I have just the chrome tip one on the back of my red B. I really like the looks of it and I haven't had it to long. So as far as longevity for the lights part of your question Im not much help. But I did think about the ones up the side and decided not to because of the burning out part and not wanting to attempt to remove them should that happen. Murphy is alive and well at my house and I didn't want paint damage. Al