Replacement battery cost and options?

qwiketz · 03-02-2017, 01:27 PM

Hi guys. Needed to get a battery for the car and it was quoted at $776 msrp and $660 dealer cost. Are there aftermarket options for this? If so, what are the costs?

qwiketz · 03-02-2017, 01:41 PM

Did a quick search and found at auto zone for $180ish. Is there any reason to not use the factory one? I was told it was coded to the car. Is that b/a or a half truth?

325_bucks · 03-02-2017, 01:58 PM

I don't think the battery is coded to the car as such but programming/coding is needed to tell the car about the new battery, something to do with the charge controller I think.

ShakeDaddy · 03-02-2017, 02:21 PM

Is your 2013 650i is still under warranty?

Was able to get a new dealer 105AH battery replaced and registered before my warranty expired.

qwiketz · 03-02-2017, 05:54 PM

Unfortunately not. Looks like they're going to get me one for $450 which is still an arm and a leg

hsbob · 03-05-2017, 06:11 PM

the battery need since new has changed. it need to be a 110 qmp. i woukd get the largest gsm battery that will fit. i was having battery issues and other battery related issue until the dealer up graded the battery. my wifes 535 had a 2 yr old battery whicch was giving discharge notices until i got a large gms battery. but 425 is too much for the battery. the 535 was $350.

DTP1980 · 05-09-2017, 07:56 PM

Has anyone ever seriously looked into whether Lithium-Ion batteries are available for these cars? I just replaced by bike battery with one. Lead Acid Weight 3.9kg. Lithium Ion 0.9kg. Not to mention safer. Better cold crank amperage and exceptionally low drain (so obvious why it suits weekend warrior/ fair weather motorbike riders). Imagine the weight improvement in a car.....

03-02-2017, 01:27 PM	#1
qwiketz New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 328I with the M package Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Replacement battery cost and options? Hi guys. Needed to get a battery for the car and it was quoted at $776 msrp and $660 dealer cost. Are there aftermarket options for this? If so, what are the costs?
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qwiketz New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 328I with the M package Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Did a quick search and found at auto zone for $180ish. Is there any reason to not use the factory one? I was told it was coded to the car. Is that b/a or a half truth?
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325_bucks Captain 115 Rep 835 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: High Wycombe iTrader: (1)	I don't think the battery is coded to the car as such but programming/coding is needed to tell the car about the new battery, something to do with the charge controller I think.
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ShakeDaddy Private 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2013 650i Coupe Join Date: May 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Is your 2013 650i is still under warranty? Was able to get a new dealer 105AH battery replaced and registered before my warranty expired. __________________ 2013 650i Red Imola Coupe N63TU - Original Owner Delivered 10/2012 M Sport - Individual Leather Merino Opal BMS JB+ Stage 1-96 Octane-VR Power Pedal-Dinan Shockware 20” 373 Wheels--Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 Summers/ RIP RFT M6 Spoiler-Full LED
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03-02-2017, 05:54 PM	#5
qwiketz New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 328I with the M package Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately not. Looks like they're going to get me one for $450 which is still an arm and a leg
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03-05-2017, 06:11 PM	#6
hsbob Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: bme 650 xi grand coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	the battery need since new has changed. it need to be a 110 qmp. i woukd get the largest gsm battery that will fit. i was having battery issues and other battery related issue until the dealer up graded the battery. my wifes 535 had a 2 yr old battery whicch was giving discharge notices until i got a large gms battery. but 425 is too much for the battery. the 535 was $350.
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05-09-2017, 07:56 PM	#7
DTP1980 Lieutenant 83 Rep 418 Posts Drives: M5 F10 LCI Monte Carlo Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Worcestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Has anyone ever seriously looked into whether Lithium-Ion batteries are available for these cars? I just replaced by bike battery with one. Lead Acid Weight 3.9kg. Lithium Ion 0.9kg. Not to mention safer. Better cold crank amperage and exceptionally low drain (so obvious why it suits weekend warrior/ fair weather motorbike riders). Imagine the weight improvement in a car.....
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