Need advice on which battery to buy

[Hroussard]

Gang, I have a battery that needs to be replaced. The Porsche recommendad battery is $ 250.00 + $ 100.00 labor = $ 350.00 add Tax = $ 400.00 and that just does not make sense for a 50-60 bucks battery one can buy off the shelf somewhere else.

What would you buy ?

HarryR

[Loren]

Gang, I have a battery that needs to be replaced. The Porsche recommendad battery is $ 250.00 + $ 100.00 labor = $ 350.00 add Tax = $ 400.00 and that just does not make sense for a 50-60 bucks battery one can buy off the shelf somewhere else.

What would you buy ?

HarryR

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...indpost&p=14446

[Mike in CA]

Gang, I have a battery that needs to be replaced. The Porsche recommendad battery is $ 250.00 + $ 100.00 labor = $ 350.00 add Tax = $ 400.00 and that just does not make sense for a 50-60 bucks battery one can buy off the shelf somewhere else.

What would you buy ?

HarryR

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I'm curious. What Porsche do you have that requires a $250 battery? I just replaced the battery in my '99 Carrera with an OEM 80ah factory battery. It cost me $135, I had a battery shop fill it with acid for $5 (they also took the old battery), and I installed it myself in 10 minutes. The price you were quoted for the battery, and especially the labor seems outrageous.

[Hroussard]

Yep, that's what Carlsen quoted me today, needless to say that I would not spring for that one. So I asked how did they get to that price. The service person said : 190 bucks for the battery from Porsche + 1/2 installation + 250 bucks. SO I asked him which it would take 1/2 hour and he stated that:

1/ they have to reset the radio ( which is true)

2/ they have to set the windows??

So, I am going to go elsewhere, just wanted to know what I getting myself into .. I see 12 volt batteries for 60 bucks, all good makes from what I can see. I am just wondering what you on this RenTech board do in this case.

HarryR

PS I noticed Loren has posted a link...better read that one quickly . Thanks Loren!! :clapping:

[Hroussard]

Just to make sure the numbers add up. The 190 bucks was the price from Porsche to Carlsen.. the rest is capitalism at its finest!!

HarryR C2 1999

[1999Porsche911]

Go to Samsclub or costco and get one for $48.00 or an Autozone for a few bucks more. Do NOT buy from Porsche!

Edited March 11, 2005 by 1999Porsche911