12-11-2009, 04:15 AM
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Location: Madison, Georgia
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That is only like 12 new Optimas, I say go for it!
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12-18-2009, 04:45 PM
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i can tape 4 d batteries together For $10 inculing the duct tape
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12-18-2009, 08:46 PM
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Location: toronto canada
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Porsche Battery
well folks,
all i can say is there's always a *%$#@** 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 $$$$ and that's all there is... imagine if they are not around.. where would you order your Porsche from ? direct from the factory ?
so to each it's own ! People would eventually learn , or some would never learn? just keep on paying for tuition until they learn !
Battery for $1700 ?? that should include the salesperson that sold him that !
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12-19-2009, 08:50 AM
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idk in the world of porsche... its not that bad. PCCB system according to suncoast retails at 25,000 dollars. makes this battery look like a steal.
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12-20-2009, 06:54 PM
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So, IF you were to buy this battery you would be a FN Retard. bottom line.
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12-21-2009, 04:36 AM
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It looks pretty light, I'm going to buy one, let's get a fund together for my pre and post installation dyno, a few pounds might be the ticket for better acceleration...
Does seem like a waste of $$ then again, somewhere in this world this morning a billionaire is crapping into a gold bowl...
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12-22-2009, 12:26 PM
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My S is in due for a new battery and I am gonna to use a Red Top Optima. I have read some negative opinions on using this type of battery. I have used these batteries in BMW's & Honda's. 1 of them is going on 7 years and still working great despite being accidentally completely drained about 5 times. Any reason why I shouldn' t use one in my Boxster?
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12-28-2009, 09:29 AM
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i just purchased a maxx battery from wal-mart (yes wal-mart) for $75 and 3 year free replacement.
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12-28-2009, 10:11 AM
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AutoZone Gold-Seal batteries all come with a very long warranty, but most importantly 36 month free replacement. I don't know how long they'll live in a Boxster, but in most front engine FWD cars, NOTHING lasts three years, so it's a lifetime of free replacement batteries. My Acura dealer turned me on to them.
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12-28-2009, 10:53 AM
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Location: San Diego
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Optimas are great batteries. I put a 34R? reverse post in my 986 just as soon as the original gave up the ghost. When I was restoring my old 911 I went through three or four flooded batteries over the course of several years. When I finally bought an Optima I never had another engine cranking issue due to a weak battery. And they don't spew acid all over your body work. After replacing two gas tank support pans in early cars I swore I'd never rely on a vented battery again. I've a friend with an Elise using a Braille battery and he's extremely proud of that energy source but has to keep in on a maintainer if he's not going to drive the Lotus for more than a week. Be thankful that we have room to use a nice large battery in the Boxster / Cayman series. Buy what you like but the Optima's are, in my opinion, amazing.
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12-28-2009, 11:24 AM
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Pulled this from the comments....'If you build it,... they will come! I am a geek for Porsche's. But im not rich, so I make do with what I got. Just got rid of my project 356 rusty ass roller for about 5k more then my 99 boxster is worth. Just couldn't afford to restore it. When the boxster breaks.... I fix it (dealers are on crack). And when it breaks, I drive my Lemons Gti... That I was going to sell for extra Christmas money, but came to my senses.
Even though I drive the "chick car" Porsche, it rocks! The stigma of this mark is that I should have a dildo for a hood ornament. This kid pulled up next to me at light in his fast and furious civic... vibed me, then said "cant afford a 911"? I replied "cant afford an accord"? And blew his folger can into oblivion.
Maybe now that VW owns majority they will come out with more of a "peoples car" and people prices?'
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