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Originally Posted by CyberFormula
I've had both Japanese cars and European cars.
One thing I noticed is that Japanese car headlight housing turns all foggy and blurry as the years go by, while my german cars stay clean and clear.
You guys ever seen the G35 coupe or the Celica with messed up front light housing?
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glass type, lots of Japanese makers don't use real glass for their lens covers unless they use sealed beam applications. Its cheaper, and usually more flexible so in the event of an accident they don't shatter, but absorb impact. Downside is yellowing after being exposed to the elements over time, which can be just buffed out normally.
European cars will use a stiff sturdy headlamp lens and will last until its damaged, and the replacement cost for most glass lamps are astronomical compared to other makers.