Those darned "blue lights"

[Chambolle@xxxxxxx]

We've just arranged to pick up a new 325iT in Munich.  I wanted the xenon 
headlights, especially since we live where there are lots of unlighted 
country roads, deer and rain, and this time of year its dark until about 8 in 
the morning and after about 4 in the afternoon.  

My wife was absolutely appalled, saying those darned "blue lights" are 
offensive and aggressive and morally reprehensible -- just this side of 
buying an SUV.  I told her that she's probably been put off by crummy 
aftermarket blue lensed halogens, not self-leveling HID xenons like the ones 
on new BMWs. I went ahead and ordered the xenon option, hoping she won't 
shoot me, or refuse to drive the car, which is supposed to be for her and the 
kid(s).  I want my M3 back!

More than one person has told me these new xenon lights are GREAT for the 
driver and do not blind oncoming drivers.  What's the consensus?  We haven't 
actually had a chance to try them.

David M. Jacobi
chambolle@domain.elided 
1976 2002 verona 
1995 M3 bright red

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