Batteries... Group 48 seems to be disappearing

[george graves]

i would honestly go with a redtop (what I just put in my car) or a yellow top depends on what your doing with you car, climate and wether you going to put a system in

I got a red top years ago. Impressive battery for the first 2-3 years. It can spin a m30 over like a top. You can drain it really low, and it springs back. But for three times the price, it doesn't last three times as long. I don't feel like I got hosed....but, well.....yea I guess I did.

I picked up what ever was top of the line at autozone, and washed my hands of "OMG - you have to get this awesome battery!!!! Get XYZ battery or you're a looser" pissing contest.

Doesn't matter....In 5 years or less - well all be running the new tech of hybrid batteries. A Lead-acid cell, and a bank of "ultracaps".

[swapped91]

i would honestly go with a redtop (what I just put in my car) or a yellow top depends on what your doing with you car, climate and wether you going to put a system in

[reelizmpro]

Corporation founded by the Walton family.

[2761377]

what exactly does walmart stand for?

[e30austin]

I will never buy another Walmart battery as long as I live. Got 10 months out of the piece of shit. When I tried to return it for their "3 YEAR FREE REPLACEMENT", they basically told me to suck it, as I didn't have a receipt and they didn't sell that battery anymore and couldn't prove how much I paid for it, even though they scanned the little barcode on the top that showed what store I bought it at, date, time, original price, current price, etc. None of that should matter if their damn label showes a free replacement.

I despise Walmart and everything they stand for. /rant

TL;DR - don't buy anything from Walmart.

[M-technik-3]

junk lasts about 2 years.

[King Mufasa]

Has anyone tried the Walmart Everstart Maxx 94R?

its like the oem and made for the trunk battery application. Come with 2 vent wholes and you can place a oem hose to the battery for venting.

[oliver.r]

I bought a oem battery from bmw for like $125, has been great

[camshaftgsxr]

johnson controls makes most of the batteries you guys are discussing, they are very likely all the same internally.

[reelizmpro]

Which 2 Costco in SoCal?

Hawthorne and Lakewood. Just call your local Costco tire center (the batteries are in the Tire Center) and have them run a search. I'm sure there's more than just these two in the entire LA area.

[TwoJ's]

Had great luck with Optima's, but they are pretty expensive.

[Prost]

I was just about to pull the trigger on a Bosch group 91 battery from Pepboys for $100 after 20% coupon but went with the Costco Kirkland battery due to better price and no hassle return policy. I once had a bad autozone battery test good after leaving it in the store for an hour...then the next morning after reinstalling it, I had the same problem...bad battery. Second time around I told them no more tests, give me a new battery but they didn't have it in stock. I had to go to another store who had just 1 in stock. In contrast, my friend bought a car with a bad Costco battery, we took it to our local Costco and were able to get a warrantied. That pretty much did it for me.

Found Group 48 at two local socal Costco's (battery was labeled May 2013 so they were very fresh) and they had over 10 in stock while most other locations had none. They must have just restocked them. $77.99 + tax! 700CCA and 850CA with 3 year free replacement, 100 mo prorated. Comes with vent hose too.

This battery replaced an old Interstate MB66-60 that only had 550CCA/690CA. So all Group 48's are not the same rating.

Which 2 Costco in SoCal?

[reelizmpro]

I was just about to pull the trigger on a Bosch group 91 battery from Pepboys for $100 after 20% coupon but went with the Costco Kirkland battery due to better price and no hassle return policy. I once had a bad autozone battery test good after leaving it in the store for an hour...then the next morning after reinstalling it, I had the same problem...bad battery. Second time around I told them no more tests, give me a new battery but they didn't have it in stock. I had to go to another store who had just 1 in stock. In contrast, my friend bought a car with a bad Costco battery, we took it to our local Costco and were able to get a warrantied. That pretty much did it for me.

Found Group 48 at two local socal Costco's (battery was labeled May 2013 so they were very fresh) and they had over 10 in stock while most other locations had none. They must have just restocked them. $77.99 + tax! 700CCA and 850CA with 3 year free replacement, 100 mo prorated. Comes with vent hose too.

This battery replaced an old Interstate MB66-60 that only had 550CCA/690CA. So all Group 48's are not the same rating. Interstate MTP-91 is another awesome battery but the warranty isn't as good and has gotten pretty expensive at around twice the cost of the Costco Kirkland battery.

[goarmy]

I just bought a battery 3 weeks ago from Advance Auto. Did some research in Consumer Reports, and AutoCraft batteries are pretty good. I haven't had any issues with it so far... It is part number 48H6, costs $132. I ordered it online (for the 15% discount), and a store nearby had one in stock.

48H6 - AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 48, 730 CCA (3yr Repl Warr)

It was a pain in the ass to find, because most of the auto part chain store's websites can't find a battery for an E30. The dumbest thing is that you can't just search there for the friggin size you want! I considered upgrading to a size 49, but I'm not too smart on auto electrics and I didn't have the time to research & learn. I just stuck with stock size.

I gave up on autocraft. I been changing mine every single year for a new one or refurb. I did hear they were refurbished and put back into circulation with plastic covers even if they say they are new.

I ran into soo many people at the hospital I work in that had battery problems and Its amazing when I ask them is it a autocraft and they reply "yea, and I just bought that" or ladies that don't know the brand and I take a look and its a autocraft..

If you guys buy that one get warranty and around 6 to 8 months you will notice the battery getting a bit round on the sides, and in a year it will drain quicker. So take it in before the warranty is up and get yourself another. goodluck

[steven g]

I bought 3 Costco Group 48 batteries a few weeks ago for my 2 E30s and another for my Porsche, lucky for me.
Only one Costco store in the Chicago area had them. Price was $78. Great warranty.