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10-16-2007, 11:03 AM
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I have an '01 3.0 with 123K miles and am still running the original battery.
If it is a matter of "peace of mind", go ahead and do it.
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2001 X5 3.0i (PP/WP/AP) Traded at 213K miles RARE White on Black - Why does everyone get Tan??  First E53 with 215s on XOutpost!!  
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10-16-2007, 12:58 PM
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change it under controlled circumstances
a battery usually lasts 4 or 5 years. many people get even more. but even if you take the cost of a battery and divide it by 5, it comes to a pretty small amount.
if you change it now, you can look around. maybe try to get a good deal. if you wait until it fails, you may get stranded and have to call AAA which can take an hour or more if it's a busy time. not fun if it's coming out of a restaurant or movie. my point is that the cost of replacing a battery is less than the inconvenience of it failing at a bad moment. BTW, i have an '02 3.0i and the OEM battery only lasted 4 years and it was as dead as a doornail.
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10-16-2007, 02:58 PM
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Battery longevity seems to vary quite a bit - mine was replaced due to failure at about 30K on an 04 4.4. Could have been defective I suppose. I don't think you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you proactively replaced it now at 5 years - may save you a headache down the road as UncleBob said...
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'08 335i Coupe - Barbera Red / Saddle Leather / Light Poplar Wood / 6spd Manual Options: Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, Active Steering (awesome!), Power Rear Shade, IPod Adapter, Navigation w/IDrive Mods: M6 Wheels, Split Armrest, M-Steering Wheel, Euro Light Switch w/Rear Fog Lights, Short Shift Knob w/Matching E-Brake Handle, Clear Reflectors, CDV, Clear Bra Retired:'04 X5 4.4i
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10-16-2007, 03:01 PM
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so where did you guys get the battery, brandname and cost?
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10-17-2007, 12:38 AM
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Just replaced mine (02 3.0 w/75K). Went to start it and it was dead. No warning but I knew it was inevitable.
AAA jumped me and I went to Sears on a Saturday (ug). Two hours later and $170 I had a new battery (49).
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10-20-2007, 09:15 PM
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