Battery replacement questio!n!
 

My 01 4.4 battery is getting weak, time for a replacement.

I have 2 Questions:
1. I have a brand new AUDI battery that says on the top 12V 380A 80Ah.
Will this be suitable for the X5?

2. If not, I guess I have to get one from BMW. Howmuch am I looking at?(sorry dealer is closed right now)
THanks!

Don't know if the Audi battery will work or not, probably not. But you don't need to buy it from the dealer. They will charge around US $300, but can get same battery for much lower, around $100 or less. Check out this thread:

http://www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-25.html

I bought mine at Batteries Plus. It is exactly the same as the OEM battery, see pics for proof. It was about $90.00 US at the time.
http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/3/2/Battery1.JPG
http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/3/2/Battery2.JPG

you guys need to stop passing your viruses to me.

Car wouldn't start this morning and battery won't take a charge. It's a 2003 4.4... dealer wants $350 to replace.

Closest Batteries Plus is 70 miles away in Lancaster, PA... I'm in Philly. Anyone have any other alternatives?

The x5world article at http://www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-25.html, lists a Douglas 49... but I cannot find this battery anywhere in my calls... they tell me, "yea, I got a 49 series battery... it should fit" - 'should' doesn't make me feel warm and fuzzy.

Anyone tried the Duralast in that article?

Thanks
cjett

Go to Autozone.. I believe the cost is $119 (in CA)

I bought one at Autozone, I think about $75 and they installed it for free.

Most any autoparts store should have the right battery. FWIW, I got a battery for my X5 at Pepboys.

Oem battery is 12V 720A 90AH!The audi´s 380A is not powerful enough!

If your still under warranty, replacement is free right?

I doubt his 2001 is under warranty in 2006.