talltorontoguy
03-22-2004, 03:14 PM
Hi
I was shopping for batteries today (yay! - not). I shopped around a lot, and thought I would pass on an interesting find. It's not for everyone.
I was able to get a warranty return battery from the local Interstate distributor in Toronto. The returns can be for any reason from "didn't fit" to "blemish" etc, etc. They are verified as operating 100% correctly before being re-sold.
I know this isn't "ideal" but it does come with a 6 month warranty, and it is the exact spec for the E34, has 850 cca, and is vented. Came with a vent kit as well. The price was worth the risk in my opinion.
Apparently, this is available at all their distributors (assuming they have stock).
Total cost: $40 Canadian taxes inc.
This is significantly less than the $145 - $160 +tax I was quoted by various parts suppliers. (admittedly, they are selling 1st time products).
I've attached both the Canadian and US link for those that might be interested.
http://www.ibsa.com/www/distributors/canada_distributors.asp CANADA
http://www.ibsa.com/www/distributors/us_distributors.asp USA
Rod
I was shopping for batteries today (yay! - not). I shopped around a lot, and thought I would pass on an interesting find. It's not for everyone.
I was able to get a warranty return battery from the local Interstate distributor in Toronto. The returns can be for any reason from "didn't fit" to "blemish" etc, etc. They are verified as operating 100% correctly before being re-sold.
I know this isn't "ideal" but it does come with a 6 month warranty, and it is the exact spec for the E34, has 850 cca, and is vented. Came with a vent kit as well. The price was worth the risk in my opinion.
Apparently, this is available at all their distributors (assuming they have stock).
Total cost: $40 Canadian taxes inc.
This is significantly less than the $145 - $160 +tax I was quoted by various parts suppliers. (admittedly, they are selling 1st time products).
I've attached both the Canadian and US link for those that might be interested.
http://www.ibsa.com/www/distributors/canada_distributors.asp CANADA
http://www.ibsa.com/www/distributors/us_distributors.asp USA
Rod