$525 for new battery at dealership
#16
Burning Brakes
I also replaced mine with an AGM from Pep Boys. Only issue is that it is about 1 1/2" wider than stock, so you have to move the bracket to the next hole. AGM cranks like mad.
#18
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I got an interstate from the dealer and they charged me less than if I bought it direct and they installed it.
Take your business elsewhere.
Take your business elsewhere.
#19
Burning Brakes
Never mind the dealership, the local independent Porsche specialist quoted me about C$400 for a new battery too. I bought a new battery from another supplier, same Bosch as the independent shop quoted, for half that and did it myself.
#21
RL Community Team
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I installed Optima Red Tops in both of mine. Added benefit is it takes up less space and leaves room next it for either a small tool/parts kit or in my case on the silver car the cargraphic noselift external compressor. Need to use a different hole in the mounting tray with a loose nut underneath, but works just fine. Been running them in both cars for multiple years.
#22
Race Car
Oem batteries are expensive because of the name on the sticker they put on it.
ie: The exact same battery with an AUDI name on it is about 1/2 the price.
Specialty batteries = specialty stores = specialty hours = specialty prices.
Unless your racing, buy a regular battery from a national retailer like Wal-Mart, Costco etc.
They all have excellent warranties and you'll always find an open store somewhere.
ie: The exact same battery with an AUDI name on it is about 1/2 the price.
Specialty batteries = specialty stores = specialty hours = specialty prices.
Unless your racing, buy a regular battery from a national retailer like Wal-Mart, Costco etc.
They all have excellent warranties and you'll always find an open store somewhere.
#23
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Similar situation. A few years back, on a late Friday afternoon my battery died miles from my home. Push started it and while driving, I called my dealer who quoted $500. The price did not feel right. Called Porsche Indy Bodymotion (Ocean Township NJ) who quoted under $200 for an Interstate Battery and did it for me when I arrived around 4:00p.
#24
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A few momths ago I Installed new Bosch Platinum Series ADV H-7 AGM Battery. On Line order from Pep Boys. $219.99, less $55.00 on line discount, plus $15 core charge, subtotal $179.99, plus $10.80 sales tax = $190.79 , now for the best part...FREE SHIPPING and $30 mail-in rebate... net cost=$160.79 with 5 year full warranty and no spill/no fill. That rebate is expired but there may be another, never hurts to ask.
#25
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DIY will always be less than dealer. They have to pay staff , overhead , etc . You cant compare, its the price of convenience or I dont want to lift a finger upcharge that you pay for. Its supply and demand, and when my wife demands that im not touching her porsche then she has to supply the cash
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Three Wheelin'
#29
Drifting
DIY will always be less than dealer. They have to pay staff , overhead , etc . You cant compare, its the price of convenience or I dont want to lift a finger upcharge that you pay for. Its supply and demand, and when my wife demands that im not touching her porsche then she has to supply the cash
A $300 or more premium to install a battery is the latter. The job takes less than 5 minutes.
#30
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I read all the above but cannot shake the knowledge that the original Moll that came with my '09 C2S was replaced after 7 years of flawless service.
I am thinking that on a cost/quality comparison, the price for a new one "may" be justified.
I am thinking that on a cost/quality comparison, the price for a new one "may" be justified.