Factory battery or after market?
07-30-2010, 07:40 PM
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Well, the shop must have done a great job. My OEM battery is still going strong and you know my E60 is not a daily driver.
07-30-2010, 09:05 PM
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My AGM battery with BMWCCA discounts was around $250, and swapped it out myself. Took it in for registration and paid for 1/2 labor. Much less than all the estimates I'm hearing on here.
Might be a good thing to invest in a 10mm wrench. It'll save you a few bucks.
Might be a good thing to invest in a 10mm wrench. It'll save you a few bucks.
08-01-2010, 09:06 AM
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08-02-2010, 08:41 PM
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Walmart has direct replacement battery for under $80. It comes with 3-year replacement and 9 year prorated warranty.
With this kind of price and warranty, why would you worry about battery life at all? It doesn't make financial sense to pay $$ for registration here.
Having said that, its my opinion (after doing my research) that its ok not to register if the battery has the same spec as original one. I do believe you need to register if you change to AGM battery or change to smaller capacity one nevertheless.
With this kind of price and warranty, why would you worry about battery life at all? It doesn't make financial sense to pay $$ for registration here.
Having said that, its my opinion (after doing my research) that its ok not to register if the battery has the same spec as original one. I do believe you need to register if you change to AGM battery or change to smaller capacity one nevertheless.
08-05-2010, 06:55 AM
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Hi, regarding to the BT tool, I have the same question again. Which BT do you have, the cheap one or the professional version ?
08-05-2010, 08:03 AM
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Otto's BMW of West Chester, PA charged me $325 for parts and labor. I just replaced it last month, if you want to stick with factory it might be worth the drive from NJ.
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08-05-2010, 05:27 PM
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Enthusiast kit - option 1
Includes the 6' USB-to-ODBII cable only. Choose this option if your car does not have the round diagnostic connector.
$287
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08-06-2010, 04:17 AM
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Enthusiast kit - option 1
Includes the 6' USB-to-ODBII cable only. Choose this option if your car does not have the round diagnostic connector.
$287
http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx
Includes the 6' USB-to-ODBII cable only. Choose this option if your car does not have the round diagnostic connector.
$287
http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx
08-06-2010, 05:22 AM
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Yes it does, as I have performed that function with it. You can also reset other modules, like transmission adaption, iDrive and so on. It also allows you to reset all service reminders.