Expensive Porsche Battery

[t2-bxtrs]

well folks,
all i can say is there's always a *%$#@** born everyday.. if these people can afford and don't know any better, then good for them...
Can't blame the stealership all the time.. they are there to make $$$$ and that's all there is... imagine if they are not around.. where would you order your Porsche from ? direct from the factory ?
so to each it's own ! People would eventually learn , or some would never learn? just keep on paying for tuition until they learn !
Battery for $1700 ?? that should include the salesperson that sold him that !

[Lobo1186]

idk in the world of porsche... its not that bad. PCCB system according to suncoast retails at 25,000 dollars. makes this battery look like a steal.

[2K3_Boxster_S]

So, IF you were to buy this battery you would be a FN Retard. bottom line.

[eightsandaces]

It looks pretty light, I'm going to buy one, let's get a fund together for my pre and post installation dyno, a few pounds might be the ticket for better acceleration...




Does seem like a waste of $$ then again, somewhere in this world this morning a billionaire is crapping into a gold bowl...

[schnellman]

I use an indy mechanic and get my parts from Pelican and Suncoast, but for those who may be new to this board, here's a helpful hint.
Whenever you go to your local friendly Porsche dealer for parts or service be sure to take a large tube of KY Jelly. You're still going to get serviced, but it will hurt a little less. If the battery or other part says PORSCHE in big bright letters it's gonna hurt when you hit the cash register.
I've driven Porsches for twenty-five years and can't stand the thought of not having one, but you've got to be smart and use your options when buying parts or service.

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by schnellman

I use an indy mechanic and get my parts from Pelican and Suncoast, but for those who may be new to this board, here's a helpful hint.
Whenever you go to your local friendly Porsche dealer for parts or service be sure to take a large tube of KY Jelly. You're still going to get serviced, but it will hurt a little less. If the battery or other part says PORSCHE in big bright letters it's gonna hurt when you hit the cash register.
I've driven Porsches for twenty-five years and can't stand the thought of not having one, but you've got to be smart and use your options when buying parts or service.

Very "on point" commentary, O2 sensors come to mind as one example where some splicing and heat shrink tubing can save serious dollars.

[RandallNeighbour]

Bought a new battery at AutoZone yesterday. $104 plus tax. A battery from any stealership in town was $210!!! Plus, I hear the Pcar batteries aren't that good.

The big kicker was the fact that the batteries had the same specs and the Porsche battery was five pounds heavier than the replacement brand. Sheesh!

I wanted a Costco battery but they didn't have them in stock, couldn't/wouldn't order one for me, and had no friggin' idea when they would get some in stock. I hate that.

Sure was nice to get in and fire it right up on the first turn of the crank. Nothing beats a brand new battery or brand new tires.

BTW, I refuse to buy anything from the stealership parts counter in Houston. I work too hard for my money to give them 250% of retail on most items. Yes, it's really that bad.