i considered converting to HIDs, but i wouldnt do it with my existing housings, and i can not figure a way to make projectors fit and look decent in my lamps

I still think there is something with the light setup itself on that gen of car that is burning them out prematurely. If someone could figure out the problem that would be great. I was just mentioning that most of the aftermarket bulbs are considered performance bulbs and aren't intended to last long. Even the Silverstars are rated the same.

i dont think there is anything that could be causing this.. i had the same experience with my 98 buick century before i traded it for the bonnie. i had one set in that for a year, then they both went out within DAYS of eachother. the second set lasted 3 months in that car, then another 6 in the bonnie, now its the third set in the car now, and one went out.

Maybe I have been lucky with my silverstars then. Cause I spend MANY hours driving and I have daytime running lights that use my low beams and full power, and my lights have lasted longer than a year easily. I also have them installed in the Bonneville, for over a year now with no problem, and have them in my parents Montana for about a year now.
I hope to find another type of bulb to try out that is not as expensive as the silverstars but still put out the light that they do. I drive about 40-45,000 miles a year ( 70,000+kms a year for us Canadians, lol)

the funny thing here is that in the 00+, the DRL uses the the highbeam at a reduced voltage, and im still on the same set of SS high beams that i originally put in my buick nearly 3 years ago.. but i keep burning out low beams.

Hmmm, ok yeah that is screwed up.

maybe the 9006 bulbs are just crap.

Might be a good time to use the 9005 bulbs in the 9006 spot, lol. Actually I have only had to replace my low beams to date, then again I don't get a chance to use the high beams all that often ( damn traffic, lol)

I used phillips Crystal vision[white/light blue beam] I think Sol uses them too. Bright buld, like 24 for a pair, and have had them for a year w/o any problems

HiLite Superwhites in my Aurora, I just got them but have heard good things about longevity. They physically look blue but put out a bright white light. They can be purchased on eBay from seller "carshowguy" or a little cheaper direct from his website at www.xenonlightshid.com ... I paid less than $45 shipped for 3 pairs (highs, lows, fogs). Here are some preliminary photos:

OEM lowbeams vs. HiLite high beams...