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Old 05-05-14, 09:10 AM
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Default In need of new battery

Hello folks. Turns out I may be in need of a new battery, going to get it tested later today. I was wondering though before I buy one if there are any recommendations on what to buy? Was thinking of a Optimum but if there are any other suggestions I would be glad to hear them!
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This forum has a wonderful search function. Since your a new member here, you really should become familiar with it; Here is a thread asking the same question, and in that thread is another post by me linking three more threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...recommend.html

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Depends on how long you intend to keep the vehicle. If you're like me and will drive it into the ground, then get whatever longest life one you can get. No real need for an Optima, just find one in the same GROUP as stock.
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If you dont have all the electronic gadgets installed....costco battery will do the job....
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^^^^The Costco Battery they sell for a Lexus is a kludge. It is not the proper size, which is a Group 24. Please look at the above links.

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Cool thank you guys for the replies. That link was very informative.
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
^^^^The Costco Battery they sell for a Lexus is a kludge. It is not the proper size, which is a Group 24. Please look at the above links.

Lou
I agree with you on this. I cant use the oem battery case with Costco battery. So I installed it anyway and ended up breaking the case grrr...... Measure the dimensions before you buy any battery period, except from Lexus.
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