gebo

You might want to check out Toyota batteries. I remember when I went looking for one on my '98, there was something special that I saw in one of their brochures. It made me want to buy it. FYI

GS400_PUSHER

The optima RED cap or Yellow cap is the best but expensive!!! I plan on getting one when my battery gives out!

DrRick

the same thing happened with my battery. i would guess that the normal expectancy is about 4 yrs. the funny thing is is that it didnt really give any warning that it was dying. the last time i cranked (krunk ) it up, it sounded slower than normal and then the next time nothing. glad that you got it fixed though.......


Doc

SW03ES

In all fairness to the Optima batteries, they're really a waste, especially for someone with a stock car (no video, stereo enhancements etc). I would have done just what you did and gone out to pick one up for $40 or so, it gets the job done right?

Dr. Rick is exactly right, its very rare to have a battery last more than 4 years or so, which is why I replace them as a matter of maintenance after 3, just to avoid being stranded. Batteries are cheap, they're easy to install, why not swap it out before it gives out on ya?

Glad she's runnin again.

LexFather

I only replace my Lexus battery with a Lexus one.

SW03ES

You mean a Toyota one. Also, can I ask why? Any battery with the same cold cranking amps and volt specs will do the same job, buy the one with the best warranty, and 9 times out of 10 it'll be as good or better than the OEM one. Can't go wrong with a Sears Craftsman, Optima, or even less expensive ones like what gs bought, as long as it has a warranty.

A battery is a battery, the Toyota one isn't special, except that Lexus will charge you $500 for it.

LexFather

Your right. I replace my ES 300 battery with a name-brand battery because it does not need the Lexus battery. I replace my GS 400 battery with the Lexus battery.

Why? Because the ES does not need the power and IMO is not worth the cost of a Lexus battery. The GS on the other hand IMO DESERVES my paying $96 for the Lexus battery. \

So it depends on which "Toyota" you own.

DrRick

mike,

with all due respect, a toyota/lexus battery is not better simply because of its name. an interstate battery with the requisite cca's (cold cranking amps) will do the job in most cases better than your lexus battery. it all depends on application. but i dont think that your GS will be any better with a lexus battery than any other reputable brand.........

LexFather

Doc are u here or in Austin? If your here, we can argue this crap at the world bar and have a fight

That is all I said, I never said any other battery sucks. In MY EXPERIENCE, the Lexus batteries work fine, last for years and why mess with it? I never said NOT to try anything else. One of the GOOD things about buying an aftermarket battery is they pro-rate the battery at Advance Auto parts. I paid $50 for the first battery for the ES and like $8 for the 2nd one.

So u trying to fight or what

GS400_PUSHER

LMAO!!!!!!!

LexFather

hee hee hee...

DrRick

i would never argue..........

DrRick

but we can do the damn thang on fri, sat, or sun.............holla at your boy!!! its gonna be epic...........

GS400_PUSHER

You guys got me rolling out my seat!!!!!!!!!

LexFather

Doc, you ain't ready to hang dude. How many chics u want?????

They are gonna get u drunk and take pics. U will be