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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Default Battery Question !!!

Just happen during this week , when i'm not driving the car for a day or two . The car won't start and i have to connect the power cable to start the car .

Is it the sign that i have to changing new battery ?

where can i get them cheap ? or any other brand is better than the OEM .
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Don't buy from the dealer....Many here have the Optima 34R ($120), but cheaper ones available...
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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what option do i have ? and where can i get them ? i'm in Canada .
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Default Dunno about Canada but....>

Many Auto parts houses here like Autozone carry them. Also on-line...Check Ebay. That's where I got mine..
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Hey Paul, I was at costco, they have the 34 red top for $160 cdn.. not sure if it is the "R"
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Default got mine from eBay merchant...remy batteries.

do a search...i bought it for $99. liquid foam packed, nice and tight since it was a heavy pkg. very nice communication and fast shipping.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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'Hijack' - Did you get the email abou the p-car I sent your way?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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On the other computer....I'll get to it a bit later. You feeling allright?....LOL...
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Default Just looking at options.....

I briefly spoke with Brad and he makes it sound like a nightmare waiting to happen. I figured I'd get a second opinion. :-)
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Second opinion that is.....Those are fairly Beastly...Not something you could drive every day for sure, and $$$ to fix...
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