Dealer says $200 for a new battery!!! Any suggestion on after market battery models I can use?

Maini · 01-23-2003, 02:22 PM

Jim · 01-23-2003, 02:25 PM

They will have a guidebook (catalog) there to show you which one you need to get.
Jim

Scott Long · 01-23-2003, 02:25 PM

Duralast 48-D. Its about $49.95 at Autozone. Also maybe try an Optima dry cell battery. They are about $109.95 but won't freeze in the cold.

By the way, I get a lot of Die Hards and Interstates coming in prematurely deceased at work. I can't comment on how well the Optima's hold up since they are fairly new at my work, but the Duralast batteries are damn good for the price. I've had one since 98 and still tests good on the voltage drop test.

A6qwDenver · 01-23-2003, 02:38 PM

...try a Duralast. I spent the money on the Optima, like ScottLong says... I've never had a problem. But for half the price, sounds like his Duralast is just as good.

On a lighter note, this gives me an opportunity to share one of my favorite Bentley quotes ever...
(under fast charging a battery):

"If battery begins gassing (boiling) violently when charging, REDUCE charging rate."

Maini · 01-23-2003, 02:58 PM

02A6CVT · 01-23-2003, 03:39 PM

(15% tax included) at VW dealer in Toronto, the same part number required for my 97A6.

audisrock · 01-23-2003, 03:46 PM

Since my car came off the line. So I wouldn't exactly knock them. Besides I paid $135 for the replacement from the dealer so you are right Maini is getting ripped.

Maini · 01-23-2003, 04:11 PM

I love audiworld · 01-23-2003, 05:52 PM

Muhammad · 01-23-2003, 09:05 PM

01-23-2003, 02:25 PM	#2
Jim Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,142	Go to Sears, NAPA, Kragen etc. Under $100 you're good to go. They will have a guidebook (catalog) there to show you which one you need to get. Jim

01-23-2003, 02:25 PM	#3
Scott Long AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,036	I've had good experience with.... Duralast 48-D. Its about $49.95 at Autozone. Also maybe try an Optima dry cell battery. They are about $109.95 but won't freeze in the cold. By the way, I get a lot of Die Hards and Interstates coming in prematurely deceased at work. I can't comment on how well the Optima's hold up since they are fairly new at my work, but the Duralast batteries are damn good for the price. I've had one since 98 and still tests good on the voltage drop test. __________________ Scott U.S. Air Force 2k2 S4 tip, black on gray 97 A4 2.8 quattro silver on black Join the Dayton-Cincinnati-Columbus Audi Group

01-23-2003, 02:38 PM	#4
A6qwDenver New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 445	Classic! $200 for a battery! They're on crack...probably cost them $35..... ...try a Duralast. I spent the money on the Optima, like ScottLong says... I've never had a problem. But for half the price, sounds like his Duralast is just as good. On a lighter note, this gives me an opportunity to share one of my favorite Bentley quotes ever... (under fast charging a battery): "If battery begins gassing (boiling) violently when charging, REDUCE charging rate." __________________ Nathan 1995 A6 Quattro Avant Burgundy on Tan 17" S6 Avus Wheels Ported Throttle Body K & N Cone Conversion An ugly Calrion Deck with beautiful Rockford Fosgate tweets, mids, subs and amps ;)

01-23-2003, 02:58 PM	#5
Maini AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 825	Any Experience on Exide?? Audi uses Exide.. I was told!?? __________________ 2001 A6 2.7T Black/Black Sold 116,557 miles 09/11 1996 A6 quattro Sold 92,000 miles 01/05

01-23-2003, 03:39 PM	#6
02A6CVT AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 122	Purcahesed new one for 150 CAD.... (15% tax included) at VW dealer in Toronto, the same part number required for my 97A6.

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01-23-2003, 03:46 PM	#7
audisrock Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 545	They same $200 battery that was originally in my car lasted 7 years to the month............ Since my car came off the line. So I wouldn't exactly knock them. Besides I paid $135 for the replacement from the dealer so you are right Maini is getting ripped. __________________ Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. - General George Patton Jr

01-23-2003, 04:11 PM	#8
Maini AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 825	Mine would have been 7 years in March this year... __________________ 2001 A6 2.7T Black/Black Sold 116,557 miles 09/11 1996 A6 quattro Sold 92,000 miles 01/05

01-23-2003, 05:52 PM	#9
I love audiworld New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 235	Walmart has perfect batteries for your car, and great return/ warranty policy too

01-23-2003, 09:05 PM	#10
Muhammad AudiWorld Super User 2010 Audi S5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 7,527	I paid $135 for my OEM replacements... __________________ Muhammad 2010 S5 6MT Brilliant Black/Black Premium Plus, Nav, Carbon Atlas Inlays

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