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Old 02-18-13, 01:26 PM
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So my car failed it's battery test and I'm just wondering what you guys chose to do when you replaced your battery, what battery did you replace it with? I have a 2007 is250 RWD, so it's out of warranty.
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Same group battery from Toyota. Members have found them to be cheaper alternatives than the exact same Lexus battery.
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Yeah, I tried that, but it's only a $5 difference lol. Plus they said it's not the same battery, something about the terminals being slightly different.
Old 02-18-13, 05:48 PM
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I just replaced mine at Sears. Die Hard Gold. 3 year replacement warranty. ok with me
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I got the Stinger SPP1500D. It has 825CCA and deep cycle.
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Old 02-18-13, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 509IS350
I just replaced mine at Sears. Die Hard Gold. 3 year replacement warranty. ok with me
How much was that?

Lexus/Toyota is quoting me $164/$159 for just the battery.

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I got the Stinger SPP1500D. It has 825CCA
Holy, sooo nice haha. Where'd you get it?
Old 02-18-13, 11:11 PM
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I'm in the same boat. Anyone have AAA and got the battery thru them? I see they offer one for a not-so-bad price that has 3 year free replacement and 6 year overall warranty. Plus I don't even have to lift a finger, they come to you and install it as well and do mobile replacement if it needs to be replaced, lol.

I have a battery sitting around, but I don't want to use it in this car, its just some cheapo one that was there just in case haha.
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I use Red or yellow top Optima.

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It was about 110 with install.
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Walmart, about $80.00 with exchange, made by Johnson Controls and 3.5 year warranty.

Lex will sell you one for more than double, but with a better warranty.

There are only 2-3 good battery makers in US, many just put their labels on JC or other major manufacturer.

Probably some cheap stuff from China out there.

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I got the AC Delci (gold?) for 80 bucks....no complaints here
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Holy, sooo nice haha. Where'd you get it?[/QUOTE]

I got the battery from my stereo shop but I've seen it on Amazon.
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Look Here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ry-brands.html

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