Thanks for the welcome...I finally realized that I need to replace the whole "housing" or whatever that pulls out, not just the bulb itself. The creaky gears in my brain finally turned over and sparked epiphany despite my stubborn resistance.
So on that humbling note, is there a particular brand recommendation (this is for the 9006 low-beam)? The previous owner had these cool blue halogens, but I don't know what kind to look for in that regard. But as a poor student, I may have to settle for a cheaper option for now anyway.
Also, my fog lamps don't work...Do you think that would most likely be a fuse issue (I've replaced one of those bulbs already to check it)? As I said, I'm an utter newbie to this and not really a gearhead (at least as far as cars go), but I love the SVX and want to keep her up.
Thanks!