Best place to pick up a new battery

sgmpw · 11-13-2012, 12:59 PM

Does it make any difference buying OEM or can I just pick one up anywhere?
Any brand better than another?
Thoughts on this mundane topic appreciated.
Thx.

'07 e92, 335i, no M-drive etc.

///M3NACE · 11-13-2012, 01:09 PM

I bought an OEM battery. I would stick with OEM I just think its a little cheaper only to go with aftermarket. Makes me sleep better at night. Things like Brakes, Batteries, suspension components I go OEM. There is not better alternative to the OEM.

DESI4life10 · 11-13-2012, 01:22 PM

Budds BMW in Oakville sell the battery for cheap. I paid $170 for the battery (which is a good deal).

magico · 11-13-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Budds BMW in Oakville sell the battery for cheap. I paid $170 for the battery (which is a good deal).

I've still the original battery... think it's best to replace her for winter. Will go OEM as well

sgmpw · 11-14-2012, 03:41 PM

good inputs. thx.
Got pricing from Budd's as well. Didn't know how it compared with other options.

DESI4life10 · 11-14-2012, 04:53 PM

Remember to register the battery to your car when you install it. I can help you with that.

MGates · 11-28-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Remember to register the battery to your car when you install it. I can help you with that.

Help! Had my car 3 mths, batt light came on and like a dumbass I replaced batt and alternator... Batt light still on. I'm in over my head. I had no clue about registering. Can you suggest some help please? An honest shop in Durham would be great. Endras BMW will rape me I'm sure. Thanks!

DESI4life10 · 11-28-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MGates

Help! Had my car 3 mths, batt light came on and like a dumbass I replaced batt and alternator... Batt light still on. I'm in over my head. I had no clue about registering. Can you suggest some help please? An honest shop in Durham would be great. Endras BMW will rape me I'm sure. Thanks!

If you are getting a battery error, then registration won't help in this case.

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