How do I write the statement, "I hope the new parts work as well as they look." correctly?

How do I write the statement, "I hope the new parts work as well as they look." correctly?
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answer:You can’t do it that way. Things work well, but look good. They can’t agree perfectly. I would suggest that you say, “The parts arrived and look beautiful. I hope they work as well!” except that some people will read it as “I hope they also function.” This does not sound like you have a positive expectation. Perhaps, “I hope they work just as well!” This is probably the best way to word it… and it’s still awkward. So, it may be better not to try to say what you want to try to say. Why not simply, “The parts arrived and look beautiful. I look forward to trying them out!” Or something similar.
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