red lights.


.....this could go on forever ;)
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post Jun 11 2008, 07:51 PM
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of course it could...

but at the end of the day, are they actually compatible? and what '09 owner will blow their warranty right after they get the car by removing the factory tail lights?
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post Jun 11 2008, 07:59 PM
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The tail light lens warranty ? Either the lenses let light through or they don't, right ? :grin:

Seriously though, as long as the bulb holders match and fit correctly and the mounting holes match up I don't think any warranty would be voided. No different than buying aftermarket ones.
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post Jun 11 2008, 08:01 PM
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yup, that one.. heh..

but they can void a warranty for almost anything... but to your point, IF they mount the same and IF the holes line up... those are just "if's".. which goes back to my first question.. im curious if they are an exact match...
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post Jun 11 2008, 08:13 PM
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QUOTE(ddix1026 @ Jun 11 2008, 07:01 PM)
im curious if they are an exact match...
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I'm about 99.9% sure they're the same. The shape and size are the same, and it makes absolutely no financial sense to change mounting locations when the size and shape don't change.


:offtopic: BTW, no one ever answered before when I asked, but since we have more 09 owners now, I'll ask again. What happened to the keyhole on the trunk? If your car battery dies, how are you supposed to get into the trunk (besides through the back seat)? Have they just hidden the keyhole, or has it played Houdini and disappeared like I suspect?
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post Jun 11 2008, 08:15 PM
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If we don't get the Genesis I'm soooo close to adding more stuff to Gracie. First and foremost will be a complete LED tail light assembly, then probably some springs and slightly fatter tires. And then a 6-71 Weiand roots blower. :grin: Maybe I'll mount that to the top of the trunk.
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post Jun 11 2008, 08:20 PM
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I'm about 99.9% sure they're the same.  The shape and size are the same, and it makes absolutely no financial sense to change mounting locations when the size and shape don't change.
:offtopic: BTW, no one ever answered before when I asked, but since we have more 09 owners now, I'll ask again.  What happened to the keyhole on the trunk?  If your car battery dies, how are you supposed to get into the trunk (besides through the back seat)?  Have they just hidden the keyhole, or has it played Houdini and disappeared like I suspect?
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Isn't this it ?


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post Jun 11 2008, 08:24 PM
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Isn't this it ?


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While it is visible in that photo/rendering, it was physically absent on the 10 GLS I4 units I placed my hands on at the dealership a while back.

Okay, it's time for someone who actually drives an 09 to go take a picture of your baby's butt. I'm heading back to the dealership in just a few minutes to prove my case. :grin:
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post Jun 11 2008, 10:29 PM
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Okay, here's my proof. Sorry for the crappy shots through the fence, but my dealer has all their 09's locked up in the bullpen. They've still got minor hail damage, but all are being repaired.

Anyway, here's proof that (at least on the earliest ones) the 09's DO NOT have a key cylinder on the trunk.




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post Jun 11 2008, 11:51 PM
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Did they do away with the inside trunk release on the drivers door too? Next thing you know we won't have a keyed entry on the drivers door. When will the bean counters give up? :w00t: See a few GM's without a key access to the trunk. The FUTURE is now.

On Topic...have an 06 and don't need your tail lights. :whistling:

No more :offtopic: for me without a disclaimer. :rant2: (this guy works!) :57:

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post Jun 11 2008, 11:52 PM
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I kinda like the all red. I think it would really depend on the car color, on black they look good... on white, maybe not so much.
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post Jun 12 2008, 12:20 AM
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So would anyone like to trade me? Feel free to PM me. I would like to have a set of sexy all red tail lights for my 08 white limited.

Thanks. :)

-andrew

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post Jun 14 2008, 01:44 PM
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:grin: What will you do while the tail lights are being shipped.
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post Jun 14 2008, 01:46 PM
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Good question. Haha. I must find a person to trade first :P I can prolly carpool with my dad since we work at the same company. lol. I dont know what the other guy might do. :)
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