Got me an Interstate battery, hold on there's more
06-14-2020 | 08:41 AM
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Auburn, GA
C250 2013
Got me an Interstate battery, hold on there's more
Went to the dealer for air bag recall. I asked the service adviser to check the battery. This is the original battery, 7+ yrs old, and I know it's just matter of time before it will go out..
He checked and told me the battery failed load test. The cost to replace is $376.00+ tax.
I went to the Interstate distributor and they stock 3 different kinds, new, re certified and blemish.
New is the same price as it's in Costco, $175.00.
I ended up buying a blem for $50.00.
The car cranks up much better and faster than befoore.
Let's see how long it lasts. The diy is matter of 10 mins or less.
He checked and told me the battery failed load test. The cost to replace is $376.00+ tax.
I went to the Interstate distributor and they stock 3 different kinds, new, re certified and blemish.
New is the same price as it's in Costco, $175.00.
I ended up buying a blem for $50.00.
The car cranks up much better and faster than befoore.
Let's see how long it lasts. The diy is matter of 10 mins or less.
06-14-2020 | 12:20 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 792
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From: Bay Area, CA
2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera. 2002 QX4
In early 2016 I bought the same OEM battery from a MB dealer for like $160, a little lower than the current Costco price.
As for the crank to start the engine, mine takes a bit longer than my other three cars. The cranking speed is lower but very consistent since day one nine years ago.
As for the crank to start the engine, mine takes a bit longer than my other three cars. The cranking speed is lower but very consistent since day one nine years ago.
