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Originally Posted by tomsawyer
I'm interested in this topic since I've been told by 2 BMW techs, independent from each other from 2 different dealerships on separate occasions, that the best thing to do is bite the bullet and buy a BMW battery. I, for one, have had a drain issue (I think it was a Sirius radio module connected to the stock BMW radio) and I know others that've had electronic issues in the X5. Techs told me, when you need a battery, just buy original since they've seen so many issues with aftermarket come their way at the dealerships.
Just relaying the message......
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Great thoughts. Many techs see all the failures that come from buying off brand cheapest is best customers. They also see a battery being replaced instead of charging system repairs being done. I have had good success with the BMW batteries. The last one lasted 9 years (on a trickle charger 90% of it's life, as that car sees only 2,500 mile per year MAX). The cost was way out of line but it lasted.
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