Dead Battery

[MattyT]

So my dub's battery has died a rather sudden death. I can barely unlock the doors! So I need a newie. What "size" do I need? Any brand recommendations?

I know VW use Varta batteries as OEM on mk5 gti's - they anygood?

[bboyskidz]

So my dub's battery has died a rather sudden death. I can barely unlock the doors! So I need a newie. What "size" do I need? Any brand recommendations?

I know VW use Varta batteries as OEM on mk5 gti's - they anygood?

Varta is what I replaced mine with. I've only had it for about 6 months but it has held its own so far. Maybe someone else has had a longer experience?

[Mrk_Mickey]

The battery I have in my VR has been there since I bought it and mate let me tell you it's been through heaps! My friends love my soundsystem, especially when the rest of the car is off...I'll let you know what it is tomorrow.

I say don't buy anything too brand-specific, cos that'll be a waste of monies. There'll be awesome batteries out there without a big price cos of brand

[bboyskidz]

My battery was $130 plus installation by NRMA because i cbf on the day - lol

[The_Hawk]

I went overkill and bought something big

$189 and 600 CCA's

[MattyT]

I'm tempted to go overkill too and get an optima redtop 35

[malteser]

I was looking at the Optima Redtop but its not really worth it in my opinion anyway. After all, its only being used to start the car and possibly play music. I'm after a new battery as well but the Optima is just too expensive at about $340?? A Century type battery would do fine I reckon.

Mark

[MattyT]

Hah, ended up with a boring ole Century in the end. They didnt have an optima in the right size for the dub. Oh well, maybe next time.

[MattyT]

I went overkill and bought something big

$189 and 600 CCA's

According to the Century fitment guide that's standard !

[Golf Loon]

Dont dismiss Supercheap for Batterys.

I bought a Bosch one for our Audi there for under $200. You get a year long no quibble warranty, simply take it back and they`ll give you another.
Their bulk purchasing power can work for you.

Like the Hawk, I also went as many cold cranking amps as possible.

[BlackVr6ix]

I've got a D35 Optima in mine and it hasnt let me down yet *fingers Crossed*

Otherwise it'll take a DIN53L for the late cars or a DIN53R for the early ones.

[MattyT]

Where did you get your Optima from? and how much if you dont mind me asking?

[BlackVr6ix]

Bought it from work so i got it cost price which 3 years ago was ~$300

Any autobarn should be able to source it for you.

[Golf Houso]

I had to replace mine recently for my VR6, I ended up paying $95 for a bosch 500CA one for ASV Villawood, which was new. This battery was also for sale in Repco/Supercheap/Autobarn and everywhere else for $180-$190, go figure

[BlackVr6ix]

there is quite a lot of money in some batteries. The century stuff has very little in it but the "cheaper" brands tend to have a fair bit.