Battery Time

[curt698]

I have to drop a new battery in my 2006 GTI SE. Most of the sites are selling the battery for around $130.00. Is it necessary to spend that kind of dough or can I go to the Kmart and get a $40.00 battery and call it a day?

Thanks from a newb!
Dave

 

[Coastiejoe]

Sealed batteries are a better way to go with marine use. They do cost more but you get a bit more out of them.

Generally speaking, dirt cheap batteries will get you a year and sometimes two-seasons. They don't hold up to well in the down time (winter).

A 50 to 60 dollar battery will hold out for 2 or 3 years it seems.

 

[KK40384]

Sealed gel batteries are definitely worth the money in my opinion. Especially if the off season is cold like it it up here in MI.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

I have to drop a new battery in my 2006 GTI SE. Most of the sites are selling the battery for around $130.00. Is it necessary to spend that kind of dough or can I go to the Kmart and get a $40.00 battery and call it a day?

Thanks from a newb!
Dave

Don't know where in Michigan you are but stay away from Walmart batteries.
Dr. Honda loves the Sears diehard one, K-Mart should carry them now too.
Advance Auto has online coupons, you must register before buying, then just go to the store you chose and pick it up.

 

[red2blue]

In my neighborhood...Webster's sells an oem battery for $120...Virgil's for $90.

Guess which I went with?

Shop around.

 

[bell99man]

The shake and vibration is hell on a wet cell battery plus you don't want the possibility of a hydrogen gas build up in your bilge do ya? Go sealed and safer.