Thread: Battery Dead?
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Old 07-30-2023, 06:55 AM   #8
Starter986
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Originally Posted by ratslinger View Post
Just to put an end to this - I just needed a new battery, as we all expected. The old one was nearly 8 years old. I'm the second owner of this car, but I've only had it for 5 years. I guess a couple of hours of driving two days before were not enough to keep it charged - that's what surprised me. I was told by one of the mechanics where I had it replaced that batteries last only 4 1/2 to 5 years - as one of you mentioned.

Thanks for all the comments.
Mine is running on 6 years... and the SoCal heat is no favor to it. Likely pre-emptively I'll replace it.

What battery did you get? I've a Tip... calling for a larger battery.

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