where to get a new battery

If you really want OEM, have you tried the P-dealership in Appleton:

Porsche of the Fox Valley
920-968-1212

[Nunzzio]

Thanks Bmussatti
Already made the call....I just thought there was a web site that was available where I could pick one up a little cheaper!

[denverpete]

Why in the world would you want a Porsche OEM battery? You like paying 5 - 10 times as much as a regular battery just for the Porsche lettering?

I guess it's your money. Me? I just replaced mine for $50.00 at Sam's Club. Probably the same battery you're buying - it just doesn't say Porsche...

[Nunzzio]

I got money to burn...but I guess it is my perogative

[BobMarley1]

Just because you have it, doesn't mean you have to spend it.

I guess your still in that, new money stage....

ahhh memories...

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Nunzzio

I got money to burn...but I guess it is my perogative

well if your willing to spend money on a battery get the real deal (15 pounds)
I don't know why sports cars are sold with batteries that weigh 4 and 5 times what they should.

$160
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_10001_10002_763922_-1




here's the F1 of batteries
Carbon Fiber Battery

[Nunzzio]

I will look into that providing it fits my Boxster

[Nunzzio]

Its not so much that I am trying to be a wise *** but every time I sincerely ask for input I get some know it all with a smart response or worse yet, some know it all that won't take others suggestions into consideration. It gets quite tiresome.....I thought this was a forum where we all could get together and offer insight and help eachother out.....just my 2 cents even though it may not be worth much.

[Tool Pants]

The battery used by Porsche is Moll. http://www.moll-batterien.de/ Porsche does not make batteries.

I do not know of an aftermarket source in the US for this brand. For a while Porsche was using Douglas batteries for warranty replacements. Douglas is a US company but their batteries could be made in Mexico for all I know. Porsche switched back to Moll a few years ago. Guess Moll was the lowest bidder.

I have been doing this Boxstering stuff since 1999. Been to a lot of dealerships and independent shops. I see the defective Moll batteries stacked outside on pallets. I would not buy an overpriced Moll battery when there are better alternatives out there. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2950

If you have money to burn give some of it to me and I will put in you Box a better battery at a fraction of what the dealer will charge you. There is nothing special about about a 12 volt lead acid automotive battery called Moll.

[Nunzzio]

Thanks tool pants....that sounds like the viable alternative