2005 Cadillac XLR needs a back taillight assembly

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I need a back tail light assembly for the left side of my car.

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A dealer should be able to order one if they don’t have it in stock. Or you could try a junkyard. Or eBay.

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Thanks but the dealer already said that parts for that car are no longer produced. Already checked junk yards…no one “junks” these cars.

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eBay has them but be prepared to pay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=2005+cadillac+xlr+left+taillight&_trksid=m5467.l1311&_odkw=2005+cadillac+xlr+taillight

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Dang, I’ve bought running driving cars for less then what these tail lights cost.

Junk yards are just as expensive
https://www.hollanderparts.com/used-auto-parts/2005/cadillac/xlr/lights/166-tail-light/166-02078l-left-l.

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Thanks for that website! Yes, but the car was fun BEFORE some of the LED’s went out. Now I just want to get rid of it.
I appreciate your help!

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I just checked hemmings.com the entire car is selling for $16,000 - $26,000.

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It looks like there are companies that will repair/rebuild the taillight for around $600, I would assume that it if the lens assembly is damaged it probably can’t be rebuilt.

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From the XLR forum’s it sounds like a professional rebuilder would have a better result than some owners attempts with Ebay Led’s

Car-Part.com led me to many of the same sources. Prices ranging from $900 up to $3,000 for one that had been tested. Salvage yards are the only resource for these parts for an XLR at this point.

You probably don’t want to know what a radiator costs for this car…

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NOPE!!! Maybe I should start selling it part by part! Thanks for the resources…

Rachel

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It’s just a couple or three LED lights that need to be replaced…The car, otherwise, is in excellent condition. The odometer just turned 42,000 miles. I appreciate all of the input!

Rachel

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If you are in a position to do so that would be your best bet.