BMW Battery for 3.0 X5

[taillights]

My 2003 is about ready for a new battery. I have read the information about batteries and the high prices from BMW. I called my dealer and they quoted $132.25 plus tax for an 80ah BMW battery. Sounds pretty reasonable to me. The dealer is in Hartford, CT. They operate a "wholesale" parts department.

[ncx]

moving to E53 forum.

That price is fine for OEM. You can get the price down into the $60-$70 range if you want to go with an aftermarket battery. The choice is yours. Use the search feature to find more posts/opinions on battery options.