Is it time to get new battery?

[X5 Meister]

Engine is going to crap out somewhere between the current mileage and 1,000,000 miles. Might as well just replace it now and not delay the inevitable.

Originally Posted by dkl

Because he doesn't want to get stranded in the middle of nowhere by surprise. Batteries don't always show signs of their age.

[Icer006]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Engine is going to crap out somewhere between the current mileage and 1,000,000 miles. Might as well just replace it now and not delay the inevitable.

A battery costs $150-$200 and only every 3 years.
An engine?
A transmission?

That logic applies to some items, but not ALL items.

[X5 Meister]

Every 3 years?! Just exactly what batteries are you buying?
Exactly, that logic applied to some items, but not ALL items and certainly not batteries.

Originally Posted by Icer006

A battery costs $150-$200 and only every 3 years.
An engine?
A transmission?

That logic applies to some items, but not ALL items.

[Icer006]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Every 3 years?! Just exactly what batteries are you buying?
Exactly, that logic applied to some items, but not ALL items and certainly not batteries.

Every 3 years, 2 years, or every year... whatever interval you like.

I guess $200 may be a big deal to people, but I wouldn't expect from X5 owners.

[X5 Meister]

It's not the cost that is the issue, the issue is why the hell would you buy a new battery that frequently? Modern AGM batteries are warrantied for up to 8 years. Every year? Hell why not just do it daily?

Originally Posted by Icer006

Every 3 years, 2 years, or every year... whatever interval you like.

I guess $200 may be a big deal to people, but I wouldn't expect from X5 owners.

[toshiba]

Originally Posted by Icer006

Every 3 years, 2 years, or every year... whatever interval you like.

I guess $200 may be a big deal to people, but I wouldn't expect from X5 owners.

my X is 6 years old and in the x is battery number 3,so every 2 years new one.

[BMWvoid]

My X5 is just over 4 years old now. I have all the service done at my dealership since it is a CPO and I purchased the maintenance package. I just hit 30K miles and had one of the inspections completed in early April. I have the OEM battery. At that time I told my service advisor that I want to replace the battery. I was quoted $475 with labor. I was fine with that. I just wanted it done. My advisor called me and said they would replace the battery, but he wanted me to know that it was really not necessary. His recommendation was to wait at least another two years, unless I started to experience problems. So, I decided to wait.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by BMWvoid

...At that time I told my service advisor that I want to replace the battery. I was quoted $475 with labor.
...His recommendation was to wait at least another two years, unless I started to experience problems. So, I decided to wait.

$475?!

When you do decide to change batt, ~$100 and 20 mins of easy DIY will
get it done.


My only thought on "when" to change batteries out, is after 4 or 5 years,
most batteries, esp in Xs or, in m'cycles, are on borrowed time. Thus, I
would rather change them out in my garage, on my time, not out on the
road. YMMV.

And, a good long, low amp charge on that new battery, does wonders for
the new battery's performance and longevity, imo.
GL, mD

[dkl]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

It's not the cost that is the issue, the issue is why the hell would you buy a new battery that frequently? Modern AGM batteries are warrantied for up to 8 years. Every year? Hell why not just do it daily?

The E53 doesn't use AGM batteries. We all know that just because a battery is warrantied up to 8 years doesn't mean that the battery itself will last that long...it's a pro-rated scheme designed to continually keeps you buying their brand of battery.

[dkl]

Originally Posted by motordavid

$475?!
My only thought on "when" to change batteries out, is after 4 or 5 years,
most batteries, esp in Xs or, in m'cycles, are on borrowed time. Thus, I
would rather change them out in my garage, on my time, not out on the
road. YMMV.

And, a good long, low amp charge on that new battery, does wonders for
the new battery's performance and longevity, imo.
GL, mD

Could not have said it any better!