Can HID be added at dealer-not aftermarket

[BIGTUNA]

I am buying a 300C it has the options I want most except for the HID..
I have the salesman asking the service manager but I have heard because f the washer system it won't be the same...
ant advice?
Thanks...

[Doc G]

I have the same problem, but I heard the dealer cant put them on. Xenondepot sells aftermarket HID for the car though.

[BIGTUNA]

Did you get a quote for factory HID setup installed at dealer?
This is a factory option at $650...what would it cost to have the factory HID installed at the dealer prior to delivery, or is it worth it...should I just go with after market?
Any one done this after market upgrade and are you satisfied???

[NYCARAUDIO]

I was told by my dealer it could be retrofitted for a small sum of 2000 dollars. I guess if I want nice blue lights I'm going aftermarket.

[Doc G]

Aftermarket cost $470 for 4300k and $540 for 6000k at xenondepot.com. I just inquired for my car

[aspendog]

Talked to A Chrysler engineer and they are not offered as a dealer installed option. I *think* the wiring harness is different. I would not go aftermarket because it WILL void the warranty on the headlamps.

[Doc G]

What do you recommend then. I am still debating on what to do. For the mean time Ijjust put silvania silver star on my hi and low beams and H10 NOkya arctic white for my fogs

[aspendog]

A car was available to me w/o the HID's but I ended up ordering my car. Got lucky because someone passed up on one they ordered and I jumped on it. I love the HID's, I have had them on a lexus and my wife's Navigator has them. Great option to get at $650. As far as aftermarket I don't know what you could do. I guess you could jsut install a kit and concede the warranty coverage on the lamps. Talk to your dealer, mabey they WILL warranty them if they install the kit?

[E55 KEV]

HID may be a $650 option but I bet each headlamp will cost about $800 each side for the parts. My E55 HID lamps are $1k each side. Most HID systems require "auto-leveling" in the US. Washing systems is required in Europe.

Anyone know if the 300C has auto leveling?

If you want an aftermarket retrofit kit you better grab it quick - DOT has outlaw the retrofit kits and the fine is $5k per day to any business selling aftermarket kits.

[1932highboy]

The 300C manual talks about a self leveling feature. It states the rear shocks have a hydraulic pump to raise the rear end when carrying a load. I never heard it mentioned anywhere else, or if its even offered.