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07-12-2007, 04:34 AM
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07-12-2007, 01:45 PM
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I bought an Interstate MTP-93 which is sized for the 4.4 when my battery on my 03 3.0 died on me a few months ago. The OEM battery lasted me a little over 4 years. So far, so good.
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07-12-2007, 02:07 PM
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Is there a difference from one battery to another? I've always gone OEM in everything I replace or repair (although I know it cost more). Are some of the choices people made based on a belief that the new battery is 'better' than the OEM, or is it more a financial decision?
I've tended to go OEM out of a belief (maybe misplaced) that the battery that the manufacturer picked or designed for the car must be better than the others. Is that not true - if any battery will do, then I'll go for a savings too.
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07-12-2007, 04:30 PM
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07-12-2007, 09:46 PM
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Change it now so you're never left sitting in a parking lot. I did mine on an '01 3.0 a year ago, methinks you're due.
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07-13-2007, 07:48 AM
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Batteries are a testament to planned obsolesence. If it says it's a 60 month battery, (under "normal" conditions) you can be sure you are on borrowed time beyond that. If it's 4+yrs old and winter is around the corner, it's time for a new one. Winter kills batteries. It's that simple. You don't want anything less than a 5yr battery. Not with the X5, since it's such an electrical hog. Check out the other "battery" threads, if you'd like. Usually, it will give out somewhere far from help, late at night after the stores are closed, or when it's raining (been there, done that, no more) It's just too simple to replace it before it's advertised life cycle. DIYers might want to have it installed every other time to get the charging system checked out.
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07-16-2007, 08:29 AM
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I am wondering why most are going with non-oem batteries when the BMW (OEM) can be had for $140 (last year). That is what I paid to the stealer and I just changed it myself. It takes about 15 minutes to change and is not difficult at all.
PS: the original battery lasted aaround 6 years
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07-16-2007, 11:51 AM
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$200 + tax for the batt., and $250, plus a $20 "shop fee", + 6% tax installed. You must have a good stlr, MiCkey!
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07-16-2007, 12:07 PM
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