New Battery
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2004 CLK320
New Battery
My 2004 CLK320 is 6 years old. The car is running great but I am thinking to change the battery. I was told that a typical car battery lasts about 7 years.
Is it important to get OE battery?
In Toronto, OE battery costs $270 CAN while a non-OE battery costs $100.
Is it important to get OE battery?
In Toronto, OE battery costs $270 CAN while a non-OE battery costs $100.
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I was thinking now that the battery is older, it might be weaker and the other charging components may have to work harder to compensate.
Now, if you have to change the battery, would you go OE or non-OE, considering the vast price difference ($240 vs $200)?
Now, if you have to change the battery, would you go OE or non-OE, considering the vast price difference ($240 vs $200)?
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I'm not sure I agree. Most new cars are very power thirsty and the batteries when they die can go from on to off as opposed to a slow death.
At 5+ yrs I'd probably ditch it and salute it's years of good service.
I go out of my way to avoid dead batteries.
At 5+ yrs I'd probably ditch it and salute it's years of good service.
I go out of my way to avoid dead batteries.
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2019 Mercedes CLS450, 2020 Range Rover Evoque
Battery
Just replaced mine at 6 years old...went for an aftermarket battery (Sears) and saved over a $100 . Same specs, better warranty. This is a no brainer.
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i was thinking of getting a new one as well. my car is 7 years old now. I'm sure the battery is original. i bought the car CPO @ 26K miles.I'm sure they didn't put a new battery in it.it's not showing any signs of failure, but like someone else said.don't want to get stuck somewhere and then do it.anyone get a price from the dealer?
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I went to local Canadian Tire and the computer recommended this battery: Eliminator ELM 49 850 Prod 104900.0. Unfortunately, I cannot find any info on this battery on the net.
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2016 E250 Bluetec 2002 CL55, 2000 430CLK Cab
....Now that's objective!Sorry for the terse reply it is NOT meant to offend but as MB does NOT manufacture batteries and batteries are built to a certain spec eg. CCA's as well as a few others I think the real difference is the warranty you get as well as the reliability of the supplier! Interstate and Die Hard batteries are every bit as good as the OEM and in many cases are manufactured by the same 3rd party suppliers that build for the Auto Builders!
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
2016 E250 Bluetec 2002 CL55, 2000 430CLK Cab
As long as you get the PROPER group size and not just one that they say will fit you will be just fine.
In my case I got an interstate replacement over 4 years ago and installed it myself in a 2000 CLK 430. Everything lined up perfectly and it clamped into the same place. I saved about 50% at the time and I got a better warranty. I have had ZERO issues in 4 years.
In my case I got an interstate replacement over 4 years ago and installed it myself in a 2000 CLK 430. Everything lined up perfectly and it clamped into the same place. I saved about 50% at the time and I got a better warranty. I have had ZERO issues in 4 years.
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2016 E250 Bluetec 2002 CL55, 2000 430CLK Cab
I think that the cost delta might be a little higher down here in the "Lower 48".....but the warranty and coverage is also something to consider with Interstate or even another like Sears Die-Hard. I seem to remember getting a 72 month pro-rated warranty with the first 3 years at 100%, so even if the cost were the same the value is higher in my opinion based on the coverage.
Not sure how it is in Canada but the dealer also wanted $125 here in CA just to install their battery.....which was crazy to me but then again so is anything that is not covered under factory warranty when the dealer quotes a price.
Not sure how it is in Canada but the dealer also wanted $125 here in CA just to install their battery.....which was crazy to me but then again so is anything that is not covered under factory warranty when the dealer quotes a price.
